Mombetsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1000
STEEL RISE (7) Did well when 2nd last start here and showing improvement in recent outings. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can win this. KURA FACE (4) Honest race when 2nd last run here. Winning hope. LET'S KISS (5) 2yo debutant by Indy Champ for trainer Hiroaki Sakurai. Betting as a guide. UNCLE CHARLIE (8) Missed by a narrow margin last time at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Fifth at this track last start behind Live Your Dream was at least a better result than her previous eighth behind Perfect Night, where she travelled within striking range and offered little. The concern is that Pikanchi Cherry has had seven goes around 1000m without a win or placing, so the trip remains a genuine hurdle. From barrier one, she has enough recent improvement to press for a minor cheque rather than dominate the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.60 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $82.10 |
| 7/11 | 22/09/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 6-7-7 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $79.40 |
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 19.2L | $249.70 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $75.20 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $88.30 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Makes her debut with limited race evidence to assess, so the family and stable profile carry the comment. The trainer has one win from 14 debut runners, while the Dee Majesty and Royal Mary line includes Le Notre, a 12-time winner, and Elegant Wink, who won on debut over 1000m at Funabashi. That gives Conti Stella some background interest, but she has to prove herself under race pressure first time out.

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Beaten over 12 lengths when tenth behind Stunning Arrow last start and there was no late response after being well back at the turn. Her previous run was similar, finishing last behind Makayense and beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. Mare Thrive is unplaced in all four starts at this track and distance, leaving her with a substantial form gap to close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 11-12-10 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $82.80 |
| 12/12 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $289.30 |
| 12/12 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 10-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $36.70 |
| 4/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to form when second at this track last start, beaten three lengths by Stunning Arrow after leading and holding on well enough. That was a stronger effort than her sixth behind Perfect Night, where she was near the top of an open market but failed to finish it off. Two placings from ten starts around 1000m show she is still chasing the win, but she brings the most convincing recent line and rates the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $18.40 |
| 6/11 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 2-2-6 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $5.40 |
| 3/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $67.20 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $178.40 |
| 9/11 | 26/08/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 5-5-9 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $57.90 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Debuts from the Indy Champ and Chulo line, with the family offering some useful depth rather than a clear first-up push. Half-siblings S C Reiju and Filly's Run both won on Tokyo Dirt over 1400m, while Filly's Run placed on debut over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. The trainer has placed three of 15 debut runners, so Let's Kiss is a watch-runner with genuine place scope if ready.

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Freshened for four weeks after finishing tenth behind Makayense at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths at big odds after making no impression late. The run prior was weaker again, beaten over 14 lengths behind Zindabad despite travelling handier early. Alba Mio is unplaced in eight starts overall and all six at this track and distance, so a sharp turnaround is required.
Last Starts 28 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 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $424.20 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 3-7-10 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $120.50 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $76.50 |
| 9/9 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:52.70 | 6-9-9 | 6 |
| 42.7L | $111.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:08.90 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 37.2L | $172.40 |
| 8/12 | 29/07/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $370.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has put together two solid placings at this venue, most recently second behind Peace Of North when beaten a length and a half after just failing to hold on. She had worked home evenly for third behind Seishin Rage the start prior, so the recent pattern is reliable. Steel Rise is still winless from ten, but four career placings and a strong jockey-trainer set-up make her a major winning chance.
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 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.20 |
| 7/12 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Went within a neck of breaking through at this track last start, finishing second behind Happy Day after leading deep into the race and attracting respect near the top of betting. That was a sizeable lift on his seventh behind Quintet Hope, where he pressed forward but faded late at big odds. The long maiden record is the caveat, yet that latest figure gives Uncle Charlie solid place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:03.30 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/11 | 06/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:02.00 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $121.10 |
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $280.50 |
| 9/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 3-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $108.70 |
| 6/12 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $124.90 |
| 7/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $35.90 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second last behind Dia Sprinter last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds, leaves Iseltwald with plenty to find. Her previous seventh behind Kanade was better only on margin, still beaten just over seven lengths and again unwanted by the market. One placing from nine starts offers a small reference point, but current form says she will have to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $80.10 |
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $27.10 |
| 10/12 | 23/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 7-9-10 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $32.40 |
| 8/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $171.20 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 8-10-7 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $47.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Sixth behind Stunning Arrow last start was fair rather than threatening, with Tarakhshaqun giving away a big start and finishing beaten six and a half lengths. He was also safely held behind Makayense two runs back, and Kura Face had his measure when they met a couple of weeks ago. The booking of Yamato Ishikawa is a positive, and in this field he can improve enough to be a genuine contender.
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 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:01.20 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $180.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 11-10-8 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $38.90 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:02.70 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $84.10 |
| 4/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 5-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $20.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 53kgs
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Gets weight relief, but the recent form remains difficult to recommend. Luci Fos was second last behind Troublemaker over 1200m last start, beaten over 13 lengths after never making headway, and he had also finished second last behind Kanade prior. He is unplaced in five starts and all three at this track and distance, so the lighter impost alone is not enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $82.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:02.20 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $217.70 |
| 11/12 | 22/09/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 56kg | 1:03.70 | 8-7-11 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $156.60 |
| 10/11 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-10 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $69.90 |
| 5/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:09.90 | 1-1-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ninth behind Peace Of North last start, beaten ten lengths after failing to close off, continued a plain early-career profile. She was eighth behind Quintet Hope the run before, beaten over 12 lengths at very long odds after being unable to make an impression. Asagumo has yet to place from four starts, including all runs at this track, and others have stronger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $75.10 |
| 8/11 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $688.10 |
| 11/11 | 22/09/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:09.20 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $390.50 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:08.50 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $104.00 |