Mombetsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1700
VAINQUEUR (8) Finished 4th last start at the track. Capable of bouncing back. Has shown early pace in races to date. Jockey Yamato Ishikawa is in top form for this stable. Must respect in this event. LIVE YOUR DREAM (9) Ran well when 3rd last run around here. Key player. IIHI TABIDACHI (7) Finished 4th last time at the track. Has the ability to turn things around and facing a rise in trip. Gets back and needs luck. Expect to go close. AKHTAR (3) Below expectations when 8th last time around here. Jockey Genta Ochiai and trainer Junji Tanaka are a promising combination. Will be there at the finish.

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to get involved at his past two starts, finishing ninth at this track last time after conceding a huge start and never threatening. He had been tenth behind A Shin Surya the run prior and was unwanted in that market. The class drop offers some help, but five unplaced runs at this venue leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 11-11-9 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $124.80 |
| 10/12 | 10/09/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $226.30 |
| 9/11 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 8-7-9 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $27.10 |
| 10/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:08.40 | 7-7-10 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $38.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $70.90 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped away to finish eighth behind Virgin Rainbow over 1500m at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. His previous third behind Overcrowd reads better, albeit from a rearward position and still six and a half lengths from the winner. Has placed at around this distance and with this rider, so minor money remains within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $25.20 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 10-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $68.60 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 22/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $20.90 |
| 5/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 11-8-5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $136.70 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after being swamped late and finishing second last behind Reviendra at this track, beaten over 13 lengths. He had been only fair through the line when fifth behind Black Tycoon before that, so the pattern is a concern. The stable and rider are strong, but his 1700m record keeps him to place calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $8.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was again never in the picture when eighth behind Starry Laura at this track, beaten over 12 lengths after giving away a big start. His sixth behind Ange Merci at 1000m was also well held, with no real finish from the back. Unplaced in all seven starts, and even with a class drop he must show far more early and late.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $183.30 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $16.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $65.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $146.30 |
| 12/12 | 23/07/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 9-12-12 | 5 |
| 48.3L | $123.20 |
| 8/9 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $17,128.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $115.80 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been unable to make an impact in two recent 1000m runs at this track, most recently eighth behind Flame Flora after settling back and making no impression. The run prior was sounder when sixth behind Dusty Miller, but she still finished five and a half lengths away at long odds. First time at 1700m asks a new question.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.20 | 7-6-8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $61.60 |
| 6/11 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.80 | 7-7-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $242.60 |
| 10/12 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $389.90 |
| 11/12 | 12/08/2026 | 84 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.00 | 8-8-11 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $71.30 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $100.20 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth behind Cosmo Ballast over 1200m at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after being unable to close the race off. She was also eighth behind Light Beans two back and well held at long odds. The class drop and returning rider are positives, but one unplaced try around 1700m tempers enthusiasm.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 3-2-8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $39.40 |
| 8/11 | 02/09/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $63.50 |
| 5/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 10-10-3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $430.60 |
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $73.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:09.70 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $48.90 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced one of his better closing efforts when fourth behind Bellagio Passion over 1100m at this track, beaten four and a half lengths after looking out of play. That followed a well-beaten eighth behind Southern The Baron when left with too much to do. The first attempt around 1700m is the query, but he has the finish to be competitive for a placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $24.10 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $39.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $16.10 |
| 4/11 | 12/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 8-7-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $87.50 |
| 6/12 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.10 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $124.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 5-6-8 | 12 |
| 14.7L | $93.90 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most convincing recent form, finishing fourth behind Virgin Rainbow over 1500m at this track after starting near the top of betting. That followed a second to Overcrowd when beaten a length and a half, again with market respect. He is still a maiden, but his track record and proven placing at this distance make him the horse they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 5-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/12 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 1-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to better form when third behind Starry Laura at this track, beaten just over three lengths after starting as an outside chance. His previous sixth behind Keiki Kane was only fair, but he has placed four times from eight starts and owns three placings from six at this track and distance. That profile gives him 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 7-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $11.20 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $3.20 |
| 5/12 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.40 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $36.40 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Bellagio Passion over 1100m at this track, beaten just over two lengths after getting busy late. The start prior was poor when eighth behind Tsubuan, but that latest run showed enough fight to bring her right into this. First look at 1700m is the obvious test, though her recent form rates strongly enough to press the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/09/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.10 | 3-2-8 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $44.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:00.90 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $189.90 |
| 8/12 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.40 | 8-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $669.20 |
| 7/10 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $333.60 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has shown little in two starts, finishing ninth behind Cosmo Ballast last time after settling with too much to do and never looking likely. His debut eighth behind Vin Flor was heavier again, beaten over 17 lengths when unwanted in betting. He is fitter third-up and drops in class, but the first try at 1700m comes off a low base.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Watanabe | 53kg | 1:16.40 | 10-11-9 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $19.60 |
| 8/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.50 | 12-10-8 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $30.30 |