Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 1800
ALBA SOLE (2) Finished 5th last run at this venue. Can make a comeback and gets a favourable draw. Masaaki Kuwamura is a plus. Should come to hand quickly. Going well this preparation. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. GEIST SEGEN (4) Honest race when 3rd last time here. Should jump out and bowl along. Takafumi Hattori is a suitable booking. In a purple patch of form since returning from a spell. Genuine winning chance. BREAKIN' AWAY (8) Came in 4th last time here. Should improve here. Will be positive in the run early. Ryuu Abe is a key engagement. Very competitive this preparation. No shock to see a win. PHARMA SHINE (5) Finished 8th last start at this venue. Should muster plenty of early toe. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Went very close at this track last start, working into the race well before finishing second to Eiichi and beaten a length at big odds. The run prior was far less convincing when fifth behind Hoyo Moon, but he has won twice at this venue and also had Geist Segen behind him last time. His 1800m strike rate is only modest, though the latest effort puts him right among 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 6-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $89.20 |
| 5/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $93.40 |
| 7/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 9-8-7 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $66.30 |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:57.70 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $98.30 |
| 5/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $66.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Finished fifth to Eiichi at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths, but the run had merit as he looked out of play before hitting the line strongly. He had earlier run third in B1 grade behind Katsuno Tokimeki and brings an excellent overall record, with six wins and nine placings from 18 starts. Already proven around 1800m, he shapes as a sound place chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 11-9-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/11 | 15/09/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $10,135.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:43.50 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 59kg | 1:35.70 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 3-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 22 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has finished eighth at his past two runs in B1 grade at this track, beaten six and a half lengths on each occasion and unwanted in the market last start. The class drop and his previous track-and-trip credentials are positives, but he has not looked a winning threat recently. A sharper finish is required before he can be taken as a serious player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,135.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 58kg | 1:43.50 | 10-6-8 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $48.20 |
| 8/11 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryu Abe | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $43.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 2:53.00 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 52.0L | $19.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:50.60 | 10-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 11-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Knuckled down well to finish third behind Eiichi at this track last start, beaten just over a length, and that was a clear return to a more competitive level. His previous seventh as odds-on favourite was plain enough, though still only beaten two and a half lengths. With three wins and six placings from eleven starts at this venue, plus a strong record with Takafumi Hattori, he has the right profile to be the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.40 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 58kg | 1:44.00 | 3-1-7 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 6-7-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Was safely held when eighth to Eiichi at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after fading late and unwanted in the market. The start prior was better when fifth behind Breakin' Away, working home in more encouraging fashion. She has won at this track and distance and carries 52kg, but the latest run leaves her with a sizeable form gap to close.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:48.60 | 2-10-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $29.20 |
| 5/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:57.50 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $12.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $41.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:57.70 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $34.90 |
| 8/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Taniuchi Kanta | 55kg | 1:51.00 | 8-7-8 | 12 |
| 9.4L | $22.90 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:51.60 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has been well beaten at his past two starts, finishing ninth to Eiichi last time after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. He was also second last in B1 grade behind Katsuno Tokimeki when unwanted in betting. There is some old track-and-distance placement form and Manato Kurosawa has won on him, but current form is the major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 12-12-9 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $109.90 |
| 10/11 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $10,135.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:43.50 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $123.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $32.40 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 22 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $74.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $65.10 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 10-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $43.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last behind Eiichi at this track last start and was never in the picture after giving away a big start. That followed a ninth behind Asteroid Mare, beaten over 13 lengths and unwanted in the market. He has won at this venue, but one placing from eleven starts around 1800m and poor recent form leave him facing a stiff task.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 2-11-11 | 12 |
| 21.1L | $160.70 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 23 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:35.70 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $121.70 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 2:53.00 | 5-7-6 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $105.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 6-8-7 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $121.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/07/2026 | 16 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.50 |
| 5/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.2L | $146.00 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made up good ground when fourth behind Scarborough Fair in C1 company at this track last start, beaten three lengths, and now gets a kinder grade set-up. Two back he worked home over the top to beat Kanetoshi Eterno by a nose, showing he is still holding his form. With four wins at this venue and a strong 1800m profile, he is a genuine place hope with some winning claims.
Last Starts 11 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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:49.90 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:57.50 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $25.30 |
| 4/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Rui Funayama | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 5-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |