Race Overview
 
MOMBETSU   18 June 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:40 Race 1 1600m
FATE GASSAN (3) finished fourth last time out over 1000m at this track after being prominent at the corner three-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Yamato Ishikawa stays aboard. Among the leading chances. KOMA LUNA DECADE (5) bounced back last start and got the job done by a nose after being in the firing line on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. SLEIPNIR (4) ran a better race last start to finish a close third here after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SUN WING (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third. This looks a good race for him so another forward showing looks likely.
2 03:10 Race 2 1100m
TOKEN KUMI (4) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at this track. Likely improver and can get off the mark this time. KOMORI KEYSTONE (1) stepped out on her debut over 1000m at this track a month ago and finished fourth. Will have a lot more to offer this time. IRON SPORTS (5) missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 1200m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so she is perfectly placed to score. MANA HOKU LANI (2) is another that is an expected improver and warrants safe keeping.
3 03:45 Race 3 1000m
JUGEMOON (8) pushed forward last time and battled on gamely to finish just a head from the winner in second here. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KURA REVE (6) took up the running last time and turned in front but faded to finish sixth. Expected to measure up again. WAR ANTHEM (2) ended up in eighth on debut last start over 1100m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement. Capable of much more this time. RYU ONE LARS (10) didn't do a lot on debut a week-and-a-half ago, finishing in fifth over 1000m at this track. Plenty of scope for improvement. One of the hopes.
4 04:20 Race 4 1000m
LUMINOSO (3) is a two-year-old colt by A Shin Hikari out of A Shin Lawreen set to debut for the Nozomi Ono stable. Expected to go well, with betting a key indicator. IKS CLOVER (5) is on debut for the Hideki Kakugawa stable. Two-year-old filly by Moanin from Rinno Stone. Looks set for a bright start. Watch for positive market leads. OJI (9) is appearing for the first time. By Animal Kingdom and comes from the Masakazu Murakami stable. Watch for a betting push. MARINA IZMAYIL (10) is appearing for the first time. By Novellist and comes from the Fuyuki Igarashi stable. Watch the market closely.
5 04:55 Race 5 1000m
HAKKO QUEEN (7) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $3.60. Likely improver with strong prospects. MIRAGE FLEUR (9) failed to figure again last time over 1000m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths into fifth. Looks well placed this line-up and deserves another chance. SCHON SERENADE (5) is a five-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent outing over 1000m at this track. Looks to be in the right race to play a big role. Debutant COEUR DOUX (2) gets a positive jockey booking and could player a major role. Watch for any betting moves.
6 05:30 Race 6 1000m
ZARINA IRAN (10) ran fourth at her latest appearance over 1000m at this track. Rates highly on best efforts and can produce that here. Leading player. YAMANIN AZURITE (3) went forward last time but couldn't quicken in the run home and finished fourth. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. VISTA PERFETTA (7) struggled to threaten at the latest after settling a long way back. Better placed this time and can improve sharply. AGRIO (6) also warrants consideration on best figures.
7 06:00 Race 7 1200m
BEL JUSTINA (3) launched her career with a win two runs ago. Less impressive last time out when fourth over 1200m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. ICARUS CAFE (1) did little when finishing ninth over 1200m at this track last start after being in the firing line on the turn, a less impressive effort than his sixth at this track the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. MEINER BRAVO (10) is yet to break through in seven runs. Finished rearward against tougher opposition over 1800m at Tokyo on May 19. Worth including in this suitable contest. SIGLA DEA (5) was unplaced last start over 1000m at this track. Better placed this time and warrants respect.
8 06:35 Race 8 1700m
LAVENDER SIENNE (3) showed good pace over 1700m at this track last time and went on to score by one length. Looks well placed so expect another big run. DAIMEI Z (5) is close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs. Backmarker who keeps coming. One of the leading chances. SAKURA STREAM (4) finished out of the money when fifth over 1700m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. EARTH KHAN (10) did a good job last time, finishing in the money when third over 1000m at this track. Draws a wide gate again this time but could sneak into the finish.
9 07:05 Race 9 1200m
GOOD BOY (5) scored last start by half a length at this track over 1000m. Has a strong record this course, scoring at two of three starts. Leading contender. KITASAN HIKOBOSHI (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 2 lengths away in second over 1200m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. TOSEN JACK (1) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1200m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. One to consider. ICE BOWL (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1200m at this track. Placed to advantage and can make amends.
10 07:40 Race 10 1000m
PURPLE BEAUTY (9) scored at this track last time out with 2.5 lengths in reserve at the end of 1000m. Has a good record at this track with two wins and three minor placings. Fuma Ono who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Bold showing expected. KURO NOIR (7) has three placings from four runs this campaign. Useful type who gets his chance. VIRIDITAS (4) doesn't win out of turn but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten a neck after being in the firing line on the bend. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. PIERRE OREGON (1) returns and can make a bold statement.
11 08:15 Race 11 1200m
BRICK ROAD (8) scored over this journey two back then failed at the longer trip last time when fifth at this track. Finds a more suitable contest and is a leading player. ALICE SPRINGS (7) is racing well including a last start fourth over 1600m at this track. Fair record at this trip with a win and four minor placings. Good chance to break through. FUJINO PANTHER (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on June 6 when finishing fifth at this track over 1200m after being in contention on the bend. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. BLUES CHORD (1) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth here. Likely improver who should be competitive.
12 08:50 Race 12 1700m
POR LA NOCHE (11) was well in commission last start over 1600m at this track when second. Genta Ochiai who has two wins when partnering stays on. Sure to play a big role. VIVIEN EIGHT (9) raced in the leading division and kept going to score comfortably last time out over 1200m at this track. Will be handy in running despite the tricky draw. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KOMORI REGAL (7) was in contention on the bend and finished third last time here, beaten 2.75 lengths. Yet to miss the placings from seven starts at this track. Likely improver with winning claims. PINK VENOM (10) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time here. Well placed and will be thereabouts again.