Mombetsu Race 7 - Race 7 - 1600
UFUFUTO RUNNA (2) is the top pick despite a plain seventh behind Asteroid Mare here last start, as her previous third when beaten a length and a half reads well and she brings a strong distance profile into this B3. GEIST SEGEN (9) is the obvious danger, having run second to Asteroid Mare last time after a decisive 3yo+ B4 win over WIN TOLKIEN, and his Mombetsu record gives him real substance. MANA SKY (4) arrives off consecutive C4 and C3 wins and has excellent track-and-distance numbers, though this is a sterner test. WIN TOLKIEN (8) has been honest at 1200m, running second to GEIST SEGEN then third behind Craft King, but the rise to 1600m is the key query. The first two look the main winning pair, with MANA SKY and WIN TOLKIEN bringing credible place claims if their current form carries across.

Jockey: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held here last start in a 3yo COND, finishing sixth behind Through The Gold and beaten over 14 lengths after failing to finish it off at big odds. The run prior was much better, winning a 3yo+ C3 over 1800m from Doctor Stop on a fast track, but the latest effort leaves him with plenty to repair against this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $44.20 |
| 1/6 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 5-9-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $13.70 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 1-3-9 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $9.80 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 58 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and was only run down late when third to Star Of Moulin here two back, beaten a length and a half after starting near the top of betting. Last start was flatter, finishing seventh behind Asteroid Mare and beaten just over six lengths, with no obvious excuse. She has the gate and natural speed to use, and her distance and jockey records keep her firmly in the winning mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $8.30 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 39 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 24/05/2026 | 204 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market first-up here over 1200m and finished eighth behind Honeyberry, beaten seven and a half lengths after having too much to do. His previous fifth in a 3yo+ C1 at Ohi was more competitive, beaten just over three lengths after making ground, but he is winless from 16 starts at the trip and must lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/09/2026 | 63 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 4-4-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $27.30 |
| 5/14 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.40 |
| 5/14 | 19/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $16.30 |
| 7/14 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $50,785.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | Good | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:45.90 | 4-4-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:43.20 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $93.40 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after scoring in a 3yo+ C3 here by a length from Will Mischievous, having also won a 3yo+ C4 by a head from Muscle Chummy the start prior. The track-and-distance record is a genuine asset, with three wins and one placing from six attempts. This is tougher than those recent wins, but he is honest enough to stay in the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:44.90 | 7-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 8-7-3 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $4.90 |
| 6/9 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 6-7-5 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from an impossible position when fifth to Asteroid Mare here last start, beaten six lengths after being unwanted in the market. That followed a 3yo+ C3 win over Blue Cosmos, where she was close enough in betting and finished over the top of them. She beat Ufufuto Runna recently but still has to bridge the gap to Geist Segen, so the place profile is stronger than the win case.
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 | 21 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $46.60 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:38.40 | 4-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.10 |
| 5/12 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $71.10 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 11-7-11 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $8.40 |
| 1/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in both recent 1000m runs here, finishing last behind Earth Calling by over 14 lengths after starting at long odds. The start prior was also plain, ninth behind Milers Dawn and beaten just under ten lengths. His overall record says he has won races, but current form and the rise in trip make this a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 3-7-10 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $162.40 |
| 9/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:01.40 | 6-5-9 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $176.20 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:00.70 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $60.10 |
| 5/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:00.90 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $191.10 |
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $86.70 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 38 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 3-5-9 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $54.60 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was not disgraced when fourth to Asteroid Mare here last start, beaten four and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market and getting run down late. He had also worked home evenly for fourth in a 3yo+ B4 behind Alba Sole. A prior Mombetsu win gives him some footing, but the distance remains a query and he needs to find more late authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $58.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 22 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $20.20 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:38.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $20.90 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $21.70 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed into third behind Craft King in a 3yo+ B4 over 1200m here last start, beaten just over a length at generous odds. He had run second to Geist Segen at the same trip beforehand, beaten two and a half lengths, so the recent form is honest. Yamato Ishikawa has a good record on him, but the move to 1600m is the obvious test of his place hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.80 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 9-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2026 | 32 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $8.60 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:55.70 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:59.20 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept his consistent campaign rolling when second to Asteroid Mare here last start, beaten three lengths at generous odds. Before that he won a 3yo+ B4 over 1200m, beating Win Tolkien by two and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. His Mombetsu record is excellent, with three wins and five placings from nine starts, and he looks a major player if the 1600m poses no issue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-7-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/13 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |