Mombetsu Race 8 - Race 8 - 1700
BEL BARON (6) looks the one to beat on consistency, having followed a four-length Mombetsu win with a nose second as short odds-on favourite. His overall profile is clean and the rider-horse record adds further substance. HO O EARNEST (8) is the immediate threat after winning by two lengths at Mombetsu in 3yo+ C3 company and he has now put together a win and a second this campaign, though this B3 assignment asks for another lift. SCARBOROUGH FAIR (1) was beaten three lengths as short odds-on favourite last start, but his career record and Mombetsu 1700m form keep him in the main discussion. RIMSHOT (4) is harder to sell as a winning hope off mixed Nagoya form, yet his Mombetsu track-and-distance record makes him the best of the place-leaning chances among the selections.

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when second in a 3yo COND at Mombetsu last start, beaten three lengths after starting short odds-on favourite. That was a better result than his fifth here the run prior, when beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds after sitting just off the pace and only battling. With three wins and two places from six starts overall, and a strong 1700m record here, he remains a genuine winning hope despite that latest market miss.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 5/11 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | COND | $145,796.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 2-5-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/14 | 21/05/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,186.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:15.70 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing eighth over 1200m at Mombetsu, beaten just over seven lengths when unwanted in the market and never likely from well back. His previous run over the same trip was no better, with Dujac beating him by over 11 lengths in 3yo+ C1 company. The class drop is some help, but the rise to 1700m brings another question and he needs a clear form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 84 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $930.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $345.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/05/2026 | 105 | C1 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.7L | $178.90 |
| 6/11 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,252.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 11-10-6 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $22.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $16,237.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $170.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $13,811.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:51.50 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $264.60 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race when ninth over 2000m at Mombetsu last start, well beaten by 20 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The start prior was also poor, with Keiai Purple beating her a long way over 2600m on a fast track. Returning to 1700m is more suitable on past track-and-distance form, but the recent margins are too severe to ignore.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $454,142.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 2:08.30 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $895.60 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 2:53.00 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $70.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:51.60 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $36.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | R | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:58.60 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:50.70 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $21.30 |
| 6/10 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,346.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:50.20 | 7-9-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing seventh over 1500m at Nagoya, beaten five lengths by Luminous Pillar when near the top of an open market. He had been sent out favourite two back but finished second last, beaten over 11 lengths, so the recent form has a mixed look. Back at Mombetsu, where he has two wins and three places from nine at this track and distance, he shapes as a credible place chance.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 17/07/2026 | 29 | B7 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 5-1-7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | B7 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 1-3-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | B7 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 5-1-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 111 | B1 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 4-1-5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | B7 3U | $10,564.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a big start and was always behind the play when seventh at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over eight lengths by B B Eris after being unwanted in the market. He was also safely held by the same winner two back, finishing sixth at big odds. The class drop gives him some context, but he is unplaced in three starts at this track and distance and needs to finish much stronger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 9-8-7 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $66.30 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $98.30 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $66.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | R | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $31.40 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 4-6-4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $120.50 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Loomed to win and fought hard when second at Mombetsu last start, beaten a nose after starting short odds-on favourite. That followed a dominant 3yo+ C3 win here, scoring by four lengths from Sweet Candy after making up plenty of ground. His three wins and five places from eight starts, plus a perfect place record with Genta Ochiai, give him the most reliable winning profile in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 13/08/2026 | 30 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 4-3-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 5-4-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:15.20 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,186.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 9-6-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over six lengths by B B Eris, but the closing work was better than the market suggested after she was unwanted in betting. She had earlier run fourth here, beaten four and a half lengths by Star Of Moulin when an outside chance. With five wins overall and three wins this season, she has enough substance for the minor money if she produces her best late work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-10-5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $61.60 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $11.10 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Watanabe | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 8-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/14 | 15/06/2026 | 33 | C1C2 3U | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 3-4-4 | 14 |
| 4.5L | $8.30 |
| 5/11 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and won a 3yo+ C3 at Mombetsu last start, beating Blast Black by two lengths as a short odds-on favourite. His previous run was also sound when second here to B B Eris, beaten a length after being sent out an odds-on favourite. The move into B3 grade demands more, but he is one from one at the distance and has a strong record with Yamato Ishikawa, so the winning case is clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:58.20 | 3-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 334 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 10/16 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | N Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:59.50 | 10-13-10 | 9 |
| 11.1L | $19.70 |
| 3/16 | 19/07/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:59.90 | 4-4-3 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $14.40 |
| 8/13 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 57kg | 2:01.10 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing tenth in a 3yo Maiden at Sapporo Dirt, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds after settling rearward and making no impression. The run prior was better when fourth at the same venue, beaten just over six lengths by Three Kei after picking up in the straight. Still a maiden after 11 starts and unplaced in three at the distance, she profiles as a place hope only if she rebounds sharply.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 9-8-10 | 11 |
| 15.4L | $46.30 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $6.10 |
| 6/16 | 11/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 6-6-6 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $6.10 |
| 2/14 | 17/05/2026 | 5 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 7-4-2 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $11.40 |
| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Kawamata | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 29/03/2026 | 35 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kenji Kawamata | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Mombetsu two weeks ago, well beaten by 23 lengths by B B Eris after settling miles back and failing to improve. The previous run was also plain, with Star Of Moulin beating her over 14 lengths when she was again never in the picture. The light weight is the only mild positive, but she is unplaced in four at this track and distance and needs a major lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:48.60 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $350.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:43.70 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $164.70 |
| 10/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Tatsuki Endo | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 6-7-10 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $450.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:37.00 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $145.90 |
| 10/11 | 08/07/2026 | 77 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:15.10 | 10-9-10 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $381.50 |
| 11/12 | 22/04/2026 | 173 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 9-6-11 | 2 |
| 20.8L | $102.90 |