NIIGATA DIRT 16 May 2026
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Solid tempo set by Danon Vestal and Sonatan. DANON VESTAL (5) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Hanshin Dirt over 1800m on March 7. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Should be a bit too good for these. FALCON MINORU (9) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 21 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Placed to advantage and looks the only realistic danger. SONATAN (6) was mediocre last start when seventh over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt, beaten 6 lengths. Not much depth outside the top pair so he has strong top three prospects. ZARATAN (7) returned from a spell three weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth over 1700m at Fukushima Dirt. Fitter so a likely improver.
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| 1 | 110x0 |
VOSNE ROMANEE
TAKESHI OKUMURA 4YO BROWN HORSE 57.0KG Yuji Hasegawa Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on May 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Red Belle Danse with 58.0kg at $116.30. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 2 len at Ohi November 13 over 1650m defeating Sound Rocks carrying 57kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 KO NAGAHAMA |
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| 2 | 4x0x9 |
OKEN BERRY
YASUTOSHI MATSUNAGA 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Akira Fukui Racing second-up today. Last run 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kyoei Se Leve carrying 56.0kg at $240.30. At only start last preparation 13th of 15 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 17 len behind Mars Odyssey with 56.0kg at $133.50. Fitter but must improve sharply. |
2 IKUYA KOWATA |
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| 3 | 0x008 |
KING PROFIT
SHOICHI TEMMA 5YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Toshihiko Iijima Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 11 over 1700m, 4 len behind Rouge Marrone carrying 55.0kg at $243.30. The start before that 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lewis Tesoro carrying 55.0kg at $333.50. Hard to imagine a top-three finish. |
3 TAKURO ISHIDA |
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| 4 | 6x080 |
PHARMA SHINE
MASASHI FUKAYAMA 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Isao Nakanishi Most recently second last of 15 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 19 len behind Vaseux Reine carrying 55.0kg at $224.80. The race before that 8th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 18 len behind Tamamo Campanella carrying 54.0kg at $278.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
4 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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| 5 | x0x3x |
DANON VESTAL
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI 4YO DK B HORSE 58.0KG Danox Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Chronus Bullet with 58.0kg at $1.60. First up last campaign 10th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind D's Gold carrying 57.0kg at $5.70. Clear top pick. |
5 ATSUYA NISHIMURA |
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| 6 | 6x0x7 |
SONATAN
YUSUKE WADA 4YO BROWN HORSE 58.0KG UH Racing Having second run back today. Last run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kyoei Se Leve with 58.0kg at $4. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Le Valet D'coeur with 58.0kg at $7. Worth another chance. |
6 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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| 7 | 8x0x8 |
ZARATAN
K NAKATAKE 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Makoto Kato Racing second-up today. Last start 8th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Yujuana carrying 53.0kg at $10.50. At only start last preparation 11th of 18 at Kokura on February 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Asakusa Grace carrying 54.0kg at $27.20. Solid top-three hope. |
7 YUICHIRO SHIBATA |
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| 8 | x7x26 |
LEESAN HUNTER
TAKATOSHI MIYAJI 5YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Isamu Kunimoto Third-up today. Resuming gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Sonoda on March 19 over 1400m, head behind Wonder Bling with 57kg at $24.40. Last start 6th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Real Star carrying 58.0kg at $31.50. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
8 YOSHIMASA KIDO |
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| 9 | x3242 |
FALCON MINORU
EIJI NAKADATE 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG Terumi Yoshioka Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lord Solstice carrying 58.0kg at $6.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 5 len behind Blade Success with 58.0kg at $3.30. Made headway last time. Top chance. |
9 C P LEMAIRE |
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