Mombetsu Race 4 - Race 4 - 1100
ANOKORO ICHIBAN (4) holds the strongest recent claim after improving into second at Mombetsu last start, beaten a length as favourite, and her previous sixth had more merit than the bare result because she worked home after giving away a start. BELLAGIO MARTIN (7) is the main danger, having produced a better finish into third behind Meloni and looking ready to build on that. BLUE ALBUM (9) has the most consistent recent profile of the remainder, with a second two back and a sound fourth behind Ba Schnell, but she still has to turn those efforts into a win. BATTLER VALU (8) is harder to trust after dropping out last time, although her close fourth to Legumes keeps her in the discussion if she rebounds to that level. The edge sits with ANOKORO ICHIBAN, with BELLAGIO MARTIN the runner most capable of making her earn it.

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing second last at Mombetsu on good ground, beaten just under ten lengths behind Longtail Tit and unwanted in the market. His previous run was no better, last and well beaten after conceding a huge start. Unplaced in three starts here, he needs to return a far sharper colt.
Last Starts 98 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 | 23/06/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 9-11-11 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $96.10 |
| 12/12 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 7-9-12 | 8 |
| 25.5L | $92.90 |
| 8/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 57.0L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
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Led and battled on for third behind Ba Schnell at Mombetsu three weeks ago, beaten five lengths at generous odds. That was a steadier effort than his fourth as short odds-on favourite the run prior, though he still has to turn place consistency into a win. With two placings from three starts and a placing at 1100m, he appeals as a genuine minor-money player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
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Worked home from an unlikely spot when sixth behind Meloni here last start, beaten just over six lengths, after a similar fourth behind Light Beans. The closing effort was sound enough, but he has had seven chances, remains winless and was behind Bellagio Martin a couple of weeks ago. The place record at this track and trip helps only so much.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:08.40 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $12.70 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.80 |
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.80 |
| 8/9 | 01/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 2-6-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Lifted sharply when second to Star Rhodonite at Mombetsu last start, leading to the turn and going under by a length as favourite. That followed a better-than-it-looks sixth behind Will Eiger, where she gave away a start and worked home well at long odds. She is still looking for a first win and the 1100m record is unproven, but her latest run gives her the clearest winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $28.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $106.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $189.30 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $33.80 |
| 8/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 9-7-8 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $42.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Never threatened when tenth behind Meloni at Mombetsu two weeks ago, beaten over 13 lengths after conceding a huge start at long odds. She had at least run on from well back when fifth behind Ange Merci the start before, but the margins remain sizeable. Still unplaced from seven runs here, she has a lot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $205.70 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $38.80 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $25.10 |
| 8/11 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.40 | 8-10-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $142.20 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.40 | 10-12-7 | 11 |
| 10.5L | $455.80 |
| 9/12 | 07/07/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 10-10-9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $172.80 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
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Failed to get involved when tenth behind Ba Schnell at Mombetsu three weeks ago, beaten over 10 lengths after giving away too much early. The run prior was also a fifth beaten over 10 lengths despite being near the top of betting. Unplaced at both 1100m attempts, he needs a marked turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 8-8-10 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $93.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $230.50 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 56kgs
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Produced his best finish yet when third to Meloni at Mombetsu a fortnight ago, coming from an unlikely position to be beaten just over three lengths. His previous sixth behind Special Prince was plain enough, but the latest effort showed a sharper closing profile and he has placed at this track and trip. The win is still to come, but this is the right level of race for him to press hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/09/2026 | 55 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:08.40 | 9-8-3 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $19.60 |
| 6/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:09.20 | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $99.80 |
| 10/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:08.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $71.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a disappointing last at Mombetsu, where she was near the top of betting but dropped out and was beaten over 14 lengths. Her fourth to Legumes the start before was much better, beaten just under two lengths as favourite after settling handy. The leading stable and rider add interest, but she is more a rebound place prospect than a win anchor.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 4-6-11 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/12 | 28/07/2026 | 89 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 2-1-4 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
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Closed off from a difficult position when fourth to Ba Schnell at Mombetsu three weeks ago, beaten six lengths but not shirking the task. She had been second to Livermore Zan the start before, beaten a length and a half, so there is a solid recent base. With two placings from six starts and one at the trip, she fits as an each-way chance rather than a standout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:08.30 | 10-10-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 25/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:08.90 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:03.10 | 10-10-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $34.90 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $17,128.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.00 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 41.0L | $126.50 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:15.90 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $14.70 |