Mombetsu Race 7 - Race 7 - 1200
MECHANIC BALLET (7) Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here. Yamato Ishikawa and Fuyuki Igarashi make a formidable team. Will be positive in the run early. Rates a winning chance. SWINDLE (5) Displayed potential when winning by 1L last start at the track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has to be strongly considered. YUI GANESHA (2) Came in 5th last run at this track. Is capable of a resurgence and gets a favourable gate. Can't knock. FORTUNE BELL (6) Honest race when 3rd last run around here. Might be one for the placings.

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home soundly for fourth in a C4 at this track last start, but was still beaten eight and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior at Sapporo Dirt was much weaker, finishing ninth and beaten over 16 lengths behind Hey Jude. Unplaced from nine career starts and yet to place in four tries around 1200m, she has to find sharper race form to trouble the main chances.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 23 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:14.00 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $48.80 |
| 9/14 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:44.60 | 3-6-9 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $586.00 |
| 10/14 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:46.50 | 11-12-10 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $388.80 |
| 13/15 | 11/07/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 15-14-13 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $200.70 |
| 9/16 | 10/05/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 5 |
| 8.1L | $275.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:30.70 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $69.90 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept on from well back when fifth in a C4 over 1000m at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after going around at big odds. He was second last over the same trip two back, but the overall profile is not hopeless, with a prior win and a track-and-distance placing. Genta Ochiai has won on him before, and that gives him enough support to be considered a genuine placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $46.10 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $19.10 |
| 5/12 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 11-10-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $46.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.70 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $13.80 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:03.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:53.30 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to get into the race when eighth in a C4 at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after settling a long way back. His previous seventh had more late effort, but he was still beaten just over five lengths and unwanted in the market. The weight relief and strong 1200m placing record offer some offset, yet his recent finishing positions leave him with a fair bit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 11-11-8 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $120.10 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:15.90 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $22.70 |
| 4/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 10-9-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.10 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:15.90 | 12-11-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:15.10 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $37.10 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 9-9-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $49.10 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last first-up in a C4 over 1000m at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after settling midfield and coming under pressure late. The start prior at Ohi was also well below the mark, finishing second last and beaten over 20 lengths. Second-up improvement is required, and being unplaced in all eight attempts around 1200m makes the task look difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 72 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 4-3-11 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $12.60 |
| 13/14 | 21/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Kizawa Sho | 51kg | 1:14.20 | 8-10-13 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $6.10 |
| 4/11 | 01/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $38.00 |
| 4/13 | 09/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $25.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/05/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Reo Yokogawa | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $17.20 |
| 7/10 | 27/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | R | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in good style at this track last start, beating Belle Tomo by a length in C4 grade after being sent out an odds-on favourite. That followed a sound third behind Dr Akiyoshi, where he made nice late ground from well off the leader. His overall win rate is modest, but one win and five places from ten rides with Fuma Ono gives him a dependable platform for another prominent showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.20 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/7 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:16.30 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:16.40 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed behind Isn't It at this track last start, finishing third in C4 grade and beaten six and a half lengths despite being unwanted in the market. The prior fourth was a much wider margin, but she did pick up nicely in the straight and now returns to a proven setup. One win and three places from nine starts at this track and distance gives her a stronger base than most, and she looks a key winning danger.
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 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $107.40 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $18.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 11-11-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |
| 7/11 | 18/08/2026 | 26 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 11/11 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $145,796.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 5-8-11 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $186.40 |
| 7/15 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:13.90 | 13-11-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $238.90 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close in a C4 at this track last start, finishing second to Isn't It and beaten just under a length after starting a prohibitive odds-on favourite. She had also run second to Suzuno Bon Raimi the start prior, fighting hard after looming up, so the recent form is clearly holding. Yet to win, but she has placed three times from six starts, including both runs at this venue, and this looks her best chance to convert.
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 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2026 | 30 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 8/14 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 1-8-8 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $95.50 |
| 9/16 | 18/07/2026 | 147 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $40.90 |
| 12/18 | 21/02/2026 | 69 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $22.30 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race when tenth behind Isn't It at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after conceding a big start. Two back she did finish off better for sixth behind Stargazer, but that still came at long odds. Her track-and-distance win is a positive, though one win from 66 career starts and current form make it hard to build a strong case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:14.00 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $389.70 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:15.90 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $204.60 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $94.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/09/2026 | 6 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 11-10-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $127.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $178.10 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $46.20 |