Mombetsu Race 11 - Mombetsu Japan A1
STEEL DREAM (8) is an eight-time winner who has been at the top of his game of late, scoring by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1800m at this track. Races well here and is likely to run another big race. SHIMME RUBUS (3) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1800m, beaten 0.8 lengths. Ready to win. GOOD BOY (11) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1800m at this track. Can spear across from the awkward gate. Masaaki Kuwamura who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Should be involved in the finish. SHIMBO (1) is resuming from a spell of two-and-a-half years and having his first run for the Masahiro Saito yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Tokyo over 2000m.

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of two-and-a-half years. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by neck Fukushima July 8 2023 over 1800m defeating Morino Kannachan with 57.0kg at $7.40. First up last campaign second of 14 at Tokyo February 19 2023 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Spider Gold carrying 57.0kg at $23.90. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 853 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 08/07/2023 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $388,280.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | K Tosaki | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 8/9 | 17/06/2023 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $388,390.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:44.70 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $38.90 |
| 9/17 | 28/05/2023 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $399,730.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:45.10 | - | 11 |
| 3.9L | $15.40 |
| 3/16 | 09/04/2023 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $399,390.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:58.90 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2023 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $386,440.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yutaka Take | 58kg | 1:44.90 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/14 | 19/02/2023 | 119 | ALLOW 4U | $386,580.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:57.70 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1800m, 15 len behind Steel Dream carrying 57kg at $70.80. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1800m, 28 len behind Passion Cry with 55kg at $440.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $70.80 |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $440.10 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $182.10 |
| 11/12 | 10/09/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $396.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:57.00 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $190.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2025 | 29 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:49.60 | 3-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $121.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Steel Dream with 55kg at $17.30. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on October 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bellagio Zero carrying 55kg at $48.20. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $17.30 |
| 7/12 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $48.20 |
| 6/12 | 23/09/2025 | 41 | A2 3U | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | A2 3U | $16,886.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $17,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.60 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 53kg | 1:57.90 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on October 7 over 1700m, 9 len behind Dagr Force carrying 57kg at $4.90. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1800m, 11 len behind Bell Pit with 56kg at $51.40. Favour others today.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 07/10/2025 | 12 | A3 3U | $15,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 5-3-8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $4.90 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2025 | 30 | COND | $101,780.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $51.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2025 | 28 | A4 3U | $13,509.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 57kg | 1:57.90 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | A4 3U | $13,814.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:57.40 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2025 | 21 | A3 3U | $15,540.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:51.10 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,448.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:49.90 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $36.90 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on October 22 over 1700m, 7 len behind Nishiken Bob carrying 57kg at $13.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1800m, 9 len behind Passion Cry carrying 58kg at $11.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $32,486.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:50.00 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $13.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 58kg | 1:56.00 | 6-5-3 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $11.70 |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.20 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 10-9-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $30.90 |
| 3/6 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:56.10 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on October 9 over 1700m, 8 len behind Zero Hour with 56kg at $13. Before that 5th of 7 at this track on August 13 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Nishiken Bob with 55kg at $6. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2025 | 57 | COND | $81,216.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:49.60 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2025 | 27 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 56 | COND | $103,602.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2025 | 28 | COND | $89,091.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:42.80 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2025 | 72 | A2 3U | $17,420.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 7/7 | 11/02/2025 | 90 | COND 4U | $515,035.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 51kg | 1:52.40 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $178.20 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on October 22 over 1700m, 5 len behind Nishiken Bob with 55kg at $28. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Crew Dragon carrying 56kg at $12.90. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/10/2025 | 42 | A1 3U | $32,486.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $28.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/09/2025 | 36 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $12.90 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2025 | 47 | COND | $84,430.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:40.40 | 1-2-6 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $12.10 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2025 | 15 | COND | $88,022.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $17.90 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2025 | 31 | A1 3U | $35,209.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 15/16 | 04/05/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 4U | $503,720.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:08.20 | 16-16-15 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $52.70 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track October 21 over 1800m defeating Shimme Rubus with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on October 7 over 1700m, 2 len behind Dagr Force with 58kg at $1.80. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | A3 3U | $15,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 58kg | 1:50.40 | 10-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 23/09/2025 | 84 | A3 3U | $15,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Ryu Abe | 58kg | 1:43.50 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2025 | 26 | A3 3U | $15,540.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:42.40 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 22 | A3 3U | $15,844.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | SP | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:50.00 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 14/05/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $12,473.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on September 24 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Passion Cry with 55kg at $4.20. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Soldier Field with 55kg at $55.10. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/09/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:49.20 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $55.10 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2025 | 16 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:49.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.10 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2025 | 14 | A3 3U | $15,540.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2025 | 41 | A3 3U | $15,540.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:42.40 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Steel Dream with 55kg at $161.10. Before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kappagi with 55kg at $18.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/10/2025 | 55 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $161.10 |
| 6/10 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $18.80 |
| 6/12 | 13/08/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $16,886.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $43.60 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 53kg | 1:49.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/7 | 17/07/2025 | 56 | COND | $103,602.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $16.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/05/2025 | 15 | COND | $89,091.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:42.80 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on October 21 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Steel Dream carrying 57kg at $10.20. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on October 7 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Dagr Force carrying 57kg at $13.70. Has the credentials to play a major role.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.20 |
| 2/12 | 07/10/2025 | 28 | A3 3U | $15,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:50.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $13.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | A4 3U | $13,571.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.70 |
| 4/12 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $16,886.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2025 | 26 | A4 3U | $13,814.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 19/06/2025 | 28 | A4 3U | $14,084.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |