Mombetsu Race 7 - Mombetsu
BIDENT (7) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 8 lengths over 1000m at this track. Looks well placed and he looks certain to measure up again. VIRTUE (4) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after three runs this campaign, the latest over 1200m at this track. Masaaki Kuwamura retains the ride. Should be in the finish. DIE IS CAST (2) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at his latest appearance over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. LORD BELFAST (6) is a three-year-old colt who is yet to fill a top-three spot in nine starts. Never a threat when resuming last start over 1200m at Niigata Dirt, finishing eighth. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 60-day let-up. Most recently 14th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1150m, 23 len behind Brave Soldier with 54.0kg at $314.50. The start before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1200m, 16 len behind Toyosakae with 54.0kg at $299.10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:09.00 | - | 12 |
| 23.1L | $314.50 |
| 6/16 | 07/03/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:11.00 | - | 1 |
| 16.1L | $299.10 |
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $22.50 |
| 7/16 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:12.50 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $449.80 |
| 13/14 | 02/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:24.00 | - | 5 |
| 17.7L | $575.60 |
| 10/15 | 07/09/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:12.00 | - | 6 |
| 16.6L | $281.40 |

Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up 3rd of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 0.6 len behind Yodono Tiara carrying 54.0kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bizarro with 57.0kg at $7.10. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $7.10 |
| 3/16 | 19/04/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:09.00 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 8/16 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yutaka Take | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:57.10 | 2-1-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, 28 len behind Nemes carrying 55.0kg at $4.60. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Hanshin on June 14 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind My Own Way with 55.0kg at $5.10. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 21/12/2025 | 127 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuga Kawada | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 6 |
| 28.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
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On a four run winning streak. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track May 26 over 1200m defeating Crown Villain carrying 57kg at $3.70. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track May 6 over 1200m defeating Angel with 57kg at $2. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 28 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 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/14 | 06/05/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 1-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/14 | 16/04/2026 | 155 | C4 3U | $5,949.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/12 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 4-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 52kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 60 days. Last run 10th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1150m, 15 len behind Brave Soldier carrying 51.0kg at $296.80. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Engel Lied carrying 51kg at $27. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 25/04/2026 | 80 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:09.00 | - | 5 |
| 15.5L | $296.80 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 122 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 1:32.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
| 10/16 | 05/10/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:25.10 | - | 4 |
| 22.0L | $260.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months 8th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Schwarz Schild carrying 57.0kg at $57.30. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Glasgow carrying 57.0kg at $15.70. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 16/05/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 4-5-8 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $57.30 |
| 8/16 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $15.70 |
| 8/15 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | - | 5 |
| 10.4L | $12.10 |
| 8/14 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 13.7L | $101.50 |
| 8/16 | 05/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 13 |
| 9.6L | $57.80 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 8-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track June 10 over 1000m defeating The Nature carrying 57kg at $1.20. The start before that 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bizarro with 57.0kg at $33.60. Another win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | 31 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.20 |
| 10/16 | 10/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 7-7-10 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $33.60 |
| 6/16 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 5 |
| 13.1L | $19.50 |