Mombetsu Race 2 - Mombetsu Japan 3Yo
BELIEVE THE WEST (2) finished third at this track and distance at his last appearance eight months ago. Should be hard to stop while fresh. COMBAT HEART (3) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing 11th over 1400m at Saga. Looks well placed here and can finally break through. SWINDLE (4) finished out of the money two starts back then he was never in contention and was beaten 8 lengths when seventh in a 1000m contest here a week ago. Has his share of ability and is hard to beat in this suitable race. BEL BARON (6) is appearing for the first time. By Sinister Minister and comes from the Junji Tanaka stable. Respect any market confidence.

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Tower Of London out of Heaven And Earth. Half-sister to eight-time winner Earth Hour. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after eight months break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track August 26 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dan Stone Serieux with 55kg at $45.40. On debut second last of 11 at this track May 28 over 1100m, 20 len behind Mimosa No Kisetsu with 55kg at $188.50. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.90 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $45.40 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $156.80 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $90.30 |
| 7/9 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 9-9-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $181.60 |
| 10/12 | 24/06/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $8,802.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 12-12-10 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $257.70 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,545.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:07.90 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $188.50 |

Jockey: Junichirou Agishi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at Saga on February 28 over 1400m, 22 len behind Yui Avenir with 53kg at $181.70. The race before that second last of 12 at Saga on February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Or Mare carrying 53kg at $165.90. Capable of a big finish.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 22.5L | $181.70 |
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:26.60 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $165.90 |
| 10/11 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $120.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $9.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 1-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $49.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/11/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.50 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Hayateno Daikichi carrying 55kg at $65.40. The race before that 6th of 10 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Al Core carrying 56kg at $119.50. Capable of a big finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $65.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $119.50 |
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $40.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 9-10-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $49.90 |
| 5/12 | 24/12/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 9-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $194.20 |
| 6/12 | 28/11/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $42,857.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-9-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Bricks And Mortar out of Altera Rosa. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Sinister Minister out of Suzuka Mon Amie. Half-brother to winner Fu Dao Le. Profiles nicely for this.

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Hokko Tarumae out of Asaka Lovers. Half-brother to five-time winner Asakara King. Sure to be better for this outing.

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by World Premiere out of Rhein Rapid. Half-brother to four-time winner Rikea Macchiato. Sure to be better for this hit-out.