Niigata Race 9 - Warabi Sho
SMART GLOIRE (4) comes off a dominant win at Hanshin over 1800m, scoring by 3.5L after racing on speed, and had placed at his two prior runs at the trip. JUNE SECRETA (13) led throughout to win by 4L at Nakayama last start and was a close 3rd at Kyoto over this distance two back. TAISEI SABRE (8) impressed with an all-the-way win at Hanshin over 1800m, while ISA CHIL SEEKING (3) also led throughout to score by 7L at Fukushima over 1700m. TAGANO ELU (11) has finished runner-up at his past two, including a narrow defeat at Hanshin last time. WOLF (5) is unbeaten, winning on debut at Chukyo over 1800m by 3L. These runners bring strong recent form and look the leading chances.
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 111 days. Won at Chukyo two starts back over 1800m by 1.5L at $2.05, then finished 10th of 11 at Kyoto last start over 1800m, beaten 13.9L at $26. Has a win and a placing from three runs at this trip. Can improve fresh.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:53.80 | 3-6-4-4-10 | 9 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 | |
| 1/14 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:55.40 | 1-1-1-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 | |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:53.60 | 1-1-1-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 | |
| 5/13 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | HEAVY | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:46.30 | 11-10-9-7-5 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 97-day break. Won over this trip at Nakayama three starts back on heavy ground when leading throughout at $1.50. Last start finished 10th of 13 at Nakayama over 1800m, beaten 15.65L at $41. Has shown ability at this distance and can improve fresh.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 01:54.70 | 13-13-12-12-10 | 1 |
| 15.65L | $41.00 | |
| 8/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 01:54.30 | 5-6-4-5-8 | 12 |
| 5.21L | $51.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 01:55.10 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5L | $1.50 | |
| 5/14 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:46.70 | 7-5-5-5-5 | 13 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 | |
| 2/13 | 26/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:46.40 | 8-8-7-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Fukushima over 1700m on 12 Apr by 7L after leading throughout, carrying 54kg at $8. Steps up 3kg and 100m in trip here. Previously finished 5th at Nakayama over 1800m. Can feature with a repeat of last start's effort.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 01:45.70 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7L | $8.00 | |
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 01:55.40 | 2-2-3-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.25L | $14.00 | |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 01:46.70 | 3-3-5-8 | 3 |
| 10.95L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Hanshin over 1800m on 12 Apr by 3.5L after settling handy, starting $2.10. Placed second at both prior runs over this trip, including a close 0.3L defeat at Kyoto. Has now won or placed in four of five runs at 1800m. In form and can feature again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:52.90 | 2-2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 | |
| 2/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:54.80 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 11 |
| 3L | $1.73 | |
| 2/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:56.10 | 4-4-4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 | |
| 5/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 01:54.30 | 8-8-7-7-5 | 16 |
| 4.55L | $101.00 | |
| 4/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 01:53.80 | 4-4-4-4-4 | 1 |
| 11L | $71.00 | |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 56kg | 02:01.60 | 11-12-12-12-9 | 11 |
| 19.05L | $91.00 | |
| 9/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 53kg | 01:24.80 | 15-15-9 | 4 |
| 23.91L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 138 days. Won on debut at Chukyo over 1800m on 14 Dec, settling midfield before finishing strongly to score by 3L with 55kg at $2.90. Steps up 2kg and draws one barrier wider. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 01:55.70 | 5-5-3-3-1 | 4 |
| 3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 16 after settling well back at Nakayama over 1800m on 5 Apr, beaten 1.5L on a muddy track at $41 behind Tenka Muteki. Won two starts back at the same trip, coming from last to score by 3.5L at $16. Has placed in two of three runs over 1800m. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 01:51.80 | 15-14-11-5-3 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 | |
| 1/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 01:56.20 | 16-16-12-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 | |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:55.30 | 7-11-13-13-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 | |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:39.40 | 9-10-5 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $51.00 | |
| 4/14 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:20.30 | 10-9-4 | 15 |
| 7.25L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Ryuichi Sugahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 6 after racing on pace at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 8L by Itterasshai with 57kg at $61. Won two starts back at Chukyo over 1800m, finishing strongly from midfield at $41. Has a win and a second from two runs at this distance. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 01:50.80 | 2-2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 8L | $61.00 | |
| 1/15 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuichi Sugahara | 57kg | 01:54.70 | 5-5-4-4-1 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 | |
| 4/15 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 01:46.50 | 6-8-6-6-4 | 14 |
| 7.75L | $101.00 | |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Ryuichi Sugahara | 56kg | 01:20.10 | 9-11-7 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 | |
| 15/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 01:12.60 | 15-15-15 | 1 |
