Mombetsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1000
AYASAN HOPE (11) Finished 6th last run at the track. Capable of bouncing back. Junji Tanaka stable are on fire recently. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Should be right in the finish. RIC GOULD (2) Disappointing run when 11th last start here but gets a favourable draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Could be value. ROGER LUNDII (3) Fairly underwhelming when 10th last time at this venue. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Yet to fire this preparation. Don't disregard. VILLE BONITA (6) Well beaten when 8th last start at this track. Likely to get back. Struggling this preparation. Include.

Jockey: Hideki Sakashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a little more early speed last start when settling just off the lead, but she still faded to finish seventh behind Happy Day, beaten just under nine lengths at long odds. The start prior was no stronger, finishing second last behind Makayense after failing to come into the race. Barrier 1 gives her every chance to hold a position, though the win and place record at this trip remains a clear concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 4-5-7 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $103.20 |
| 11/12 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-4-11 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $691.20 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Hideki Sakashita | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $462.30 |
| 12/12 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 12-12-12 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $411.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 11-12-12 | 7 |
| 42.9L | $277.30 |
| 9/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $324.20 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well out of contention last start when second last behind Happy Day, beaten over 17 lengths after making no impression from the back. His previous ninth behind Makayense was better on margin, but he was still beaten seven and a half lengths and again offered little late. The recent-form rating keeps him in the place discussion, yet he has to show a far sharper finish to threaten the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:03.30 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $30.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/10/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $704.30 |
| 11/11 | 17/09/2026 | 9 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:03.00 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $169.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 45.1L | $341.10 |
| 12/12 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $406.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 26.5L | $530.40 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent starts, finishing second last behind Saori last start and beaten a long way after settling rearward and fading late. The start prior was eighth behind Isle De Fleur, beaten over 12 lengths, with little sign she was about to improve sharply. Unplaced in nine starts at around 1000m, she will have to find a new level to get involved.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 6-8-10 | 11 |
| 21.9L | $284.10 |
| 8/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $364.20 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 12.5L | $295.70 |
| 12/12 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 12-11-12 | 7 |
| 18.9L | $334.10 |
| 12/12 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 10-11-12 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $123.50 |
| 12/12 | 15/07/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $650.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is difficult to recommend, with a second-last finish behind T's Blanche last start after giving further ground in a weak run to the line. She was last behind Sergeant Pepper the start prior, well beaten by 21 lengths, and the market was not with her on either occasion. With five unplaced runs at this track and distance, a major form turnaround is required.
Last Starts 21 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 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 8-8-9 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $258.10 |
| 10/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $202.70 |
| 8/12 | 15/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 39.5L | $172.60 |
| 12/12 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 41.4L | $389.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 63.8L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing last behind Hananoko Runrun, beaten over 10 lengths, but she remains one of the stronger winning chances in a modest set of recent profiles. Two starts back she finished sixth behind Saori after holding a midfield spot before failing to close. The overall record is still winless, yet this looks the sort of race where a cleaner, more sustained effort can take her close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 6-6-8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $213.20 |
| 6/11 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $655.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.20 | - | 6 |
| 13.7L | $187.40 |
| 11/12 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 10-9-11 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $247.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 9-11-10 | 11 |
| 13.4L | $194.30 |
| 10/12 | 20/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:01.50 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $151.60 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets weight relief and carries just 52kg, which is the clearest positive after a run of plain efforts. She finished eighth behind Saori last start, beaten over 16 lengths after settling well back, and was ninth behind Miraieno Heroine before that when unwanted in the market. Her long winless record at this trip makes her more of an outside place chance than a runner to trust for the win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 10-11-8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $553.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:01.80 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $389.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $31.30 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:03.00 | 7-9-8 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $146.90 |
| 8/11 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.90 | 6-6-8 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.00 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $95.10 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in her past two runs, finishing last behind Yoshino Top Run most recently after being well back throughout. The start prior was worse on margin, beaten a long way behind Yi Er Thunder after settling rearward. She is unplaced in seven starts at around 1000m and must improve her race position and finishing strength to become a serious factor.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.50 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $175.50 |
| 10/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:01.40 | 6-8-10 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $608.80 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.70 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $151.40 |
| 10/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.30 | 8-7-10 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $534.90 |
| 10/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 8-8-10 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $316.80 |
| 9/12 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.10 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $511.50 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing ninth behind Meloni, beaten over 12 lengths, when in the right spot but offering little thereafter. Her previous eighth behind Ogifushino Negai was similar on margin, though she has only had three starts and may still have some development to come. If the freshening sharpens her, she can press for a placing rather than being a dominant win hope.
Last Starts 49 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 | 15/09/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $139.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $54.80 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening and comes to her third run, but the first two starts leave plenty to prove. She was last behind Isle De Fleur last start, beaten over 15 lengths, after making no impression from well back. Debut was also plain behind Charter, with further ground lost late. Race fitness helps only so far, and she has to make a sizeable leap.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 29/09/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $215.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $14,472.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 8-8-11 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $79.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings a stronger stable-and-rider profile than most, with Yamato Ishikawa and Hiroyuki Oguni both prominent at this track, and that keeps her right in the race. Her form still has to improve after finishing ninth behind Live Your Dream last start and ninth behind Sudare the run prior. In a field with limited depth, those professional advantages give her a genuine winning avenue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/10/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Asahi Wakasugi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $194.20 |
| 9/11 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $200.30 |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $47.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $198.30 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $101.90 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had market respect last start, starting near the top of an open market, but she could only finish sixth behind Happy Day, beaten just under eight lengths after failing to finish the job. Before that she was seventh behind Perfect Night at big odds. The top-ranked trainer at this track adds confidence, and she looks capable of being around the minor money if she finishes off better.
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 | 20/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 1-2-6 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $8.30 |
| 7/11 | 07/10/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $68.10 |
| 6/12 | 09/09/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-3-6 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $112.40 |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 4-5-10 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $23.90 |
| 7/11 | 01/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 6-4-7 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes into this as the top selection in a race lacking obvious recent winning form, and that gives his chance more strength than the raw figures suggest. He was tenth behind Oriko Brougham last start, beaten over 11 lengths, after settling rearward, and was second last behind Miraieno Heroine before that. The career record is a concern, but this is his chance to turn exposed experience into a winning run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 14/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:02.00 | 5-7-10 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $177.90 |
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $273.20 |
| 11/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $371.60 |
| 8/9 | 25/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $350.30 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $97.20 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $151.00 |