Niigata Race 5 - Maiden Race
NAMURA ORIGAMI (4) sets up well after a close 2nd at Fukushima over 2000m, beaten 0.75L when handy throughout. DANON MIDNIGHT (13) brings solid staying form, last start 3rd at Kyoto over 2400m after a pair of 4ths, and should be strong back to 2000m. DIA AZUL (15) has recent 2200m placings at Nakayama (beaten 0.11L) and Niigata and maps fit. VENT SACRE (8) is in the mix off a last-start 3rd at Fukushima over 2000m, making late ground from the rear. ZIHUATANEJO (2) also warrants respect after finishing 3rd at Niigata over 1800m, beaten 0.2L.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 189 days. Last start 10th of 16 at Fukushima over 2000m on 15 Nov, beaten 5.46L with 53kg at $11, after racing midfield; winner was Ametista. Prior run 8th of 17 at Nakayama over 2000m on 28 Sep, beaten 6.5L with 52kg at $29. Draws barrier 1 and carries 54kg; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 02:01.10 | 9-9-7-9-10 | 14 |
| 5.46L | $11.00 | |
| 8/17 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 02:01.20 | 9-9-11-11-8 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Miku Kobayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong 3rd at Niigata over 1800m on 3 May, beaten 0.2L on good going at $31 after running on from well back. Steps up 200m and draws better from barrier 2. Retains Miku Kobayashi for Yasuhito Tamura with 52kg. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 01:50.20 | 14-7-3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 | |
| 15/18 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 02:03.40 | 18-17-9-16-15 | 13 |
| 13.41L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Tannai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 84 days. Last start 6th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 28 Feb, beaten 2.25L with 55kg at $31 after improving from midfield; winner was Sept Etoiles. Also 6th at Kyoto over 2000m on 1 Feb, beaten 8.76L at $22. Consistent around the 2000m without placing; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 02:01.70 | 11-10-8-8-6 | 10 |
| 2.25L | $31.00 | |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Arata Saitou | 55kg | 02:02.10 | 9-8-9-11-6 | 12 |
| 8.76L | $22.00 | |
| 6/18 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:00.00 | 10-11-10-10-6 | 4 |
| 2.61L | $34.00 | |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:01.10 | 4-3-2-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 | |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:00.00 | 5-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 02:03.20 | 9-9-9-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.55L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day break after a strong 2nd at Fukushima over 2000m on 25 Apr, beaten 0.75L on good going after racing handy at $13. Two runs back was 3rd at Kokura over 2000m on 1 Mar, beaten 2.5L at $126. The 3yo filly has placed in both 2000m attempts. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 28 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 02:00.60 | 3-3-3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.75L | $13.00 | |
| 3/16 | 01/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 02:03.50 | 5-5-8-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $126.00 | |
| 11/16 | 08/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:49.80 | 16-15-15-15-11 | 13 |
| 7.26L | $19.00 | |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:21.30 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 4.11L | $126.00 | |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 2.46L | $101.00 | |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 01:50.80 | 2-2-2-4-6 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 237 days. Last start 13th of 16 at Nakayama over 2000m on 28 Sep, beaten 22.02L by Cozzolino with 55kg at $201 after racing back in the field. Prior run 6th of 14 at Niigata over 2000m on 24 Aug, beaten 5.8L at $71 from an inside draw. Can improve fresh with a kinder run.
Last Starts 237 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 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 02:00.70 | 12-12-11-11-13 | 14 |
| 22.02L | $201.00 | |
| 6/14 | 24/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 02:03.90 | 7-8-8-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 111 days. Last start 13th of 16 at Tokyo over 1800m on 1 Feb, beaten 16.36L with 57kg at $301 after settling back; winner was Audacia. Prior runs at 2000m were 10th of 16 at Tokyo on 24 Nov (beaten 8.4L at $201) and 13th of 13 at Chukyo on 14 Dec (beaten 41.05L at $91). Drops to 54kg and draws better than last start; can improve.
Last Starts 111 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 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 01:46.80 | 12-13-13-13 | 16 |
| 16.36L | $301.00 | |
| 13/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 02:02.00 | 13-13-13-13-13 | 3 |
| 41.05L | $91.00 | |
| 10/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 02:00.10 | 15-14-15-10 | 16 |
| 8.4L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:47.50 | 6-5-5-8 | 8 |
| 9.55L | $71.00 | |
| 11/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 01:50.20 | 15-12-12-11 | 17 |
| 5.26L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a strong 3rd at Niigata over 2000m on 3 May, beaten 0.8L with 52kg at $61 after settling handy. That was her first try at 2000m and she also holds a Niigata 2000m placing from that run. Prior 1200m efforts at Kyoto and Chukyo were well beaten, so staying looks her go. Can feature with a similar midfield run and finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 02:02.40 | 5-5-6-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $61.00 | |
| 13/18 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | GOOD | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 01:07.50 | 8-10-13 | 5 |
| 9.62L | $101.00 | |
| 10/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | STANDARD | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 01:13.20 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 11.55L | $11.00 | |
| 8/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 9-9-8 | 13 |
| 4.55L | $51.00 | |
| 12/18 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:35.20 | 3-4-12 | 10 |
| 10.06L | $41.00 | |
| 15/16 | 13/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | GOOD | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 01:20.90 | 4-4-15 | 5 |
| 16.71L | $3.50 | |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 54kg | 01:36.50 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 28-day break after a strong 3rd at Fukushima over 2000m on 25 Apr, beaten 4L at $29 after sweeping from last. Prior run was 8th of 18 at Nakayama over 2000m on 15 Mar, beaten 7L at $151. Three of four career runs at 2000m with one placing; still a maiden. Can feature with a similar finish.
Last Starts 28 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 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 57kg | 02:00.40 | 16-16-6-6-3 | 1 |
| 4L | $29.00 | |
| 8/18 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 02:00.30 | 16-16-17-17-8 | 4 |
| 7L | $151.00 | |
| 13/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 01:47.80 | 12-16-16-13 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 | |
| 5/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 02:03.60 | 6-6-6-5 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 13-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Kyoto over 2000m on 10 May, beaten 5.5L after leading turning in, at $18 with 57kg. Prior run was 6th of 18 at Kokura over 2000m on 1 Feb, beaten 4.06L at $81 with 55kg after improving mid-race. Drops 2kg today and rises four barriers to 9. Can feature with a measured ride up front.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 01:59.20 | 2-2-2-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $18.00 | |
| 6/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 02:00.10 | 10-9-3-4-6 | 10 |
| 4.06L | $81.00 | |
| 11/12 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 01:55.80 | 4-4-4-4-11 | 9 |
| 12.95L | $151.00 | |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 01:55.70 | 14-14-13-11-8 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 97 days. Last start 7th of 16 at Kokura over 1800m on 15 Feb, beaten 4.82L at $17 after settling back from barrier 14. Prior run 7th of 16 at Fukushima over 1800m on 24 Nov, beaten 5.06L at $61. Steps out from barrier 10 with 55kg; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:49.80 | 14-13-12-13-7 | 14 |
| 4.82L | $17.00 | |
| 7/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:50.60 | 14-14-12-13-7 | 3 |
| 5.06L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Hiroto Mayuzumi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up 2yo colt by Stormy Sea out of Thermidor. Only run was at Tokyo over 2000m on 2 Nov, tailed off after settling last and beaten 9.65L at $201 on good going. Carries 57kg here with Hiroto Mayuzumi for Masashi Okuhira, and draws barrier 11 after barrier 6 last time. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 02:03.60 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.65L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Rui Funayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 2000m, including 4th of 12 at Hanshin on 29 Mar, beaten 2.55L at $19 after racing on speed. Last start 5th of 12 at Kyoto over 2000m on 26 Apr, beaten 2.27L at $11 with 57kg, holding position throughout behind Long Holiday. Draws wide today (barrier 12) but drops 2kg from last run to 55kg. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 02:00.40 | 5-5-6-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.27L | $11.00 | |
| 4/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Kenichi Ikezoe | 57kg | 02:00.40 | 3-3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.55L | $19.00 | |
| 8/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 02:00.40 | 6-7-8-7-8 | 16 |
| 6.11L | $71.00 | |
| 9/11 | 25/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | STANDARD | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 01:56.10 | 8-8-8-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.15L | $22.00 | |
| 8/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | GOOD | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 01:50.50 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing 3rd at Kyoto over 2400m on 3 May, beaten 4.25L by Majorelle Bleu at $5 with 57kg after settling midfield. Prior runs were 4th at Hanshin over 2400m on 7 Mar at $2.05 and 4th over 2000m on 27 Dec at $2.90. Drops back to 2000m from a wide barrier 13. Consistent profile suggests each-way claims with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 02:25.40 | 4-4-6-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 | |
| 4/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | GOOD | Yuga Kawada | 57kg | 02:30.20 | 10-10-10-9-4 | 10 |
| 4.26L | $2.05 | |
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | GOOD | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | 02:02.60 | 7-5-5-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after a strong 4th at Niigata over 2000m on 3 May, beaten 1.3L on good going at $8 after making ground from well back. Two back was 8th at Tokyo over 1800m, beaten 6.85L at $81. Carries 52kg here, dropping 3kg from last start, with Takuro Ishida riding for Katsuharu Tanaka from barrier 14. Can feature with a similar finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 02:02.40 | 15-15-14-11-4 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 | |
| 8/16 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yoshitomi Shibata | 55kg | 01:47.40 | 16-16-16-8 | 11 |
| 6.85L | $81.00 | |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 01:36.60 | 14-12-10-7 | 11 |
| 7.85L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in two of three starts, including a narrow 3rd at Nakayama over 2200m on 12 Apr at $19, beaten 0.11L after improving late. Last start 3rd of 14 at Niigata over 2200m on 2 May, beaten 6L by Play The Lead, with 55kg at $3.9 after racing handy. Drops back 200m and draws wider from barrier 15 for Genki Maruyama for trainer Kazutomo Mori. Can feature with a clean jump and cover.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2200m | GOOD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 02:17.00 | 2-2-2-2-3 | 6 |
| 6L | $3.90 | |
| 3/18 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 02:14.10 | 4-6-10-9-3 | 15 |
| 0.11L | $19.00 | |
| 6/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 01:49.90 | 12-12-10-10-6 | 8 |
| 6.61L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd at Nakayama over 1800m on 10 Jan, beaten 0.11L after racing handy at $3.3. Last start 9th of 15 at Nakayama over 1800m on 14 Mar, beaten 8.4L at $3.9 after settling 6th and fading. Up 200m and draws widest in barrier 16 for Makoto Sugihara. Can feature with a softer run early.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 14/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:56.60 | 6-5-4-4-9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $3.90 | |
| 3/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:59.10 | 4-4-5-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.11L | $3.30 |