| 24.45L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won after leading throughout at Hanshin over 1800m on 5 Apr by 1.75L on a muddy track with 57kg at $3. Placed 3rd two runs back at the same trip, beaten 0.6L at $29. Has a win and a placing from three starts at this distance. Can feature again if holding form.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | MUDDY | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 01:52.80 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 13 |
| 1.75L | $3.00 | |
| 3/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 01:55.90 | 2-2-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $29.00 | |
| 6/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 5-9-10-7-6 | 11 |
| 10L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last start at Nakayama over 1800m, finishing behind Charlie, beaten 1.0L at $26. Won his debut over the same trip at Nakayama, defeating Indy Vine by 0.3L. Proven at this distance and has shown early promise. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:51.70 | 6-6-7-7-2 | 6 |
| 10L | $26.00 | |
| 1/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:56.90 | 7-7-8-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won at Kokura over 1700m on 15 Feb by 0.3L after settling back, carrying 54kg at $21. Ran 2nd at Nakayama over 1800m the start prior, beaten 5L by Urizunbe at $26. Steps up 3kg and draws wider this time. Can feature with a repeat of last start's finish.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 01:46.60 | 11-10-4-4-1 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 | |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 01:55.50 | 5-5-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 5L | $26.00 | |
| 8/16 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yoshitomi Shibata | 55kg | 02:00.70 | 9-9-9-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.51L | $151.00 | |
| 8/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshitomi Shibata | 55kg | 01:48.90 | 10-10-10-9-8 | 9 |
| 11.95L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a narrow 2nd at Hanshin over 1800m on 11 Apr, beaten just 0.01L by Chuwa Carnegie on a muddy track at $2.6. Also finished 2nd at the same trip two starts back after making late ground from a wide barrier. Has a strong 1800m record with a win and two seconds from four attempts. In the mix again with similar conditions.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | MUDDY | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:50.00 | 3-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.01L | $2.60 | |
| 2/13 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 01:53.40 | 7-9-6-4-2 | 13 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 | |
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 01:52.80 | 6-6-8-7-4 | 10 |
| 1.31L | $6.50 | |
| 1/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Toshiki Akiyama | 57kg | 01:53.50 | 9-9-6-5-1 | 2 |
| 1L | $91.00 | |
| 9/15 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 14-14-9 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $251.00 | |
| 10/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 01:35.90 | 10-10-10 | 14 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won over 1800m at Nakayama four starts back, defeating Cafe La Gemme by 3.5L at $4.40. Last start finished 5th of 10 at Tokyo over 1600m, beaten 7.05L at $51 behind Lucky Kid. Steps back up to 1800m where he is a winner. Can feature with a return to his best distance.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:36.70 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.05L | $51.00 | |
| 4/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:37.30 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.75L | $8.50 | |
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:54.70 | 4-4-3-2-5 | 10 |
| 5.25L | $7.00 | |
| 1/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 01:55.70 | 4-4-3-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won leading throughout at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr by 4L with 57kg at $3.40, defeating Amsumat. Has placed in three of four prior runs at this distance, including a close 2nd at Hanshin and a 3rd at Kyoto. Consistent 3yo colt holding form. Can feature again with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:53.50 | 1-1-1-1-1 | 12 |
| 4L | $3.40 | |
| 7/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 01:46.60 | 5-5-6-6-7 | 1 |
| 4.86L | $6.50 | |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryou Takakura | 57kg | 01:56.10 | 2-1-1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 | |
| 2/13 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 01:55.30 | 2-2-2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | HEAVY | Ryou Takakura | 56kg | 01:24.40 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.35L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Osuke Tayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won over this trip three starts back at Nakayama, coming from off the pace to score by 0.3L. Last start finished 5th of 11 at Nakayama over 1800m, beaten 4L behind Strong Ace at $41. Has placed in three of six career runs, all at this distance. Can feature with the right run from a wide draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:53.00 | 8-8-9-9-5 | 1 |
| 4L | $41.00 | |
| 8/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 01:54.70 | 12-12-11-9-8 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $71.00 | |
| 1/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 01:56.90 | 10-10-7-6-1 | 15 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/16 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 01:56.10 | 15-16-13-12-3 | 12 |
| 5.25L | $9.50 | |
| 3/13 | 20/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:55.70 | 11-12-10-9-3 | 2 |
| 7.75L | $13.00 | |
| 5/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:56.60 | 9-10-10-8-5 | 4 |
| 8.25L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to form last start with a win at Kokura over 1700m, settling handy and finishing strongly to defeat Otsuka by 0.3L at $4.60. Prior to that, finished 5th at Kyoto over 1900m after leading early, and was well beaten two runs back. Third-up now and looks to be improving. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:46.90 | 3-3-3-2-1 | 14 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 | |
| 5/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | STANDARD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 02:01.30 | 1-1-1-2-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 | |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 01:54.70 | 16-16-11-11-13 | 13 |
| 15.9L | $8.00 |