Mombetsu Race 8 - Race 8 - 1800
FORTINBRAS (3) Just missed last start at this venue. Genta Ochiai and Junji Tanaka are an imposing duo. Should come to hand quickly. Exhibiting good form this preparation. Should go close. WAR CAT (5) Came in 5th last time at this venue. Likely to bounce back. Putting up notable efforts this campaign. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. MEISHO HARI SON (11) Ran 4th last run at this venue. Should improve. Takafumi Hattori rates highly. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Recent form of the stable is strong. Can win. BUKUBUKU (9) Dominant winner by 3L last start here. Undefeated last 2 attempts. Respect in this event.

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from well back when seventh at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths by Rimshot, but she was never a serious winning factor. The start prior was also plain in B3 company, finishing eighth and beaten just under nine lengths after conceding a big start. She has placed twice from five tries around 1800m and is fitter third-up, yet recent form leaves her as an each-way hope only if the race falls kindly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/10/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:59.10 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $19.70 |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | 75 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:48.60 | 8-6-8 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $11.70 |
| 14/16 | 20/06/2026 | 161 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 2-3-14 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/18 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/18 | 21/12/2025 | 42 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished off with some purpose when fifth over 1200m at this track last week, but she was unwanted in the market and still beaten just under six lengths by Isn'T It. Her previous ninth was much weaker, beaten over 13 lengths after settling well back. She rises to 1800m where her only prior attempt produced no placing, and her poor record at this venue makes this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/11/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $8,104.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 9-10-5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $307.70 |
| 9/12 | 21/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:13.20 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $121.70 |
| 4/10 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $60.50 |
| 10/12 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 4-6-10 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $25.50 |
| 6/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 7-8-6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $55.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 10-12-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $100.90 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Came from an unlikely position to miss Rimshot by only a neck at this track last start, confirming he is holding strong form. That followed a C3 win over Kazushi when sent out an odds-on favourite, so the recent profile is hard to fault. He has a win and two placings from three starts at this track and distance, beat Kamuino Utage last time they met, and looks a major winning chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:58.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 39 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/14 | 16/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:46.30 | 14-13-6 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 92 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 2:00.70 | 12-8-7 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $24.00 |
| 12/14 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 2:17.00 | 9-10-12 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth at this track last start, beaten five lengths by Yamanin Elama, but the key concern was that he did not quicken when the race was there to be shaped. Two back over 1200m in B4 grade he worked home from a hopeless position without threatening. His track record has some merit, with one win and three placings from eleven starts, but he must produce a sharper finish to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $17.70 |
| 6/12 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 9-10-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $111.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 11-11-9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $206.60 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:14.70 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $37.90 |
| 6/10 | 01/09/2026 | 56 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $69.30 |
| 6/11 | 07/07/2026 | 39 | B4 3U | $9,481.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well found in betting last start but could only finish fifth at this track, beaten seven lengths by Yamanin Elama after racing handy and failing to finish off. Her fourth in a COND the run prior was sound enough at big odds, and the broader record of two wins and eight placings from 15 starts shows she is usually competitive. She profiles as a practical place hope rather than a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND | $74,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 51kg | 1:49.50 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $73.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 10-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:16.00 | 7-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.40 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $7,964.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 10-8-4 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $8.90 |
| 6/9 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 5-1-6 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $10.10 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been last at his past two starts at this track, beaten over 17 lengths by Yamanin Elama most recently after settling rearward. The run prior was even more concerning, well beaten by 26 lengths behind Telemachus at long odds. He is unplaced in seven starts at this venue and in eleven runs over the past 12 months, so a major turnaround is required before he appeals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $124.40 |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 26.3L | $203.20 |
| 11/12 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 8-10-11 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $280.20 |
| 7/10 | 17/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $95.60 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2026 | 84 | B4 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | R | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:13.90 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $930.30 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $345.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was tailed off over 2000m at this track last week when at long odds, settling a long way back and failing to improve behind Bell Pit. His previous fourth behind Telemachus was more respectable, beaten just under six lengths, and he does return to a distance where he has won. Even so, he is unplaced in eleven starts over the past 12 months and has plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 05/11/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $368,179.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | R | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 2:07.20 | 7-11-10 | 1 |
| 58.8L | $386.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept fighting when third to Rimshot at this track last start, beaten just under a length, and that backed up a neck second behind Telemachus the run prior at long odds. He is a seasoned 1800m runner with one win and eight placings from 26 starts around the trip, and his track-distance record is solid. Fortinbras has a recent edge over him, but he is racing well enough to be a genuine winning danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $58.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $91.60 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $5,791.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 8-3-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $24.20 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $7,968.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:57.20 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $160.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $60.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put two wins together at this track, most recently beating Glam Edge by three lengths in C3C4 grade as an odds-on favourite. His prior C4 win over Full Vogue was also authoritative, making up ground with something in hand. Two wins from two starts at this venue and the same unbeaten record with Yamato Ishikawa give him the clearest winning profile, and he looks well placed to extend the sequence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/10/2026 | 16 | C3C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:57.80 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/10/2026 | 38 | C4 3U | $5,960.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 3-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 12/14 | 29/08/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 12-11-12 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $22.90 |
| 4/14 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 11-11-4 | 14 |
| 9.8L | $28.10 |
| 6/16 | 04/07/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:41.50 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $61.50 |
| 7/13 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 11-11-7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Rimshot at this track last start, beaten just under four lengths after having too much ground to make up. The start prior was better, closing strongly for third behind Telemachus and beaten just over three lengths. He remains a maiden after 12 starts, but three placings overall and some late strength in recent runs keep him in the mix for minor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.60 |
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $17.50 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 12-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $20.50 |
| 10/14 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 11-13-10 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $48.70 |
| 6/14 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 10-8-6 | 13 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 11-9-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $106.40 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed clear improvement when fourth behind Rimshot at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths after being run down late. His previous sixth in B3 company was only fair, but he now looks fitter and returns to a rider who has won three from five on him. With two wins around 1800m and a track-and-trip victory to his name, he has the right credentials to hold a place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $8,199.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | M | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:59.10 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 6/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 58kg | 1:57.50 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $6.20 |
| 8/11 | 03/09/2026 | 70 | B3 3U | $9,411.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 58kg | 1:35.70 | 2-4-8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.20 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $9,282.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | C3 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:57.90 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/05/2026 | 44 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:53.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |