Mombetsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1000
WHIP FLOWER (4) is the horse to beat if she can recapture her debut run, when beaten only half a length by Dark Mary at Mombetsu. Her latest eighth behind Davay Oscar was plain and came without an obvious excuse, but she is third-up, from a leading stable, and has already beaten SAORI in recent local form. STEEL RISE (1) has been more reliable lately, finishing fourth behind Lady Coco after being near the top of an open market, and her inside barrier gives her a solid each-way platform. NUMERO DOS (2) was again competitive in the market last start but weakened into fourth behind Ange Merci, so she needs to finish the race off better. SAORI (3) appeals as a genuine danger after her third to Will Eiger, particularly with fitness on her side. TAKENO QUEEN (7) is the rougher inclusion after making late ground last start, though she must lift again to win.

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved into fourth behind Lady Coco at Mombetsu last start, beaten just under three lengths after settling just off the lead and holding her ground on fast going. The start prior was only fair when fifth to Afro Kero, but she was among the outsiders there and still kept plugging away. Yet to win from seven starts, though two placings give her enough substance to be a realistic place chance from the inside barrier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $12.70 |
| 3/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 11-11-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $23.30 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.00 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led into the lane before tiring into fourth behind Ange Merci over 1000m here last start, beaten six and a half lengths after sitting near the top of an open market. Her previous seventh to Handclap was also a fade-out after racing handy, so the finishing effort remains the concern. The class drop and Yamato Ishikawa booking help, but she profiles more as a place hope than a firm winning play.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $58.10 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:02.30 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $58.60 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $22.30 |
| 8/12 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.60 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $229.80 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 10-10-9 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $105.50 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply when third to Will Eiger at Mombetsu last start, beaten two and a half lengths after tracking the speed and working home evenly. That was a clear step forward from her seventh to Ogifushino Negai, where she conceded a big start and was always chasing. Placed once from three starts at this track and distance, and with further race fitness she looks one of the more dependable winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $73.40 |
| 4/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $111.30 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth behind Davay Oscar last start and was beaten nine and a half lengths after settling well back and never looking likely, so that run has to be treated with caution. Her debut second to Dark Mary was much stronger, beaten half a length after travelling well and just missing. That also ties in through Saori, whom she beat here about a month ago. Third-up now, she can rebound if that first run is the true guide.
Last Starts 19 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 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 7-9-8 | 12 |
| 9.7L | $13.70 |
| 2/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Failed to make ground when ninth behind Handclap at Mombetsu last start, beaten just under eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was better, finishing third to Big Vino Roof at long odds after closing strongly from a rearward position. She has placed once from five starts overall, so there is a minor-money case, but the latest effort leaves her needing to restore confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:03.10 | 11-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $33.10 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.30 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $27.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $80.60 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $93.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 31.4L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last behind P V Victoria at Mombetsu last start and was well held after being close enough at the turn. Two back she was again second last, beaten over 16 lengths by Big Vino Roof after starting at big odds. A class drop is noted, but she is unplaced from three starts overall and needs a much sharper finishing effort to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 2-6-11 | 12 |
| 25.0L | $279.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 2-3-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $238.60 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 3-4-8 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground when fifth behind Lady Coco at Mombetsu last start, beaten just under four lengths at big odds. Her previous fourth to Baby Nonchan was similar on paper, though she did not quicken when required. Still unplaced from five starts and unproven at the distance, but that latest effort gives her an outside chance if she can be within striking range earlier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $41.30 |
| 4/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $59.20 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:15.10 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $289.70 |
| 7/12 | 14/07/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $348.60 |
| 12/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:08.70 | 4-9-12 | 7 |
| 27.3L | $109.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh behind Ange Merci at Mombetsu last start, beaten over 12 lengths after settling midfield and failing to make the required ground. The previous seventh to M T Rouge was only marginally better, beaten just over six lengths after being close enough at the turn. The 52kg helps, but she is unplaced from seven starts at this track and distance and must improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 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 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:03.20 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $75.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:03.20 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $86.10 |
| 9/12 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:00.90 | 7-7-9 | 11 |
| 17.0L | $350.80 |
| 7/11 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.80 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $28.90 |
| 7/12 | 17/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.00 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $70.20 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.80 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Finished last behind Head Scissors at Mombetsu last start, beaten over 19 lengths after being well back at the turn. The run prior was another last placing behind Roman Leap, where she was well beaten and made no impression late. Unplaced from six starts at this track and distance, she has too much recent ground to make up against rivals with stronger claims.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 12-11-12 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $334.10 |
| 12/12 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $123.50 |
| 12/12 | 15/07/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $650.60 |
| 8/11 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $158.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,186.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $393.50 |
| 10/11 | 14/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $346.20 |