Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1700
AINEIAS (8) Displayed potential when winning by 2L last start here and going up in trip. Flying this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Looks to be value. WILL MISCHIEVOUS (1) Finished 4th last start here but has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Jockey Tatsuya Watanabe is a bonus. Exhibiting good form since coming back from a spell. Has the ability to take this out. MUSCLE CHUMMY (2) Disappointing effort when 8th last run here but drawn nicely. Displays good tactical speed. Very competitive this campaign. Can get the job done. RIKO NICK (4) Ran 6th last start here but back to a rise in trip. Sakito Yamamoto rates highly. Should muster plenty of early speed. In top form since returning from a spell. Capable of a big run.

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has remained honest without winning, finishing fourth to Meisho Gekiha in a C3C4 at this track last start when beaten just under three lengths and again kept safe near the top of betting. The start prior he was sent out favourite and finished fourth behind Gold Irene, beaten seven and a half lengths. His record around 1700m is strong, and from barrier 1 he has the profile to bounce back as a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:45.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:36.70 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:45.10 | 7-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 10-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was expected to do more last start when eighth behind Meisho Gekiha in a C3C4 at this track, beaten just over nine lengths after again being near the top of betting. Her third to Blast Black the start prior also left her eight and a half lengths from the winner. The track and distance record is sound enough, but recent margins say she has to find a sharper finish to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:45.00 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 08/09/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 11/08/2026 | 69 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:44.90 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:37.50 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $12.40 |
| 2/11 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:45.80 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a decisive C4 win at this track, sprinting quickly to beat Snark Hokusai by six lengths after being well fancied. That was a marked return to form after fading badly in a Mdn at Chukyo Dirt and finishing 13th to Tanisen Gold. He is lightly raced and already a winner around this distance, but the gap between his best and worst keeps him more a place chance than a banker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 20/10/2026 | 73 | C4 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 10-5-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 13/16 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 8-13-13 | 15 |
| 17.4L | $22.10 |
| 7/16 | 06/06/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 9-10-7 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $60.60 |
| 11/13 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:51.80 | 13-12-11 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Gaya's Base over 1200m at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after failing to finish it off. His previous third behind Bear Bruges had more merit, particularly as he was unwanted in the market and beaten only two lengths. He has a strong record with Sakito Yamamoto and proven 1700m form, but recent finishing strength leaves him with work to do.
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 | 20 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 2-1-6 | 11 |
| 5.6L | $9.10 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 1-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $49.50 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $7.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:15.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth behind La Villette at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths in C3C4 grade after being near the top of betting. That followed a sixth as odds-on favourite behind Aqua Treasure, so he has not quite matched market expectations lately. The Junji Tanaka stable is a major positive and he has won around this distance, making him a sound place hope rather than a standout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.80 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $1.60 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/09/2026 | 219 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/16 | 01/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:27.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a solid third behind La Villette at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths, and her prior fifth behind Aqua Treasure was only a length and a half away when an outside chance in betting. The concern is that she remains a maiden after 12 starts, despite three placings. On recent consistency she can be included for exotics, but the winning edge is still missing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:51.80 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.80 |
| 5/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:51.20 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $13.30 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 6-8-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $20.10 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:50.80 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 30/07/2026 | 452 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from two months off after finishing second last behind Sakura Piacere at this track, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds and never a factor despite working home fairly. Her previous fourth behind Frontier Bright was better, beaten just over two lengths after leading. The leading jockey and trainer are positives, but her latest run makes her hard to recommend strongly.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 4-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $24.80 |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $24.20 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $15.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $58.10 |
| 7/12 | 22/07/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 12 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here unbeaten after two starts, most recently charging home from a rearward spot to beat Al Ta'Thir by two lengths in a C4 at this track as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His debut win over 1200m was by a long way, again as a short-priced favourite. The first try around 1700m is the obvious question, but raw ability gives him definite place credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/10/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 9-7-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 06/10/2026 | - | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.40 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued her solid start to racing when third behind Meisho Gekiha in C3C4 grade at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths. She had won a C4 here the start prior, beating Bovenop Staan by half a length after being near the top of betting. She has already beaten Will Mischievous at this venue and looks a progressive filly with a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:45.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/10/2026 | 54 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.90 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 16/16 | 15/08/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 16-16-16 | 9 |
| 49.7L | $70.60 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close to winning last start when second to Meisho Gekiha in a C3C4 at this track, beaten half a length as favourite. His third behind Gold Irene the start prior gave him another solid local platform, and he has won at this distance previously. With Junji Tanaka training and Yuji Iwahashi back aboard, he brings the strongest recent profile and rates the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:45.00 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:36.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $2.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:50.80 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 25/08/2026 | 177 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 10-9-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
| 8/13 | 01/03/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $55.20 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing sixth behind La Villette at this track last start when beaten over 16 lengths at big odds. The start prior he was last behind Fortinbras and beaten a long way, again ignored by the market. A previous track-and-distance win is noted, but his current form is a long way short of what is required here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:51.80 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $92.70 |
| 7/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:58.30 | - | 1 |
| 42.1L | $63.30 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 42 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:58.30 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $122.90 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 8-10-10 | 2 |
| 41.5L | $85.70 |
| 11/11 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 57kg | 1:58.20 | 5-7-11 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $44.60 |
| 4/9 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Meisho Gekiha at this track last start, beaten just under ten lengths at big odds, and the pattern was no better when eighth behind Kitano Sirius the run prior after making no headway. He has won around 1700m before, but he is unplaced in all ten starts this season. On those recent figures, he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/10/2026 | 29 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:45.00 | - | 7 |
| 9.9L | $141.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 5-4-8 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $190.10 |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 14.9L | $40.60 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $93.70 |
| 10/12 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 5-5-10 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $53.90 |
| 7/11 | 30/07/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:58.20 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $77.60 |