Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
IVY CHEEKY (1) sets the standard after a 2nd at Fukushima over 1700m, beaten 1L, and earlier was 4th at Tokyo over 1600m. MEINER ZELOS (2) is a key chance with recent 1700m Fukushima 3rd and prior 1800m Nakayama 2nd. ETOILE BLUE (10) improved sharply last start to 5th at Kyoto over 1800m, 4.51L off the winner. NORINO DRAGON (5) brings honest recent efforts, including 5th at Chukyo over 1900m, 2.1L, and 6th at Hanshin over 1800m last time.
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a strong 2nd at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 1L by Alacran at $6 after racing handy from barrier 11 with 54kg. Prior run was 4th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 21 Feb, beaten 3.35L at $23 with 57kg. Draws barrier 1 now with Francisco Goncalves up for Shizuya Kato and rises 3kg. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 01:46.30 | 4-4-3-4-2 | 11 |
| 1L | $6.00 | |
| 4/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 01:39.10 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.35L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Fukushima over 1700m on 26 Apr, beaten 6.25L from barrier 2 with 54kg at $7.50. Earlier this prep ran 2nd at Nakayama over 1800m on 8 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $6, and 2nd at Kokura over 1700m on 8 Feb at $17. The 3YO colt by Danon Ballade has placed three of his last five and draws barrier 2 again under Fukamichi Ishigami for Ikuo Aizawa. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 01:46.40 | 3-4-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.25L | $7.50 | |
| 7/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:54.10 | 4-4-4-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $3.10 | |
| 2/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 01:56.20 | 5-4-3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 | |
| 2/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 01:47.50 | 5-5-3-1-2 | 12 |
| 4L | $17.00 | |
| 5/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 01:47.10 | 7-7-5-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 | |
| 11/18 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 02:01.10 | 3-4-4-3-11 | 14 |
| 5.78L | $151.00 | |
| 7/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.31L | $20.00 | |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:49.40 | 2-2-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 6.75L | $26.00 | |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:48.90 | 2-2-2-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.95L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 105 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Kyoto over 1800m on 24 Jan, beaten 34.65L from barrier 11 at $3.20 with 57kg. Draws barrier 3 now for Hiroki Matsumoto for Hideaki Fujiwara. Can improve.
Last Starts 106 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 57kg | 01:57.10 | 9-9-10-13-16 | 11 |
| 34.65L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 181 days. Last start 10th of 15 at Tokyo over 1600m on 9 Nov, beaten 14.05L with 56kg at $126 after settling back. Up 200m, draws barrier 4, and carries 57kg for Kyosuke Kokubun for Tetsuhide Tsuji. Needs improvement but can progress with the run.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Hiroyuki Uchida | 56kg | 01:39.00 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.05L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, including a 5th at Chukyo over 1900m on 29 Mar, beaten 2.1L at $12 after improving from back in the field. Last start 6th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 7.2L with 57kg at $21. Earlier posted a 3rd at Kokura 1700m on 8 Feb at $11. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | STANDARD | Fuma Izumiya | 57kg | 01:53.30 | 7-8-8-10-6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 | |
| 5/14 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | STANDARD | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 02:02.10 | 11-11-9-7-5 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 | |
| 4/13 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 01:54.10 | 11-11-6-6-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 | |
| 7/15 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | GOOD | Yoshimasa Kido | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 14-14-12-12-7 | 15 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 | |
| 3/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | STANDARD | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 01:47.50 | 12-12-12-10-3 | 2 |
| 7L | $11.00 | |
| 9/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 01:26.00 | 14-13-9 | 13 |
| 5.9L | $20.00 | |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 01:25.20 | 9-7-2 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $41.00 | |
| 8/16 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | HEAVY | Yoshimasa Kido | 56kg | 01:24.40 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 53kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing, including 5th at Chukyo over 1900m on 21 Mar at $151 after racing handy, beaten 8.5L. Last start 7th of 14 at Hanshin over 1800m on 4 Apr, sat 2nd mid-race before weakening, beaten 10.5L at $81. Three-year-old colt by Drefong; 0 from 2 at 1800m so far. Can feature with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 01:54.40 | 2-2-2-2-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 | |
| 5/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 02:02.40 | 3-4-3-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $151.00 | |
| 14/15 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1700m | GOOD | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 01:46.10 | 15-15-14-14-14 | 12 |
| 15.41L | $251.00 | |
| 8/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 01:55.80 | 9-9-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $91.00 | |
| 10/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 56kg | 01:27.20 | 14-14-10 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Colt by Leontes out of Snark Meihua for trainer Teiichi Konno. Draws barrier 7 with Daito Ozawa up and carries 57kg. Setup is straightforward with no noted gear or weight changes. Can figure with a clean run from the draw.
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, improving to 5th of 14 at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 13.1L at $126 after settling back. Prior run 10th of 13 at Tokyo over 2100m on 1 Feb, beaten 16.16L at $41, after racing handy early. Three-start maiden; two runs at 1800m for best finish to date. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 01:53.50 | 10-9-8-5-5 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $126.00 | |
| 10/13 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 02:14.70 | 4-3-3-4-10 | 3 |
| 16.16L | $41.00 | |
| 7/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 01:55.90 | 6-5-7-6-7 | 15 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 57kgs
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Back to 1800m last start at Nakayama and worked home from well back to finish 8th on 28 Mar, beaten 11.2L on muddy going at $151. Prior 14th over 1200m here on 14 Mar at $51 after settling rearward, and debuted with 7th over 1200m on 24 Jan at $22. Three starts this season without a placing; barrier shifts from 1 to 9 today. Can improve with a cleaner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 01:54.10 | 11-11-11-10-8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $151.00 | |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 01:11.80 | 11-11-14 | 2 |
| 14.36L | $51.00 | |
| 7/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 01:14.20 | 12-12-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 54kgs
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Improved sharply second-up when 5th of 15 at Kyoto over 1800m on 26 Apr, beaten 4.51L after settling back, at $51 with 57kg. Debut run was 13th of 16 at Hanshin over 1800m on 12 Apr, beaten 15.05L at $61. Drops to 54kg here and draws wider after barrier moved from 3 to 10. Can improve with another run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:54.50 | 12-12-10-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.51L | $51.00 | |
| 13/16 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:52.90 | 15-15-16-15-13 | 3 |
| 15.05L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Kazuma Harada
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 223 days. Best recent run was 3rd at Nakayama over 1800m on 14 Sep, beaten 13L at $67 after settling midfield. Last start finished 8th of 12 at Nakayama over 1800m on 28 Sep, beaten 13.25L at $15. Can improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 5-5-7-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 | |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:53.80 | 7-7-7-6-3 | 5 |
| 13L | $67.00 | |
| 8/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 02:03.80 | 7-8-8-9-8 | 11 |
| 21.15L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 6th at Nakayama over 1800m on 19 Apr, beaten 13.4L at $13 with 57kg. Best recent effort was 4th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 10 Jan, beaten 3.01L at $19 after racing handy. Three of four starts have been at 1800m without a placing, but he has shown midfield capability. Can feature with the right run from barrier 12 under Kiwamu Ogino for Tomohito Ozeki.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 01:53.50 | 7-8-9-8-6 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 | |
| 4/16 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 01:56.40 | 6-6-4-4-4 | 14 |
| 3.01L | $19.00 | |
| 12/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 01:47.60 | 12-12-14-13-12 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 | |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 02:03.20 | 6-6-6-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.25L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up run was 8th of 15 at Fukushima over 1700m on 19 Apr, beaten 17.26L at $251 after improving from back in the field. Debut was 13th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 17 Jan, beaten 19.4L at $81. Draws barrier 13 and stays around this trip with 57kg for Miyabi Mutou. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Miyabi Mutou | 57kg | 01:46.30 | 12-11-10-9-8 | 14 |
| 17.26L | $251.00 | |
| 13/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 01:56.90 | 14-14-16-15-13 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip here after 1200m at Fukushima on 18 Apr when 11th of 16, beaten 6.51L with 54kg at $101. Two runs prior were well beaten at Chukyo 1200m (16th/18) and Kyoto 1600m (15th/15). Carries 57kg now, draws wide in barrier 14, with Akatsuki Tomita riding for Hidenori Take. Needs to lift but can improve with a smoother run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:09.10 | 15-15-11 | 10 |
| 6.51L | $101.00 | |
| 16/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 01:09.30 | 10-10-16 | 8 |
| 7.22L | $126.00 | |
| 15/15 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 01:33.90 | 1-2-15 | 10 |
| 20.7L | $201.00 | |
| 15/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 01:24.80 | 3-4-15 | 11 |
| 31.61L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 57kgs
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Back in trip after a 63-day break. Last start 10th of 13 at Hanshin over 2400m on 7 Mar, beaten 10.61L after racing handy early, with 57kg at $251. Prior run 11th of 16 at Kokura over 1800m on 15 Feb, beaten 6.82L at $151. Wide draw (15) adds a test, but can improve if settling.
Last Starts 64 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Hideaki Miyuki | 57kg | 02:30.20 | 4-3-3-3-10 | 7 |
| 10.61L | $251.00 | |
| 11/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 01:49.80 | 15-15-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 6.82L | $151.00 | |
| 11/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 02:01.40 | 11-11-11-10-11 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |