Mombetsu Race 4 - Race 4 - 1000
YAMANIN ARIES (6) sets the standard on consistency, having run second to Katsuno Twelve at Mombetsu last start after beating SARASA GO SIGN narrowly in 3yo+ C4 grade two runs ago. That direct form gives her a slight edge, especially with a strong track-and-distance record behind her. SARASA GO SIGN (2) is the obvious danger after storming home to beat Ficus Lyrata by a length as short odds-on favourite, and his season record says he is holding his form well. QUEEN'S TAMPOPO (5) has to rebound from a plain 1200m run, but her previous two-length C4 win was decisive and the return to 1000m helps her case. MACALAS (7) is third-up and arrives off a fifth beaten only a length, with his prior three-length win keeping him firmly in the winning mix if he repeats that turn of foot.

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
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Led to the turn here last start in 3yo+ C3 company but weakened sharply and finished last, beaten over 14 lengths, at long odds. The run prior was only fair when sixth to Arc Of Life, beaten just over seven lengths after sitting behind the leaders. Two wins from eight at this track and distance keep some credit in the bank, but the recent finishing effort must lift markedly.
Last Starts 22 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 | 26/08/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-12 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $54.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $10.90 |
| 8/10 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $7.60 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | C3C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $11.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.90 |
| 10/12 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
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Produced the right response here last start, coming from a long way back to win a 3yo+ C4 by a length from Ficus Lyrata as the short odds-on favourite. He had also been solid when third to Raven Knight two weeks earlier, beaten three and a half lengths near the top of betting. With two wins and four placings from 13 at the track and trip, he has the profile to remain a major player.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:02.20 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 7-8-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:02.30 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 6-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $5.10 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:16.20 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/06/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 57kgs
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Was safely held over 1200m here last week, finishing seventh to Kaseno Force and beaten over 14 lengths after being in touch before weakening out. Two back he was sixth to Port Ellen, beaten six lengths at long odds, albeit with some late ground made from well back. Unplaced in all eleven starts this season, he needs a significant turnaround despite coming back in trip.
Last Starts 8 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 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $118.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $297.70 |
| 7/11 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 9-8-7 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $141.70 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $100.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:02.20 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $155.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 5-3-6 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $149.20 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
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Settled well back again last start and finished sixth to Katsuno Twelve, beaten ten lengths at long odds. Her previous run followed a similar pattern when eighth to Ogifushino Chikai, beaten just over seven lengths, and she was also beaten by Yamanin Aries here a couple of weeks ago. Three wins at this track and distance are relevant, but current form leaves her with too much to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:00.60 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $337.90 |
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | C3C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 8-6-8 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $77.20 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $35.20 |
| 6/10 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.20 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
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Dropped out sharply over 1200m here last start, finishing second last to Frontier Bright and beaten just over nine lengths at long odds. Her previous run is much stronger, leading throughout in 3yo+ C4 grade to beat Nishino Endeavor by two lengths as a well-supported favourite. Best when able to use her speed at 1000m, she profiles as a genuine place hope if she rebounds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $10.60 |
| 1/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/07/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.20 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 30/06/2026 | - | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:16.30 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
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Built on a consistent campaign when second to Katsuno Twelve here last start, beaten four lengths after travelling just off the lead and fighting on without threatening the winner. Before that she beat Sarasa Go Sign by a nose in 3yo+ C4 grade, finding enough after leading to the turn. Her three wins and six placings from 15 at this track and distance make her one of the most reliable chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:00.60 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $13.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/06/2026 | 27 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.20 |
| 5/11 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Closed off neatly here last start when fifth to Grandma's Dream, beaten only a length at generous odds after having work to do from the rear. That followed a dominant 3yo+ C4 win, charging home to beat Sanyo Koinobori by three lengths when near the top of betting. Third-up now and already a winner at the distance, he has a realistic each-way shape without being bombproof.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 69 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.70 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:15.40 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 40.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2026 | 46 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/16 | 11/04/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:23.20 | - | 11 |
| 13.7L | $42.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Showed more last start when sixth to Grandma's Dream, beaten just under two lengths at big odds after leading and working home evenly. The concern is the run prior, when second last to Ogifushino Chikai and beaten just over eight lengths after being unwanted in the market. Two wins and seven placings from 16 at this track and trip help, but she still has to prove the latest was no one-off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $77.70 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 5-6-9 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $78.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.30 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $10.60 |
| 1/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.30 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Broke through here last start in 3yo+ C4 grade, leading and fighting hard to beat Meisho Karakusa by a nose at long odds. The market profile tempers the strength of that win, and two back she was sixth to Hopeful Song, beaten six and a half lengths after being run down late. Two wins from eight at this track and distance give her claims, but this asks for another step.
Last Starts 23 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 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $57.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.30 |
| 8/12 | 21/07/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 12.2L | $149.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $46.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $28.90 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |