Mombetsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1000
EXCELLEN WINNER (9) Placed 2nd last start around here and ideal trip as proven previously. Will be positive in the run early. Going well this preparation. Respect in this company. FINGAL'S CAVE (6) Ran 4th last start at this venue. Looking for an improved run. Has shown early pace in races to date. Tracking very well this preparation. Must be considered. DESERT EAGLE (12) Came in 4th last start at this track. Capable of a strong comeback. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Must respect in this event. SILVER RIDER (7) Finished 6th last run here. Not without claims.

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from two plain B4 runs over 1200m, finishing ninth then second last at this track and beaten over 14 lengths and over 13 lengths. There was no obvious excuse last start when unwanted in the market and unable to mount a challenge. The stronger case is her 1000m record and Yamato Ishikawa returning, with three wins and two places from seven rides on her, so a place rebound is possible if she rediscovers that sharper form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 28/10/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 5-4-9 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $107.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 4-8-9 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $44.30 |
| 7/11 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $14,479.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 5-5-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $30.20 |
| 3/10 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.80 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held in a C4 over 1700m last start after giving away a big start and never getting involved. The start prior was weaker again, when tailed off over 1800m and unwanted in the market. He has not raced at around 1000m before and remains unplaced from eight career starts, so even with some weight relief he has to improve sharply to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 05/11/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $5,891.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:53.50 | 7-11-11 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $125.90 |
| 12/12 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 2:00.50 | 8-11-12 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $97.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/10/2026 | 45 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 7-10-12 | 9 |
| 21.1L | $9.90 |
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 55kg | 2:00.80 | 12-2-8 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $13.40 |
| 15/15 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 11-14-15 | 13 |
| 28.2L | $9.60 |
| 4/15 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Soft | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way from threatening at her past two, finishing second last in a C3C4 and then last in a C3, beaten over 10 lengths and over 11 lengths. She settled rearward on both occasions and made little impact late. Her one win and two places from nine starts at this track and distance provide some grounding, but recent figures leave her with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/11/2026 | 5 | C3 3U | $8,104.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 6-7-9 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $252.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 8-8-11 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $286.90 |
| 12/12 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:13.50 | 10-11-12 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $466.10 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 6 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:15.00 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $306.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $74.30 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 7-5-7 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $369.60 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when seventh in a C3C4 at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous ninth in C3 grade was less convincing, but he has two wins and four places from 29 starts at this track and distance. With Masaaki Kuwamura aboard, he profiles as a place chance if the race sets up for his finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:02.50 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $57.60 |
| 9/11 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $134.40 |
| 3/11 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 5-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $70.40 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.90 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $96.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $118.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $297.70 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in a C3 here last start, beaten just over eight lengths after making no impression from back in the field. That followed a well-beaten last over 1200m in C3C4 grade, so the recent form is difficult to recommend. He has won once at this track, but his overall one-from-15 record and recent margins point to others being better placed.
Last Starts 8 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 | 03/11/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,104.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:02.10 | 9-9-11 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $348.90 |
| 12/12 | 21/10/2026 | 20 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:13.20 | 6-11-12 | 12 |
| 24.4L | $262.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 9-9-10 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $417.70 |
| 8/10 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:15.00 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $63.90 |
| 6/10 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $82.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $83.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Ogawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two solid B4 fourths at this venue, beaten just under two lengths on both occasions, and was near the top of an open market last start behind Jasper Royal. She has traded results with Excellen Winner in recent meetings and brings genuine 1000m substance, with four wins and six places from 17 starts at this track and distance. Carrying 52kg, she looks a strong winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuta Ogawa | 52kg | 1:01.80 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $7.90 |
| 4/11 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/09/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth in a C4 at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths after being close enough on the turn but only fair late. The run prior had more merit, coming from well back for fourth over the same grade and beaten three lengths. His one win and two places from 15 starts at this track and distance keep him in calculations, while the weight relief helps his place case.
Last Starts 8 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 | 03/11/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,104.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.40 | 2-1-6 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $10.30 |
| 4/11 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $10.70 |
| 8/10 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $20.90 |
| 5/12 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:03.20 | 7-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.20 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/11 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 57kg | 1:15.20 | 7-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $26.40 |

Jockey: Asato Wakasugi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a heavy defeat in C4 grade over 1200m, finishing last and beaten over 18 lengths after never entering the race. Her previous start was another distant defeat at the same trip, so current form is a major concern. She does return to a track-and-distance where she has won, and gets weight relief, but she must produce a much sharper effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/11/2026 | 51 | C4 3U | $5,891.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $82.80 |
| 8/10 | 15/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 7-10-8 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $347.10 |
| 9/11 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $379.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/08/2026 | 48 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.60 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $284.90 |
| 9/12 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | C7 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 0:56.90 | 4-10-9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $45.90 |
| 12/12 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 8-10-12 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $43.40 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in B4 grade last start, running second to Jasper Royal at this track and beaten a length after travelling well and working home evenly. That followed a fifth, beaten two and a half lengths, in the same grade when an outside chance in betting. His overall record is excellent, including four wins and three places from nine starts at this track and distance, and he rates as a serious threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.80 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2026 | 12 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $13.30 |
| 1/11 | 01/10/2026 | 29 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 4-4-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | 16 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:02.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was much better last start in a C4 over 1200m, finishing seventh but beaten just under three lengths after starting at big odds. That was a clear step forward from her previous run, when second last and beaten over 18 lengths. She backs up quickly, carries 52kg and has one win and ten places from 44 starts at this track and distance, so a minor placing is within reach.
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 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,891.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $51.40 |
| 10/11 | 21/10/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 5-9-10 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $83.70 |
| 9/12 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.60 | - | 1 |
| 19.1L | $217.60 |
| 8/11 | 23/09/2026 | 13 | C4 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $377.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $221.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/08/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 11-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $172.80 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started near the top of betting last start but dropped out to run last in a C4, beaten over 15 lengths, with no clear excuse. He had also been well beaten over 1200m the run prior after giving ground quickly in the straight. Weight relief is a small help, but he is unplaced from five starts and has to find a much stronger finishing effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:02.80 | 4-4-12 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 14/10/2026 | 52 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:15.70 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $4.50 |
| 12/14 | 23/08/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Rafael Hernandez | 57kg | 1:09.10 | 5-6-12 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $166.00 |
| 6/15 | 28/06/2026 | 138 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:08.40 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $77.90 |
| 16/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 14.1L | $113.90 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1000m third-up after a fair fourth in C3 company over 1200m last start, where he was beaten six and a half lengths as one of the better fancied runners. The key reference is his start prior at this venue, when he led to the turn and beat Knight Spire by seven lengths in C4 grade with plenty in hand. Already a winner at this distance, he finds the right race to bounce straight back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/10/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.50 | 1-2-4 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/09/2026 | 255 | C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 11/15 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:13.20 | - | 7 |
| 17.4L | $2.60 |