Mombetsu Race 1 - Race 1 - 1700
OKANO MEMORY (2) Average performance when 8th last time here. Capable of a strong comeback and can find a nice position from the draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Goes very close. BELLAGIO FIGHT (7) Was agonizingly close last run at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Genta Ochiai and Junji Tanaka enjoy a high success rate together. Right in the thick of it and is a major player. BLUE ALBUM (4) Honest race when 2nd last start at this track and facing a rise in trip. Can win this. AKHTAR (3) Finished 3rd last start here. Junji Tanaka stable are running hot lately. Respect against this field.

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at this track last start, finishing second last behind Ekahi Lio and beaten over 10 lengths after failing to come into the race. The start prior was better when fourth, but he was still beaten five lengths at big odds after looming without going on. He has only one placing from eight starts at this track and the 1700m record leaves him with a clear task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 5-4-10 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/10/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $32.40 |
| 8/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $25.20 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.80 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 10-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $68.60 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 7-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when eighth at this track last start, leading narrowly before being swamped and beaten just over nine lengths after being near the top of betting. Her previous run was much stronger, when second and beaten a length after being run down late. That gives her some each-way shape, but she has to rebound sharply from a plain favourite-side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/09/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.10 | 3-2-8 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $44.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:00.90 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $189.90 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into a placing at this track last start, finishing third behind Ekahi Lio and beaten just over three lengths after being right there without finding a decisive finish. He was fifth the run prior, beaten just over five lengths after settling rearward. The top-ranked track trainer adds appeal, and while 1700m has not yet brought a win, he has enough recent substance to hold a place claim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $16.70 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $4.90 |
| 8/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $8.10 |
| 5/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race consistently, finishing second at this track over 1100m last start when favourite and beaten a length and a half by Vivi Camellia. She had also placed second the run prior, working home past tired rivals. The jump to 1700m is the obvious new test, but four placings from eight starts at this venue give her a solid winning case if she runs it out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:07.90 | 7-6-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 29/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:07.80 | 6-6-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:08.30 | 10-10-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.70 |
| 2/12 | 25/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:08.90 | 9-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:03.10 | 10-10-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/12 | 14/07/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is well short of what is required, with a second-last finish at this track over 1000m last start when beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. The start prior was no stronger, finishing sixth and again beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a big start in the lane. He is unplaced from nine starts overall and must find a level not yet shown.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:02.60 | - | 2 |
| 13.2L | $152.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:10.00 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $42.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:08.80 | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $103.10 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $51.20 |
| 6/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $5.80 |
| 11/11 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $204.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been unable to get involved at recent runs, finishing ninth behind Ekahi Lio last start when beaten ten lengths after having too much ground to make up. His previous sixth was only fair, beaten seven and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. A leading jockey is a plus, but the form line remains too plain to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 10-10-9 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $224.20 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $124.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $183.30 |
| 6/10 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 10-9-6 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $16.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $65.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $146.30 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a head at this track last start, finishing second to Ekahi Lio after being pipped right on the post. That was a clear step back in the right direction after a fifth over 1200m, beaten two and a half lengths when settling rearward. He has placed at his only try at this distance and the leading rider-trainer pairing makes him a strong player for the multiples.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:52.20 | 7-7-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $6.30 |
| 5/10 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 8-8-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/12 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 7-8-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $39.70 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 2-3-12 | 10 |
| 24.3L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up and gets a more suitable assignment after finishing seventh in a Nakayama Dirt Mdn, beaten six and a half lengths by Success Boy. He never looked the winner there but kept working, which was more encouraging than his Niigata NEWCOMER debut when second last. Third-up for a leading local yard, this class drop gives him the right platform to win.
Last Starts 52 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 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | SLOPPY | Kyosuke Maruta | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Jason Collett | 55kg | 2:07.50 | 8-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $18.10 |