Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 1200
VIRTUE (9) Ran 4th last start at this venue. Happy to forgive that run. Racing consistently this preparation. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Should go close. EARTH CALLING (6) Solid effort when winning by 3/4L last time here. Made it 2 wins on the bounce. Expect to go close. HONEYBERRY (3) Finished 6th last time at this track. Looking sharp on the track this preparation. Will be around the mark at odds. WIN STRATEGY (4) Moderate showing when 7th last run at the track. Expected to settle towards the tail. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two recent runs at this track, finishing tenth behind Fine Kic last start after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. The start prior in COND grade was even weaker, finishing a distant last behind Best Green at big odds. Unplaced in all four attempts at this track and distance, so a sharp form reversal is required.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 9 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $260.80 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 40.1L | $279.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 4-7-10 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $527.50 |
| 9/11 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $416.80 |
| 12/12 | 05/08/2026 | 84 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:00.70 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $295.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/05/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Fine Kic at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds, which was a clear step back in the right direction. The concern is that he was last the run prior and has not won in the past 12 months. His track-and-distance record offers place support rather than a strong winning push.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $72.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masatoshi Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $43.80 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:13.20 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $143.90 |
| 5/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 10-9-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $21.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below her best when sixth behind Fine Kic last start after settling rearward, but her overall record keeps her in calculations. She won by a nose at this track the run prior at generous odds and has five wins and 12 placings from 26 starts around 1200m. With Shinya Matsui back aboard, she has enough substance to hold a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $18.20 |
| 3/11 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $45.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $25.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $27.80 |
| 9/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 2-2-9 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-week break after finishing seventh behind Dual Career at this track, beaten just over five lengths after conceding a huge start. His previous fourth behind Honeyberry was more encouraging, beaten a length and a half after running on. The track-and-distance record is strong, but recent form says he must lift to threaten the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.60 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 8-7-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 25/06/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 7-5-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 27/05/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 7-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in two recent 1000m runs at this venue, finishing eighth behind Nishiken Cabal last start after being well back at the turn. He was ninth behind Sayuribana the run prior and again failed to make an impression. His proven 1200m record is a positive, but current form makes him hard to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 14 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 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.80 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $63.90 |
| 9/12 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 10-8-9 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $17.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2026 | 27 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.80 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.70 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.70 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $51.80 |
| 6/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.50 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |
| 7/11 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $21.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up in winning form, having scored in consecutive B4 races at this track. He beat Cilantro by just under a length last start as favourite after travelling well, and had beaten Yoshino Kamuy by a length and a half before that. The move to 1200m is the query, with no placings from four tries, but his current form gives him a strong winning case.
Last Starts 29 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 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 58kg | 1:01.40 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 30 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 11/14 | 02/08/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:08.90 | 8-8-11 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $108.20 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/06/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:01.00 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 11/16 | 23/05/2026 | 38 | ALLOW 3 | $196,000.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 0:56.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $147.30 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held over 1700m last start, finishing seventh behind Eiichi and beaten over 12 lengths after sitting just off the pace without threatening. The run prior was much better, when he beat Yamanin Tulsi by a length at this track over 1600m. Back around 1200m, he has credentials, but the latest defeat is hard to ignore.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 6-4-7 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $13.10 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.80 |
| 2/9 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 9-7-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2026 | 32 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 11-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $8.60 |
| 5/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
The latest run was disappointing, finishing second last behind Fine Kic and beaten over 12 lengths after offering little late. Two back she was far more competitive, leading and finishing fifth to Honeyberry, beaten two lengths at big odds. Weight relief and a track-and-distance win help, but she has to rebound sharply from that last 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 1-1-11 | 12 |
| 12.2L | $6.60 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:13.10 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $21.10 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:13.40 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $27.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 68 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $5.90 |
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 5-5-11 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $92.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most reliable profile in the field, with five wins and six placings from 15 starts and a strong track-and-distance record. He was beaten just over four lengths as a well-supported favourite in B4 grade last start, but his earlier second to Iide Heroine was solid and Masaaki Kuwamura has an excellent record on him. He looks well placed to bounce back.
Last Starts 14 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 | 30/09/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.50 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/15 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 4-3-5 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was just fair through the line when fifth behind Fine Kic at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths at long odds. That was better than his previous run, when second last behind Win Tolkien and beaten out of sight over 1600m. He has placed at this track and distance, but the overall win record remains a clear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $47.70 |
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 3-8-8 | 3 |
| 32.4L | $12.40 |
| 8/10 | 03/09/2026 | 63 | B3 3U | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 4-4-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $27.30 |
| 5/14 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1650m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 3-3-5 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.40 |
| 5/14 | 19/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a sound fourth behind Fine Kic at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after leading and starting near the top of an open market. He had won a B4 over 1000m here the run prior, beating Success B B by a head after fighting on strongly. The 1200m record is the main concern, but his current form is good enough to be a live 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 30 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.40 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 5/12 | 18/08/2026 | 16 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 58kg | 1:01.50 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.90 |
| 13/14 | 02/08/2026 | 26 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:08.90 | - | 4 |
| 8.9L | $79.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:01.00 | 4-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $10.80 |