NIIGATA 03 May 2026
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Strong tempo assured with Cool Baby, La La Avril and Honey Laurier rolling to the front. COUNTER SEVEN (16) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Nakayama, beaten 1.75 lengths into fifth after being in contention on the bend. Speedy entire who has placed 2/2 this course and distance. Take catching. LILY FIELD (12) impressed last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished 2.25 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at Hanshin after being in the firing line on the corner. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp. COOL BABY (1) finished tenth over 1200m at Kyoto at her most recent appearance on October 26. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. HONEY LAURIER (8) was in the firing line on the corner and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at Fukushima, beaten 3.5 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
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COOL BABY
E YANO 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Tetsuji Kawakami Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Kyoto October 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Moja Leo carrying 56.0kg at $26.60. When resuming last campaign 14th of 18 at this track August 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Ecoro Sieg carrying 56.0kg at $28.40. Goes well fresh and at the course and distance. Looks a key runner. |
1 GENKI MARUYAMA |
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MARU PURI
TAKAFUMI AOKI 6YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Hirotsugu Nakamaru Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Asakusa Grace carrying 56.0kg at $117.30. Previously second-up 13th of 18 at Tokyo on November 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Anitra with 56.0kg at $188.10. Must improve significantly. |
2 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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PEISHA VAL TWO
N YOSHIDA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 51.0KG Naoto Kitajo Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 15 over 1200m, 16 len behind Lux Daisy with 56.0kg at $73.70. First up last campaign ran last of 14 at Kokura Dirt January 31 over 1000m, 8 len behind Snow Silence carrying 56.0kg at $15.40. Solid return wouldn't surprise. |
3 KAITO KAWABATA |
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HIRABOKU MINNIE
ISSEI MURATA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Hirata Farms Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 15 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lux Daisy with 56.0kg at $37.50. When resuming last campaign 7th of 16 at Fukushima on November 9 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nishino Kodai carrying 55.0kg at $6.20. Solid top-three proposition. |
4 RUI FUNAYAMA |
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EXCEL GOLD
YASUO TAKEICHI 5YO BLACK HORSE 54.0KG Masazumi Tanikawa Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 16 at Nakayama on March 8 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Pod Loire carrying 58.0kg at $104. The run before that 11th of 16 at Nakayama on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kanshin carrying 58.0kg at $174.60. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
5 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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KURINO HALLELUJAH
HIDENORI TAKE 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Yoriko Kurimoto Second run back. First-up after nine months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1200m, 14 len behind Asakusa Grace carrying 56.0kg at $73.80. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Fukushima on April 20 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lord My Life with 56.0kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
6 HARUKI WADA |
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ISLA CORAZON
NARU OWADA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Koji Murano Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 13th of 18 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Burgtor with 56.0kg at $225.70. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Nakayama on December 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ambivalent carrying 55.0kg at $154.20. Certainly one to consider. |
7 SEINA IMAMURA |
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HONEY LAURIER
HITOSHI KOTEGAWA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Toho Bussan Co. Ltd. Having second run back today. Last outing 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Asakusa Grace carrying 56.0kg at $19. At only start last preparation 6th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Snow Silence carrying 56.0kg at $4.20. Fitter. Strong winning chance. |
8 KAZUKI KIKUZAWA |
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VENATOR
YOSHINORI MUTO 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Yukihiro Ochiai At the latest run 4th of 12 at Nakayama on April 18 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Yozora carrying 58.0kg at $14.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Nakayama on March 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Tosen Tram carrying 55.0kg at $8.90. Must be respected. |
9 MIYABI MUTO |
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HOKULEA
TOMOHITO OZEKI 5YO BAY MARE 51.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Toa Joto carrying 56.0kg at $50.90. First up last campaign ran last of 18 at Tokyo on November 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Anitra with 53.0kg at $218.90. Not ready yet. |
10 RYUTO YOKOYAMA |
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LA LA AVRIL
TAKASHI SAITO 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Fujii Kosan Co. Ltd. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at Kokura March 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Morden carrying 58.0kg at $15.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Kokura Dirt January 25 over 1000m defeating Eifer Mobile with 55.0kg at $3.60. Should be right in the mix. |
11 SEIYA MORITA |
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LILY FIELD
K KOZAKI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Haruya Yoshida Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 13 at Kyoto on February 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lucido carrying 56.0kg at $4.30. Last start 3rd of 9 at Hanshin on April 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Diadochos carrying 56.0kg at $4.60. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. |
12 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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LA TORCHE
M KIKUKAWA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Masatake Iida Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 16 at Fukushima on April 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Asakusa Grace with 56.0kg at $64.10. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bonne Soiree with 53.0kg at $17.70. Don't underestimate. |
13 YUJI TANNAI |
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TAMISER
O HIRATA 5YO DK B MARE 51.0KG Yukio Mizukami Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on January 31 over 1000m, 4 len behind Snow Silence with 56.0kg at $117.60. Second-up 13th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Run Windy carrying 56.0kg at $177.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
14 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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SPELLCASTER
TOSHIHIRO EBINA 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Kiyoshi Inaba Resuming. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Kyoto February 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lucido with 53.0kg at $95.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 18 at Tokyo October 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Lake Crescent with 53.0kg at $127.60. Not keen on her chances. |
15 RYOTA KOBAYASHI |
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COUNTER SEVEN
ISSEI MURATA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Field Racing Most recently 5th of 12 at Nakayama on April 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Meisho Yozora with 58.0kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 18 at Kokura on March 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Morden with 58.0kg at $5.10. Speedy entire who has placed 2/2 this course and distance. Take catching. |
16 MIKU KOBAYASHI |
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