Race Overview
 
MOMBETSU   16 September 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:15 Race 1 1100m
RENOVATIO (3) went forward last start over 1100m at this track and held on well for second, only beaten half a length. Should be prominent again from the low draw and can get the job done again. IRE MAGIC (2) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 1000m at this track. Key runner who can get home hard into the finish. OVER THE TROUBLE (10) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1100m at this track. Finds another suitable race and can feature. GAMILA'S RABAUL (5) finished second over 1000m here two back but missed the frame last time out over 1100m at this track. Chance on best figures and worth including.
2 02:45 Race 2 1000m
SHIZURI (7) has raced twice. Was third on debut then clocked in 2 lengths from the winner in fourth last time out over 1000m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Well placed and fitter is worth another chance. KOKO KOHAKU (8) is building towards a maiden win after minor placings at her last two runs, the latest when third over 1000m at this track, only beaten one length. Has a high cruising speed and can play a major role. PASSION ROSA (6) got a long way back last start when tenth over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. LOVE LOVE SEINA (3) is a promising type who was in the placings on debut before a fourth last time over 1000m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the better hopes.
3 03:20 Race 3 1000m
MOMONO KOTONOHA (3) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1100m at this track when third. Nicely drawn and a big run is anticipated. CONTI BANQUET (1) is still a maiden after five runs. Was popular in betting last time out but after being in contention on the bend didn't live up to market expectations, finishing fourth over 1000m at this track. This offers her a great chance of breaking through. SEIJO CROWN (8) closed off strongly last start to get up for second over 1000m at this track. Sure to be thereabouts. PADO (7) is a seven-start maiden who finished third over 1000m at this track last time out. Ideally placed to break the ice.
4 03:55 Race 4 1200m
ACTIVE TAILOR (4) hasn't been far away recently including last time out when second over 1600m at this track. Deserves to break through and gets her chance. M T PABLO (8) finished fifth last start over 1200m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Well placed and expected to feature. KOYUKICHAN (1) improved last start to finish third over 1200m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Anticipating another big run. DREAD KNIGHT (7) finished sixth at his last appearance over 1200m at this track on September 2. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
5 04:25 Race 5 1200m
LION SELAS (8) returns after 12 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1200m at this track. Expected to perform well fresh.. BENINO GENERAL (1) settled well back before running on hard to be beaten only a head into second over 1200m at this track last start. Among the top chances. BELLE TOMO (2) returned from a break of 10 months and finished second over this course and distance last time out. Fitter and sure to be thereabouts. YUI DINOSAUR (5) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Can feature.
6 05:00 Race 6 1000m
FLOWER STELLA (3) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1000m at this track. Will take advantage of the good draw and can feature in the finish. WILD BUNCH (5) remains a maiden after 10 runs. Had plenty of admirers last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1000m at this track. Well placed on this occasion and gets his chance to break the ice. TOM WORLD (2) placed two back then last time out was fourth over 1000m at this track. Has ability and is expected to feature. TSUWA (7) missed the frame last start over 1000m at this track when ninth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
7 05:35 Race 7 1000m
FLORECIMIENTO (6) was well fancied last time and finished a close second over 1000m at this track to remain a maiden. Should be prominent from the outset. Leading contender. MEISHO KUTSUKAKE (7) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off, finishing second and beaten one length over 1000m at this track. Open to sharp improvement and can get off the mark this time. KYOEI BOMBER (4) was prominent into the straight last time but was overwhelmed late and wound up in fourth over 1000m at this track. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. M T STAGE (1) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked in eighth over 1200m at this track. Solid top-three chance on her best figures.
8 06:05 Race 8 1000m
SILVER MAC (10) fought on well to finish second last start over 1000m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. TIFFANY SIENNE (4) settled on the speed at this track last start and wasn't far off the winner in third at the end of 1200m. Expected to go well again. TONCHAN (5) could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 1000m at this track. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. MAGICAL WEEK (3) was safely held last start when seventh at this track and distance after jumping from a wide gate. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. In the mix.
9 06:40 Race 9 1200m
KITANO PLENTY (6) found plenty to score by 2 lengths three runs back before filling a minor placing at her last two starts. Has a strong record at this course, scoring two times from four starts. Sure to go well again. ROPIA (3) went back early from her wide draw over 1000m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fourth. Expected to measure up. BLAST BAROWS (4) was safely held when sixth last time out over 1200m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and five minor placings. Key runner. FREE PASSPORT (5) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end but missed the frame most recently when eighth over 1000m at this track. Can bounce right back.
10 07:15 Race 10 1000m
MATTERHORN (11) is a distance specialist who turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1000m at this track. Meeting a tougher field but can give this a shake. BELLE AUBE (5) turned in a fine effort to score by one length at today's course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. This looks a sterner test than last time but looks a top contender. NISHINO LAEVIGATA (3) showed good early pace over 1000m at this track last time and kept going to score by a neck. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. ATONIMO SAKINIMO (9) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1000m. One for consideration.
11 07:55 Race 11 1000m
ANIMAL FRUITS (4) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1000m, beaten half a length. Sound record at this distance with four wins and eight minor placings from 18 runs and is sure to run well. STEEL BRIGHT (3) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1000m at this track. Usually thereabouts and has claims here. SAYA EONNI (1) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when third over 1000m at this track. Has the ability and is among the leading hopes. BRAVERY BOSS (8) last raced on September 3 when sixth at this track over 1200m. Back in trip and in the mix.
12 08:35 Race 12 1700m
THREE LEGEND (9) finished third last start over 1800m at this track. Has a terrific record here with four wins and three placings from seven starts. Major player. LAI LUA KE KAI (7) built on a nice third two starts back with success over 1700m at this track a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by a nose. Yamato Ishikawa scored on him last time and retains the ride. Can go on with it. TONE MUSUME (2) finished fifth last time out over 1200m at this track two weeks ago as $1.30 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. One of the main contenders. SCHNELL KAGA (3) scored two starts ago here then struggled against stiffer opposition last time when 11th over 1800m at Sapporo. Worth including back at this level.