Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
SHONAN BOURBON (3) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Nakayama over 1600m, beaten 0.75L when on-speed. MIRACULOUS EARTH (14) brings solid mile form, last seen 4th at Kyoto over 1600m, beaten 1.6L, and holds recent consistency. RUNWAY MUSE (1) resumes at her winning trip after a Nakayama 1600m 2nd and an 1800m 3rd, and maps to get a soft run from barrier 1. REALIZE GEYSER (8) was 3rd at Tokyo over 1600m, beaten 0.51L on debut, and can improve back to the mile. BANG ON TIME (9) has a string of 1800m placings and wasn’t far away last start; she profiles as a key chance dropping to 1600m.
Jockey: Suguru Hamanaka
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up off a 68-day break after a solid Nakayama 1800m run when 3rd of 16 on 8 Mar, beaten 5.5L on good going at $11. Draws barrier 1 and sticks at 55kg with Suguru Hamanaka for Masahiro Takeuchi. Earlier placed 2nd of 16 over 1600m here on 14 Dec, beaten 4L at $5.50 after racing handy. Can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 68 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:47.00 | 4-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 | |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:36.60 | 3-4-4-2 | 12 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes off a 76-day break after finishing 18th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 28 Feb, beaten 8.57L on good going at $251 after racing midfield early. Prior run was 12th of 15 over 1600m at Nakayama on 6 Dec, beaten 5.61L at $301. Draws barrier 2 and carries 52kg with Naota Uezato for Hiroyuki Uehara. Needs to lift but can improve from the soft gate and drop back in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 02:01.70 | 7-8-9-11-18 | 13 |
| 8.57L | $251.00 | |
| 12/15 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:35.40 | 12-11-11-12 | 3 |
| 5.61L | $301.00 | |
| 16/16 | 28/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | GOOD | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 01:10.10 | 15-16-16 | 13 |
| 35.06L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a strong 2nd at Nakayama over 1600m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.75L after racing handy throughout with 57kg at $26 behind Seiun Lapis. Prior runs at 1400m and 1800m were well back, so the mile suits, and he draws barrier 3 again. Three-year-old colt by Saturnalia for Shizuya Kato with Francisco Goncalves taking over. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 01:34.20 | 1-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $26.00 | |
| 9/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 01:25.10 | 6-6-9 | 12 |
| 13.75L | $11.00 | |
| 9/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 3-3-3-2-9 | 14 |
| 17.3L | $4.60 | |
| 10/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 01:47.60 | 15-15-12-11-10 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 | |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:52.20 | 1-1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 | |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 55kg | 01:52.60 | 2-2-2-2-3 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 187 days. Last start 6th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 9 Nov, beaten 4.35L with 55kg at $8.50 after racing handy. Earlier placed 3rd at Nakayama over 1600m on 21 Sep, 2.5L off Luce Fiore with 52kg. Can feature with a similar forward run.
Last Starts 187 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 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:34.90 | 5-4-6 | 15 |
| 4.35L | $8.50 | |
| 3/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:33.90 | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 | |
| 4/12 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:34.00 | 2-4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.05L | $16.00 | |
| 8/13 | 24/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:34.90 | 11-12-8 | 13 |
| 9.86L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Heart Kameda
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 125 days. Last start 15th of 16 after settling handy then weakening at Kyoto over 1800m on 10 Jan, beaten 19.96L with 55kg at $13. Prior runs at 1600m included 4th of 7 at Hanshin on 7 Sep (beaten 2.26L at $18) and 4th of 9 at Chukyo on 17 Aug (beaten 5.01L at $12). Back to 1600m now and can improve.
Last Starts 125 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 01:54.80 | 3-4-6-8-15 | 5 |
| 19.96L | $13.00 | |
| 11/18 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 3-3-11 | 8 |
| 6.76L | $41.00 | |
| 9/17 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 5-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.95L | $9.00 | |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:33.90 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.26L | $18.00 | |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:36.20 | 4-4-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.01L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 117 days. Last start 12th of 16 at Nakayama over 1600m on 18 Jan, beaten 15.95L on GOOD, from barrier 15 with 50kg at $151 behind Saint Prex. Draws better in barrier 6 and carries 52kg under Koo Nagahama for Daishi Itou. Needs to lift but can improve with the softer draw.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 50kg | 01:34.40 | 13-12-11-12 | 15 |
| 15.95L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Admire Mars out of Queenbee. Draws barrier 7 with Kiwamu Ogino riding for Yuki Uehara at 55kg. Setup is straightforward and she presents without exposed recent runs. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Christophe Lemaire
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 202 days. Closed last prep with 6th of 14 at Kyoto over 1400m on 25 Oct, beaten 5.36L after leading early, with 56kg at $2.25 behind Hall Of Mirrors. Prior run 3rd at Tokyo over 1600m on 5 Oct, beaten 0.51L with 56kg at $1.90 behind Game Calendar. Back to 1600m and gets Christophe Lemaire; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 202 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 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 01:26.30 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 5.36L | $2.25 | |
| 3/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 01:40.50 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.51L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off an 89-day break after finishing 4th of 16 at Kokura over 1800m on 15 Feb, beaten 3.26L on good going at $1.24 after racing handy. Prior run she boxed on for 3rd at Kokura over 1800m on 31 Jan, beaten 1.1L at $2.20 with 52kg. Also placed in two 1800m starts before that, including a narrow 0.1L second at Nakayama on yielding. Drops 2kg to 53kg and draws barrier 9; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 89 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:49.80 | 4-3-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.26L | $1.24 | |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:46.80 | 2-2-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 | |
| 2/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | YIELDING | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:52.20 | 3-4-5-6-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 | |
| 2/14 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:47.10 | 8-10-10-2 | 11 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 | |
| 3/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:48.80 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 146 days. Last start 14th of 16 at Chukyo over 1200m on 20 Dec, beaten 9.91L at $61 after settling back, with 56kg. Prior runs at 1200m were 9th and 7th at Nakayama, SPs $11 and $17. Draws barrier 10 and carries 57kg under Akatsuki Tomita for Koji Maki; can improve.
Last Starts 146 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 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | GOOD | Yutaro Nonaka | 56kg | 01:13.60 | 11-11-14 | 5 |
| 9.91L | $61.00 | |
| 9/15 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:12.20 | 7-6-9 | 14 |
| 14.45L | $11.00 | |
| 7/16 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:13.30 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 | |
| 11/16 | 21/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:25.10 | 5-5-11 | 3 |
| 18.66L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a career-best 4th at Nakayama over 1600m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.55L after rattling home from 14th at $71 with 57kg. Two back was 10th at Chukyo over 1400m, beaten 13.85L at $13. Earlier placed 3rd at Nakayama over 1200m on muddy going, sitting handy at $41. Drawn wide in barrier 11 but recent mile run suggests he can feature late; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 57kg | 01:34.20 | 13-14-13-4 | 1 |
| 1.55L | $71.00 | |
| 10/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 57kg | 01:24.90 | 10-8-10 | 3 |
| 13.85L | $13.00 | |
| 3/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Miyabi Mutou | 57kg | 01:11.00 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.25L | $41.00 | |
| 6/16 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 01:12.90 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 | |
| 8/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 01:39.30 | 5-4-8 | 15 |
| 10.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Tokyo over 1800m on 3 May, beaten 2.9L at $7.50 after running on from midfield. Earlier Kokura runs at 2000m returned 5th and 7th, suggesting the step back in trip suits. Draws wide in barrier 12 but has twice placed at 1800m. Can feature with a clean getaway.
Last Starts 12 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 8-7-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 | |
| 7/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:00.50 | 7-8-8-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 | |
| 5/18 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:59.80 | 5-4-3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 | |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:48.00 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 3L | $1.95 | |
| 3/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:47.20 | 9-9-3 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
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Back in trip 400m and drops 4kg to 51kg after an 82-day break. Last start 16th of 18 at Kokura over 1200m on 22 Feb, beaten 13.17L with 55kg at $201 after settling back. Best run was debut 6th at Nakayama over 1200m when handy and beaten 4.4L. Needs to lift but the lighter weight and change in setup can help; has place claims.
Last Starts 82 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 01:07.90 | 17-17-16 | 7 |
| 13.17L | $201.00 | |
| 11/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:09.10 | 9-10-11 | 14 |
| 6.41L | $61.00 | |
| 13/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:13.30 | 10-12-13 | 4 |
| 14.67L | $5.50 | |
| 6/16 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:09.00 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark, finishing 4th at Kyoto over 1600m on 2 May, beaten 1.6L on good going at $5 after making ground from midfield. Prior run 4th at Kyoto over 1600m on 7 Feb, beaten 0.9L at $6 after racing handy. Earlier 2nd at Hanshin over 1200m on yielding, beaten 1.5L by Wide Starke. Draws widest in barrier 14 but consistent efforts suggest she can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:34.00 | 10-11-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 | |
| 4/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 | |
| 2/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | YIELDING | Cristian Demuro | 55kg | 01:10.50 | 8-8-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 83 days. Last start 13th of 16 after settling midfield at Tokyo over 1600m on 21 Feb, beaten 19.6L with 57kg at $9 behind M No Bianca. Earlier Tokyo 1800m runs included a 4th of 14 on 9 Nov, beaten 3.5L at $23. Can improve with the break.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 01:38.80 | 10-10-13 | 14 |
| 19.6L | $9.00 | |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:47.90 | 3-3-4-8 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 | |
| 4/14 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:47.10 | 6-6-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 | |
| 7/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:47.40 | 6-6-6-7 | 13 |
| 3.61L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 27-day break after finishing 4th of 16 at Fukushima over 1800m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.6L on good going with 54kg at $6.50. Best run this prep was two back when 2nd at Chukyo over 1600m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.1L after settling handy at $41. Drawn wide in barrier 16 but stays at 54kg for Yuga Okubo for Yukio Inagaki. Each-way claims if he repeats the Chukyo effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 01:47.20 | 6-6-8-8-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 | |
| 2/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 01:34.40 | 3-3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 | |
| 12/17 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 02:13.80 | 3-2-2-2-12 | 14 |
| 7.51L | $15.00 | |
| 4/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 02:01.80 | 9-9-8-8-4 | 9 |
| 4L | $201.00 |