Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1000
GOOD VIBES (8) looks the right starting point despite being beaten as favourite here a fortnight ago, as he was only beaten just over half a length and his Mombetsu record gives him a stronger profile than the plain first-up run at Niigata Dirt. FINGAL'S CAVE (3) is the obvious danger after making all in a 3yo+ C3 over 1000m here, beating Hanakanzashi by a length and a half, and her recent consistency is difficult to ignore. LAPILLUS IMERU (2) improved sharply at long odds when third to Steel Fine, beaten two lengths, and her track-and-distance record keeps her firmly in the winning conversation. SEIRAN MAKFI (9) has not quite finished off her past two runs, but she remains well suited at Mombetsu and reunites with a rider who has had success on her. The race has a solid top four, with GOOD VIBES narrowly preferred on recent B4 substance.

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Was again safely held when fifth to Earth Calling here last start, beaten four and a half lengths after settling rearward and only making fair late ground. The start prior was similar, finishing fourth to Great Stick by the same margin despite working home reasonably. His Mombetsu 1000m record and Masaaki Kuwamura back aboard are positives, but he needs a sharper closing effort to trouble the main 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $15.60 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 9-8-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.70 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:02.20 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Lifted last start when third to Steel Fine over 1000m here, beaten two lengths at long odds after racing close enough and working home soundly. That was a clear step forward from her fifth to Quattro Sauvage, where she was beaten seven lengths and failed to go on with it. Two wins and two places from eight at this track and distance give her a credible base, and she looks a live winning chance if that latest improvement holds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $22.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:00.80 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 63 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $51.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 1-6-12 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/05/2026 | 68 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $41.70 |
| 11/11 | 04/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 4-8-11 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a deserved win in a 3yo+ C3 over 1000m here, leading and stretching out to beat Hanakanzashi by a length and a half as the odds-on favourite. She had been nailed late by Port Ellen the start prior, beaten a neck, so the current form is strong and consistent. With four wins and six places from 14 at this track and distance, she is one of the key runners again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Had market respect when fifth to Yoshino Kamuy here last start, beaten just over three lengths after sitting handy but failing to finish the job. His previous seventh to Kia Kia reads better than the result, as he was well back on the turn and charged home to be beaten just under four lengths. He did finish behind Good Vibes recently, but his rider record and track-distance wins keep him in the minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 12-12-7 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $82.70 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $36.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Produced a big finish to win a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, coming from well back to beat Raven Knight by a neck as favourite. That followed a close fourth to Grandma's Dream, beaten just over half a length after making ground from the rear. She will need things to fall into place given that get-back pattern, but her long Mombetsu 1000m record is solid enough to keep her in the exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 7-9-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $18.10 |
| 3/9 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.40 |
| 4/8 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $5.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $9.80 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent outings, finishing eighth to Earth Calling here last start when beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds and making no impression late. The run prior over 1200m was little better, beaten just over six lengths by Tomoe. She has won four times at this track and distance, but current form says she must lift noticeably before being entertained.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $204.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $121.40 |
| 10/12 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuma Kato | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 3-4-10 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $164.30 |
| 6/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:00.90 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $125.60 |
| 9/11 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 3-6-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $45.30 |
| 8/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:01.00 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $71.60 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off behind Hoyo Moon in a 3yo+ B3 over 1700m here last start at big odds, never getting into the race. She had also been well beaten by B B Eris over the same trip the run before, so the form line is difficult to recommend. The drop back to 1000m and lighter weight are noted, but being unplaced in all 13 Mombetsu starts is a major concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:49.90 | 4-10-10 | 10 |
| 39.6L | $410.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten as favourite here last start but still ran well enough when fourth to Yoshino Kamuy, beaten just over half a length after being close enough on the turn and not quite quickening. His first-up run at Niigata Dirt was too plain, yet he is third-up now and has two wins and two places from seven Mombetsu starts. The latest B4 effort reads strongly for this, provided he finds a little more when asked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 45 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 13/14 | 01/08/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:12.10 | 11-12-13 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $140.20 |
| 7/15 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:08.40 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $36.10 |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:09.00 | - | 7 |
| 10.1L | $18.80 |
| 10/13 | 08/02/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 58kg | 0:59.70 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $10.70 |
| 15/16 | 06/12/2025 | 160 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 2 |
| 16.9L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led to the turn when fourth to Steel Fine here last start, beaten just over two lengths after being near the top of betting. She had also been fourth to Kia Kia the run prior, beaten just under three lengths after racing handy and not quite finishing off. Four wins and three places from eleven at this track and distance are compelling, though she must turn recent honest efforts into a stronger final 100m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/12 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $7.70 |
| 6/12 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 29 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Yoshino Kamuy here last start, beaten over 10 lengths at big odds after settling back and making no late impact. The start prior was no better, finishing second last to Earth Calling and beaten over 11 lengths. A class drop is not enough to offset that form, particularly with an unplaced record from twelve starts at this track and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $459.80 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $233.60 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 9-10-12 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $359.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:00.70 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $201.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/07/2026 | 56 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $192.10 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,406.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:00.30 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |