Mombetsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1000
STEEL AMBER (2) was prominent in running on debut 13 months ago and battled on well for third over 1000m at this track. Has not been produced since. Looks sure to return in top order. BEL BARON (9) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1000m at this track in a tougher race. Likely improver so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. QUIET ZERO (10) has switched yards since finishing fourth six weeks ago over 1400m at Mizusawa. Can make her presence felt. HACHIKIN (6) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was prominent at the turn before finishing fifth over 1200m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a big role.

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1000m, 15 len behind Ogaru with 57kg at $65. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 24 over 1100m, 14 len behind Madame De Stael with 55kg at $96.60. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/04/2026 | 155 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $65.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/11/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 7-8-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $36.60 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 5-5-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $334.90 |
| 11/12 | 01/10/2025 | 42 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:03.50 | 8-7-11 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $193.60 |
| 11/11 | 20/08/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 7-10-11 | 3 |
| 50.0L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on April 24 2025 over 1000m, 7 len behind A Shin Regards carrying 55kg at $1.40. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 376 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/04/2025 | - | COND 2 | $52,260.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:00.60 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Toshihiko Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at Kawasaki on January 4 over 1400m, 49 len behind Pod Despair with 56kg at $7.50. Returned from break second last of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Luce Avanti with 57kg at $22.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/04/2026 | 108 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:17.80 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $22.70 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $55,014.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 17 len behind Port Ellen carrying 55kg at $106.20. Before that second last of 10 at Himeji on March 5 over 1500m, 72 len behind Nishino Otomusume with 55kg at $400.90. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 48 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $106.20 |
| 9/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 2-9-9 | 5 |
| 72.8L | $400.90 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 28 | C2 3 | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 3-4-9 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $86.90 |
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 147 | C2 3 | $10,315.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 7-7-10 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $146.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.50 | - | 1 |
| 41.6L | $112.20 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Port Ellen carrying 53kg at $27.40. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 13 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.40 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Luce Avanti carrying 55kg at $6.80. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on October 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Kaino Michishirube with 55kg at $26.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 162 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:17.80 | 6-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.80 |
| 5/9 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $27.40 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $26.40 |
| 8/12 | 08/10/2025 | 69 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $10.70 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,167.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.70 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Port Ellen carrying 57kg at $18.50. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 13 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Luce Avanti with 52kg at $108.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on September 25 over 1000m, 42 len behind A Shin Billboard carrying 55kg at $154.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/04/2026 | 170 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:17.80 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $108.20 |
| 7/11 | 03/11/2025 | 39 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.60 | 7-9-7 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $299.50 |
| 12/12 | 25/09/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 42.6L | $154.70 |
| 5/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $63.40 |

Jockey: Shunto Ono
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Asaka Augusta with 57kg at $2.90. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 13 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 42 day let-up. First-up 4th of 8 at Mizusawa on March 15 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Porter Bonheur carrying 54kg at $6.40. Second-up 4th of 11 at Mizusawa on March 24 over 1400m, 37 len behind Out The Law carrying 54kg at $28.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | B2 3 | $10,598.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $28.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 82 | C1 3 | $9,084.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 0.7L | $6.40 |
| 10/11 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Yu Suzuki | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 4-8-10 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $5.40 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 16 len behind Port Ellen carrying 55kg at $44. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 13 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 | 22/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $44.00 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on April 22 over 1000m, 18 len behind Asaka Augusta carrying 55kg at $157.80. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $157.80 |