Mombetsu Race 12 - Race 12 - 2000
BELL PIT (10) Won easily by a margin of a distance last start here and hard to fault at the trip. Looks very sharp this preparation with 5 wins from as many starts. Should be right in the finish. GOD BAROQUE (5) Brave effort to win narrowly last time at Nagoya and stepping back up in distance. Should jump out and bowl along. Good to see Ryuu Abe is jumping on. Looks promising in this race. NISHIKEN BOB (6) Had difficulty when 4th last run at this track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Racing consistently this prep. Expect to go close. S'IL TE PLAIT (8) Winner by 1 1/2L last start at this track and proven performer at this trip in the past. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. Good prospects.

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth in a C1 over 1800m at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths by Telemachus after settling rearward and going around at long odds. The start prior was similar, seventh in a C1 over 1700m when unwanted in the market. He has won at this venue, but his 2000m record is thin and the class rise makes this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $11.60 |
| 7/12 | 01/10/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $27.20 |
| 13/14 | 30/08/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $197,190.00 | Sapporo | 2600m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:43.50 | 12-13-13 | 7 |
| 41.5L | $297.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 52kg | 2:53.00 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 35.5L | $24.70 |
| 6/11 | 23/07/2026 | 19 | COND | $145,796.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $126.90 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 23 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 2600m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:37.60 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 36.1L | $106.40 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off well enough for third behind Keiai Purple in an A1 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths after being a long way off them. That was a better effort than his fifth to S'Il Te Plait the run prior, but he was still unwanted in the market. His placing record here helps, yet the distance query keeps him in the improvement bracket.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 2:08.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $70.70 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:49.40 | 8-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $111.90 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:56.50 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $35.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 2:53.00 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 33.0L | $23.40 |
| 4/5 | 15/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:56.20 | 5-3-4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $84.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/07/2026 | 46 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last of six behind Keiai Purple in an A1 at this track last start, beaten six lengths after settling rearward, and there was no clear excuse. Two back he was tailed off behind Bell Pit in a COND over 1800m, despite making some ground from well back. He has placed at this venue and around 2000m, but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 2:08.50 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/11 | 23/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:54.60 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 31.3L | $30.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 54 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 2:53.00 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 2:07.30 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 31.0L | $43.70 |
| 4/7 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | A3 3U | $12,846.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:56.80 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | COND | $86,228.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $42.70 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing second to Bell Pit in a COND over 1800m at this track, but the margin was a long way and that winner was dominant. The run prior gives him a better platform, having beaten S'Il Te Plait by a length and a half in an A1 here. His overall strike-rate and record with Genta Ochiai are strong enough to keep him in the placing discussion.
Last Starts 43 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 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Genta Ochiai | 58kg | 1:48.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 41 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/06/2026 | 43 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 58kg | 2:07.30 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 34.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/05/2026 | 181 | COND | $86,228.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 32.5L | $7.20 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $323,413.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 2:06.40 | 3-4-8 | 11 |
| 17.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off the back of a narrow Nagoya win over 1500m, where he was heavily backed into very short odds-on territory and beat Earth Judge by a nose. Before that he was second at this track, beaten a length by Marron Soleil as a dominant favourite. With five wins and four placings from nine starts here, plus a perfect placing record with Ryu Abe, he rates as a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/09/2026 | 56 | COND | $151,004.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 9-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | COND | $145,796.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:55.90 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 11/06/2026 | 42 | COND | $214,098.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $71,857.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 129 | COND | $179,862.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $535,714.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 10-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led when fourth behind Keiai Purple in an A1 at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths after being sent out favourite. He had beaten Keiai Purple the start prior over 1800m, so the form has substance, and he drops 2kg from that latest run. Yet he is still winless at this track and distance from five tries, which shapes him more as a place contender.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/10/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 59kg | 2:08.50 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 58kg | 1:56.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:56.90 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | 42 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:56.20 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $28,546.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 20/05/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground when fifth to Keiai Purple in an A1 at this track last start, but he was still beaten four and a half lengths at long odds. The start prior was much weaker, beaten out of sight by Bell Pit in a COND over 1800m. He has a win at this track and distance and reunites with a rider who has won on him, but recent evidence is not persuasive enough.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $29,799.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 2:08.50 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $118.40 |
| 5/11 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 36.3L | $75.50 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:48.90 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $44.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 36.0L | $43.90 |
| 5/7 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $61.40 |
| 5/9 | 18/06/2026 | 29 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 2:07.30 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $51.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after winning an A1 over 1700m at this track, scoring by a length and a half as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. He was also solid when second to Soldier Field the start prior, and his two wins and two placings from four starts at this track and distance are a major asset. With Yamato Ishikawa back aboard, he is the clear danger to the favourite.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:49.40 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:48.90 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 59kg | 1:47.80 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 01/07/2026 | 57 | A1 3U | $29,159.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 381 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,820.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:58.50 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fourth in a B3 over 1800m at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths as an outside chance in the betting. His previous eighth in a B1 was also plain, though he kept finding the line despite never looking a winning hope. The class rise is the concern, but two placings from two tries at this distance give him some minor-money appeal.
Last Starts 23 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 | 13/10/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:56.90 | 5-1-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $11.20 |
| 8/11 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $10,135.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 58kg | 1:43.50 | 10-6-8 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $48.20 |
| 8/11 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,131.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryu Abe | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $43.40 |
| 8/8 | 11/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 2600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 2:53.00 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 52.0L | $19.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:50.60 | 10-6-8 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:58.50 | 11-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening in outstanding form, having won his past five starts and most recently thrashed a COND field over 1800m at this track. He was heavily supported into very short odds-on territory and beat Soldier Field by a long way, after winning by six lengths the start prior. Six wins from six starts at this track and distance make him the one they all have to beat.
Last Starts 43 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 | 23/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 1:54.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 41 | COND | $72,898.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:40.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 18/06/2026 | 43 | COND | $71,366.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 58kg | 2:07.30 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $86,228.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:54.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 119 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | 48 | COND 3U | $499,804.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 2:06.20 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last in an A4 over 1200m at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds after failing to make headway. The start prior was another plain result, ninth over 1700m when unwanted in the market. She has a win around 2000m on her broader record, but 15 unplaced runs at this venue make this a very tough task.
Last Starts 16 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 | 12 | A4 3U | $11,920.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 7-7-11 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $114.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND | $74,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:49.50 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $324.50 |
| 6/11 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $86,872.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 53kg | 1:54.60 | 2-4-6 | 11 |
| 45.3L | $261.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/09/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,957.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 52kg | 1:56.50 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $87.40 |
| 11/11 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $454,142.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 2:08.30 | 11-10-11 | 7 |
| 30.2L | $829.40 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2026 | 84 | A1 3U | $28,944.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:56.90 | 4-8-8 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $82.40 |