Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
AMAI KUCHIZUKE (4) brings the best recent figure after charging from well back to finish 3rd at Nakayama over 2000m, beaten 3.25L, and should be suited back to 1800m. SONIC BOOM (11) is a key chance off a strong 3rd at Fukushima over 2000m, 1.75L away, having also run 5th at Kokura over 1800m prior. FAST FORWARD (12) was close-up 4th at Fukushima over 1800m, beaten 1.55L, and maps to be handy again. TAGANO PUTRI (2) improved sharply last start when 5th of 15 at Kyoto over 1800m, 5.5L off the winner, and can build on that from a low draw.
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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Barrier 1 for the Epiphaneia filly, trained by Yuki Uehara and ridden by Rui Funayama. Carries 53kg. Limited recent data provided. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 4180 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 | 29/11/2014 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Hiroshi Kitamura | 56kg | 01:22.60 | 6-5-16 | 16 |
| 16.58L | $0.00 | |
| 15/16 | 26/10/2014 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | FIRM | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:07.60 | 14-15-15 | 7 |
| 11.83L | $0.00 | |
| 18/18 | 27/09/2014 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | FIRM | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:08.20 | 10-9-18 | 5 |
| 9.82L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a much-improved 5th at Kyoto over 1800m on 25 Apr, beaten 5.5L on good going after running on from well back at $301. Prior run was 10th of 14 at Hanshin over 1400m on 22 Feb, beaten 18.35L at $151. Draws barrier 2 and stays at 1800m with Francisco Goncalves up for Takashi Suzuki. Can improve with a soft run from the draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:45.60 | 12-12-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $301.00 | |
| 10/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 01:25.80 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 18.35L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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First-up after 97 days. Last start 16th of 18 at Kokura over 1200m on 1 Feb, beaten 15.36L from barrier 15 with 53kg at $16, racing back throughout behind Keiai Kuga. Draws better in gate 3 and carries 55kg under Daito Ozawa for Koichi Ishizaka. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 01:08.60 | 14-17-16 | 15 |
| 15.36L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a strong third at Nakayama over 2000m on 11 Apr, charging from well back to finish 3rd of 18, beaten 3.25L at $251 with 55kg. Prior Tokyo 1800m run was 7th of 12 on 29 Nov, beaten 5L at $151. Down 200m here and draws barrier 4 after a wide gate last time. Can feature with a similar late surge.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 02:01.50 | 13-13-14-12-3 | 14 |
| 3.25L | $251.00 | |
| 11/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:33.80 | 13-14-11 | 8 |
| 8.35L | $251.00 | |
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:47.90 | 6-7-6-7 | 7 |
| 5L | $151.00 | |
| 10/12 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 16.05L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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First-up after 84 days. Last start faded to 14th of 16 at Tokyo over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 11.81L on good going at $251 after racing handy early with 52kg. Prior runs were 14th of 18 over 1400m at Tokyo and 7th over 1200m at Fukushima. Needs to lift but can improve with a softer run.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:47.40 | 4-3-4-14 | 6 |
| 11.81L | $251.00 | |
| 14/18 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:22.10 | 13-13-14 | 15 |
| 8.55L | $126.00 | |
| 7/16 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 01:09.20 | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.41L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 90 days. Last start 8th of 16 after leading at Kokura over 1800m on 8 Feb, beaten 5.66L with 52kg at $51 by Muskulest. Prior runs included 14th of 18 at Hanshin over 1800m on 21 Dec at $501. Can feature with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 91 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 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 01:49.80 | 1-1-1-1-8 | 6 |
| 5.66L | $51.00 | |
| 14/18 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 01:47.50 | 6-6-14 | 14 |
| 9.76L | $501.00 | |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 01:49.40 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 | |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 02:02.90 | 4-4-8-8-7 | 7 |
| 14L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:12.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 17.25L | $201.00 | |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:08.00 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $51.00 | |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:09.70 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.05L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 91 days. Last start 11th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 7 Feb, beaten 4.91L with 55kg at $4.8 after settling back. Prior run 7th of 15 at Nakayama over 1800m on yielding, beaten 3.95L at $2.9 after making mid-race ground. Can improve up in trip from barrier 7 for Tetsuya Kimura with Makoto Sugihara aboard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Christophe Patrice Lemaire | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 10-10-11 | 14 |
| 4.91L | $4.80 | |
| 7/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | YIELDING | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:52.20 | 14-14-3-4-7 | 13 |
| 3.95L | $2.90 | |
| 4/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:34.10 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.05L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip 600m after two runs at 2000m and 2400m. Last start 9th of 14 at Tokyo over 2400m on 21 Feb, beaten 7.32L with 55kg at $126 after settling back. Debut run 8th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 25 Jan, beaten 5.45L at $61 from a wide barrier. Two-year-old filly by Kizuna who can improve with the distance drop and barrier 8.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 02:26.80 | 14-14-11-8-9 | 5 |
| 7.32L | $126.00 | |
| 8/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 02:03.40 | 13-13-8-8-8 | 15 |
| 5.45L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 55kgs
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Cosmo Serie, filly by Gold Ship out of Songoficeandfire, draws barrier 9 for trainer Yoshinori Muto with Miyabi Mutou at 55kg. No recent runs or records provided. Keep safe given the solid racing setup. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
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Second-up after a 77-day break. Last start 14th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 21 Feb, beaten 20.37L on GOOD, with 55kg at $201 after settling back. Drops 4kg to 51kg and draws better moving from gate 14 to 10, up 200m. Can improve with the lighter weight and added fitness.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 01:34.10 | 16-16-14 | 14 |
| 20.37L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after a strong 3rd at Fukushima over 2000m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.75L with 52kg at $14 after running on from midfield. Prior runs included 5th at Chukyo over 2000m on 21 Mar at $101 and 5th at Kokura over 1800m on 1 Mar, both with 52kg. Three-year-old filly by Real Steel; Haruki Wada sticks for Suguru Shibata from barrier 11. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:59.70 | 8-8-9-9-3 | 3 |
| 1.75L | $14.00 | |
| 5/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 02:00.10 | 9-9-8-8-5 | 13 |
| 4L | $101.00 | |
| 5/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 01:49.80 | 9-10-14-14-5 | 15 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 | |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:13.70 | 7-7-12 | 2 |
| 9.56L | $19.00 | |
| 12/17 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:21.40 | 4-5-12 | 4 |
| 4.42L | $0.00 | |
| 5/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:26.00 | 5-5-5 | 15 |
| 5.75L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after a solid 4th at Fukushima over 1800m on 11 Apr, beaten 1.55L on good going at $7.50 after racing handy. Prior run 5th of 10 at Chukyo over 1800m on 14 Mar on standard, beaten 9.55L at $6.50. Three-year-old filly by Harbinger draws barrier 12 again with Ryoya Kozaki riding for Shinya Kobayashi. Can feature with another forward trip.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:47.60 | 5-3-3-3-4 | 10 |
| 1.55L | $7.50 | |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:55.00 | 3-3-3-3-5 | 2 |
| 9.55L | $6.50 | |
| 6/18 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:59.80 | 6-5-4-4-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $22.00 | |
| 7/18 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:46.30 | 9-10-11-7 | 12 |
| 4.11L | $81.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 02:03.10 | 2-2-2-9 | 3 |
| 8.26L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 98 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Tokyo over 1400m on 31 Jan, beaten 34.16L at $23 with 53kg after settling last the trip, behind Yukino Grass. Up 2kg to 55kg and draws wider from barrier 13, with Genki Maruyama riding for Katsuharu Tanaka. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 99 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 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:27.70 | 16-16-16 | 6 |
| 34.16L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
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Back in trip after a solid 5th at Nakayama over 2000m on 19 Apr, beaten 4L at $301 after running back and closing late. Prior run at Chukyo was 13th of 18 over 2000m at $251. Three-year-old filly by Animal Kingdom draws wide in 14 and drops to 52kg with Fukamichi Ishigami riding for Yuji Wada. Can feature with a patient ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 02:00.40 | 9-9-9-10-5 | 2 |
| 4L | $301.00 | |
| 13/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 02:00.10 | 13-13-10-11-13 | 14 |
| 8.67L | $251.00 | |
| 11/13 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 02:00.80 | 11-11-9-11 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $151.00 | |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:48.60 | 7-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 | |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:51.20 | 9-9-9-9-8 | 1 |
| 7.91L | $21.00 | |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:51.10 | 9-9-8-7-3 | 7 |
| 2L | $19.00 | |
| 7/16 | 21/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:25.10 | 15-15-7 | 14 |
| 16.05L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 84 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Tokyo over 1800m on 14 Feb, beaten 34.31L at $51 with 55kg after racing handy early. Drops to 52kg and jumps from barrier 15 for Miku Kobayashi; trainer Takashi Kubota. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 85 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 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:47.40 | 7-6-7-16 | 2 |
| 34.31L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
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Draws widest in barrier 16 with 54kg for Koo Nagahama. Trained by Hirofumi Shii and a filly by Danon Kingly out of Meisho Bouquet. Map and setup look testing from the gate. Can improve with luck in running.
Last Starts 4278 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 23/08/2014 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | HEAVY | Yoshiyasu Namba | 54kg | 00:58.80 | 7-9-13 | 10 |
| 9.52L | $0.00 | |
| 15/16 | 29/06/2014 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | HEAVY | Yoshiyasu Namba | 54kg | 01:52.50 | 12-12-12-16-15 | 6 |
| 26.61L | $0.00 | |
| 12/16 | 17/05/2014 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Eishin Yoshi | 51kg | 01:26.70 | 13-13-12 | 7 |
| 11.41L | $0.00 | |
| 11/16 | 21/03/2014 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshiyasu Namba | 54kg | 01:27.40 | 13-12-11 | 2 |
| 10.61L | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 27/10/2013 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | FIRM | Yoshiyasu Namba | 54kg | 01:34.60 | 15-15-12 | 3 |
| 19.01L | $0.00 |