Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1700
YAMANIN ELAMA (8) Ran 3rd last run here. Toshiya Yamamoto is a plus. Should go well. UNIVERSAL LOVE (10) Honest race when 2nd last time at the track and returns to more ground. Jockey Genta Ochiai and trainer Junji Tanaka are usually competitive when they team up. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . AQUA TREASURE (5) Fought on gamely when winning by a head last time here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will be there at the finish. WAR CAT (2) Came in 4th last start at this track but gets a favourable gate. In good shape since returning from a break but hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Exotics chance.

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well below the mark at both recent starts, finishing last behind Telemachus at this track after settling rearward and being well beaten by 26 lengths. The start prior was little better, when second last behind Scarborough Fair and unwanted in the market. Six unplaced runs at this track and no placing from six tries around 1700m leave him with a significant form turnaround to find.
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 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 26.3L | $203.20 |
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 8-10-11 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $280.20 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $95.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 84 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $930.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $345.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/05/2026 | 105 | C1 3U | $7,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 16.7L | $178.90 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most dependable profile in the race, with two wins and eight placings from 14 starts overall and the same record at this track. Fourth behind Zero Hour in COND company last start was sound enough, especially now dropping in grade, and her second to Kitano Sirius two back showed she can close strongly when required. From barrier two she should be able to hold a handy spot and gets her chance to convert that consistency.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND | $74,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 51kg | 1:49.50 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $73.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 10-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.40 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $8.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 5-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $10.10 |
| 1/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 7-7-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when seventh behind Telemachus last start, beaten over 13 lengths after settling handy and offering little in the straight. Her previous sixth in B4 company behind Taisei Schalt was more competitive, beaten just under five lengths, and she has placed twice from 10 starts around 1700m. Recent figures are mixed, but her broader 12-month record keeps her in the place discussion.
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 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:58.30 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $44.60 |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $31.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $31.80 |
| 6/10 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:15.30 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled badly in recent runs, finishing second last behind Blast Black last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 12 lengths. She was tailed off behind Yamanin Elama at the start prior after being a long way back and failing to improve. With no placing from nine starts in the past 12 months, she would have to lift sharply to get involved.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $335.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 39.7L | $286.70 |
| 10/14 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | C2C3 3U | $23,983.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | R | Wataru Fujie | 55kg | 2:17.70 | 4-5-10 | 14 |
| 10.1L | $26.40 |
| 6/12 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | C2C3 3U | $23,972.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 2:16.30 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $22.10 |
| 8/12 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 2:15.20 | 5-3-8 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $30.50 |
| 9/14 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,710.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Hiroto Ito | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 12-11-9 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $74.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined C3 win at this track, beating La Villette by a neck after being near the top of an open market. That followed a close second to Magic Line, so his current form is genuine, and his record around 1700m is solid with two wins and eight placings from 16 attempts. This is tougher, but the winning rider stays aboard and he profiles as a genuine place hope with upside.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.20 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $9.60 |
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $10.30 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.10 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.10 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from an impossible position when sixth behind Blue Cosmos in B4 company last start, but he was still beaten just over seven lengths at long odds. The run prior followed a similar pattern behind Taisei Schalt, with some late work but never a winning threat. He has not raced around 1700m before, so while the class drop helps, this asks for more sustained finishing strength.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 9-10-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $111.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $206.60 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $37.90 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 56 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $69.30 |
| 6/11 | 07/07/2026 | 39 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $41.70 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $20,631.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish last behind Blast Black at this track last start, beaten over 20 lengths after fading late. Two back she led but could only manage sixth behind Scarborough Fair, beaten six lengths, so the recent pattern is not strong. She remains a maiden after 10 starts and is unplaced in four runs at this venue, making this a difficult assignment despite a leading jockey taking over.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 3-6-10 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $15.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 1-1-6 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $14.80 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 5-3-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $7.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 38 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:13.90 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $5.40 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 1-7-10 | 4 |
| 75.4L | $4.90 |
| 7/14 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race well, closing strongly for third behind Blast Black last start when beaten a length and a half and well found in betting. He had won the start prior at this track, beating Ho O Earnest by two lengths after producing a big finish from a seemingly difficult position. With three wins from 12 starts and proven form at this track and distance, he is a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 58kg | 1:44.20 | 8-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 8-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $13.10 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 6-7-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |
| 4/11 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $21.20 |
| 2/11 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/12 | 16/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form reads poorly, with an eighth behind Zero Hour in COND company last start after starting at big odds, following a second-last placing behind Hoyo Moon in B3 grade. The class drop and return of a winning rider are positives, and she has a win with five placings from 17 runs around 1700m. She is more a place prospect if the easier setup sparks improvement.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | COND | $74,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:49.50 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $326.30 |
| 9/10 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:49.90 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $148.80 |
| 9/11 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $454,142.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 2:08.30 | 9-10-9 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $895.60 |
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 2:53.00 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 48.0L | $70.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:51.60 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $36.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | R | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:58.60 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second to Clever Ben in B4 company last start, beaten a length and a half and again respected near the top of betting. She had disappointed as favourite behind Taisei Schalt two back when fifth, but the latest effort was a clear return to form. With the class drop, a strong stable-rider combination and prior placing at this distance, she has a solid winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/09/2026 | 32 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:13.90 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 7/14 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/15 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 4-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |