Mombetsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1200
CLAY PHANTOM (10) is the one to beat after finishing fourth to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu, beaten just over a length, and he was respected near the top of betting there. His previous sixth was plain on the margin, but he conceded a big start and has a track-and-distance placing from four tries, which gives him the most solid profile. NO MORE WAR (5) is the clear danger off a neck second in the same race, charging home from a difficult position and finishing ahead of CLAY PHANTOM. Her long maiden record is the reservation, but the latest effort was a genuine winning pointer. BELLAGIO FIGHT (2) was disappointing when seventh as a fancied runner, yet his third to Maho two back keeps him in the mix, especially with Genta Ochiai and Junji Tanaka combining. RIC BELLA (1) has been safely held, but the latest sixth was only just over three lengths away and she has place claims if she can settle closer than she did last time.

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Worked home fairly from a long way back when sixth to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over three lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was a plain eighth behind Naranga, beaten just over eight lengths. She has also been beaten by No More War and Clay Phantom recently, so the win case is limited, but the class drop and rider return keep her in the place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $24.70 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 11-11-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $32.70 |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $84.80 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 5-6-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $111.90 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $143.70 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
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Had too much to do when seventh to A Shin Surya at Mombetsu last start, beaten five lengths after being near the top of betting. His previous third behind Maho was better, as he made ground late to get into the money. The class drop, race fitness and the Genta Ochiai-Junji Tanaka combination are positives, and a return to that two-back form puts him right in the winning discussion.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $39.70 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 2-3-12 | 10 |
| 24.3L | $20.10 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 4-6-6 | 8 |
| 31.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been well held at her past two runs, finishing seventh to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu last start when beaten just over six lengths at long odds. Before that she was second last behind Livermore Zan, beaten over 10 lengths, and again made no impression from well back. The class drop is some help, but she has to find a sharper finish to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/09/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $100.50 |
| 11/12 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | R | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:08.90 | 9-10-11 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $300.60 |
| 9/11 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $239.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $359.70 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 55kgs
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Was second last to A Shin Surya at Mombetsu last start, beaten over 14 lengths after settling rearward, and that is hard to overlook without a clear excuse. His second to Special Prince two runs back, beaten two lengths after finishing off well, gives him a better reference point. Fourth-up and dropping in class, he can improve, but the latest run keeps him in the rough each-way bracket.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/09/2026 | 50 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $22.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/07/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 4-3-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $34.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $64.20 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
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Produced her best run for some time when second to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu, beaten a neck after charging home from an unlikely position. That was a clear lift on her sixth behind Aquarium, where she was again unwanted in betting. The long maiden record is the obvious caution, but she beat Clay Phantom home last start and that late surge makes her a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 11-10-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $23.60 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $96.90 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $150.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $61.90 |
| 6/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $275.40 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $87.50 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Ran another honest race when fifth to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over two lengths after settling rearward. Two back he was fifth to Naranga, beaten seven lengths, but the closing effort was better than the bare result. He is still unplaced from six starts, which caps the enthusiasm, yet his latest margin gives him a genuine chance of filling a minor spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $16.80 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $44.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $69.90 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $179.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.30 | 9-10-12 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $232.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 31.8L | $36.30 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
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Was again left with too much to do when eighth to Sudare over 1000m at Mombetsu, beaten seven and a half lengths after being well back at the turn. His previous fifth behind Will Eiger had more merit, as he closed off from big odds and caught the eye late. The rise in trip has to work in his favour, but he remains unplaced from six starts and must improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:02.40 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $129.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $65.80 |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $199.80 |
| 12/12 | 22/07/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $48.10 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $100.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after four weeks since finishing fifth to Aquarium at Mombetsu, beaten just under five lengths when near the top of an open market. He had earlier failed to justify odds-on favouritism behind Feline Valor, finishing seventh after getting too far out of his ground. Still unplaced from three starts, but he is race fit, drops in class and has enough upside to be a realistic place chance.
Last Starts 28 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 | 01/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:08.90 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
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Dropped right out when second last to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu last start, beaten over 15 lengths after being an outside chance in betting. His debut fourth behind Charter over 1000m was better, although still beaten six and a half lengths at long odds. Third-up fitness and a class drop provide some context, but he will have to show far more than he did last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 2-2-10 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $10.40 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $64.20 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
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Picked up nicely in the straight when fourth to Cosmo Ballast at Mombetsu last start, beaten just over a length after being near the top of betting. The run prior was only fair on the margin, but he conceded a big start and kept going to the line. With one placing from four starts at this track and distance and race fitness on his side, he brings the right profile to break through.
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 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 6/12 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 12-10-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |