Mombetsu Race 8 - Race 8 - 1800
STEEL DREAM (5) Competitive effort when 3rd last run here. This suits. BARI WHEEL (3) Right up there last start here and suited by the weight drop. Great to see jockey Tatsuya Watanabe taking the ride. Gets back and needs luck. Should be right in the finish. BRAVE AMORE (2) Game effort to win narrowly by 1/2L last run at this venue and gets a favourable alley. Very competitive this campaign and showing improvement in recent outings. Winning prospect. D S YELL (4) Underwhelming when 5th last time here. Likely to be well placed early. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home without threatening when fourth at this track first-up, but the margin tells the story as he was tailed off behind Brave Amore and started at long odds. His start prior in COND grade was even weaker, finishing a distant last behind Bell Pit. Although he has two wins around 1800m, recent form leaves him with a steep task against fitter rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/10/2026 | 168 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $42.20 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $86,228.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 2-6-8 | 4 |
| 71.6L | $116.40 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 108 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:54.90 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 66.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $342,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 2-9-8 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $115.70 |
| 16/16 | 27/12/2025 | 188 | ALLOW 3U | $348,200.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.80 | 7-12-16 | 11 |
| 19.2L | $280.20 |
| 15/16 | 22/06/2025 | 134 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 1-3-15 | 1 |
| 24.3L | $167.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined win at this track, holding off Sithep by half a length after being prominent in the market. That followed a head second to Keiai Purple over 2000m, so his recent form is solid and reliable. One win and one placing from two rides with Fuma Ono adds another positive, and his proven 1800m record gives him genuine claims again without making him the standout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 2:08.50 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.40 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:47.80 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $24.30 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a high-quality second in A3 grade at this track, beaten a head as a well-supported favourite behind Yoshi Ichi after working home evenly. He had won in A4 grade the start prior, beating Eiichi by a neck, and the overall profile is strong with six wins and five placings from 15 starts. Weight relief, a strong track record and proven 1800m form give him the best winning case.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/10/2026 | 92 | A3 3U | $13,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:48.80 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 48 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2026 | 300 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:55.30 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $16.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2025 | 42 | COND | $172,669.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:56.70 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $32.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2025 | 39 | COND | $264,067.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 2:09.30 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $22.90 |
| 5/11 | 04/05/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $183,647.00 | Morioka | 1800m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the historical record to command some respect, including four wins and seven placings from 14 starts at this track and distance, but the current form is a major concern. He finished a distant last behind Brave Amore last start and was beaten over 18 lengths by S'Il Te Plait the run prior at big odds. A sharp form reversal is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 21/10/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 62.5L | $19.80 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | 42 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $24.30 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:56.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:47.80 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $16.30 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 27 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | A3 3U | $12,846.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Held third behind Brave Amore last start, beaten two and a half lengths, after sitting handy and only battling on late. The run prior he led and finished fourth behind S'Il Te Plait, beaten five and a half lengths. His nine wins and eight placings from 20 starts are hard to ignore, and with Ryu Abe back aboard third-up, he profiles as a genuine placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/10/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | 112 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:49.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.80 |
| 2/6 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $28,546.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 12 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:49.20 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 169 | A3 3U | $13,386.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:50.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 05/11/2025 | 15 | A1 3U | $32,341.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:56.60 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |