Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 1200
ANGEL (6) Was all too good winning by 2L last start here and have to respect the form at this trip. Maintaining a perfect record the last 6 attempts. Looks suited and must be respected. YAMANIN PASSE (1) Came in 5th last time around here. Has the potential to improve sharply and proven performer at this distance in the past. Won't be far away during the run. Winnable race. KAMIWA MATTEIRU (7) Honest race when 2nd last run here and showing improvement in recent outings. Will be positive in the run early. Junji Tanaka stable are on a hot streak. Won't be far away. BELLAGIO ZERO (8) First up after 35 weeks and came in 3rd first up last preparation around here. Coming to a new trainer and will be well suited at the distance. Well placed and has solid claims.

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Strong track-and-distance performer who was fifth behind Angel in a 3yo+ A2 at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths after leading and working home evenly. The start prior, she closed strongly for second to Represent, beaten just under a length. Eight wins and three places from 14 starts at this track and distance give her a firm platform, and Genta Ochiai staying aboard adds to her claims.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 25/08/2026 | 26 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 4-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/7 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | A4 3U | $11,419.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 20 | A4 3U | $11,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 54kg | 1:00.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent 1000m runs, finishing second last behind Trevena at this track last start when beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. She was also last in a 3yo+ A2 here two runs back, beaten over 12 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The longer trip is familiar, but an unplaced record from 11 starts at this track and distance is a serious concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $806.10 |
| 11/11 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:00.60 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $479.90 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 22 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:00.20 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $260.10 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 6-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $11.20 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $45.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled handy but failed to quicken when eighth behind Represent at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market. The start prior at Sapporo was no stronger, finishing second last in a 3yo+ ALLOW after settling rearward and making no impression late. The class drop helps in theory, but he has to produce a much sharper finish to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 2-2-8 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $89.80 |
| 13/14 | 06/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $271,330.00 | Sapporo | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 10-12-13 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $333.20 |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 107 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 4-8-10 | 8 |
| 41.1L | $102.40 |
| 8/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $119,908.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 4-5-8 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $45.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1860m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 7-3-8 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held behind Represent at this track last start, finishing second last and beaten over 14 lengths after settling rearward. Two back, he worked home evenly into eighth, beaten five and a half lengths, so the recent form pattern leaves him with plenty to find. He has won at this track and distance before, but the current figures make him hard to support with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $50.80 |
| 8/11 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:13.00 | 4-4-8 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $58.70 |
| 4/10 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:00.50 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $33.80 |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,206.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/06/2026 | 12 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $11,419.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground for fourth behind Represent at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths after conceding a big start. That was better than his eighth behind Angel in a 3yo+ A2 the run prior, though he again gave himself too much to do. Unplaced from three starts at this track and distance, he can run on but must be closer at the right stage to be a genuine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:13.50 | 12-11-4 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $202.20 |
| 8/11 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 10-8-8 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $115.20 |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 54kg | 1:48.90 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $95.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $41.20 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $101.10 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $86.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a dominant winning run when scoring by two lengths in a 3yo+ A2 at this track, beating Lady Pyro after being far too good late and starting deep odds-on. He had also beaten Sayonakidori here as a dominant favourite the start prior. Seven wins and one place from eight starts at this track and distance is elite for this grade, and he brings the strongest winning profile.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 58kg | 1:13.40 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $10,206.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:13.30 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:14.00 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two solid placings at this track, most recently second to Represent when beaten four lengths after finishing strongly. He had been third to the same winner the start prior, beaten just over two lengths in an open market. Three wins and three placings from 10 starts around 1200m give him substance, though he looks more a reliable place chance than the horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2026 | 47 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 4/15 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | B3 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/14 | 30/04/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,346.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.60 |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | 163 | COND 3 | $22,310.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a plain second-last at Kochi, beaten over 12 lengths when near the top of an open market. His previous run was far stronger, winning a 4yo+ B1 at Sonoda by six lengths as a dominant odds-on favourite. The break is the query, but six wins from 12 starts and a proven track-and-distance record make him a legitimate place hope fresh.
Last Starts 246 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 | 01/02/2026 | 18 | COND | $200,222.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 5-4-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $8.30 |
| 1/9 | 14/01/2026 | 27 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:30.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | 43 | B1 3U | $26,460.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
| 7/10 | 05/11/2025 | 29 | COND | $161,706.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.60 |
| 1/12 | 07/10/2025 | 19 | A2 3U | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/09/2025 | 35 | COND | $176,917.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled into third behind Represent at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths after being close enough if good enough. He had earlier run sixth behind Angel in a 3yo+ A2, beaten just over four lengths after making ground from well back. Six wins and 15 placings from 42 starts at this track and distance point to reliability, but he profiles as a minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.50 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $19.20 |
| 4/11 | 25/08/2026 | 27 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 9-9-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $24.20 |
| 2/5 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $39.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $13,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.70 |