Mombetsu Race 4 - Race 4 - 1600
MARCO BAROWS (7) Back from a break of 49 weeks. Looked good when 3rd last time here and facing a rise in trip. Junji Tanaka stable are running hot lately. Will be there at the finish. SALUD DE GLASS (8) Below expectations when 7th last start at this track. Should improve. Displays good tactical speed. Right in this. SHAA (2) Did well when 2nd last start at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. A win wouldn't surprise. DARK DESIRE (3) Ran well when 3rd last time around here. Expecting to settle positively. Jockey Yamato Ishikawa and trainer Fuyuki Igarashi are consistently competitive together. Could be a value selection.

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been battling this campaign, finishing sixth at this track last start when beaten five and a half lengths behind The Followers after being fair through the line. The start prior was weaker again, beaten over 11 lengths after conceding a huge start. Some old track and distance experience helps only marginally, and he will have to lift sharply to trouble the better chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/09/2026 | 8 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $14.90 |
| 9/11 | 08/09/2026 | 6 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:16.10 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $125.60 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 10-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $41.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 8-8-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $33.40 |
| 6/7 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two strong seconds at this track and looks ready to win. He closed nicely when beaten a length and a half by The Followers last start after also going under by only half a length to Fujino Alpha two back. The maiden record is the one reservation, but he has placed in three of five around this distance and brings the clearest recent C4 form into this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $20.30 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 3-9-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $14.30 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $41.40 |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 3-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $52.30 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:16.40 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced his best recent result when third behind The Followers at this track, beaten two and a half lengths after looming and sticking on well enough without seriously threatening. Two back he was fifth to Fujino Alpha after being in the right spot but unable to finish it off. The distance record is not convincing, yet the latest run puts him among the main chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $21.10 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.80 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 34.7L | $165.90 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $44.20 |
| 9/11 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:02.70 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last behind The Followers at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after settling prominently and fading late. His previous fourth to Fujino Alpha had more merit, as he came from an unlikely position and finished off strongly. A long career record makes him hard to trust for the win, but he can be entertained for a minor spot if he rebounds.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 6-5-8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 9-4-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $41.90 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:54.80 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $15.60 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fifth behind The Followers at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths at long odds, but she did not quicken when the race developed. The start prior was a complete forgive-free failure, beaten out of sight by Fujino Alpha. Her six placings from 12 starts at this track and distance give her some place appeal, though winning still looks difficult.
Last Starts 12 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 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $75.70 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:53.10 | 3-6-8 | 6 |
| 41.2L | $27.70 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 1-4-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-1-7 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $295.40 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $156.60 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the frame better last start when fourth behind The Followers at this track, beaten three and a half lengths after settling rearward. That was more competitive than her previous sixth to Fujino Alpha, where she conceded a big start and was always chasing. She has won at this venue, but her 1600m record remains the main reason to treat her more as a place hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $50.30 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:53.10 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $17.10 |
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $45.20 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $16.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:16.40 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $14.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his previous campaign with a third in COND grade at this track, beaten six and a half lengths by Eikichi. He had been sixth to Legend Master before that after fading late. With two placings from five starts overall there is some upside, but he is still a maiden and has been unplaced in both attempts around 1600m.
Last Starts 343 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 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.80 |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/11 | 09/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:54.90 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $9.30 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:16.90 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing first-up as odds-on favourite, finishing seventh behind The Followers at this track when handy but unable to quicken and beaten six and a half lengths. Her broader record is sound for this field, with two wins and four placings from 17 starts, and she has placed at the distance. A second-up rebound is possible, but she has to restore trust after that first-up miss.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/09/2026 | 196 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Good | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:45.40 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $12,034.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $10,584.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back after one week following a heavy defeat at this track, finishing seventh behind Aineias and beaten out of sight at long odds after giving away too much start. She was also well held by Full Vogue two back after being swamped late. Unplaced in two previous runs around 1600m, and the recent form leaves her with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 06/10/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 9-10-7 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $145.10 |
| 8/11 | 08/09/2026 | 35 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:16.10 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $16.30 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 41 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $31.80 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $86.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:16.30 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $40.60 |
| 8/11 | 13/05/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 9-7-8 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $22.00 |