Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 1600
ALBA SOLE (8) has the right blend of current form and race profile, despite being turned over as a well-supported favourite when third behind ASTEROID MARE last start. He had beaten ASTEROID MARE the run before, is two from two at the distance, and drops from 59kg to 57kg, which gives him a clear case to turn the tables. ASTEROID MARE (9) was decisive winning by three lengths in 3yo+ B3 company and had missed by only a head before that, so she is the major danger, though her track-and-distance record reads more reliable for placing than winning. KATSUNO TOKIMEKI (7) is knocking hard after consecutive seconds and owns a strong Mombetsu record. BELLAGIO EMPEROR (2) has place consistency and market respect, while MISOTARO (10) has the track-and-trip profile but must rebound.

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh in a 3yo+ A3 over 1000m at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over nine lengths behind Garcon Manque after settling rearward and making no impression. He was also unwanted in the market when sixth to Liontarina the run prior. The broader career record is sound, but recent form and the rise in trip leave him with plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:00.20 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $27.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 37 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:00.50 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $37.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $11.60 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $48.10 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $44.60 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing fourth in a COND over 1800m at Mombetsu, beaten five lengths by Marron Soleil when he loomed but did not go on. His previous third to God Baroque over 2000m was more encouraging, beaten just over two lengths. The drop back in trip is a query, yet his seven-start record says he can be competitive for the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | COND | $145,796.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | COND | $214,098.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $71,857.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 8-8-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $16.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 251 | COND 3 | $22,310.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2025 | 37 | COND | $67,544.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $17,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 8-7-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from an impossible position when sixth behind What You Gonna Do at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over five lengths at long odds. Two back he was again never a winning hope but kept finding the line behind Game Upload. He has won here before, although his strike rate is modest, and this looks more a place chance than a winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $30.30 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.80 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $13.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $10,060.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two, most recently second last behind What You Gonna Do at Mombetsu, beaten over 11 lengths after failing to make headway. He had led narrowly over 1200m the start prior but was swamped and beaten just over nine lengths by Angel. Past durability is noted, but the current form is too plain to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/09/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $89.70 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,206.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $33.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 58kg | 1:50.60 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $69.40 |
| 7/11 | 23/06/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 1:58.50 | 2-5-7 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $15.10 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $10,060.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 1:44.50 | 4-4-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $14,371.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when sixth to Lai Lua Ke Kai over 1800m at Mombetsu, beaten just over six lengths, but he was never a winning chance. The prior COND run behind Bell Pit was a bigger concern, where he finished fourth but was tailed off at big odds. A return to 1600m helps slightly, though others have stronger claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $32.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 22 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $74.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $65.10 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 10-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $43.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 41 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | B2 3U | $14,874.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 7-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $116.20 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth behind What You Gonna Do at Mombetsu last start, beaten six and a half lengths after having too much to do and only working home fairly. That followed a last placing over 2600m in 3yo+ COND grade behind Keiai Purple, where he was beaten out of sight. His career record has merit, but current form points to a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryu Abe | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $43.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 2:53.00 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 52.0L | $19.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:50.60 | 10-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 11-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 16/16 | 16/05/2026 | 125 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 9-8-16 | 15 |
| 11.1L | $238.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off consecutive Mombetsu seconds, most recently beaten a length and a half by Lai Lua Ke Kai over 1800m after settling rearward. She had earlier closed nicely into second behind Game Upload, beaten a length, and her six wins from 16 starts here underline a strong home-track profile. Back in trip looks suitable enough for her to press the main pair.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:50.80 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 23 | COND | $87,478.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 3-8-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $50.30 |
| 4/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 7-1-4 | 11 |
| 1.2L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 41 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:50.50 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $14,874.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:59.20 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten three and a half lengths into third by Asteroid Mare in 3yo+ B3 company at Mombetsu last start as a well-supported favourite, so there is a small mark against him. The counter is strong: he beat Asteroid Mare in 3yo+ B4 company the start before and drops from 59kg to 57kg. With two wins from two at 1600m, he gets the chance to answer.
Last Starts 11 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 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 59kg | 1:35.70 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 3-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the strongest last-start win in the race, taking out a 3yo+ B3 at Mombetsu by three lengths from Geist Segen after looming up and quickening sharply. That followed a head second to Star Of Moulin, so her current form is very solid. The only caution is that she is placed four from four at this track and distance without winning, but she must be treated as a major threat.
Last Starts 11 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 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | 43 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:45.30 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led but weakened to ninth behind What You Gonna Do at Mombetsu last start, beaten seven and a half lengths, and had also led when fifth to Lai Lua Ke Kai over 1800m. His record at this track and distance is the key positive, with one win and three places from four attempts. He can improve sharply enough to chase minor money, but the last run tempers confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:57.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 58kg | 1:50.80 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $17.90 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 58kg | 1:50.60 | 2-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $22.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 59kg | 1:50.50 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh to Lai Lua Ke Kai over 1800m at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over eight lengths after racing just off the lead and failing to respond. The run before, he was beaten a long way behind Keiai Purple over 2600m in 3yo+ COND company. Two Mombetsu wins give him some background credit, but recent form leaves him short of the main hopes.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $33.60 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 2:53.00 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 38.0L | $54.70 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2026 | 41 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 4-8-9 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | 62 | B2 3U | $14,371.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $4.30 |
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 23 | B3 3U | $61,644.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 2:08.70 | 4-7-11 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $1.90 |
| 14/16 | 17/02/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $63,404.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 11-15-14 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $2.60 |