NIIGATA   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Maiden Race 2850m

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HO O ECLAIR (11) recorded a solid second 29 days back in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at this track. That result came as no surprise after another minor placing in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo the run before. Should be there at the business end. VRADIA (8) did a good job to finish second two back in a maiden steeplechase (3000m) at Tokyo then ran a nice race last time found a couple better in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at this track 29 days ago, 10 lengths behind the winner. Likely to be thereabouts. SUNNY OCEAN (10) was unplaced two back in a maiden steeplechase (2750m) at Fukushima. Made amends last time to fill a minor placing, beaten a head, in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at this track. The recent form should stack up. MAGNA REGALIA (5) resumed after a spell last start with a modest fifth in a maiden steeplechase (2850m) at this track. Will come on from that run and is worth considering.
1 0x089 SHAREHOLDERS
MASAKI MATSUYAMA
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Masahiro Mochizuki
Is fourth-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start got back early finished ninth of 12 starters at Hakodate on July 5 over 2600m, 8 len behind Ligilo with 58.0kg at $44.40 and before that finished eighth of 13 starters at Hakodate on June 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Ducato carrying 58.0kg at $196.50. A lesser chance.
1
TAIGA TAMURA
BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS
2 x0093 GLORY ATTAIN
TAKASHI KANARI
4YO    GELDING 60.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last run finished third of 14 runners at this track on August 3 over 2850m, 1.0 len behind Ludovicus with 60.0kg at $56.80. The run before finished ninth of 12 runners at Kokura on July 13 over 2860m, 22 len behind Polytonality carrying 60.0kg at $41. Progressing well this campaign. Gets to right race now.
2
MITSUKI KANEKO
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, BLUE ARMBAND
3 8x7x0 IL DIVINO
YUKIO INAGAKI
5YO    GELDING 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Having second run back today. Not raced for 56 days. Last outing got back early finished tenth of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 6 over 2750m, 18 len behind Beanstalk carrying 60.0kg at $14.60. At only start last preparation finished seventh of 16 runners at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Monaco Bull carrying 58.0kg at $26.20. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
3
TOMOYASU SAKAGUCHI
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
4 x89x5 ADMIRABLE ACE
TOSHIHIRO EBINA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 60.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished fifth of 11 starters at Chukyo on August 10 over 3000m, 12 len behind Dee Prayer carrying 60.0kg at $57.50. Previously second-up ran last at Kyoto on May 18 over 2400m, 41 len behind Aqua Vernal with 58.0kg at $171.20. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
4
KEI OEHARA
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK DOUBLE ARMBANDS
5 472x5 MAGNA REGALIA
I AIZAWA
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Second-up today. Fresh up after three months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fifth of 14 starters at this track on August 2 over 2850m, 13 len behind Lord Prayer with 60.0kg at $8.30. Previously second-up finished fourth of 11 starters at Kokura on March 2 over 2860m, 7 len behind Miyaji Charmant with 59.0kg at $21.40. Can improve on first up performance. Excellent winning chance.
5
KAZUMA MORI
LIME GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
6 30x0x SOL DORADO
MASAYOSHI EBINA
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation finished 11th of 13 starters at this track on May 18 over 2890m, 37 len behind Freccia carrying 60.0kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign finished third of 11 runners at Nakayama on January 19 over 2880m, 4 len behind Dinasta with 60.0kg at $9.30. Will improve but stays under notice.
6
KEITA BAN
LIME GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND
7 275x0 GALILEI
RYO TAKAHASHI
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last at Kokura on July 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Flicker Jab with 58.0kg at $77.20. Tested at this stage of campaign.
7
J TAKADA
BLACK, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES
8 x7523 VRADIA
KAZUO KONISHI
6YO  BLACK  HORSE 60.0KG
Osamu Koizumi
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 29 day letup. Last start sat on speed throughout then finished third of 14 runners at this track on August 2 over 2850m, 10 len behind Lord Prayer with 60.0kg at $10.50. The start before that; raced on the pace then finished second of 12 starters at Tokyo on June 22 over 3000m, 1.5 len behind Mahoroba with 60.0kg at $36. Capable of better showing. Respect.
8
Y KUROIWA
BLACK, GRAY CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK STRIPES
9 0048x ASPRILLA
EIJI NAKADATE
4YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Bando B.
Resuming after two months. Finished off last campaign 8 of 12 starters at Tokyo June 22 over 3000m, 17 len behind Mahoroba carrying 60.0kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 5 of 15 starters at Nakayama Dirt September 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Ungaisoten carrying 55.0kg at $7.50. Conditions favour.
9
TARO KUSANO
LIME GREEN,BLACK CHECKS, COLLAR
10 x8x42 SUNNY OCEAN
H SUGIURA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Seiichi Umihara
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished fourth of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 6 over 2750m, 0.9 len behind Beanstalk with 57.0kg at $13.70. Last start raced on speed throughout then finished second of 14 runners at this track on August 3 over 2850m, a head behind Ludovicus carrying 57.0kg at $5.30. Fitter now and making headway every start. Take beating.
10
MANATO TSUCHIDA
WHITE,PURPLE STRIPES,HOT PINK SLEEVES,PURPLE ARM BAND
11 223x2 HO O ECLAIR
T MIYA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 60.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Having second run back today. First-up after two months rolled along in front setting the pace and then edged out finished second of 14 starters at this track on August 2 over 2850m, 5 len behind Lord Prayer with 60.0kg at $2. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Kokura on February 16 over 2860m, 2.75 len behind Knight Spear carrying 60.0kg at $1.60. Look for better showing here.
11
KAYATA KOMAKI
BLACK, RED BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
12 00x6x ARC DE TRIOMPHE
SHOICHIRO WADA
6YO    HORSE 60.0KG
Kazuo Fujii
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 12 starters at Kokura on March 1 over 2860m, 8 len behind Dice Are Rolling carrying 60.0kg at $114.80. First up last campaign finished 13th of 14 starters at Fukushima on November 16 over 2770m, 50 len behind Meiner Aile with 60.0kg at $140.90. Likely to struggle.
12
S ISHIGAMI
PURPLE, WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,LIGHT PINK SLEEVES
13 78689 SEIFU SATSUKI
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
3YO    COLT 58.0KG
Yuki Yanagita
Resumes off a 49 day letup. Last outing finished ninth of 16 runners at Kokura on July 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Matenro Gift carrying 57.0kg at $40.40. Run before raced on the pace prior to fading finished eighth of 16 runners at Kyoto on May 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Salad carrying 57.0kg at $39.10. A place here would surprise.
13
YOSHIYASU NAMBA
PURPLE , WHITE FIVE STARS , PURPLE SLEEVES , WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
14 900x9 SOUND BRIAN
KOTA KATO
7YO  GREY  HORSE 60.0KG
Yuichi Masuda
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 42 days. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; finished ninth of 14 runners at Fukushima on July 20 over 2770m, 11 len behind Meiner Messiah carrying 60.0kg at $40.90. Previously second-up ran last at Kyoto on November 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Kvasir carrying 58.0kg at $19.60. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
14
YUTA ONODERA
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE HALVES, ROYAL BLUE DIAMOND BAND, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, HOT PINK ARMBAND