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Wide-open with all debutants, but CLAFOUTIS (16) appeals on pedigree for 1400m being by Lord Kanaloa and should handle a big field from a wide draw. MINETTE D'OR (17) also rates highly as a Maurice filly with a profile to travel and finish. WILD SHACHO (2) looks a solid colt on paper by Twirling Candy, suited to this trip. TAKERU (12) has a sprinting page by Big Arthur and is another likely to be sharp at 1400m; slight lean to CLAFOUTIS (16) in a cautious verdict.
Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 53kgs
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First starter 2yo colt by Mischevious Alex out of Memorial Year for Kazuhide Sasada. Debuts over 1400m at Niigata with Seiya Morita booked. Set-up is straightforward for a juvenile, and the engagement suggests a professional approach. Market and parade may guide, but this profile reads workable for the assignment.
Jockey: Hiroki Matsumoto
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Hideyuki Mori with Hiroki Matsumoto booked for this 1400m at Niigata. By Twirling Candy out of You Asked, the pedigree points to speed and versatility. Quiet set-up but the stable-jockey combination looks a solid platform for a debut effort.
Jockey: Akatsuki Tomita
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter 2yo colt by Silver State out of Night Breeze for Takatoshi Miyaji, with Akatsuki Tomita booked. Debuts in an 18-runner 1400m at Niigata, a searching test for juveniles. Stable/jockey combination and pedigree give a sound platform. Claims hinge on handling the occasion and trip at the first attempt.
Jockey: Yutaro Nonaka
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter 2YO gelding by Caravaggio out of Red Mearas for Toshiaki Tajima. Debuts over 1400m at Niigata in a big 18-runner field. Yutaro Nonaka takes the ride, and the set-up looks straightforward for a learning experience. Keeps plenty of upside on debut without exposed form to assess.
Jockey: Yuichiro Shibata
Weight: 53kgs
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First starter filly by Fine Needle for Kazuya Nakatake, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Draws on the big field side with 18 engaged, and Yuichiro Shibata booked. Set-up looks straightforward for a debut, and Kafuji Pepino can give a sight.
Jockey: Manato Tsuchida
Weight: 52kgs
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First starter filly by Hawkbill out of Star Pocket for Katou Kazuhiro, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Draws on the big field side with Manato Tsuchida booked, which should give a clean look at them. Pedigree suggests some early speed and versatility. Respectable debut set-up without exposed form to go on.
Jockey: Takurou Ishida
Weight: 53kgs
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First starter filly by Siskin out of Crown Again for Koji Kayano, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Takurou Ishida takes the ride, and this looks a sensible starting trip for her profile. With no exposed form, the set-up reads as a straightforward debut assignment in a big field.
Jockey: Miyabi Mutou
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt for Masatoshi Tsukazaki by Beach Patrol out of Kineo Soleil. Debuts over 1400m at Niigata in a big 18-runner field, which will test professionalism. Miyabi Mutou booked, and this set-up gives a fair platform to see where he measures up.
Jockey: Kyosuke Kokubun
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Bago out of Bowls for Mitsunori Makiura, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Kyosuke Kokubun takes the ride. Solid stable-jockey pairing and a suitable kick-off trip give him a fair platform.
Jockey: Nana Kawaharada
Weight: 52kgs
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First starter 2yo colt by Mr Melody out of Perochan for Taiki Chaki, with Nana Kawaharada booked. Debuts over 1400m at Niigata in an 18-runner field. Set-up is straightforward and he profiles as a clean slate for this trip.
Jockey: Ryuto Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Matera Sky out of Eri Fairy for Takaki Iwato, with Ryuto Yokoyama booked. Debuts over 1400m at Niigata in a big 18-runner field. Set-up looks straightforward and the booking adds professionalism, so a clean break and settling will be key.
Jockey: Hayato Yoshida
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter 2yo colt by Big Arthur out of Crazy Quilt for trainer Hiroki Kawashima, with Hayato Yoshida booked. Debuts at 1400m at Niigata in an 18-runner field. Pedigree and rider engagement provide a neat starting platform. Low-key but workable set-up for Takeru on debut.
Jockey: Daito Ozawa
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Stelvio out of Toho Regina for Daishi Itou, debuting over 1400m at Niigata in an 18-runner field. Daito Ozawa takes the ride, and the set-up looks straightforward at this trip. With no exposed form, the market and parade may guide, but the profile is tidy enough for a fair debut.
Jockey: Makoto Sugihara
Weight: 56kgs
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Debuting 2yo colt by American Patriot out of Izarra for trainer Naru Owada, with Makoto Sugihara booked. Sets up for 1400m at Niigata in a big field of 18, so race craft will be at a premium. First starter profile and rider engagement make him an interesting newcomer without exposed form.
Jockey: Arata Saitou
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter filly by Leontes out of Dance With Me for Koichi Ishizaka, debuting over 1400m at Niigata in an 18-runner field. Arata Saitou takes the ride, and the set-up looks straightforward at this trip. With no exposed form, she profiles as a quiet watch on debut.
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 55kgs
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First starter filly by Lord Kanaloa out of Diana Bright for Tomokazu Takano, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Seinosuke Yoshimura takes the ride. Pedigree suggests 1400m should be a suitable kick-off, and this set-up reads well for an early look at her ability.
Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 53kgs
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First starter filly by Maurice out of Minette for Suguru Shibata, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Seina Imamura takes the ride. A low-profile set-up, but the pedigree and rider/trainer combination give her a sound platform for this.
Jockey: Genki Maruyama
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Orfevre for Hidemasa Nakao, debuting over 1400m at Niigata. Genki Maruyama takes the ride, and the set-up looks straightforward for an educational introduction. With no exposed form, market and parade will guide, but the profile is tidy enough for a debut.