Niigata Race 1 - Maiden Race
VAI VAI (13) sets the standard after a close 3rd at Chukyo over 1800m, beaten 2.8L, following a solid 4th at the same trip. MASCARPONE (8) appeals as the main danger with a recent 3rd at Nakayama over 1800m and a last‑start 4th at Fukushima. KUKKA JUHLA (6) can feature off a last‑start 4th at Fukushima 1700m sitting handy throughout. BLISSFUL YEAR (3) also has claims after finishing 3rd at Fukushima 1700m when ridden forward.
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Third at Kawasaki over 1400m on 4 Feb, beaten 1.8L at $3.9, shows she can run on. Followed with a 4th at Kyoto over 1800m on 14 Feb at $41, closing late from back in the field. Last start 6th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 1 Mar, beaten 8.81L with 53kg at $8 after racing handy. Draws barrier 1 and carries 54kg with Koo Nagahama; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:55.20 | 4-5-5-5-6 | 12 |
| 8.81L | $8.00 | |
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:55.90 | 10-10-8-8-4 | 9 |
| 5L | $41.00 | |
| 3/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | FIRM | Koo Nagahama | 52kg | 01:32.30 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 | |
| 6/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:53.90 | 5-5-3-3-6 | 8 |
| 3.81L | $201.00 | |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:48.00 | 12-12-11-10-9 | 1 |
| 9.36L | $151.00 | |
| 6/15 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:40.00 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 10L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:09.10 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 | |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:10.70 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 10.65L | $51.00 | |
| 13/16 | 20/04/2014 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | FIRM | Eiji Nakadate | 54kg | 01:10.20 | 13-12-13 | 2 |
| 13.35L | $0.00 | |
| 15/16 | 10/11/2013 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | FIRM | Teruo Eda | 54kg | 01:10.10 | 12-14-15 | 12 |
| 13.26L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 14/10/2013 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | FIRM | Teruo Eda | 54kg | 01:23.60 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 5.65L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 22/09/2013 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | FIRM | Teruo Eda | 54kg | 01:10.00 | 7-8-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after 27 days, draws barrier 2. Last start 13th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 12 Apr, beaten 19.6L with 53kg at $126 after settling back. Prior run 15th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 20 Dec, beaten 48.5L at $51. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with the inside draw.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 01:47.70 | 15-15-13-13-13 | 15 |
| 19.6L | $126.00 | |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:54.90 | 16-16-16-16-15 | 11 |
| 48.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a career-best 3rd at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.5L at $151 after improving mid-race. Prior runs included 10th at Kokura over 1700m on 14 Feb, beaten 6.57L at $91. Three-year-old filly by New Year’s Day from Make Happy; barrier 3 and 52kg again for Takuro Ishida. Can feature with further improvement at a similar trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:46.10 | 8-7-5-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 | |
| 10/16 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:48.00 | 8-8-10-8-10 | 4 |
| 6.57L | $91.00 | |
| 13/16 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:56.60 | 6-6-7-9-13 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $18.00 | |
| 6/14 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:48.30 | 9-9-10-10-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $67.00 | |
| 6/13 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:56.00 | 12-12-11-10-6 | 13 |
| 6.81L | $101.00 | |
| 16/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:56.60 | 5-6-15-16-16 | 5 |
| 50.05L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back in trip after two 12th-place runs this season. Last start 12th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 21.56L with 55kg at $301, trailing Bel Soteira. Prior run 12th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 30 Nov, beaten 15.5L at $201. Needs sharp improvement but can take benefit from the drop back to a mile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:46.10 | 11-11-12-12-12 | 7 |
| 21.56L | $301.00 | |
| 12/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:39.30 | 13-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark without placing, including 9th at Kokura over 1800m on 22 Feb, beaten 6.41L after racing handy at $51. Last start 12th of 17 at Hanshin over 1800m on 14 Mar, beaten 9.87L at $151 after settling third mid-race. Barrier improves from 13 to 5 and reunites with Heart Kameda. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:45.80 | 4-3-12 | 13 |
| 9.87L | $151.00 | |
| 9/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:48.40 | 4-4-3-2-9 | 5 |
| 6.41L | $51.00 | |
| 12/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 01:09.30 | 12-14-12 | 17 |
| 5.11L | $71.00 | |
| 13/15 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:20.90 | 6-6-13 | 15 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 | |
| 7/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:55.20 | 3-3-3-4-7 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 27-day break after a solid 4th at Fukushima over 1700m on 12 Apr, beaten 4.5L at $67 after settling handy throughout with 55kg. Prior run was 8th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 9 Nov, beaten 13L at $51. Three-year-old filly by Majestic Warrior from barrier 6 for Masakazu Ikegami, with Genki Maruyama taking the ride at 55kg. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:47.70 | 4-4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 | |
| 8/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:48.50 | 8-8-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 13L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run showed improvement when 6th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.55L after racing handy, with 52kg at $126. Prior start 13th of 14 at Kyoto over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 46.5L at $61. Drops to 52kg again and draws barrier 7. Can improve with another run under the belt.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:47.70 | 3-3-3-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.55L | $126.00 | |
| 13/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 55kg | 01:55.30 | 11-11-9-10-13 | 7 |
| 46.5L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark, including 3rd at Nakayama over 1800m on 29 Mar at $51. Last start 4th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 11L after improving through the run with 55kg at $31 behind Bel Soteira. Three-year-old filly by Leontes with 0 from 7 overall but a placing at this sort of trip. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:46.10 | 10-10-8-7-4 | 4 |
| 11L | $31.00 | |
| 3/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:55.40 | 3-3-4-2-3 | 6 |
| 7L | $51.00 | |
| 10/14 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:57.90 | 3-4-4-4-10 | 1 |
| 19.26L | $18.00 | |
| 4/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 6-6-8-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 | |
| 8/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 16-16-15-12-8 | 14 |
| 11.65L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 02:01.10 | 5-5-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.05L | $81.00 | |
| 11/12 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 02:00.20 | 12-12-12-11 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up 3yo filly by Eishin Flash for Tatsuhiko Ishikuri. Last start 10th of 12 at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 22.95L behind Namura Harris, with 55kg at $201 after racing back in the field. Prior run 9th of 13 at Chukyo over 1800m on 28 Mar, beaten 30.35L at $101. Needs sharp improvement but can take benefit from racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:54.90 | 8-8-9-9-10 | 2 |
| 22.95L | $201.00 | |
| 9/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:55.20 | 11-11-11-11-9 | 5 |
| 30.35L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up now after a debut 15th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 28 Dec, beaten 14.45L on good going at $251. Settled midfield early from barrier 1 and faded late behind Congestus. Drops 1kg to 51kg and comes back 200m, with a wide draw this time. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 02:03.60 | 7-7-7-9-15 | 1 |
| 14.45L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a tough run at Tokyo over 1400m on 26 Apr, finished 14th of 15 beaten 16.55L at $301. Prior run 10th of 15 at Chukyo over 1200m on 29 Mar, beaten 11.65L at $201. Three-start maiden with average finish of 12.0; barrier shifts from 13 to 11. Needs to lift but can improve with a cleaner getaway.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:26.00 | 15-15-14 | 13 |
| 16.55L | $301.00 | |
| 10/15 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:13.00 | 14-14-10 | 10 |
| 11.65L | $201.00 | |
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:13.10 | 16-16-12 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 21 days, drawn widest in barrier 12. Last start 11th of 15 at Hanshin over 1800m on 18 Apr, beaten 13.75L with 55kg at $301 after settling back. Prior run 6th of 13 at Kyoto over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 12.5L at $251. Can improve with a cleaner getaway but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:54.70 | 14-14-11-10-11 | 5 |
| 13.75L | $301.00 | |
| 6/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:55.90 | 9-9-10-9-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $251.00 | |
| 16/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Hideaki Miyuki | 55kg | 01:27.20 | 16-16-16 | 13 |
| 17.26L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 1800m this prep. Last start 3rd of 13 at Chukyo over 1800m on 28 Mar, beaten 2.8L by Kitano Sariska, with 55kg at $5.50. Prior run 4th of 14 at Chukyo over 1800m on 22 Mar, beaten 5.3L at $29. Draws widest in barrier 13 after barrier 3 last time; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 01:55.20 | 4-3-5-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 | |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:55.00 | 4-3-5-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $29.00 | |
| 8/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:55.20 | 6-6-6-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 91 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Kokura over 1700m on 7 Feb, beaten 21.37L with 52kg at $41. Debut run was 9th of 16 at Kyoto over 1800m on heavy on 26 Oct, beaten 21.5L with 55kg at $26. Draws wide in barrier 14 and needs to lift, but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:48.30 | 11-12-9-12-16 | 6 |
| 21.37L | $41.00 | |
| 9/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | HEAVY | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:51.90 | 6-5-3-4-9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Yusaku Kokubun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after 55 days. Last start 15th of 16 at Hanshin over 1400m on 15 Mar, beaten 15.81L at $151 with 53kg after settling back. Rises to 55kg and draws wider in barrier 15, up 400m in trip. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with experience.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 01:25.70 | 16-16-15 | 9 |
| 15.81L | $151.00 |