Mombetsu Race 12 - Mombetsu Japan Nc
BELL PIT (2) was fresh from a four months break last start and scored by one length at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including seven wins. Masaaki Kuwamura who has 20 wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. EASY ON ME (10) has not appeared since she finished tenth over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt on March 1. Has switched to the Hideki Kakugawa stable. Capable of playing a major role. LAI LUA KE KAI (7) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was in contention on the turn before finishing fourth over 1700m at this track. Fitter this time and is right in the mix. SOLDIER FIELD (9) returns and looks best of the rest.

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run second last of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 68 len behind Bell Pit with 56kg at $28.70. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1800m, 13 len behind Shimme Rubus carrying 57kg at $6.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 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 | 168 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 68.5L | $28.70 |
| 11/11 | 05/11/2025 | 851 | A1 3U | $32,341.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:56.60 | 3-9-11 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $6.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.0 len at this track April 22 over 1800m defeating Nishiken Bob carrying 57kg at $1.10. Previously second-up won by 7 len at this track May 8 over 1800m defeating History Maker with 57kg at $1.20. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 119 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 48 | COND 3U | $499,804.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 2:06.20 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/11/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $323,413.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/8 | 25/09/2025 | 51 | COND | $101,780.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2025 | 47 | COND | $84,430.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:40.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 19/06/2025 | 42 | COND | $88,022.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 2:06.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Toshihiko Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 11th of 14 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Special X carrying 56kg at $426.60. Before that 10th of 12 at Kochi on March 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Do Force with 56kg at $44.40. Will need to find plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 23/04/2026 | 46 | COND | $74,368.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:12.40 | 13-13-11 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $426.60 |
| 10/12 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 11-7-10 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $44.40 |
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $71.40 |
| 7/12 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $241.80 |
| 12/12 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $32.80 |
| 9/12 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 12-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 66 len behind Bell Pit with 55kg at $18. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 15 len behind Ask Debut More with 58.0kg at $115.70. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 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 | 108 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $342,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 2-9-8 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $115.70 |
| 16/16 | 27/12/2025 | 188 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 7-12-16 | 11 |
| 19.2L | $280.20 |
| 15/16 | 22/06/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 1-3-15 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $167.00 |
| 11/15 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $369,260.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 3-2-11 | 15 |
| 9.7L | $39.60 |
| 12/14 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $364,210.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:58.00 | 1-2-12 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Kingly Air carrying 55kg at $212. Before that second last of 10 at Nagoya on March 27 over 920m, 10 len behind Steel Thunder with 57kg at $288.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $8,185.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $212.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 42 | C4 3U | $8,435.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Tomomori Syotaro | 57kg | 0:56.80 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $288.60 |
| 11/11 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $211.10 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $330.40 |
| 9/11 | 19/01/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $501.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | C4 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 7-10-11 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $113.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 6 len behind Steel Dream with 56kg at $14.70. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Kyoto on May 10 over 2000m, 7 len behind Danon Freude carrying 58.0kg at $6.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 348 | A3 3U | $13,386.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:50.30 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $14.70 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $324,880.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | M Demuro | 58kg | 2:01.10 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/15 | 20/04/2025 | 148 | ALLOW 4U | $319,650.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 2:41.70 | 15-14-7 | 14 |
| 4.4L | $9.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $296,340.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 2:13.30 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $298,630.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Y | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 2:46.00 | 16-12-10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.70 |
| 8/14 | 22/09/2024 | 29 | G2 OPEN 3 | $1,063,920.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 14-14-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 5 len behind Bankable Star carrying 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Mizusawa on June 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meisho Tanikaze with 56kg at $2.20. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 21 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 | 15/04/2026 | 163 | B2 3U | $14,874.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 6-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 03/11/2025 | 12 | A4 3U | $12,937.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2025 | 22 | A4 3U | $12,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 9-4-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 16/09/2025 | 12 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | B4 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 6-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 14 len behind Bankable Star carrying 56kg at $15.90. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Saga on March 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Galvanize carrying 55kg at $1.40. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 21 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 | 15/04/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $14,874.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $15.90 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $8,510.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,273.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track November 6 over 2000m, 17 len behind Bell Pit carrying 56kg at $9. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Ohi March 26 2025 over 1700m, 10 len behind Natural Rise carrying 56kg at $10.10. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 181 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 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $323,413.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 2:06.40 | 3-4-8 | 11 |
| 17.9L | $9.00 |
| 10/16 | 08/10/2025 | 42 | COND 3 | $1,201,998.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $68.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/08/2025 | 34 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 1:49.20 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2025 | 42 | COND | $172,669.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:56.70 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2025 | 42 | COND | $264,067.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 2:09.30 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2025 | 36 | COND 3 | $89,091.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Hanshin Dirt March 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Bellwether carrying 56.0kg at $79.60. Previously first up; fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 21 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Hagino Sustainable with 53.0kg at $60. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 01/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | S Hamanaka | 56kg | 1:52.70 | 13-12-10 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $79.60 |
| 7/16 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 53kg | 1:52.20 | 9-10-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/16 | 07/12/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $348,100.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 53kg | 1:52.30 | 7-8-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $12.90 |
| 4/16 | 18/10/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $354,060.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 1:51.10 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $22.60 |
| 4/16 | 21/09/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $369,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 53kg | 1:53.00 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $60.00 |
| 7/15 | 13/07/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $375,950.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:45.80 | 9-8-7 | 14 |
| 4.9L | $19.30 |