Mombetsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1000
STEEL RISE (5) Backing up quickly. Was competitive when 2nd last start at the track. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Right in this. MENKOIKOI (6) Came in 4th last run at the track. Capable of bouncing back. Must respect in this event. PRINCESS JUS (4) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run around here. Has been a model of consistency since resuming from a spell. Likely to settle back in the field. Worth a ticket. NANAIRO (10) On a quick turnaround. Average at best when 7th last run around here. Likely to get back in the run. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Takanori Yoshimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put two better efforts together, following a narrow second to Happy Day with third behind Kura Face last start, beaten three and a half lengths after looming and fighting on. He draws to hold a handy spot again, but remains winless from 12 starts and has only two placings from eight attempts at this track and distance. A minor placing is well within reach, though the winning edge is still missing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/11/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:02.60 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $19.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:03.30 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/11 | 06/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:02.00 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $121.10 |
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:08.80 | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $280.50 |
| 9/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 3-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $108.70 |
| 6/12 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $124.90 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed a little more when fourth behind Live Your Dream last start, beaten just over five lengths after being kept safe as an outside chance in betting. The previous run was plain, finishing tenth to Best Sky after tracking the speed and weakening late. He is still unplaced from five starts around 1000m, but the latest effort was good enough to keep him in the winning discussion in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 22/10/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:02.60 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.70 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:03.20 | 3-3-10 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $9.10 |
| 7/12 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 4-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 25/08/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $13.10 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,449.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race before failing to finish it off when fifth behind Legend Versa last week, beaten three and a half lengths. That was at least more competitive than her sixth to Dia Sprinter at big odds the run prior, but she remains unplaced from five starts and has yet to place at this track and distance. She must find a stronger closing effort to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/11/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $5.10 |
| 6/11 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $27.60 |
| 4/12 | 24/09/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.70 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $18.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $10.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $36,180.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $40.90 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most reliable place profile in the race, with six placings from eight starts overall and four from five at this track and distance. She was third to Best Kala last start after working home evenly, and had earlier made late ground for third behind Saori. The 52kg helps, but she has made a habit of finding one or two better. Still, her consistency gives her strong claims again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.00 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $12.70 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.00 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 01/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:08.70 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $11.80 |
| 5/12 | 19/08/2026 | 43 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 8-7-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:01.90 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within half a length of breaking through last week when second to Kura Face after leading and only being run down late as an odds-on favourite. That followed another sound second behind Peace Of North, so the recent form is clear and reliable. She has placed five times from 11 starts and links with leading track stable and rider. This looks the right race for her to convert.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/11/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled on for fourth behind Best Kala last start, but the eight-length margin was a little underwhelming given she was near the top of betting. Her third to Stunning Arrow the start prior reads better, and she has four placings from nine tries at this track and distance. With a leading track jockey aboard, she can be competitive for a place, but the win case is not as strong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/10/2026 | 8 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 37 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 4-5-8 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at her past two, finishing fifth to Best Kala last start when beaten over 10 lengths at long odds. The run prior was also plain, ninth behind Oriko Brougham after making no late impression. One placing from nine starts around this trip offers only limited support, and she will have to improve sharply to get into the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $76.30 |
| 9/12 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:02.00 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $26.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:01.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $16.30 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $222.80 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.40 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $523.80 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:08.80 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $99.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was closer on the line when fourth to Churahime last week, beaten three and a half lengths, and that was a better return than her sixth over 1200m the start before. She does have a leading track jockey taking over, but the broader record remains thin with one placing from nine starts overall and one from five at this track and distance. Improvement is required again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/11/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $18.90 |
| 6/10 | 22/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $25.30 |
| 5/11 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 2-5-5 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $18.10 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 7-6-9 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $199.60 |
| 10/12 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $106.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has gone backwards at her past two, beaten over 10 lengths by Churahime last week after giving very little late. She was also second last behind Vivi Camellia the run prior, beaten over 11 lengths, so there is no recent finish to recommend. Her four placings from eight starts at this track and distance keep her in the wider mix only if she can rediscover earlier form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/11/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 2-3-8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $15.40 |
| 8/9 | 20/10/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:07.90 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $20.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.80 |
| 7/12 | 08/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 6-8-7 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $9.60 |
| 5/12 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 4-3-5 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $26.20 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed as a well-supported favourite last week, finishing seventh to Churahime and beaten just over five lengths after failing to threaten. Her fourth behind Peace Of North before that was better, as she made late ground after looking out of play. She has placed twice from four attempts at this track and distance, but must rebound quickly to be more than an each-way hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/11/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,364.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.60 | 4-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $36.80 |
| 5/12 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:08.30 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $57.20 |
| 7/11 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.60 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $95.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when fourth to As Feet last start, beaten just over three lengths after sitting behind the leaders and failing to go on with it. Her fifth to Yoshino Top Run before that told a similar story, with market respect but no change of gear late. She has been close enough recently to press for a placing, although one placing from nine starts tempers the winning appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.70 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,450.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,239.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $16.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $41.30 |
| 4/11 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $59.20 |