Mombetsu Race 10 - Race 10 - 1000
LIONTARINA (9) Tidy run when 2nd last start at this venue and hard to fault at the distance. Should come to hand quickly. Appears well in this. GYRO (1) Competed in a tight contest last start at this track and proven performer at this trip. Yamato Ishikawa rates highly and drawn beautifully. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. WONDER WOMAN (8) Landed the spoils when winning by 3/4L last time at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Likely to be well placed early. Has to be strongly considered. MIDNIGHT GALE (4) Finished 4th last time around here. Has the ability to turn things around and goes down in weight. Jockey Masaaki Kuwamura and trainer Hiroaki Sakurai form a proven partnership. Can win this.

Jockey: 石川倭
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a head of Trevena at this track last start after being near the top of an open market, continuing a solid run of form. The start prior he was third to Wonder Woman, beaten just over three lengths, and he has eight wins and five placings from 18 starts around 1000m. With Yamato Ishikawa back aboard and a strong course-and-distance profile, he is a genuine place hope with winning claims if the main chances slip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 56kg | 1:00.60 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:00.50 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/09/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $8.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:00.70 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: 松井伸
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Trevena last start, beaten seven lengths after being sent around at long odds, and there was no clear excuse in the run. His previous effort was also plain when second last to Wonder Woman, beaten just over nine lengths. A past record at this track and trip gives some background merit, but current form leaves him with a sizeable task against sharper rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 54kg | 1:00.60 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $37.90 |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2026 | 30 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 4-6-9 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $70.30 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 41 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:00.20 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.40 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $19.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/07/2026 | 27 | A3 3U | $13,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $13.90 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:00.30 | 7-5-6 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: 金山昇
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two runs this campaign, finishing last behind Wonder Woman over 1000m before that following a last placing behind Keiai Dorie over 1200m. Both efforts came at big odds and he made no impression late last start. His overall career record is strong, but the recent evidence and a modest 1000m profile make this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:00.50 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $155.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2026 | 85 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 5-7-9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $248.70 |
| 6/6 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,546.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 3-4-8 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $96.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 168 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $17.20 |
| 9/11 | 06/11/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $32,341.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $48.60 |

Jockey: 桑村真
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing fourth in an A3 at this track, beaten a length and a half after leading and working home evenly. She had been third in an A2 the run prior, beaten just under a length by Liontarina after being pipped late. The light weight and strong record with Masaaki Kuwamura keep her firmly in the minor-money mix, though a winning edge is less clear.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:01.10 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:00.60 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:00.20 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 11/08/2026 | 27 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:00.50 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 1/10 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: 岩橋勇
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is a clear concern, with a last placing behind Garcon Manque followed by another last at this track, beaten over 15 lengths behind Represent two back. He does have two wins and four placings from ten starts at this track and distance, and weight relief is in his favour, but he has been big odds lately and must lift sharply to take a hand.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $225.20 |
| 12/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.50 | 10-8-12 | 11 |
| 15.4L | $222.70 |
| 11/11 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 10.8L | $368.00 |
| 11/11 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $511.20 |
| 10/10 | 11/08/2026 | 13 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:00.50 | 9-8-10 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $311.70 |
| 5/5 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $78.00 |

Jockey: 宮内勇
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Reasserted herself with a strong A3 win at this track last start, leading and stretching clear to beat Sayuribana by a length while near the top of betting. One plain run two back is the only real blemish, but her broader record is compelling: nine wins from 16 overall and eight wins from twelve at this track and distance. With 52kg and a proven winning pattern, she sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:00.60 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:01.10 | 2-2-10 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 34 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 54kg | 1:00.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:00.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 71 | B3 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:01.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 9/11 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,672.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:01.20 | 2-1-9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: 亀井洋
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much better last start when third to Trevena, beaten a neck, though the market gave him little chance. His previous fifth in an A3 had some merit after he charged home from well back, but he still owns only one win from nine starts around 1000m and no wins from six at this track and distance. Capable of running on into a place, but others look better placed to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 54kg | 1:00.60 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $39.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $62.60 |
| 6/11 | 08/09/2026 | 26 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:00.60 | 8-9-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $63.60 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:13.00 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $135.10 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $13,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.30 |
| 7/9 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $167.60 |

Jockey: 黒澤愛
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a strong win at this track, beating Liontarina by just under a length after being near the top of betting. She had also been sound when third to Der Flug over 1200m the start prior, beaten just under a length. Two wins from three at this track and distance and a reliable record with Manato Kurosawa give her solid credentials, though she profiles slightly more as a major place chance than the top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 54kg | 1:00.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 53kg | 1:13.70 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 53kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 53kg | 1:13.00 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 53kg | 1:12.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 53kg | 1:13.90 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: 落合玄
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a consistent campaign when second to Wonder Woman at this track last start, beaten just under a length as favourite after letting down nicely. Two back she won an A2 from Takeno Roule and her track-and-distance record is excellent, with five wins and two placings from seven starts. Genta Ochiai also has a perfect place record on her, so she has the form depth to press the top selection hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 53kg | 1:00.50 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/09/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:00.60 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 11/08/2026 | 27 | A3 3U | $13,025.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:00.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2026 | 125 | A2 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:00.60 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 12/12 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | COND | $137,888.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 1-12-12 | 7 |
| 43.1L | $124.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/02/2026 | 109 | COND 3U | $36,244.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-9-9 | 4 |
| 48.9L | $19.50 |