Niigata Race 4 - Mdn Race
SANGRANT (8) Showed some merit late when 5th last time at Fukushima. Should be swooping on the field late. Has to be included. SATONO CLASSICAL (9) Resuming after a spell. Outmuscled in the final stages of the race when 7th last run at Tokyo but back to a shorter trip. Genuine winning chance. WAR RATIONS (13) Was strong late when 3rd beaten by 1L last start at Tokyo. Will be motoring home late. Underrated. TWIN DRIVE (3) Pushed past some when 5th last run at Tokyo. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Can measure up to this company.

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Odds of $18.00 and looked outclassed when 12th last run at Tokyo but will appreciate a good barrier. Does take a while to get into stride. Not without a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Michael Dee | 57kg | 02:15.00 | 4-4-7-8-12 | 1 |
| 30.65L | $18.00 | |
| 5/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | GOOD | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 02:12.80 | 13-13-11-12-5 | 10 |
| 9.51L | $151.00 | |
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Koo Nagahama | 55kg | 01:54.40 | 14-14-11-11-9 | 14 |
| 13.91L | $151.00 | |
| 11/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 01:34.40 | 16-16-14-11 | 9 |
| 15.45L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a spell. Jumped at $41.00 and subpar when 10th last start at Tokyo but has a positive alley. Might have to make up considerable ground. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | GOOD | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 02:12.80 | 12-12-10-10-10 | 13 |
| 15.07L | $51.00 | |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 01:56.20 | 10-10-11-12-6 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $81.00 | |
| 16/16 | 22/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 01:47.70 | 16-16-16-16 | 3 |
| 16.21L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.50 and picked up some ground to run 5th last run at Tokyo. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Definite claims.
Last Starts 49 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 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:37.20 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.75L | $6.50 | |
| 4/15 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:53.40 | 9-9-6-3-4 | 11 |
| 21.55L | $6.00 | |
| 3/14 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | MUDDY | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:36.30 | 5-5-3 | 14 |
| 6L | $19.00 | |
| 7/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 02:14.60 | 3-2-3-3-7 | 13 |
| 10.56L | $6.00 | |
| 5/13 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 01:55.70 | 3-4-3-4-5 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 | |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 02:03.60 | 2-2-2-6 | 7 |
| 5.35L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $13.00 came in 4th last run at Kawasaki. Likely to settle back in the field. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 24 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 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | GOOD | Takuya Oono | 54kg | 01:36.70 | - | 11 |
| 1.55L | $17.00 | |
| 11/16 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 55kg | 01:25.90 | 11-9-11 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $29.00 | |
| 9/16 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | STANDARD | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 01:25.00 | 16-16-9 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $201.00 and outpaced some runners late when 5th last start at Fukushima. Likely to get back. Have to look elsewhere.
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 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 01:46.80 | 9-9-10-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.31L | $201.00 | |
| 10/16 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 01:37.20 | 13-15-10 | 14 |
| 14.51L | $151.00 | |
| 7/15 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 01:53.40 | 5-5-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 26.05L | $81.00 | |
| 10/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 01:54.60 | 13-13-11-10-10 | 11 |
| 14.15L | $91.00 | |
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 5-5-7-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.25L | $15.00 | |
| 3/11 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:53.80 | 7-7-7-6-3 | 5 |
| 13L | $67.00 | |
| 8/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 02:03.80 | 7-8-8-9-8 | 11 |
| 21.15L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $101.00 and clearly outclassed when 10th last start at Hakodate. Might be ridden for luck. Prefer in a much weaker race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | STANDARD | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 11-11-11-9-10 | 7 |
| 18.55L | $101.00 | |
| 9/16 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Shu Ishibashi | 57kg | 01:37.20 | 7-5-9 | 1 |
| 12.01L | $91.00 | |
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 01:47.80 | 11-12-11-12 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Yuji Hishida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and didn't stay in touch when 7th last start at Tokyo. Prefer to watch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | SLOPPY | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 02:11.20 | 3-3-4-4-7 | 10 |
| 5.02L | $81.00 | |
| 7/13 | 29/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 02:12.60 | 8-9-11-9-7 | 9 |
| 8.85L | $126.00 | |
| 9/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Yutaro Nonaka | 57kg | 02:13.60 | 2-2-2-3-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $301.00 | |
| 10/18 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 57kg | 02:15.60 | 13-13-15-12-10 | 8 |
| 8.61L | $201.00 | |
| 11/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 01:39.40 | 8-8-11 | 12 |
| 11.35L | $61.00 | |
| 7/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 56kg | 01:46.70 | 8-8-8-7 | 12 |
| 9.45L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and crept into 5th last time at Fukushima. Can go through the gears. Chance and can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 01:46.10 | 9-9-5-5-5 | 14 |
| 8.05L | $6.00 | |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Michael Dee | 57kg | 01:37.20 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $7.50 | |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Michael Dee | 57kg | 01:39.40 | 12-12-6 | 4 |
| 4.06L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Jumped at $3.30 and overrun in the run home when 7th last run at Tokyo but down in distance. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 172 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 02:26.50 | 3-4-6-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.55L | $3.80 | |
| 4/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 02:03.60 | 8-8-8-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kiwamu Ogino
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At $15.00 finished 8th last time at Tokyo. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | SLOPPY | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 02:11.20 | 1-1-1-1-8 | 6 |
| 6.02L | $18.00 | |
| 5/16 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 02:12.70 | 10-9-9-9-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 | |
| 3/12 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 02:15.00 | 9-9-8-7-3 | 9 |
| 5L | $15.00 | |
| 8/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | GOOD | Michael Dee | 57kg | 02:12.80 | 4-6-8-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.77L | $12.00 | |
| 7/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 01:38.50 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 | |
| 5/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 57kg | 01:55.50 | 5-5-3-4-5 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 | |
| 6/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 01:54.60 | 13-14-13-13-6 | 5 |
| 12.75L | $17.00 | |
| 7/16 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 01:56.60 | 8-8-8-10-7 | 2 |
| 10.55L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Jumped at $17.00 and came in 6th last time at Tokyo. Likely to get back in the run. Some hope in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | MUDDY | Hiroshi Kitamura | 57kg | 02:12.50 | 8-6-6-3-6 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $22.00 | |
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yasunari Iwata | 57kg | 01:56.60 | 11-11-5-6-7 | 11 |
| 3.25L | $29.00 | |
| 12/16 | 11/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:55.90 | 16-16-15-14-12 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $29.00 and ran past a few when 5th last time at Fukushima and fitter for debut run. Might have to make up considerable ground. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 01:46.40 | 15-14-14-13-5 | 8 |
| 12.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced an eye catching run when 3rd last start at Tokyo. Expected to be flashing home. Competitive type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | SLOPPY | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 02:11.20 | 9-8-6-7-3 | 2 |
| 1.01L | $16.00 | |
| 4/16 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 02:12.70 | 16-16-16-16-4 | 14 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 | |
| 14/15 | 12/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | STANDARD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 01:45.70 | 13-14-14-14-14 | 2 |
| 30.45L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $41.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 16th last run at Tokyo but having second career run. Does take a while to get into stride. Seems very unlikely.
Last Starts 55 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 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | STANDARD | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 02:12.70 | 9-10-11-13-16 | 10 |
| 36.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $41.00 and didn't threaten when 10th last time at Fukushima but stepping up in distance. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | STANDARD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 01:09.50 | 6-8-10 | 16 |
| 6.96L | $67.00 | |
| 8/15 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 01:18.50 | 11-11-8 | 13 |
| 9.85L | $51.00 | |
| 9/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | MUDDY | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 01:10.90 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 9.51L | $301.00 | |
| 12/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | STANDARD | Ikuya Kowata | 57kg | 01:11.80 | 16-16-12 | 3 |
| 17.02L | $201.00 |