Race Overview
 
MOMBETSU   26 June 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:30 Race 1 1100m
BARI WHEEL (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1100m at this track when second, beaten one length. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he will be hard to beat. YOFUKASHI (7) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished seventh over 1700m at this track. Must respect recent market confidence so give him another chance. YOSHINO LILAS (3) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track when fourth. Fitter and worth including. SHREWSBURY (2) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was fifth over 1200m at this track last start. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form.
2 04:00 Race 2 1000m
BENIMOMIJI (1) is on debut for the Hideki Kakugawa stable. Two-year-old filly by Noble Mission from Crimson Rouge. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. SANONO LOVE ME (4) is on debut for the Takahiro Matsumoto stable. Two-year-old filly by Screen Hero from Sano Love. One to keep close tabs on, particularly if popular with punters. KOFUSEIGETSU (5) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Noboru Yonekawa. By Danon Ballade from Tsukino Sabaku. Any push in betting should be respected. INTENSE DRIVE (6) is facing the starter for the first time. By Four Wheel Drive and comes from the Junji Tanaka stable. Top-three chance.
3 04:30 Race 3 1000m
EIDAI FALCON (2) is on debut for the Hiroyuki Oguni stable. Two-year-old filly by Smart Falcon from D's Effort. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. VIOLET TOPIA (4) is a first-starter by Noble Mission from Poker Alice who has been a most successful broodmare. Promising type who is one to keep a close eye on in betting. SUN CALYPSO (5) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Hideki Kakugawa. By Tower Of London from La Vierge. Respect any positive move in betting. A SHIN BIRMAN (7) is appearing for the first time. By Mind Your Biscuits and comes from the Junji Tanaka stable. Watch the market closely.
4 05:00 Race 4 1700m
PETITE PLAGE (6) broke through for her maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and she can go on with it. SCHNELL KAGA (4) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1700m at this track six weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can keep the ball rolling. LILABAD (3) impressed when successful on debut over 1100m at this track four weeks ago. Bright prospects again. NAMPASEN (1) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 6 lengths on debut last start over 1200m at this track. Major player.
5 05:35 Race 5 1200m
LINKS LILY (1) raced on the speed and was game in defeat when a close third last start over 1200m at this track when well supported. Has registered three minor placings from five runs this preparation. Could prove tough to beat. SHARE'S SOUL (5) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1200m. Should be at her peak now and go well. MANA PULE (6) was out of the money last start over 1200m at this track when seventh. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. KURO GO (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led into the straight but faded right out of it, finishing ninth over 1700m at this track. Has ability and a better showing is expected.
6 06:10 Race 6 1600m
M T UNO (1) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last six starts, most recently finishing third over 1700m at this track. Hard to knock and should go well again. BIJOUX MEFA'A (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1700m at this track. Handy draw will assist and can feature. SAKURA (2) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1600m at this track. Should settle handy in the run. Likely improver with strong prospects. KANARI KOTTA GAME (6) finished fifth at her most recent appearance over 1200m at this track. Tackles a longer journey this time and should be in the mix.
7 06:40 Race 7 1000m
GOLDEN ISLE (5) was quickly into stride over 1000m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by 5 lengths. Well placed and can repeat the dose. HIDENOSUKE (7) started at $7 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth here over 1000m. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. TRANCE RUNNER (1) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when second over 1000m at this track. Expected to be in the finish again. COMIC GIRL (3) turned in a moderate effort last start when ninth over 1000m at this track last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
8 07:20 Race 8 1000m
SHY NA KOMUSUME (4) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing a neck away in second over 1000m at this track. Will take catching. GUSHICHANNO HOSHI (8) didn't do a bad job when third last start over 1000m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has a solid record at this course and distance. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. TAIKI BANDIERA (11) last raced on June 20 when sixth at this track over 1000m. Must raise the bar but this looks well within his grasp. REGLE REGALIS (3) raced on the speed and found plenty to score by 2 lengths at this track and trip last start which was an improvement on the first-up performance. Going up a level this time but he is up to the challenge.
9 08:00 Race 9 1200m
ANTENNA LAST (7) finished fourth last time out over 1000m at this track after a win at this track at the previous outing. Well placed and can bounce back. DIOS MESSAGE (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m after he worked home in great style. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHANNON FALLS (4) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2 lengths over 1200m at this track. Winning rider Genta Ochiai stays aboard and he is a solid top-three hope. MAGIC GALE (9) last start finished fourth at this track over 1200m. Worth thought.
10 08:40 Race 10 1200m
LUCKY HOPE (10) scored by 5 lengths over this distance at this track last time out. Has a strong record this course and is one of the major players. KAPPAGI (9) lifted strongly to score two back then was third over 1200m at this track last time out. Form at this track is solid and among the leading chances. KURIIRO (2) finished third last start over 1200m at this track after racing in the leading division. Nicely placed to find winning ways. TSUKAI APEX (12) showed good speed and led for much of the way before being claimed in the straight and fading to finish fourth over 1200m here last time. Form here at this journey is good and must be respected.