NIIGATA 16 May 2026
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From wide out Sugar Kun and Sekitoba East can set up a strong tempo. DOURADORES (6) has been thereabouts in two runs this prep against better company, the latest result a fifth beaten 1.1 lengths in the G2 Kinko Sho at Chukyo over 2000m. Change of rider to Christophe Lemaire who has never been out of the money in four rides, including a win. The testing material. SUGAR KUN (15) lines up for the first time since May 26 2024. Won a G2 2 over 2400m at Tokyo when last in work to stamp his quality. Rates highly on best form and is a chance if forward enough YAMANIN BOUCLIER (8) has not appeared since he finished fifth over 2100m in the G1 Neom Turf Cup at Riyadh on February 14. Yet to prove himself at this level but is a strong top-three prospect. ANGOLA BLACK (4) lines up for the first time since March 7. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings in a Gr 3 over 2000m at Nakayama. Can make her presence felt.
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WHOLENESS
H FUJIWARA 6YO DK B MARE 55.0KG Godolphin Racing second-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Last run 9th of 15 at Nakayama in the G2 Nikkei Sho on March 28 over 2500m, 9 len behind My Universe with 55.0kg at $79.40. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Chukyo in the G2 Nikkei Shinshun Hai on January 19 2025 over 2200m, 18 len behind Lord Del Rey with 55.0kg at $8.20. Fitter and worth including. |
1 KOJI NISHIZUKA |
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RHINEBECK
Y TOMOMICHI 9YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Kaneko Makoto Holdings Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 15 at Fukushima in LR on April 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Savona with 58.0kg at $58. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Hanshin in LR on September 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Yamanin Sympa carrying 58.0kg at $27.80. Needs more time. |
2 AKATSUKI TOMITA |
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GRAN DIA
MITSUMASA NAKAUCHIDA 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 3rd of 13 at Hanshin in LR on March 8 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Dragon Boost carrying 58.0kg at $5.30. First up last campaign came from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Nakayama in LR on December 21 over 1800m, neck behind Dragon Boost carrying 58.0kg at $6.30. Should run well. |
3 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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ANGOLA BLACK
TOMOHITO OZEKI 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Sunday Racing Co. Ltd. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Nakayama in the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes March 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind Ethelfleda with 56.0kg at $4.20. Previously first up; second of 14 at Nakayama in the G3 Nikkan Sports Sho Nakayama Kimpai January 4 over 2000m, a nose behind Kalamatianos with 55.0kg at $3.20. Could prove too smart for these. |
4 Y IWATA |
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GRAND CULLINAN
TOSHIAKI TAJIMA 6YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Toshihiko Tabata Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at Hanshin on April 11 over 2600m, 5 len behind Victor Verus carrying 54.0kg at $230.80. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Tokyo in LR on May 10 over 2400m, 11 len behind West Now carrying 57.0kg at $42.60. Favour others today. |
5 MIKU KOBAYASHI |
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DOURADORES
KEISUKE MIYATA 7YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Katsumi Yoshida Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. First-up 2nd of 16 at Nakayama in the G2 American Jockey Club Cup on January 25 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Shohei with 57.0kg at $3. Second-up 5th of 14 at Chukyo in the G2 Kinko Sho on March 15 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Shake Your Heart with 57.0kg at $5.60. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
6 C P LEMAIRE |
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TOSEN RYO
Y KATO 7YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Takaya Shimakawa Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 7th of 13 at Hanshin in LR on March 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Dragon Boost carrying 57.0kg at $7.10. First up last campaign 2nd of 18 at Tokyo in LR on October 13 over 2000m, 2 len behind Nishino Revenant with 56.0kg at $8.70. Should be ready to run well. |
7 ARATA SAITO |
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YAMANIN BOUCLIER
MIKIO MATSUNAGA 4YO GREY HORSE 56.0KG Hajime Doi Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Riyadh in the SAUG1 SAUG1 NEOM TURF CUP February 14 over 2100m, 6 len behind Royal Champion carrying 57kg at $34. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at Kyoto in the G2 Nikkei Shinshun Hai January 18 over 2400m, 5 len behind Goltzschtal carrying 55.0kg at $11.20. Has the talent to take this out. |
8 N YOKOYAMA |
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FUKUNO BLUE LAKE
MASAHIRO TAKEUCHI 4YO BROWN HORSE 53.0KG Yuko Fukushima Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 16 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Tjuta with 58.0kg at $12.40. Second-up 5th of 18 at Tokyo on May 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Ask Sexy More carrying 58.0kg at $9.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
9 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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SAFIRA
Manabu Ikezoe 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 12 at Kyoto in the G2 Kyoto Kinen on February 15 over 2200m, 3 len behind June Take with 55.0kg at $27.90. Last start 9th of 14 at Chukyo in the G2 Kinko Sho on March 15 over 2000m, 4 len behind Shake Your Heart carrying 55.0kg at $88.90. Tough assignment. |
10 GENKI MARUYAMA |
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BALLET MASTER
T UMEDA 7YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Teruya Yoshida Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 13 at Hanshin in LR on March 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Bellagio Bond with 57.0kg at $47.80. Second-up 7th of 15 at Fukushima in LR on April 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Savona with 57.0kg at $20.80. Others preferred at this stage. |
11 KAZUKI KIKUZAWA |
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SEKITOBA EAST
HIROFUMI SHII 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG TN Racing Second run back. Comes off a 62-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at Chukyo in the G2 Kinko Sho on March 15 over 2000m, 6 len behind Shake Your Heart with 55.0kg at $24.80. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Kyoto in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup on November 16 over 2200m, 4 len behind Regaleira carrying 56.0kg at $36.50. One of the top chances. |
12 S HAMANAKA |
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STRUVE
N HORI 7YO DK B GELDING 59.0KG Katsuko Muraki Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 8th of 11 at Riyadh RED SEA TURF HANDICAP on February 14 over 3000m, 4 len behind Sons And Lovers carrying 58kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 5th of 18 at Tokyo in the G2 Copa Republica Argentina on November 9 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Mystery Way with 59.0kg at $12. Likely to need this run. |
13 YUJI TANNAI |
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SIMHANADA
TETSUYA KIMURA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG DMM Dream Club Co. Ltd. Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Tokyo in the LR January 31 over 2000m, 8 len behind Danon Cima with 57.0kg at $9.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track October 25 over 2000m defeating Willem with 58.0kg at $5.60. Likely to feature. |
14 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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SUGAR KUN
HISASHI SHIMIZU 5YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Yorikatsu Tsujiko Resuming after a two years break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 17 at Tokyo in the G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) May 26 2024 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Danon Decile with 57.0kg at $22. On debut second of 17 at Kyoto February 4 2024 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind World's End with 57.0kg at $2.90. Could prove too smart for these. |
15 YUTAKA TAKE |
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