Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1000
EXCELLEN WINNER (4) Was all too good winning by 2L last start here and suited at this distance in the past. Made it 2 wins in a row. Should race on the speed. Top prospects against this opposition. FINGAL'S CAVE (3) Came in 5th last start around here. Expected to rebound. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Showing great form this campaign. Fuuma Ono rates highly aboard. Key player. MACALAS (7) Tidy run when 3rd last start at this track and ideal distance as proven previously. Tracking very well this campaign. Shows good finishing speed. Goes close. NISHINO ENDEAVOR (1) Did a good job when winning by 2L last run at this track and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Solid each way claims.

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home over the top to win by two lengths in a C3 at this track last start, beating Ten X and confirming the strength of his recent form. The start prior he charged home when fifth to Fingal's Cave, beaten two and a half lengths, and that form ties him neatly into the key rivals. Proven at this track and distance and reunited with a successful rider, he has the right credentials to justify top billing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 8-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 5/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |
| 1/12 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth to Cilantro at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after tracking the speed and only working home evenly. He had been last to Steel Fine the run before after sitting handy and fading late, so the recent form lacks a sharp finish. A placing at this track and distance is some background support, but he has to find a far stronger closing effort.
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 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:00.20 | 4-2-5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $35.60 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 2-2-8 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.80 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/07/2026 | 458 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 15/16 | 20/04/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 1:11.70 | 9-8-15 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of betting last start but could manage only fifth to Lapillus Imeru, beaten just over three lengths after travelling into it and failing to finish off. Her previous C3 win was far better, leading and scoring by a length and a half as an odds-on favourite. Strong season and track-distance figures keep her in the mix, though she profiles more as a place hope on the latest evidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in excellent order after consecutive wins at this track, most recently leading throughout to score by two lengths in C3C4 as favourite. He had also won a C4 by a neck the start prior after sitting just off the lead and fighting hard late. With four wins and two placings from seven attempts at this track and distance, his form is reliable enough to demand respect again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/10/2026 | 29 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:16.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/06/2026 | 87 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last to Meiner Genius at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths at big odds after settling well back and never threatening. The run prior was similar, finishing seventh to Yoshino Kamuy and beaten just under six lengths when unable to quicken. Her track-and-distance history is useful, but current form says she must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $53.10 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $104.20 |
| 10/12 | 18/08/2026 | 42 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 6-8-10 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $68.20 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:01.90 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $21.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 6-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and held off Aiga Ippai to win by just under a length at this track last start, a performance that carried extra merit given she was at generous odds. That followed a solid third to Steel Fine, beaten two lengths after travelling close enough and working home well. Her record with Ryu Abe is strong, and the recent progression gives her a genuine winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $20.70 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $22.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:00.80 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/12 | 18/08/2026 | 63 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.40 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $51.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/06/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 1-6-12 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/05/2026 | 68 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed strongly for third to Cilantro at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths, and that effort followed a C3C4 win here over Queen's Tampopo. He has two wins and one placing from four starts at this track and distance, while Yamato Ishikawa has an excellent record on him. The recent form is solid, and he looks the clearest threat to the top pick.
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 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:00.20 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 69 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.70 | 5-6-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:15.40 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 40.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/05/2026 | 46 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last to Cilantro at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths at big odds after settling rearward and never getting into the race. She had also been beaten over 17 lengths by Satono Frey over 1200m the run before, when conceding a huge start. A past track-and-distance win is well outweighed by her current form slump.
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 | 27 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:00.20 | 8-10-11 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $221.90 |
| 8/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $209.50 |
| 9/9 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $112.20 |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genki Mizunuma | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 3-4-11 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $51.90 |
| 8/9 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $148.60 |
| 9/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 10-8-9 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $124.40 |

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth to Cilantro at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds after being well back and never likely. The start prior was worse, finishing last to Best Green in a COND over 1200m and beaten out of sight. She is unplaced from eight starts at this track and distance, which leaves others with clearly stronger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:00.20 | 12-12-9 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $837.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 73.2L | $283.20 |
| 10/10 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 6-7-10 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $866.80 |
| 8/9 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $367.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 54kg | 1:00.50 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $445.70 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $292.20 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made solid late inroads when fourth to Lapillus Imeru at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths despite being unwanted in the market. He was only fair through the line when fifth to Earth Calling at his previous run, beaten four and a half lengths. His long track-and-distance record gives some grounding, but a sharper finish is required to win this.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $28.70 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $15.60 |
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 9-8-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.70 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $14.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:02.20 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran second to Cilantro at this track last start, beaten four lengths at odds after settling midfield and travelling into the race. The start prior was also sound, finishing fourth to Earth Calling and beaten just under three lengths after being pipped late. He has a strong place record with Yuji Iwahashi, and while the wide draw is a hurdle, he is a realistic minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:00.20 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $30.20 |
| 4/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $29.10 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/12 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 9-10-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 5-5-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:02.20 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |