Mombetsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1700
RUN SCHNELL (2) 2yo first starter sired by Espoir City for trainer Hideki Kakugawa and drawn nicely. Betting as a guide. VARADERO (7) Placed 3rd last start at the track and coming back up in distance. Key player. CALM RING (5) Came in 4th last start around here. Expected to rebound. Expecting to settle positively. Must respect in this event. CARLITOS (8) Average performance when 9th last time at the track. Should race on the speed. Marginal chance.

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Ray Sprint over 1500m at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths after conceding a huge start. The run prior was weaker again when last behind Halyard and beaten over 16 lengths after being unwanted in the market. With no wins from ten starts and no placing from two tries around 1700m, he has a lot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $91.80 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $31.10 |
| 4/8 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:40.00 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $22.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:47.10 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $55.50 |
| 7/12 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:39.50 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $28.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:41.60 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $264.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut without race experience, so the market may be a useful guide. Hideki Kakugawa has a strong enough debut profile, with 10 wins and 27 placings from 48 first-starter runners, while the trainer-sire combination also has reasonable numbers. The family record is mixed, so he has some stable support but still has to prove himself under race pressure.

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when fifth behind Ryuno Pirates over 1200m at this track, beaten seven lengths after being unwanted in the market. He had also settled rearward when sixth behind Kaseno Eagle two back, so he is still looking for a sharper finish. Fourth-up and with a leading jockey-trainer profile, he has place appeal, but 1700m is new territory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Watanabe | 53kg | 1:15.60 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $121.80 |
| 6/11 | 24/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $72.80 |
| 6/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when sixth behind Ray Sprint over 1500m at this track, beaten nine lengths at long odds. That was more competitive than his prior eighth behind Yi Er Thunder over 1000m, where he was beaten over 14 lengths and never made an impact. He meets Calm Ring again after finishing behind her recently, but in this line-up he can still hold minor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $94.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:01.40 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $166.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:03.00 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $290.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $91.80 |
| 11/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $143.20 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth to Ray Sprint over 1500m at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths after failing to finish it off. She was near the top of an open market two runs back before an even fifth behind Halyard, and her recent ratings still compare well here. The step back to 1700m, where she is unplaced from one attempt, asks a question, but she remains one of the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:39.90 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $19.80 |
| 5/7 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.60 |
| 2/12 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:39.50 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $26.80 |
| 7/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $24.30 |
| 6/11 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $15.90 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Ray Sprint over 1500m at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths after giving away too much ground. The start prior was also well held, finishing sixth behind Yi Er Thunder and beaten over 11 lengths when unwanted in the market. Unplaced from six starts at this venue, he has to improve markedly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $143.90 |
| 6/11 | 29/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:01.40 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $138.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/09/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.30 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $439.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 50 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $307.80 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $174.50 |
| 11/12 | 11/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 11-10-11 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $156.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in with the best sustained recent form, having run second to Kaseno Eagle by a length before finishing third behind Ryuno Pirates as favourite. Both efforts showed he is holding his form, and three placings from nine starts is the strongest exposed profile in this field. His 1700m record is the one reservation, but he rates highly on current form and looks the runner to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 5-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 11-9-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $10.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.30 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:08.90 | 6-7-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $12.70 |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $98.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last behind Ray Sprint over 1500m at this track, beaten over 11 lengths after having the job ahead from a long way out. His previous seventh behind Starry Laura was no stronger, beaten over 12 lengths after finding little. A placing at around 1700m gives him a small case for improvement, but recent form leaves him more as an outside place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $14.20 |
| 7/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 5-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $27.40 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $33.60 |
| 6/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:53.60 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 8/12 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 2-3-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $12.80 |