Niigata Race 10 - Mdn Race
LOGI KISEKI (6) went forward last start over 1800m at this track and held on well for second, beaten half a length. Should settle handy in the run. Overdue and expected to go close. SANGRANT (10) made progress last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1800m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. CRYING NOW (5) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1800m at this track, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. HUMORADA EPICA (9) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Toru Hayashi. By American Pharoah from Humorada Negra. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Wild Mule carrying 52.0kg at $7.20. The start before that 3rd of 15 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Gold Believe with 52.0kg at $3.50. Worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:54.70 | 12-13-5 | 15 |
| 7.2L | $7.20 |
| 3/15 | 25/07/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:57.00 | 12-6-3 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:25.80 | 12-11-6 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/16 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:26.30 | 14-13-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 4/15 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:26.00 | 10-11-4 | 16 |
| 3.9L | $19.90 |
| 8/16 | 04/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:12.00 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Yusuke Hara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 14 over 2100m, 18 len behind Moderate Gale with 57.0kg at $193.60. On debut 13th of 17 at Tokyo May 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Bonnie Prince with 57.0kg at $254.90. May need more time.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 11-4-9 | 14 |
| 18.8L | $193.60 |
| 12/15 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 2:24.60 | 10-13-12 | 15 |
| 14.7L | $322.10 |
| 13/17 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:00.60 | 17-16-13 | 16 |
| 9.2L | $254.90 |

Jockey: Hiroyuki Uchida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Starts Today with 57.0kg at $48.10. Last start 6th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 10 len behind Heroic Verse carrying 57.0kg at $9.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $9.70 |
| 3/15 | 27/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:46.40 | 11-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $48.10 |
| 9/13 | 25/04/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:12.80 | 8-3-9 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/15 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Y Iwata | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $22.60 |
| 14/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 17-17-14 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $64.10 |

Jockey: Naota Uezato
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Tamamo Breaking carrying 54.0kg at $37.10. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track on August 8 over 1800m, 12 len behind Arabian Dream carrying 54.0kg at $111. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
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 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 7-8-3 | 15 |
| 0.8L | $37.10 |
| 9/15 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 12-12-9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $111.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | SLOPPY | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:52.70 | 6-6-4 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $179.30 |
| 12/15 | 11/07/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:46.80 | 13-13-12 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $412.30 |
| 10/13 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:54.60 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $190.10 |
| 6/15 | 29/03/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 11-11-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $176.30 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track on August 8 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Arabian Dream carrying 57.0kg at $33.60. The start before that 10th of 15 at Niigata on July 26 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Misadame Kimeru carrying 57.0kg at $16.40. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 22 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 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $33.60 |
| 10/15 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 12-11-10 | 15 |
| 11.7L | $16.40 |
| 6/16 | 04/07/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 2:39.20 | 16-12-6 | 15 |
| 4.3L | $17.40 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $140.10 |
| 13/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Arata Saito | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 11-8-13 | 14 |
| 13.6L | $65.30 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track on August 16 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Tamamo Breaking carrying 54.0kg at $3.60. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 14 at this track on July 26 over 1800m, 4 len behind Top Duo with 57.0kg at $7. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:55.10 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 26/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | SLOPPY | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $59.40 |
| 13/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 2:12.70 | 5-6-13 | 12 |
| 24.8L | $45.50 |
| 5/15 | 16/05/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:54.30 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $198.10 |
| 11/13 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:14.70 | 6-5-11 | 5 |
| 16.6L | $119.50 |

Jockey: Takuro Ishida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 15 at this track on August 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind Cardamom with 53.0kg at $100.20. Before that 8th of 15 at this track on August 9 over 1800m, 10 len behind Monster Rush carrying 52.0kg at $166.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 22/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:54.70 | 4-6-7 | 14 |
| 6.7L | $100.20 |
| 8/15 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:54.10 | 8-10-8 | 15 |
| 10.9L | $166.90 |
| 14/16 | 28/06/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 2:39.30 | 7-9-14 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $205.70 |
| 14/16 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 14-15-14 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $153.00 |

Jockey: Daichi Shibata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Sapporo Dirt on August 15 over 2400m, 18 len behind Morono Kagayaki carrying 57.0kg at $4.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Hakodate Dirt on July 18 over 2400m, 5 len behind River Sonic carrying 57.0kg at $6.10. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:35.00 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 2400m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:35.00 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.10 |
| 5/16 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 2:11.20 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.20 |
| 2/16 | 14/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 13-10-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $32.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $29.90 |
| 7/16 | 09/05/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $289.80 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (American Pharoah - Humorada Negra) making her debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Jockey: Kosei Miura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 15 at this track on August 2 over 1800m, 5 len behind Satono Classical carrying 57.0kg at $5.10. Before that 5th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 8 len behind Heroic Verse with 57.0kg at $5.20. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:53.90 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 5/15 | 12/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 7-3-5 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/16 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/16 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 12-12-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Hatsuya Kowata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Kawasaki June 16 over 1500m, 10 len behind Lupo carrying 56kg at $25.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 15 at Nakayama Dirt February 28 over 1800m, 26 len behind Paradise Faith with 57.0kg at $232.10. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/06/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $25.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:54.90 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $119.40 |
| 8/15 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 11-10-8 | 14 |
| 18.6L | $240.60 |
| 7/15 | 28/02/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Kyosuke Maruta | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $232.10 |
| 12/16 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $66.40 |

Jockey: Kazuki Kikuzawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on July 18 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Squeeze Out carrying 57.0kg at $173.40. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on August 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Martingale carrying 57.0kg at $18.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $18.60 |
| 3/15 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $173.40 |
| 9/16 | 16/05/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:39.40 | 3-4-9 | 16 |
| 9.2L | $113.20 |
| 12/15 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 6-10-12 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $660.90 |
| 7/12 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 15.3L | $161.40 |
| 12/16 | 13/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 6-6-12 | 16 |
| 16.2L | $68.10 |

Jockey: Teruo Eda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Mr Melody out of A Shin Kirara. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, eased back early on 9th of 15 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind Raise Legacy carrying 52.0kg at $102. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 15 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:11.60 | 14-14-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $102.00 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 12th of 15 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 15 len behind Raise Legacy with 54.0kg at $256.70. Previously second-up 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 7 over 1300m, 15 len behind Feel My Plan with 54.0kg at $33. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 15/08/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:11.60 | 10-10-12 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $256.70 |
| 11/16 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:18.30 | 10-11-11 | 14 |
| 15.7L | $33.00 |
| 9/15 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 15-15-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $162.40 |