Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1800
IKEMEN MONSTER (10) Won narrowly last start around here. Won last 2 in succession. Tatsuya Watanabe is a smart booking. Worth strong consideration. TARUMAE DON (11) Tidy effort when 2nd last run at the track. The wide alley shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Junji Tanaka stable are in good form of late. Can win. AUREATE (1) Back from a break. Won by a huge margin of 10L last time at Chukyo and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Deserves consideration. SOL DAYSTAR (2) Won easily by a margin of 7L last run at this track and drawn nicely. Should race on the speed. Going well this preparation and showing consistent performance in races. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .
Jockey: Seinosuke Yoshimura
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after a dominant Mdn win at Chukyo Dirt, where he was heavily supported into very short odds-on territory and raced away to beat Solidus by ten lengths. His debut second to Pham Viet Chanh was also sound, and one win and one place from two tries at this distance gives the profile real substance. Drawn inside, he looks a highly credible winning hope.
Last Starts 66 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 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:57.20 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.20 |
Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
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Put a big margin on them at this track three weeks ago, clearing out to beat Keiki Kane by seven lengths in COND company after being near the top of betting. The start prior was poor when well beaten behind Ikemen Monster, so this is not without a caution, but he has two wins at this venue and Ryu Abe has won twice from four rides on him. The latest win puts him right in contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $14,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:49.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 11/12 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 2-7-11 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $11.60 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND | $72,361.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 4-8-10 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/07/2026 | 49 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,683.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Junji Shimada
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after two months on the sidelines following a Mdn win at Nakayama Dirt, where he drove hard late to beat Hibiscus by two and a half lengths. That was a clear step forward from a debut ninth at Niigata when he was at long odds and made little impression from well back. The win gives him some platform, but this assignment looks a sharper test of his depth.
Last Starts 59 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 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 9-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.10 |
| 9/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $71.50 |
Jockey: Norihiro Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Drops back from the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup, where he was eighth, beaten just over four lengths, after sitting in touch without threatening. His debut win at Hanshin was better, coming from back in the field to score by a length and a half at long odds. The new 1800m task is the question, but the class relief gives him an each-way opening if he finishes off.
Last Starts 24 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | G3 OPEN 2 | $626,690.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 7-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $32.30 |
| 1/15 | 26/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $27.90 |
Jockey: Toshiya Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after five weeks with two fair efforts at this track over 1200m, finishing sixth to Kura Prosper and fifth behind Kazu Dream after starting odds-on in the earlier run. He has two wins from four overall and is a track winner, so there is some ability there. The first try around 1800m is the major query, leaving him as a minor chance if the extra ground suits.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 01/10/2026 | 56 | COND 2 | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/08/2026 | 50 | COND | $57,889.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.00 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/06/2026 | 22 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 2-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:07.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Hideaki Miyuki
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after winning his only start at Chukyo Dirt, where he came from what looked an impossible position and drew away to beat Hoshio Mite Runna by three lengths. The market let him go around as an outside chance, so there may be more recognition now. One from one at this distance, he has the profile to take another significant step.
Last Starts 73 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 | 22/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:55.80 | 8-6-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $14.60 |
Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Closed strongly for third behind Sol Daystar at this track three weeks ago, though the beaten margin was still seven and a half lengths. The run prior was plain when eighth to Ikemen Monster after being unwanted in the market. His wider record around 1800m is useful with one win and three placings from seven tries, and that makes him a realistic place hope rather than a standout winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $14,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:49.60 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $11.50 |
| 8/12 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 10-7-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $269.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | 17 | COND 2 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $90,562.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Yuri Takahashi | 55kg | 1:40.50 | 10-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $54.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:54.10 | 3-4-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after holding off Tarumae Don by a neck at this track over 1800m, having started at outside-chance odds. He had been beaten five and a half lengths by the same rival the run before, so the form has some back-and-forth about it. Two wins and three places from six starts at this venue are positives, but stronger fresh profiles appeal more.
Last Starts 75 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 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND | $72,361.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $17.10 |
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $17.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 20/05/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.10 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | COND 2 | $44,621.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Ryuuto Yokoyama
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after a one-month freshening following a Mdn win at Tokyo Dirt over 1600m, where he beat Star Flash by two lengths after being near the top of an open market. His debut fourth at Nakayama Dirt was also respectable, beaten just under two lengths. The issue is that his one previous run around 1800m produced no win or placing, so he has more to prove here.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.60 |
| 4/16 | 20/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:53.70 | 11-10-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.90 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after five weeks chasing a third straight win, having beaten Tarumae Don by half a length at this track after really knuckling down late. That followed a one-length win from Go Go Mitsuhiko in a small field, also at this venue. Three wins from three previous starts around 1800m is a major asset, and even with a rider change he has to be respected as a genuine threat.
Last Starts 34 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 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 6-7-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/09/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |
| 2/11 | 13/08/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/06/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $17,128.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:07.80 | 11-9-3 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:07.80 | 9-7-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $19.40 |
Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes off a five-week freshening after two narrow seconds at this track, most recently beaten half a length by Ikemen Monster when sent out an odds-on favourite. He was also touched off by a neck behind Answerer the run before, so the current form is honest without quite delivering. Junji Tanaka's strong track record helps, but he profiles more as a reliable place chance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 4-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND | $72,361.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:51.50 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.70 |
| 4/5 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.00 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |