Mombetsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1000
MOUNTAIN TOP (3) brings the best recent profile, with a second at Mombetsu two runs back before closing off from well back for fourth behind Sudare. He is still a maiden after four starts, but his placing at this track and distance and the return of a leading local rider make him the horse with the clearest winning case. KURA ENDEAVOR (10) improved into fourth last start after a plain run behind Ikor, and her previous placing at this track and distance keeps her right in the contest if she repeats that stronger effort. OKEANI DI MARE (8) made a sizeable jump from a poor debut to finish third behind Sudare, beating MOUNTAIN TOP home in that race, so she is an obvious danger if that improvement holds. RADIANT RAY (9) has been well beaten at big odds recently, but the lighter weight and class drop give her a better place profile than most of the remainder.

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a plain debut at Mombetsu, where she settled midfield before weakening and finished last, well beaten by 25 lengths behind Queen's Family, at long odds. The class drop and inside barrier give her a kinder platform second-up, but she must show a much sharper finish to turn that into a genuine placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 20/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 3-5-12 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $63.00 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been safely held in both Mombetsu runs, finishing last behind Sudare a fortnight ago when beaten over 18 lengths after being well back throughout. His debut ninth behind Charter was also plain, beaten over 16 lengths after being unwanted in the market. Third-up fitness and the class drop are positives, but he has plenty to find to become a serious place threat.
Last Starts 13 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 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:02.40 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 17.5L | $142.30 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $159.80 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Closed off soundly from well back when fourth behind Sudare at Mombetsu last start, beaten three and a half lengths, after finishing second to Promessa Reza at his previous run. That earlier placing came with Yamato Ishikawa aboard, and the colt has already placed at this track and distance. Although still a maiden after four starts, his recent form and rider profile give him the strongest winning platform here.
Last Starts 13 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 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:02.40 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/09/2026 | 70 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 12/12 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:17.00 | 7-8-12 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $10.20 |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $32.20 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing second last behind Ogifushino Negai at Mombetsu, where she was well back and made no impression late at big odds. Her debut behind Dark Mary was similarly one-paced, beaten over 16 lengths after settling rearward. The class drop is some help, but her two runs so far leave her with a steep task.
Last Starts 41 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 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:01.80 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 22.8L | $85.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:03.00 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $122.70 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
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Recent form remains a concern, despite a better sixth behind Star Rhodonite at Mombetsu last start when beaten nine lengths at long odds. The run prior was much weaker, finishing last behind Light Beans and never competitive. She is race fit and drops in class, but eight starts without a placing make it hard to see her troubling the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $49.90 |
| 11/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $443.20 |
| 7/11 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $75.90 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $163.40 |
| 11/12 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 12-12-11 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $124.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $685.90 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after a very disappointing debut at Mombetsu, where she finished a distant last behind Moon Sprite after being well back at the turn. That margin is difficult to overlook, even with a leading trainer in the background and a class drop now. She has to produce a complete turnaround to be competitive.
Last Starts 48 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 | 12/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 11-10-11 | 8 |
| 47.8L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has finished ninth at her past two Mombetsu runs, beaten over 11 lengths behind Star Rhodonite last start and over 13 lengths behind Promessa Reza the run before. She has been settling rearward and failing to make ground, and is unplaced from five starts at the track. The class drop is not enough to offset those recent figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 8-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $124.40 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $136.60 |
| 9/11 | 19/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $169.70 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $302.40 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 39.3L | $68.10 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
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Made strong second-start improvement when third behind Sudare at Mombetsu, beaten three lengths at long odds after tracking close enough into the turn. That was a major lift from her debut behind Vin Flor, where she dropped out after looking one-paced. She also beat Mountain Top home last time and has already placed at the distance, so another repeat puts her right in the winning mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $29.90 |
| 10/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 3-4-10 | 10 |
| 30.2L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Worked home evenly when seventh behind Meloni at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over nine lengths after starting at big odds. She had also been beaten over 10 lengths behind Light Beans the run prior, so the win case is not strong on exposed form. The class drop and 52kg give her a softer set-up, which makes her a realistic minor-money hope.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $222.80 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $523.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.80 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $99.10 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 6-6-9 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $64.80 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 9-7-6 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $119.90 |
| 10/10 | 10/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 4-6-10 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved last start when fourth behind Southern The Baron at Mombetsu, beaten eight lengths after picking up nicely in the straight. That was a much better effort than her previous tenth behind Ikor, where she was unwanted in betting and faded late. With a prior placing at this track and distance and fitness on her side, she rates as a strong winning chance in this line-up.
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 | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 6-5-4 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $10.40 |
| 10/12 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 3-4-10 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $26.60 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 50 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $16.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $8.80 |