Niigata Race 5 - Mdn Race
BANG ON TIME (4) Flashed home late into 3rd last time at this track. Can get the job done . POPOLA VISTA (15) Peaked in the late stages when 6th last time at this venue. Tracking very well this preparation. Goes very close. MEISHO KOHARU (5) Finished 10th last time at Kokura. Expected to be flashing home. Underrated. Y'S FAMIGLIA (10) Ran 7th last run around here. Has good closing speed. Must respect in this event.

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $29.00 and gave away some ground when 13th last time at Fukushima but stepping up in distance. Likely to get back in the field. Gets the perfect draw. Very unlikely to shake these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 01:08.40 | 7-8-13 | 9 |
| 30.12L | $51.00 | |
| 16/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 01:35.00 | 15-16-16-16 | 16 |
| 13.01L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.00 and moved through the field into 4th last time at this track and will try to take advantage of the alley. Back to a shorter distance. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2200m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 02:12.50 | 8-8-6-6-4 | 11 |
| 4.05L | $8.00 | |
| 4/16 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:48.40 | 13-13-14-12-4 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 | |
| 7/18 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | GOOD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:34.00 | 16-13-7 | 5 |
| 2.66L | $151.00 | |
| 8/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 01:25.80 | 13-13-8 | 9 |
| 11.06L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Miyabi Muto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $41.00 and below par when 13th last start at Fukushima but having second race start. Likely to get back. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 56 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 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Miyabi Mutou | 55kg | 01:47.90 | 15-15-16-16-13 | 13 |
| 9.96L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in a competitive run when placing 3rd last time around here. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 7-7-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.05 | |
| 3/18 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 01:34.50 | 10-13-3 | 16 |
| 1.55L | $2.50 | |
| 2/16 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 01:34.80 | 10-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 | |
| 4/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:49.80 | 4-3-5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.26L | $1.24 | |
| 3/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1800m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 01:46.80 | 2-2-4-4-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 | |
| 2/15 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | YIELDING | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:52.20 | 3-4-5-6-2 | 14 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 | |
| 2/14 | 09/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 01:47.10 | 8-10-10-2 | 11 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 | |
| 3/12 | 10/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:48.80 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Yukito Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $6.50 came in 10th last time at Kokura. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Contender at a nice price.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | YIELDING | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 02:01.90 | 17-18-16-11-10 | 11 |
| 8.35L | $7.50 | |
| 3/16 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 54kg | 01:49.10 | 11-13-3 | 16 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Takuya Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and finished 9th last time here. Might have to make up considerable ground. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 12-11-9 | 4 |
| 2.76L | $14.00 | |
| 4/16 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:59.40 | 6-6-6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.05L | $23.00 | |
| 4/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | SLOPPY | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:36.50 | 4-4-4 | 13 |
| 8.01L | $18.00 | |
| 12/18 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Michael Dee | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 12-13-12 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Yoshida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $81.00 and came in 12th last time at the track. Expected to settle towards the tail. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 17-15-12 | 18 |
| 6.07L | $201.00 | |
| 7/16 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 01:59.40 | 11-11-12-12-7 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $81.00 | |
| 10/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 02:04.00 | 10-10-11-9-10 | 2 |
| 5.05L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Jumped at $4.50 and tailed off to finish 14th last start at the track. Keep safe.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 01:53.40 | 4-4-4-6-14 | 6 |
| 57.05L | $6.50 | |
| 8/16 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 02:02.40 | 8-8-5-5-8 | 13 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 | |
| 11/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 02:03.60 | 13-11-9-11-11 | 17 |
| 8.7L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Faded in the late stages of the race when 2nd last start around here. May find these too slick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 01:47.50 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1L | $251.00 | |
| 12/16 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 02:00.00 | 4-4-3-5-12 | 1 |
| 7.11L | $126.00 | |
| 15/18 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:46.70 | 17-17-17-15 | 2 |
| 12.17L | $151.00 | |
| 9/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:35.00 | 8-11-11-9 | 12 |
| 4.91L | $201.00 | |
| 14/16 | 04/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | GOOD | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 01:12.70 | 14-13-14 | 1 |
| 18.61L | $126.00 | |
| 6/16 | 01/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | HEAVY | Tatsuki Endou | 52kg | 01:24.50 | 6-5-6 | 14 |
| 10.31L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Kyosuke Maruta
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $8.00 and ran 7th last run here. Will be hitting the line strongly. Stands out as good value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 01:33.70 | 15-14-7 | 1 |
| 2.45L | $8.50 | |
| 6/18 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:34.50 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 | |
| 4/16 | 18/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:34.20 | 12-12-13-4 | 9 |
| 1.85L | $6.50 | |
| 2/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | YIELDING | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:34.60 | 9-12-9-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $3.80 | |
| 3/17 | 23/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 01:33.90 | 8-10-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 | |
| 2/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 01:33.60 | 10-9-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Ryoya Kozaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $26.00 and looked outclassed when 15th last time at Tokyo but having second career run. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Couldn't have in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:35.10 | 14-11-15 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Started $19.00 and ran 8th last start at the track. Likely to get back in the field. Will need its best to find a place.
Last Starts 6 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:54.70 | 10-10-10-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.66L | $31.00 | |
| 7/15 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:57.00 | 7-7-7-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 | |
| 10/18 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 02:26.20 | 13-15-13-14-10 | 15 |
| 4.71L | $18.00 | |
| 7/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 8-8-7-7 | 13 |
| 1.76L | $8.50 | |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | GOOD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 02:26.80 | 8-9-8-9-8 | 12 |
| 6.07L | $14.00 | |
| 4/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:48.20 | 11-12-12-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Shoma Sato
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $51.00 and lost ground in the run home when 16th last time at Fukushima. Has early speed and positions nicely. Would not recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 02:00.50 | 1-1-1-4-16 | 1 |
| 30.57L | $81.00 | |
| 6/18 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:33.80 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $301.00 | |
| 13/16 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 01:09.20 | 3-5-13 | 12 |
| 8.35L | $67.00 | |
| 12/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 01:07.80 | 12-14-12 | 10 |
| 10.72L | $91.00 | |
| 12/18 | 18/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | GOOD | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 01:23.30 | 2-2-12 | 10 |
| 7.65L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.50 and improved late to finish 5th last run here and was a debutant last start. Likely to get back in the run. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Yasunari Iwata | 55kg | 02:00.70 | 18-18-2-2-5 | 18 |
| 3.27L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.50 and didn't maintain the pace when 6th last time at this venue. In the placings regularly this preparation. Solid chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:58.60 | 1-1-1-1-6 | 16 |
| 7.35L | $7.50 | |
| 3/16 | 11/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:47.50 | 1-1-1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $11.00 | |
| 2/16 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | GOOD | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 01:47.90 | 1-1-1-1-2 | 16 |
| 1L | $151.00 | |
| 11/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1000m | STANDARD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 00:59.40 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 8.16L | $67.00 | |
| 18/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 2000m | GOOD | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 02:00.10 | 3-3-6-11-18 | 18 |
| 20.62L | $91.00 | |
| 15/18 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Koo Nagahama | 53kg | 02:01.10 | 1-1-1-2-15 | 8 |
| 8.33L | $251.00 | |
| 14/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1400m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 01:23.70 | 4-4-14 | 5 |
| 8.23L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Shuto Kobayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $151.00 and ran 8th last start at Fukushima. Might be ridden for luck. Looks to be in trouble.
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 | 12/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 02:00.50 | 7-7-10-11-8 | 8 |
| 10.61L | $301.00 | |
| 11/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 12-12-12-11 | 9 |
| 5.31L | $251.00 | |
| 14/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Yutaka Yoshida | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 13-14-14-14 | 7 |
| 18.85L | $201.00 |

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. At $101.00 weakened to finish 14th last run at Nakayama. Does take a while to get into stride. Can't have on what it has been showing.
Last Starts 160 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | GOOD | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 02:00.30 | 8-8-8-9-14 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 | |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | STANDARD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 01:54.60 | 13-13-16-14-14 | 8 |
| 17.26L | $201.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 01:35.90 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.86L | $101.00 | |
| 11/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | GOOD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:33.90 | 15-16-15-11 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 | |
| 11/15 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1800m | STANDARD | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 01:56.70 | 9-9-7-7-11 | 15 |
| 22.75L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Shu Ishibashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 came in 10th last start at this venue. Likely to settle back in the field. Needs a lot of luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 01:33.70 | 16-15-10 | 7 |
| 4.51L | $151.00 | |
| 14/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | GOOD | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 01:49.50 | 6-10-13-14 | 12 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |