Niigata Race 7 - Maiden Race
BELTRACCHI (9) sets the standard off a strong 2nd at Fukushima over 2600m, beaten 3.5L, and earlier 3rd at Tokyo over 2400m, 1.25L. PAVO (5) is a key chance with back-to-back 4ths at 2400m at Kyoto and Hanshin, making late ground. HANAKOTOBA (6) brings solid 2000m form, including a 2nd at Kokura by 0.5L and two subsequent 4ths, and can stay the trip. ZONNEBLOEM (3) was 3rd at Nakayama over 2200m, beaten 1.55L, and maps as an improver up to 2400m. THATBYINNYU (8) is in the mix after a closing 4th at Fukushima over 2600m, 4.55L.
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 69-day break and draws the inside gate. Last start 16th of 16 at Nakayama over 1800m on 14 Mar, beaten 70.92L at $34 after settling last from barrier 15 with 57kg behind Inazuma Daimon. Steps up 600m in trip and gets a 14-barrier swing into gate 1 under Koji Nishizuka for Masakazu Ikegami. Needs sharp improvement but can find a better showing from the draw.
Last Starts 69 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 01:53.70 | 16-16-16-16-16 | 15 |
| 70.92L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
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Back in trip 600m after fading last start at Fukushima over 1800m on 18 Apr, beaten 12.76L on good going with 52kg at $26. Prior run was more encouraging, racing handy before finishing 7th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 25 Jan, beaten 4.95L at $71. Draws barrier 2 and sticks with Naota Uezato for Yoshinori Mutou. Can improve with the softer draw and drop in distance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:47.20 | 11-11-11-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.76L | $26.00 | |
| 7/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 02:03.40 | 3-3-3-3-7 | 14 |
| 4.95L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 118 days. Last start 3rd of 18 at Nakayama over 2200m on 24 Jan, beaten 1.55L, with 57kg at $81 after running on from midfield behind Mikki Falcon. Prior run 8th of 16 at Tokyo over 1600m on 25 Oct, beaten 13.85L at $23. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 118 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 02:12.00 | 8-7-7-8-3 | 3 |
| 1.55L | $81.00 | |
| 8/16 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:37.60 | 14-15-8 | 9 |
| 13.85L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 41-day break after a better effort when 6th of 15 at Fukushima over 2600m on 11 Apr, beaten 6.8L with 57kg at $151. Prior run was 13th at Tokyo over 2400m, 11.66L off Rey Historico at $301. Drops back 200m here and keeps Kyosuke Maruta from his earlier rides. Can improve with a similar run style and a soft transit from barrier 4.
Last Starts 41 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 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 02:40.30 | 10-8-14-10-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $151.00 | |
| 13/18 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 02:26.50 | 14-14-15-13-13 | 4 |
| 11.66L | $301.00 | |
| 13/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 8-9-10-11-13 | 7 |
| 23.05L | $301.00 | |
| 13/14 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 01:54.70 | 13-14-13-13-13 | 14 |
| 27.35L | $201.00 | |
| 9/13 | 20/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 01:55.70 | 12-13-12-11-9 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | STANDARD | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 01:48.80 | 10-10-10-10-8 | 8 |
| 16.25L | $71.00 | |
| 15/16 | 28/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:10.10 | 16-15-15 | 9 |
| 15.06L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark at 2400m, finishing 4th at Kyoto on 3 May over 2400m, beaten 5.25L on Good after settling back, at $7. Prior run was 4th at Hanshin over 2400m on 5 Apr, beaten 6L at $5, making late ground from well back. Earlier 5th at Kyoto over 2400m on 10 Jan, beaten 3.1L, suggests he stays. Each-way claims if he settles closer.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 02:25.40 | 8-8-10-10-4 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $7.00 | |
| 4/15 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 02:26.40 | 14-13-13-14-4 | 4 |
| 6L | $5.00 | |
| 5/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 57kg | 02:27.20 | 18-18-13-13-5 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 | |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:00.90 | 8-8-8-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.76L | $7.00 | |
| 2/12 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:01.60 | 9-8-7-5-2 | 3 |
| 6L | $3.30 | |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:02.50 | 9-10-9-10-2 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/14 | 04/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | YIELDING | Ryuji Wada | 56kg | 02:02.30 | 8-9-11-9-4 | 8 |
| 1.35L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in two of her last three. Last start 4th of 18 after settling back at Chukyo over 2000m on 21 Mar, beaten 3L, with 53kg at $14 behind Lay Classic. Prior run 4th of 16 at Kokura over 2000m on 1 Mar, beaten 3.5L at $4.20. Consistent at 2000m and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 62 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 02:00.10 | 10-10-9-10-4 | 6 |
| 3L | $14.00 | |
| 4/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 02:03.50 | 9-9-10-9-4 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 | |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 02:02.70 | 6-7-6-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Third-up and back in trip 400m after Kyoto 2000m on 2 May, where he sat back and finished 11th of 13, beaten 11.5L at $34. Prior run at Fukushima over 2600m on 18 Apr saw him box-seat early before weakening to 9th of 15, 9.1L at $14. Debut at Tokyo 1800m on 30 Nov was 10th of 12, beaten 13.15L at $7. By Epiphaneia out of Loves Only You; can improve with the distance adjustment and experience.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 02:01.40 | 9-10-11-11-11 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 | |
| 9/15 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 02:42.70 | 5-5-10-11-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 | |
| 10/12 | 30/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 56kg | 01:47.00 | 6-5-6-10 | 3 |
| 13.15L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 34-day break after a much-improved 4th at Fukushima over 2600m on 18 Apr, beaten 4.55L at $101. Settled back and ran on late there; sticks with Hayato Yoshida. Drops 200m and draws barrier 8 with 57kg for Takuya Matsuo. Can feature with similar late work.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 02:42.70 | 10-10-11-10-4 | 7 |
| 4.55L | $101.00 | |
| 14/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 02:01.80 | 16-16-16-16-14 | 6 |
| 17.21L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of five this season. Last start 2nd of 15 at Fukushima over 2600m on 18 Apr, beaten 3.5L by Balder, with 57kg at $2.50 after improving late. Earlier ran 3rd at Tokyo over 2400m on 10 Feb, beaten 1.25L at $5.50, and has a 2400m placing on record. Consistent stayer who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 34 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 | Fukushima | 2600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 02:42.70 | 7-7-9-8-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 | |
| 5/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 02:15.60 | 11-11-8-8-5 | 17 |
| 5.01L | $3.20 | |
| 3/18 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 02:26.50 | 7-8-7-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.25L | $5.50 | |
| 2/18 | 24/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 02:12.00 | 13-10-10-11-2 | 18 |
| 1.25L | $26.00 | |
| 2/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 02:02.90 | 15-14-14-12-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
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Colt by Rey De Oro out of Jodie for Hirofumi Toda, drawn barrier 10 with 57kg and Miyabi Mutou booked. No recent race details provided in the summary. Can feature with a clean jump from the wide draw.
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 265 days. Last start 3rd of 12 at Chukyo over 2000m on 30 Aug, beaten 2.05L by Cara Persona, $2.15, after improving from back in the field. Also 3rd at Kokura over 2000m on 13 Jul, beaten 1.8L at $1.38 behind Winners Nine with Echigo Dragon second. Steps up 400m from those runs and carries 57kg from barrier 11 under Daito Ozawa for Takeshi Matsushita; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 265 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 02:00.50 | 11-12-7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.05L | $2.15 | |
| 3/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 02:05.10 | 3-3-3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.38 |
Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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Second-up run at Tokyo over 2400m on 21 Feb was sound, finishing 7th beaten 4.32L at $67 after settling back. Last start at Nakayama over 2000m on 15 Mar she faded to 15th of 18, beaten 17.8L, after racing handy behind Danon Funstar. Carries 52kg here, down 3kg, and draws barrier 12 for Fukamichi Ishigami for Kazutomo Mori. Can improve with a softer run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 3-3-3-3-15 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 | |
| 7/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 02:26.80 | 9-10-10-11-7 | 2 |
| 4.32L | $67.00 | |
| 6/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:48.20 | 12-9-9-6 | 9 |
| 4.32L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a much-improved 5th at Tokyo over 2400m on 9 May, beaten 5L at $126 after leading into the straight. Prior runs were well beaten at Fukushima 1700m (11th, 21.56L, $61) and Tokyo 1800m (12th, 15.11L, $101). Ryuto Yokoyama rides for Ikuo Aizawa from barrier 13 with 57kg. Can feature with a similar on-pace effort over this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 02:26.10 | 2-2-2-1-5 | 11 |
| 5L | $126.00 | |
| 11/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:46.30 | 14-14-14-14-11 | 12 |
| 21.56L | $61.00 | |
| 12/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:46.80 | 4-5-7-12 | 14 |
| 15.11L | $101.00 | |
| 12/13 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 02:00.80 | 5-5-3-12 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 | |
| 13/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | HEAVY | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:36.00 | 4-5-13 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $19.00 | |
| 6/13 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yukito Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:47.40 | 1-1-1-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a solid 5th of 16 at Niigata over 2000m on 3 May, beaten 1.6L on Good at $51. Settled back to 15th mid-race and closed strongly late under 53kg behind Omoio Nosete. Steps out from barrier 14 today after drawing 4 last time, with Rui Funayama again riding for Naoyuki Morita. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 19 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 02:02.40 | 12-13-13-15-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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First-up after 97 days. Best recent efforts were 2nd at Kokura over 2000m on 1 Feb, beaten 0.75L at $3.8, and 2nd at Fukushima over 1800m on 22 Nov, beaten 1L at $11. Last start at Kokura over 2000m on 14 Feb sat handy and faded to 7th of 18, beaten 6.3L at $3. Draws wide in barrier 15 and steps up 400m; can feature with a patient ride.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 02:00.70 | 2-3-3-5-7 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 | |
| 2/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 57kg | 02:00.10 | 4-4-4-2-2 | 15 |
| 0.75L | $3.80 | |
| 2/16 | 22/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 01:48.10 | 3-4-4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1L | $11.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 02:01.20 | 1-1-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 | |
| 6/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 56kg | 02:01.60 | 9-9-10-10-6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 | |
| 3/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 02:03.20 | 4-4-3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.75L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 400m after finishing 7th of 16 at Fukushima over 2000m on 25 Apr, beaten 4.31L at $6 after settling back and running on late. Prior run was a solid 4th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 11 Apr, beaten 3.26L at $34 from well back. Draws wide in barrier 16 for Toru Kurita with 52kg under Miku Kobayashi. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 02:00.60 | 11-12-11-12-7 | 9 |
| 4.31L | $6.00 | |
| 4/18 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:01.50 | 16-17-17-16-4 | 7 |
| 3.26L | $34.00 | |
| 11/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 11-12-13-12-11 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 | |
| 10/18 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:01.90 | 15-15-13-15-10 | 15 |
| 5.07L | $21.00 | |
| 3/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:47.90 | 11-10-11-3 | 5 |
| 1.35L | $5.50 | |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:00.80 | 6-6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.05L | $3.70 |