Niigata Race 2 - Maiden Race
JUDY IMERU (1) sets the standard after a Niigata 1200m 2nd last start, beaten 1L after leading, and draws the rail again. KITANO PREMIUM (15) is a key danger off a Niigata 1200m 2nd two weeks ago, racing handy throughout. PLATINUM DISC (10) brings consistent 1200m form with recent 3rd at Niigata and prior 3rd at Nakayama when on speed. HEAVEN'S DRIVE (7) was on pace when 3rd here over 1200m last start and can give a sight.
Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 21-day break after a strong 2nd at Niigata over 1200m on 2 May, beaten 1L on a sloppy track after leading early, with 52kg at $4.33. Draws barrier 1 today and sticks at 1200m, which suits given her on-pace pattern. Recent 1400m efforts included a 4th at Hanshin when $4.50 and a 3rd at Kyoto, showing consistency. Can feature with a similar 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | SLOPPY | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:11.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $4.33 | |
| 7/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yutaka Take | 55kg | 01:21.00 | 11-10-7 | 8 |
| 3.77L | $16.00 | |
| 4/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:25.60 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 | |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:25.20 | 3-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 | |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:25.50 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 7L | $7.00 | |
| 2/16 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:26.80 | 10-10-2 | 11 |
| 4L | $6.00 | |
| 4/15 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:12.70 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 6L | $4.60 | |
| 6/16 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:26.00 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.55L | $9.50 | |
| 4/13 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 01:26.40 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $13.00 | |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | GOOD | Suguru Hamanaka | 55kg | 01:10.90 | 8-9-4 | 6 |
| 3.25L | $61.00 | |
| 11/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | GOOD | Yusuke Fujioka | 55kg | 01:31.10 | 7-5-6-11 | 12 |
| 9.9L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Yuga Okubo
Weight: 52kgs
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Back in trip 200m and drops 3kg after a tough last start 14th of 18 at Hanshin over 1400m on 14 Mar, beaten 7.92L at $61 from barrier 17. Best effort was two runs prior when 6th of 16 at Chukyo over 1600m on 20 Dec, beaten 3.31L at $22 after racing handy. Draws barrier 2 with 52kg and Yuga Okubo up for Taiki Chaki. Can improve with the softer draw and lighter weight.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:21.00 | 10-9-14 | 17 |
| 7.92L | $61.00 | |
| 16/18 | 17/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 02:01.10 | 4-4-7-7-16 | 15 |
| 18.21L | $91.00 | |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | GOOD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 01:35.30 | 3-3-5-6 | 2 |
| 3.31L | $22.00 | |
| 8/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:34.80 | 3-3-8 | 12 |
| 10.35L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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Back in trip 200m and draws better from barrier 3 after a 5th of 15 at Kyoto over 1400m on 9 May, beaten 3.05L with 55kg at $3.90. Prior form consistent with 2nd at Hanshin over 1400m on 28 Feb, beaten 1.5L at $1.95 after running on from well back. Three-year-old filly by Nadal; Arata Saitou rides for Shogo Yasuda. 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:24.70 | 8-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.05L | $3.90 | |
| 2/16 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:25.60 | 12-11-2 | 16 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 | |
| 3/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 1.05L | $2.45 | |
| 3/14 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:24.70 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 | |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 01:25.40 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 | |
| 9/16 | 22/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Damian Lane | 55kg | 01:23.10 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 11.31L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back from a 133-day break after finishing 11th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 10 Jan, beaten 13.6L at $301 after settling midfield. Prior run was 16th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 20 Dec, beaten 22.61L at $201. Only prior Niigata run was 9th of 15 over 1200m on 18 Oct, beaten 10.6L at $126. First-up and looking to improve for Kazuki Kikuzawa and Tatsuhiko Ishikuri; has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 133 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 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:12.60 | 8-8-11 | 15 |
| 13.6L | $301.00 | |
| 16/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 01:12.50 | 6-7-16 | 9 |
| 22.61L | $201.00 | |
| 9/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | STANDARD | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 01:13.10 | 12-12-9 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Naho Furukawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 21-day break after a solid 5th at Niigata over 1200m on 2 May, beaten 6.3L on a sloppy track after improving from 10th in the run at $67. Prior run was 8th at Hanshin over 1200m on 5 Apr, beaten 8.9L on muddy going after racing handy at $71. The 3YO filly holds a 0:0-0-0 record from three tries at 1200m. Can improve with a similar stalking 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | SLOPPY | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 01:11.90 | 10-10-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 | |
| 8/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | MUDDY | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:11.00 | 2-4-8 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $71.00 | |
| 10/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 01:13.70 | 13-13-10 | 10 |
| 9.16L | $26.00 | |
| 11/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 01:22.20 | 17-17-11 | 3 |
| 6.36L | $201.00 | |
| 8/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 01:23.70 | 6-8-8 | 11 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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First-up after 105 days. Only run was 12th of 16 at Tokyo over 1400m on 7 Feb, beaten 18.82L with 52kg at $201 after settling back. Drops back in trip by 200m and draws barrier 6 (up from 2). Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 105 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:26.70 | 10-10-12 | 2 |
| 18.82L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a career-best 3rd at Niigata over 1200m on 3 May, beaten 3.1L at $41 after leading early. That was her first placing in four starts and came from barrier 12; draws 7 here. Consistent at 1200m with all runs at the trip, and sticks with Francisco Goncalves for Yusuke Wada. Can feature with a similarly positive ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Francisco Goncalves | 55kg | 01:12.60 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 | |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 01:11.40 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 11L | $51.00 | |
| 6/14 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:13.50 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.35L | $151.00 | |
| 11/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:09.40 | 8-8-11 | 4 |
| 9.45L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
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First-up after 86 days. Last start 7th of 12 at Urawa over 1400m on 26 Feb on heavy, beaten 12.51L at $6.5 with 54kg from barrier 12 behind Taisei Excite. Prior run 6th of 16 at Nakayama over 1200m on 7 Dec, beaten 6.75L at $126 after settling 6th/4th/6th with 55kg. Drops to 52kg and back to 1200m; can improve.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | HEAVY | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 01:28.90 | - | 12 |
| 12.51L | $6.50 | |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:09.40 | 6-4-6 | 14 |
| 6.75L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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First-up after 84 days. Last start 8th of 15 at Nakayama over 1800m on 28 Feb, led early then faded on muddy going, beaten 33L at $126 with 55kg. Prior run 10th of 16 at Tokyo over 1400m on 1 Feb, beaten 15.25L at $301 after racing handy. Back sharply in trip and can improve with a softer run; has place claims.
