NIIGATA 16 May 2026
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Allez Claire and Queens Wharf. Not a lot of depth to this. LULU LIMA (12) is coming along nicely with back-to-back minor placings, the latest when second over 2000m at Fukushima at her third run in from a spell. Cherry-ripe now and should be too good for these. JOYEUX NOEL (5) returned from a spell seven weeks ago when she was beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1600m at Chukyo. Must raise the bar but she is the logical danger. CHIARAMENTE (14) is back from a spell of ten weeks. Turned in a fair effort at Nakayama over 1600m at her only run last prep, finishing sixth and beaten 2.25 lengths. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Should be involved in the finish. QUEENS WHARF (8) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race when resuming from a spell last time out over 1800m at Fukushima, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Sure to be in the mix.
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| 1 | x0709 |
REAL CENTER
NAOTO CHIBA 5YO GREY MARE 56.0KG Makio Okada Last start 9th of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Moani carrying 54.0kg at $51.30. The race before that 13th of 15 at Fukushima on April 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Cosmo Ishtar with 53.0kg at $42.30. Tough assignment. |
1 RUI FUNAYAMA |
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| 2 | 96700 |
BIJOU DE NEIGE
DAISUKE TAKAYANAGI 4YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG Forest Racing Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 15 len behind Eye Blink with 56.0kg at $38.50. The run before that got back early 10th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 6 len behind Valiosa carrying 55.0kg at $25.10. Others have better credentials. |
2 HARUKI WADA |
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| 3 | 54x8x |
SONIC DRIVE
TAKANORI TEZUKA 5YO DK B MARE 56.0KG Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Kokura on January 25 over 1800m, 6 len behind Win Chagas with 53.0kg at $55.20. When resuming last campaign 5th of 14 at Hakodate on July 13 over 1800m, 4 len behind Rod Horn with 53.0kg at $18.70. Needs more time. |
3 YUKITO ISHIKAWA |
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| 4 | x8x0x |
IUDICIUM
DAISUKE HIRAIWA 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Silk Racing Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 21 over 1600m, 13 len behind Le Valet D'coeur with 56.0kg at $46.30. When resuming last campaign 8th of 13 at Tokyo on November 16 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Premier Sortie carrying 54.0kg at $39.90. This looks a stern test. |
4 KO NAGAHAMA |
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| 5 | x55x4 |
JOYEUX NOEL
YASUYUKI TSUJINO 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 15 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Kiss And Cry with 56.0kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Kyoto on January 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Saku with 55.0kg at $10.10. Among the leading chances. |
5 S HAMANAKA |
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| 6 | x56x7 |
SCHON STIER
TORU HAYASHI 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd. Second-up. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 17 at Chukyo on March 22 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Sarasvati carrying 56.0kg at $17.70. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Fukushima on November 22 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Yo Hin with 54.0kg at $23.70. Fitter and worth including. |
6 MAKOTO SUGIHARA |
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| 7 | 0x9x0 |
SPIAGGIA ROSA
TOSHIHIRO EBINA 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Second-up today. Last run eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 9 len behind Spin The Blood carrying 56.0kg at $6.30. At only start last preparation 9th of 16 at Kokura on February 8 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Air Big Mom with 55.0kg at $17.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 RYUTO YOKOYAMA |
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| 8 | 762x3 |
QUEENS WHARF
TAKAFUMI AOKI 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Teruya Yoshida Second-up. First-up after two months held ground to the line 3rd of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Moani carrying 52.0kg at $8.60. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on October 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Jazz carrying 56.0kg at $18.30. Worth consideration. |
8 NANA KAWAHARADA |
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| 9 | 14213 |
ALLEZ CLAIRE
TOSHIHIRO EBINA 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kiyoshi Inaba Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Kanazawa on April 3 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bellwood Bravo carrying 55kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Kanazawa March 16 over 1400m defeating Plus Ultra carrying 55kg at $2.80. Other runners are much more appealing. |
9 RYUICHI SUGAHARA |
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| 10 | x0x0x |
TITINA
SHOICHIRO WADA 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Resuming. Finished off last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama on March 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Red Renato carrying 53.0kg at $20.90. When resuming last campaign 14th of 16 at Fukushima on November 22 over 2000m, 13 len behind Yo Hin carrying 54.0kg at $31.70. Faces a tough essay. |
10 MIKU KOBAYASHI |
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| 11 | 400x5 |
GLANZ ROSE
YUJI WADA 4YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG Takayuki Kakiuchi Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Mademoiselle Ask carrying 53.0kg at $177.30. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Tokyo on April 27 2025 over 2400m, 10 len behind Reveusement carrying 55.0kg at $112.80. Needs more time. |
11 FUKAMICHI ISHIGAMI |
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| 12 | 4x532 |
LULU LIMA
MASAHIRO OTAKE 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Fukushima on April 18 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Fiore Strada carrying 56.0kg at $3.30. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Chukyo on March 21 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Air Big Mom with 56.0kg at $5.70. Made headway last time. Looks the one. |
12 C P LEMAIRE |
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| 13 | 057x5 |
BLU BAMBINA
KAZUYUKI OGATA 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Hidenobu Takada Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Danon Brandnew carrying 52.0kg at $64.90. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Chukyo on December 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Knocknarea carrying 52.0kg at $79.10. Needs to lift. |
13 YUJI TANNAI |
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| 14 | x7x6x |
CHIARAMENTE
Y SHIKATO 4YO DK B FILLY 56.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 16 at Nakayama on March 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Red Renato carrying 56.0kg at $14.60. First up last campaign 7th of 16 at Nakayama on December 14 over 1800m, 4 len behind Winter Bell with 55.0kg at $5.40. Bold performance expected. |
14 KIWAMU OGINO |
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| 15 | x08x8 |
WIN IL NEIGE
SHOICHIRO WADA 4YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG Win Co. Ltd. Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 13 at this track on May 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Danon Brandnew carrying 53.0kg at $88.80. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Kokura on February 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ri Thir Chonaill carrying 55.0kg at $94.20. Must improve significantly. |
15 KAZUKI KIKUZAWA |
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| 16 | 1x90x |
MIDTOWN NIGHT
HIROKI KAWASHIMA 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Chizu Yoshida First-up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kokura February 15 over 2000m, 12 len behind Danon Gian with 55.0kg at $26.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Kokura January 25 over 1800m, 7 len behind Win Chagas carrying 55.0kg at $38.20. Looking to others for the winner. |
16 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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