Mombetsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1000
KAINO MICHISHIRUBE (4) Tidy effort when 2nd last run at this venue. Should be going forward early. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Solid claims. TAISETSU O (10) Finished 6th last run here. May see an upturn in form. Has a great burst of speed late. Can go on with it. EFTHYMOS (6) Finished 5th last start at this track. Displays good tactical speed. Must come into consideration. BENINO GENERAL (8) On a short back up. Finished 5th last start at the track. Exotics chance.

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
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Has the track-and-trip grounding to be respected at some level, with three wins and 14 placings from 82 starts at this course and distance. The recent evidence is far less convincing, finishing tenth behind Chrome Boy last week after being well back throughout, following a seventh behind Magical Week in similar style. At long odds both times, he looks a rough place hope only if the race falls apart late.
Last Starts 7 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 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 12-11-10 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $43.80 |
| 7/12 | 06/10/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 10-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $43.70 |
| 10/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 9-8-10 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 |
| 5/11 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 9-8-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 7-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has been beaten heavily at both latest appearances, finishing last behind World Unity two weeks ago after settling rearward and fading late. The run prior was no better, also last behind Bovenop Staan and beaten a long way. His 1000m record shows only four placings from 50 attempts, so a major form reversal is required against runners with stronger current claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 13/10/2026 | 21 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:03.20 | 6-9-11 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $318.40 |
| 11/11 | 22/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:17.10 | 10-10-11 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $438.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $581.30 |
| 9/11 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:03.40 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $220.80 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 7-8-6 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $66.10 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:02.10 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $85.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Has offered little in two recent C4 runs at this venue, finishing last behind Koyukichan after being well back at the turn and last behind Swindle before that when never improving. The broader record is also difficult to recommend, with no placings from 71 starts overall and none from 40 attempts at this track and distance. Others bring far sounder credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:03.00 | 11-11-12 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $366.10 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2026 | 29 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $640.40 |
| 12/12 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $313.70 |
| 11/12 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:04.00 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $344.70 |
| 10/10 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takanori Yoshimoto | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 40.9L | $74.40 |
| 7/7 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.50 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $138.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes through the strongest recent form in the field, finishing second at this track last start when beaten a length as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That followed a third behind Our Song after settling just off the lead and picking up well, so her current campaign has real consistency. One win and five placings from eight tries at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Yamato Ishikawa, make her the clear horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | 162 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 10/11 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $10,731.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.90 | 1-9-10 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $96.30 |
| 10/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $12,112.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 4-10-10 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $102.20 |
| 10/11 | 09/03/2026 | 77 | B2 3 | $10,598.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-9-10 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes back to 1000m after two well-beaten 1200m efforts at this venue, most recently last behind Great Shooter when unwanted in the market and weak late. He was ninth behind Bovenop Staan the run before, again beaten over 15 lengths. The return to a winning distance is some help, but recent form has been too flat to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 7 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 | 20/10/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Hideki Sakashita | 57kg | 1:17.10 | 7-9-10 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $448.80 |
| 9/11 | 22/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:17.10 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $412.80 |
| 8/12 | 09/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $516.70 |
| 11/11 | 25/08/2026 | 6 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 9-10-11 | 5 |
| 34.6L | $629.50 |
| 9/12 | 19/08/2026 | 8 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:04.00 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $123.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $319.20 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Was fifth behind World Unity last start, beaten just over seven lengths, and at least raced closer in the run than she had when eighth behind Madonna Blue. Her overall profile is more reliable for minor money than winning, with two wins and eight placings from 52 starts at this track and distance. The lack of a placing in 15 starts over the past 12 months keeps the winning case in check.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:03.20 | 3-4-5 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $28.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $110.10 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.90 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $211.10 |
| 6/11 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:03.40 | 3-5-6 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $43.30 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $38.20 |
| 5/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.30 | 6-8-5 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $58.80 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly for sixth behind Chrome Boy last week after being a long way off them, which was a similar pattern to his eye-catching sixth behind Our Song the start prior. He has not been prominent in betting and has seven placings without a win from 33 starts around this trip, so the profile is more late-running place chance than genuine winning threat.
Last Starts 7 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 | 20/10/2026 | 21 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $185.60 |
| 6/11 | 29/09/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:02.90 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $251.10 |
| 10/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 6-6-10 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $101.60 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 26 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $32.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:03.40 | 4-5-7 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $102.70 |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:16.20 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $197.00 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Has been building a solid enough platform, finishing fifth behind Chrome Boy last week when beaten just under three lengths after making ground from well back. The start prior was another fifth behind Magical Week, not as sharp but still sound enough for this grade. Two wins and eight placings from 42 starts at this track and distance give him the grounding to be a serious danger.
Last Starts 7 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 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $44.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/10/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $22.10 |
| 3/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $146.60 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $21.30 |
| 7/11 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $52.40 |
| 2/10 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Worked home from well back when fifth behind Swindle last start, beaten just over four lengths, which was an improvement on her seventh behind Poporon. The long-term win record is the obvious limiter, with no wins from 67 starts and only two placings from 37 at this track and distance. Still, that latest finish gives her an each-way profile in a modest race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $27.40 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.70 | 11-11-7 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $53.70 |
| 6/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:03.10 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $114.40 |
| 0/8 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.80 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $16.50 |
| 7/11 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.70 | 6-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Ran below his best when sixth behind Koyukichan last start, making some impression without ever looking likely, but his previous third behind Swindle was a stronger guide after he came from a long way back to place. He is well seasoned at the trip, with three wins and 24 placings from 65 starts at this track and distance, and Yuji Iwahashi has a solid record on him. A return to that two-back run makes him a major player.
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 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.00 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $12.60 |
| 5/12 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:02.70 | 10-9-5 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $79.10 |
| 7/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.10 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $16.80 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2026 | 34 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:03.20 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $21.10 |
| 5/11 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:04.00 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $6.20 |