Niigata Race 3 - Maiden Race
ECORO SERENA (12) sets the standard after leading and finishing 2nd at Nakayama over 1200m, beaten 0.5L, with prior 3rd at the same trip; drawn wide but proven on speed. MARILYN BAROWS (6) is the main danger with a string of 1200m placings, including 2nd at Hanshin beaten 0.5L and last-start 3rd. BELLE OCEAN (2) maps well from gate 2 and has solid recent 1200m form, including 4th at Nakayama beaten 2.1L. SUKATTO (8) has two recent 1200m thirds and was 5th here at Niigata last start, keeping her in the mix.
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up here off a 244-day break. Last start 7th of 15 at Nakayama over 1200m on 14 Sep, beaten 10.25L at $201 after settling back. Prior run 13th of 13 at Niigata over 1600m on 23 Aug, beaten 9.66L at $51. Draws barrier 1 and drops to 52kg; can improve.
Last Starts 245 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:12.60 | 15-13-7 | 3 |
| 10.25L | $201.00 | |
| 13/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 01:38.60 | 5-5-13 | 1 |
| 9.66L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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Back in trip after a Tokyo 1400m run on 26 Apr when 5th of 15, beaten 6.85L with 55kg at $3.25. Prior Nakayama 1200m efforts were sound, including 3rd on 8 Mar beaten 2.8L at $11 and 4th on 29 Mar beaten 2.1L at $3.40. Drops to 53kg and draws barrier 2 with Rui Funayama back aboard for Masatoshi Tsukazaki. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:26.00 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 6.85L | $3.25 | |
| 4/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:12.20 | 10-9-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 | |
| 3/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:12.20 | 6-5-3 | 15 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 | |
| 5/15 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:12.50 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $18.00 | |
| 3/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:23.70 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.75L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
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Filly by Noble Mission out of Nihonium lines up from barrier 3 for Shinobu Homma. Carries 52kg with Tatsuki Endou booked. Setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Rhombus Bless draws barrier 4 with 55kg under Kazuki Kikuzawa for trainer Tatsuhiko Ishikuri. By Isla Bonita out of Princess Yolk. Setup is straightforward and profile is unexposed here. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up here after 146 days. Only run was 11th of 11 at Hanshin over 1200m on 21 Dec on yielding going, beaten 39.3L at $6, after settling last. Now draws barrier 5 and keeps 55kg with Yukito Ishikawa up for Tatsuya Yoshioka. Needs sharp improvement but can improve fresh.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | YIELDING | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:10.50 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 39.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed in all four starts and proven at 1200m with two thirds and a second. Last start 3rd of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 18 Apr, beaten 8.5L, with 55kg at $1.80 after racing handy. Prior run 2nd of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.5L at $2.45 behind Gold Venus, sitting on speed. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 01:11.60 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.80 | |
| 2/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 | |
| 3/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:13.70 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.76L | $2.75 | |
| 2/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:27.20 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 2L | $3.10 |
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 51kgs
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Filly by Moanin out of Turfgenic, trained by Hitoshi Kotegawa. Draws barrier 7 with 51kg under Nana Kawaharada. Limited exposed data but gets in light. Can improve.
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
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Has been around the mark at 1200m with two thirds from five runs. Last start 5th of 15 at Niigata over 1200m on 3 May, beaten 7.85L with 52kg at $11 after settling midfield. Prior run stuck on for 3rd at Nakayama over 1200m on 11 Apr on muddy going from barrier 15 at $8. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:12.60 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 7.85L | $11.00 | |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:10.90 | 5-5-3 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 | |
| 6/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:12.20 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 | |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $41.00 | |
| 3/16 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:13.90 | 10-9-3 | 13 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Koo Nagahama
Weight: 54kgs
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Has finished 5th in both career starts. Last start 5th of 16 at Fukushima over 1150m on 26 Apr, beaten 15.5L after settling midfield, with 53kg at $8 behind Mozu Own Goal. Prior run 5th of 15 at Tokyo over 1400m on 14 Feb, beaten 7L after racing handy, with 53kg at $23. Barrier improves from 15 to 9 and rises 1kg; can improve.
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 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:08.70 | 9-10-5 | 15 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 | |
| 5/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:27.00 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 7L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip to 1200m after a solid 5th of 16 at Tokyo over 1300m on 26 Apr, beaten 7.6L at $34 after leading early. Prior run 6th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 11 Apr on muddy going, beaten 9.1L at $10 after showing speed. Best recent effort was 4th at Tokyo over 1400m on 10 Feb at $101, 2.81L from Bare Handed Catch. Can feature with the right run from barrier 10 under Hayato Yoshida for Masashi Fukayama.
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 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | GOOD | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 01:19.00 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 | |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 01:10.90 | 2-1-6 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 | |
| 15/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:26.40 | 1-1-15 | 16 |
| 16.83L | $31.00 | |
| 4/15 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:27.50 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.81L | $101.00 | |
| 10/16 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 01:20.30 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 8.15L | $126.00 | |
| 8/15 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:19.30 | 9-9-8 | 14 |
| 15.6L | $151.00 | |
| 7/15 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | HEAVY | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:11.10 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 14L | $91.00 | |
| 9/14 | 12/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 01:10.00 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.35L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 140 days. Last start 16th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 27 Dec, beaten 74.56L with 55kg at $201 after settling back. Prior run 14th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 2 Nov, beaten 15.8L at $151. Three-year-old filly by Makfi from barrier 11; can improve.
Last Starts 141 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 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 16-16-16-16-16 | 6 |
| 74.56L | $201.00 | |
| 14/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 15-15-14 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been around the mark at Nakayama 1200m, placing at her past two. Last start 2nd of 15 after leading then holding on at Nakayama over 1200m on 18 Apr, beaten 0.5L, with 55kg from barrier 12 at $11 behind Kualoa Ranch. Prior run 3rd over the same trip on 4 Apr at $8.5. Can feature with a similar on-pace ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 | |
| 3/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:12.10 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 5.01L | $8.50 | |
| 5/16 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:11.00 | 2-2-5 | 13 |
| 6.05L | $12.00 | |
| 5/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:26.20 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 6.75L | $18.00 | |
| 9/15 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 01:35.40 | 4-7-8-9 | 2 |
| 4.26L | $22.00 | |
| 5/18 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:47.20 | 1-1-1-5 | 12 |
| 4.55L | $301.00 | |
| 11/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:48.30 | 2-5-5-11 | 6 |
| 8.01L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Ryota Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip by 600m after a 62-day break. Last start 10th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 15 Mar, beaten 14.4L at $201 after settling back. Prior runs at Nakayama were 12th and 11th over 1800m, both well beaten at big odds. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the shorter trip.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:55.50 | 14-14-14-13-10 | 10 |
| 14.4L | $201.00 | |
| 12/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 01:57.40 | 6-8-11-12-12 | 16 |
| 19.46L | $301.00 | |
| 11/16 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 01:56.60 | 14-14-14-13-11 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $201.00 | |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:48.00 | 13-14-14-14-12 | 7 |
| 13.36L | $101.00 | |
| 8/16 | 05/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:40.50 | 13-12-8 | 5 |
| 17.81L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 161 days. Last start 6th of 16 at Hanshin over 1200m on 6 Dec, beaten 5.01L with 55kg at $10, holding 6th throughout behind Bellagio Lynn. Prior run 4th of 16 at Kyoto over 1200m on 15 Nov, beaten 6.5L after racing handy at $17. Can improve with a run.
Last Starts 162 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 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:12.90 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.01L | $10.00 | |
| 4/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:12.30 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up now after two unplaced 1200m runs, latest 15th of 16 at Chukyo on 14 Mar, beaten 17.2L with 53kg at $31. Earlier finished 16th at Hanshin over 1200m on 21 Feb, beaten 11.27L after racing handy, with 55kg at $8. Best effort remains a 5th at Kyoto over 1200m on 22 Nov, beaten 4.3L at $51. Needs to lift but can improve with a kinder run from the outside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 01:13.20 | 11-15-15 | 13 |
| 17.2L | $31.00 | |
| 16/16 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:14.20 | 2-2-16 | 7 |
| 11.27L | $8.00 | |
| 5/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 | |
| 6/11 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:25.00 | 3-3-6 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 | |
| 10/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | HEAVY | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:24.50 | 5-6-10 | 16 |
| 15.31L | $4.20 |