Last Starts 84 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | MUDDY | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 01:52.60 | 1-1-2-5-8 | 3 |
| 33L | $126.00 | |
| 10/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:25.40 | 3-3-10 | 8 |
| 15.25L | $301.00 | |
| 9/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 01:12.90 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.01L | $61.00 | |
| 10/13 | 24/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:34.40 | 2-2-10 | 2 |
| 11.81L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has placed in two of her last three at 1200m. Last start 3rd at Niigata over 1200m on 9 May after leading early, beaten 7L by Friends Plus at $8.50 with 53kg from barrier 13. Prior run 3rd at Nakayama over 1200m on 12 Apr at $11, also beaten 7L after showing speed. Consistent at the trip and has place claims.
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 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 01:12.90 | 1-1-3 | 13 |
| 7L | $8.50 | |
| 3/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:11.60 | 1-1-3 | 15 |
| 7L | $11.00 | |
| 7/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:11.70 | 6-6-7 | 14 |
| 8.9L | $14.00 | |
| 14/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:13.10 | 4-4-14 | 3 |
| 16.35L | $8.00 | |
| 2/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:12.70 | 7-6-2 | 15 |
| 2L | $34.00 | |
| 7/15 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:13.20 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.11L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Yoshihito Nagaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 1200m, including 6th at Hanshin on 8 Mar beaten 2.85L at $151. Last start 5th of 16 at Kyoto over 1200m on 2 May, beaten 6.05L on muddy going at $126. Barrier rises from 4 to 11 and sticks with Yoshihito Nagaoka for Ryou Takahashi. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | MUDDY | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:11.50 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.05L | $126.00 | |
| 6/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:13.90 | 9-9-6 | 4 |
| 2.85L | $151.00 | |
| 14/14 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 01:27.00 | 8-12-14 | 1 |
| 21.01L | $51.00 | |
| 8/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:25.50 | 12-11-8 | 1 |
| 6.41L | $151.00 | |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:11.20 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.81L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws wide in barrier 12 for Yuji Iida with Seiya Morita up at 52kg. Mare by Makfi out of Namura Cheers. Limited exposed data, so the map and run tempo will be key. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Koji Nishizuka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 20-day turnaround. Last start 3rd of 15 at Kyoto over 1400m on 3 May, beaten 5.25L at $61 after settling 5th then 3rd; winner was Picara. Two prior Kyoto 1600m runs yielded 9th and 12th, including from barrier 13. Drawn 13 here and carries 55kg; can feature with a similar on-pace run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:24.00 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.25L | $61.00 | |
| 12/14 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 2-2-12 | 13 |
| 8.01L | $101.00 | |
| 9/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 01:35.90 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 189 days and drops to 52kg. Last start 14th of 14 at Tokyo over 1600m on 15 Nov, beaten 27.56L at $201 after settling back. Prior run 13th of 15 at Tokyo over 1300m on 8 Nov, beaten 20.85L at $251. Needs sharp improvement but the weight drop and barrier 14 could help; has place claims with a better run.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 01:39.70 | 13-13-14 | 9 |
| 27.56L | $201.00 | |
| 13/15 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | STANDARD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 01:19.30 | 12-12-13 | 16 |
| 20.85L | $251.00 | |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | HEAVY | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:55.10 | 3-3-4-7-8 | 2 |
| 33.05L | $67.00 | |
| 12/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:38.60 | 12-13-12 | 12 |
| 9.65L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Yuji Nakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Niigata over 1200m on 9 May, beaten 2L on good going at $13 after racing handy from barrier 14. Prior run was 4th at Kyoto over 1200m on 1 Feb, beaten 6.5L at $51. Drawn 15 here with 55kg for Yuji Nakai for Tomoyasu Sakaguchi. Can feature with a similar on-pace trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1200m | GOOD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:12.90 | 2-2-2 | 14 |
| 2L | $13.00 | |
| 4/15 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | STANDARD | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 01:13.70 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |