Niigata Race 7 - The Niigata Nisai Stakes(G3)
TOP CHECKER (3) First up from a spell. Finished well when winning last time at Hanshin and having second race start. Jockey Yuichi Kitamura and trainer Hidenori Take show promise as a duo. Will give a big sight. CHANT DES VAGUES (1) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Romped home to win last start at Tokyo and was on debut last time. Has the ideal draw. Strong chance. LOTSCHBERG (2) Racing fresh after a break. Was strong to the line when winning by 3L last time at Tokyo and was on debut last time. Genuine winning chance. INCARNATA (10) First run back after a break. Led throughout to win by 1L last start at Hanshin and having second race start. Must respect.
Jockey: Akihide Tsumura
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a break. Was eating up the ground late to win last start at Tokyo and having second career run. Drawn the rails. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 01:38.50 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.01L | $1.45 |
Jockey: Hironobu Tanabe
Weight: 55kgs
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First up after a break. Spaced the field to win by 3L last time at Tokyo and fitter for debut run. Expecting to settle positively. Has a good draw. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | GOOD | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 01:36.80 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Yuichi Kitamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a break. Ran over the top of them when winning last time at Hanshin and having second career run. Tough competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | GOOD | Yuichi Kitamura | 55kg | 01:37.10 | 6-6-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 55kgs
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At $23.00 moved through the field into 5th last start at Fukushima and facing a rise in trip. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 01:09.60 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 | |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 01:09.30 | 5-4-7 | 4 |
| 9.15L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ikuya Kowata
Weight: 55kgs
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Odds of $126.00 and looked outclassed when 8th last run at this track. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:34.30 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $301.00 | |
| 10/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | GOOD | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 01:10.20 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.16L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 55kgs
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2yo by Danon Ballade having first start for Issei Murata. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 55kgs
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Dashed home to win last start at this track and having second career run. Can measure up against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Collett | 55kg | 01:37.40 | 6-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
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Started $81.00 and below par performance when 12th last start around here and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Entitled to be big odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 09/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 2000m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 02:00.00 | 12-13-10-10-12 | 5 |
| 13.15L | $126.00 | |
| 6/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | GOOD | Teruo Eda | 55kg | 02:04.60 | 12-13-7-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.51L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 55kgs
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Started $34.00 and advanced late into 4th last start here and was on debut last time. First start for a new trainer. Few more classier types in this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Niigata | 1600m | GOOD | Makoto Sugihara | 55kg | 01:36.70 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryusei Sakai
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a spell. Led throughout to win by a margin of 1L last start at Hanshin and was a debutant last start. Good chance and definitely has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | GOOD | Ryuusei Sakai | 55kg | 01:48.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $14.00 |