Mombetsu Race 8 - Race 8 - 1200
SUZUNO BON RAIMI (5) has the clearest winning case after breaking through at Mombetsu in a 3yo+ C4, beating Mechanic Ballet by two lengths and doing it with enough authority to say the 1200m suits. She had been only three and a half lengths away over 1600m at Chukyo the run prior, so that local win looks more like progress than a one-off. BEAR BRUGES (8) is the obvious danger, having justified favouritism here last start by two lengths from Blue Hearts and still has upside after only four starts. JASON BAROWS (4) brings the more exposed, reliable profile, with a third in 3yo+ C3C4 grade and a solid Mombetsu 1200m record keeping him firmly in calculations. TONY OCEANS (2) is best viewed as the place runner among the main hopes, coming off consecutive thirds and backed by a strong record with this jockey.

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth here in a 3yo+ C3C4 last start but was beaten eight and a half lengths after settling rearward and being unwanted in the market. Her previous fifth behind Frontier Bright was more competitive, beaten two and a half lengths when nearer the top of an open market. The class drop and returning winning rider help, but a 17-start maiden record leaves her with plenty to prove.
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 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $7.20 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $8.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 10-10-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $29.30 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put two solid placings together at Mombetsu, running third to Sakura Piacere last start after working home evenly and third to Frontier Bright before that when beaten just over a length. His overall record is sound, and the one win and six places from eight starts with this jockey add weight to the place case. The winning edge is the query, but he is a genuine minor-money player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.90 |
| 3/10 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $12.30 |
| 9/10 | 13/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $351,594.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $626.30 |
| 6/15 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 4-5-6 | 14 |
| 9.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/13 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 4-5-9 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $9.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 17.9L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when eighth to Kaseno Force in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds after giving away too much ground and never getting into the contest. He had also been sixth to Token Gin Rock two back, beaten just over six lengths. A past Mombetsu 1200m win is noted, but his current form is well short of the main hopes.
Last Starts 22 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 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $63.90 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $82.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $83.30 |
| 12/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $219.70 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.80 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $30.70 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third to Kaseno Force in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten just under three lengths after looming and fighting on. The prior 1600m run was plain, but the return to this 1200m setup is more suitable and his track-and-distance record is one win and three places from six starts. With that profile, he rates as a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $8.30 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 8-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.80 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with authority in a 3yo+ C4 over this course and distance last start, beating Mechanic Ballet by two lengths after giving a clear kick and holding them safely. That was a notable lift from her Chukyo run, where she was big odds but still finished within three and a half lengths over 1600m. One from one at Mombetsu and at this trip, she brings the strongest winning profile.
Last Starts 16 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 | 15/09/2026 | 37 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 11/15 | 09/08/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 12-11-11 | 11 |
| 3.7L | $136.30 |
| 11/16 | 27/06/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 11-11-11 | 13 |
| 10.4L | $67.40 |
| 14/15 | 19/04/2026 | 141 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:46.10 | 9-12-14 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $39.30 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.20 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after producing a big finish to win a 3yo+ C4 here by two lengths at long odds, sweeping over Luna Nuova. The run prior was also better than it reads, beaten just under two lengths when fifth after failing to quicken. His broader record is moderate for a six-year-old, but that latest win keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 30 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 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 6-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $76.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:15.60 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $164.70 |
| 7/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 11.2L | $127.80 |
| 4/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:16.20 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $95.10 |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $31.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:14.80 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $135.80 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in a 3yo+ C4 here last start, beating Last Shiny by half a length after letting down well in a tight finish. That came at long odds, and his previous fifth behind Sakura Stream left him with a margin to make up on one rival he meets again. Third-up fitness helps, but he has to show that latest result was a genuine step forward.
Last Starts 16 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 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:15.90 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $26.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/09/2026 | 185 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:15.80 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $95.70 |
| 10/15 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:52.60 | 8-7-10 | 8 |
| 36.2L | $140.30 |
| 16/16 | 10/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:56.40 | 9-12-16 | 10 |
| 26.7L | $178.40 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:47.80 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $310.40 |
| 11/11 | 17/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:49.50 | - | 2 |
| 23.6L | $184.40 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after confirming his improvement with a two-length 3yo+ C4 win here, beating Blue Hearts as favourite. That followed a fourth to Kiminonawa Oryo when he was still learning his trade, and he now has one win from only four starts with scope to keep progressing. The profile is lightly raced, positive and good enough to challenge the top pick.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 45 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:15.10 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $12.30 |
| 13/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 9-9-13 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $144.40 |
| 16/16 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:39.10 | 15-15-16 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $95.50 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was expected to run well last start but finished fifth to Blue Cosmos over 1500m, beaten just over eight lengths after having too much ground to make up. Her previous third over 1600m behind Mana Sky was more encouraging, and she did finish ahead of Jason Barows there, but coming back to 1200m is a genuine question for a 12-start maiden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 12/08/2026 | 39 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:58.50 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:46.70 | 8-10-10 | 11 |
| 21.8L | $25.70 |
| 8/14 | 20/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:46.70 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/15 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:56.90 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth to Peptide Avance in a 3yo+ C3C4 here last start, beaten just over four lengths after being swamped late. The start prior showed his competitiveness when he led and held Karyn Heart by half a length as a well-supported favourite. Nine wins and 19 places from 40 starts make him the proven runner, and he profiles as a sound place chance again.
Last Starts 22 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 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:15.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |