Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 2000
NISHIKEN BOB (4) Narrowly clinched the victory last time at the track. Undefeated last 2 starts. Yamato Ishikawa is a plus. Displays good tactical speed. Don't overlook. BRAVE AMORE (3) Did well when 3rd last start at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Genta Ochiai and Kuniaki Sasaki must be respected when they team up. Better claims. KEIAI PURPLE (6) Ran 3rd last time around here. Should be going forward early. Fuuma Ono has been successful before. Has run into the money at every start this campaign. Looks value and a good place bet. LUPUS TESORO (1) Came in 5th last time here but gets a favourable draw. Tracking very well this preparation. Place preferred.

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when fifth over 1700m at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after starting at big odds. His previous third behind Nishiken Bob was more encouraging, finishing two and a half lengths away after again being unwanted in the market. The class drop and solid 12-month record help, but he profiles more as a place hope than a serious winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $111.90 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:56.50 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $35.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 2:53.00 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $23.40 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:56.20 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $84.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/07/2026 | 46 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $29.20 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten a long way in a 3yo+ COND over 1800m at this track last start, making up ground from well back but never a factor after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was a distant fourth behind Soldier Field. He is a track-and-trip winner and Takafumi Hattori has a good record on him, but recent form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 36.3L | $75.50 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $44.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $43.90 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $61.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 2:07.30 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $51.60 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued his consistent run when third over 1700m at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by S'Il Te Plait after being near the top of an open market. He filled the same placing and margin behind Soldier Field two back, again working home evenly. Proven at this distance and usually competitive, he looks a genuine place chance with some winning claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:47.80 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $24.30 |
| 3/6 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $28,546.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $22.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:49.20 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $49.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it two straight wins at this track when beating Keiai Purple by half a length over 1800m last start, having been clear before holding the late challenge. He had won by three lengths from D S Yell the run prior as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, so the form pattern is strong. His career and jockey records are excellent, and even without a win at this track and distance he has placed in all four tries, making him the one they all have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 58kg | 1:56.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:56.90 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | 42 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:56.20 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,546.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | 167 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off when fourth in a 3yo+ COND over 1800m at this track last start, despite making some late ground after settling with many lengths to make up. His previous second to Keiai Purple showed he can be competitive on his day, and the class drop is some help. Even so, the latest margin was severe and he must produce a much sharper performance.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 31.3L | $30.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 54 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 2:53.00 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 2:07.30 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $43.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | A3 3U | $12,846.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | COND | $86,228.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $42.70 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 348 | A3 3U | $13,386.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:50.30 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third in a 3yo+ COND over 1800m at this track last start but was tailed off behind Bell Pit and only among the outsiders. His second to Nishiken Bob two back was far stronger, beaten just half a length as a prohibitive odds-on favourite after picking up well. Seasonal form is still sound and he is proven at this distance, but he now has to rebound from a flat result.
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 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $9.60 |
| 2/5 | 09/09/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 59kg | 1:56.50 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 2:53.00 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | 27 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 1:56.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:07.30 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 4-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |