Mombetsu Race 9 - Race 9 - 1200
TROUBLEMAKER (5) Won easily by 6L last start around here and solid career start. Genta Ochiai and Junji Tanaka are a promising combination. Putting up notable efforts since resuming from a spell. Won't be far away. MAHUIKA (1) Strong performance to win by 2 1/2L last run at this track and putting a tidy record together so far. Recent form of the stable is strong and drawn beautifully. One of the major players. MIND ANGEL (4) Finished 6th last time around here. Looking past the last run. Should come to hand quickly. Must respect in this event. DIA SPRINTER (2) Brave effort to win narrowly last start here and will try to take advantage of the draw. On an upward trajectory in recent races. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the writing on the wall when second to Ruby Grass at this track, then confirmed the improvement by beating Mana Uila by two and a half lengths last start after travelling right on speed. She has one win and two places from five starts overall and Yuji Iwahashi has been aboard for a strong record with her. Barrier 1 helps the set-up, and while this is deeper, she profiles as a genuine place chance with winning upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 7-8-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $30.80 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:15.50 | 6-8-9 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 8-8-4 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Delivered when sent out an odds-on favourite last start, beating Koisuru Kimochi by half a length at this track after a solid second to Ba Schnell the run prior. That earlier effort came from generous odds and showed he was trending the right way. With Yamato Ishikawa back on and a proven record around this distance, he brings the cleanest recent profile and looks the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/10/2026 | 44 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:08.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 6-6-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $21.10 |
| 8/12 | 13/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 1-2-8 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $16.60 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:52.30 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $24.30 |
| 5/11 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground to finish fifth behind Meloni last start, but was still beaten just under six lengths and started at long odds. The start prior was similar in substance, finishing sixth to P V Victoria and beaten seven lengths after travelling just off the lead before battling. He has won at this track, yet his recent figures leave him with plenty to find against sharper rivals.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 3-5-5 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $49.60 |
| 6/12 | 07/10/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,940.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 5-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $9.80 |
| 1/12 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:01.70 | 4-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $21.10 |
| 4/12 | 01/09/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $27.40 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $15.80 |
| 5/11 | 15/07/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $122.30 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market last start but could only manage sixth behind Kaseno Eagle, beaten just over six lengths after settling rearward. Her fourth to Keiki Kane over 1700m before that was sound enough, and the broader record of one win and three places from seven starts says she is capable. The concern is that her latest run had no clear excuse, so she looks more a minor hope than a leading threat.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,940.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | COND 2 | $8,940.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:51.20 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:15.10 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 08/07/2026 | 48 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the most decisive last-start performance in the field, beating Toshi Densetsu by six lengths at this track as a very short odds-on favourite. That followed a third to Medium Cellar when again near the top of betting, so the form line has been building steadily. One win and two places from five starts at this track and distance is a strong base, and he rates as a major winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:15.30 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 16/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $2.20 |
| 7/12 | 27/08/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $7.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 33.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Sakito Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when ninth behind Meloni last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after giving away a big start, and the market had little interest. Her win two back over 1000m at this track showed she can finish hard when the race suits, beating Morning Sumire by half a length from well back. The task is turning that peak effort into 1200m form, which keeps her to outside claims.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:13.90 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $102.30 |
| 1/11 | 07/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 7-7-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.60 |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.40 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | R | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:08.90 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.60 |
| 3/10 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:00.00 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 33.0L | $16.60 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is the major stumbling block after finishing second last to Kaseno Eagle, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds, with the final effort poor. She was also last to Del Piero the start prior and beaten over 12 lengths. The 52kg impost and a previous win at this track offer small positives, but those two latest runs make her difficult to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/10/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $8,940.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:14.90 | 3-3-11 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $117.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/09/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 3-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $24.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:08.40 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 43 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:08.60 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.60 |
| 6/11 | 09/06/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 5-6-6 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home better than the result reads when fourth to Davay Oscar over 1000m last start, coming from well back after looking out of play before the turn. That was an improvement on her eighth to Longtail Tit two runs ago, when she was unwanted in betting and never threatened. Ryu Abe has a sound record with her, and the extra distance gives her a chance to run into the placings.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $44,698.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:00.90 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $33.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $44,698.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 9-10-8 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $107.70 |
| 5/8 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 8-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $69.20 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $43,436.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 10-11-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $68.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $17,367.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $59.90 |
| 1/12 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 6-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |