Race Overview
 
MOMBETSU   21 May 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:15 Race 1 1200m
WAR CAT (8) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when second. Generally performs well here and has registered four minor placings. Expected to be in the finish. SOLUS ROSA (2) missed the placings on debut two starts back then ran a better race and finished fourth last time out over 1000m at this track. With natural improvement can feature here. POPORON (7) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time when she was handy all the way over 1200m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle. BELIEVE THE WEST (4) turned in a strong performance first-up when in the money at this track but disappointed last time when ninth here over 1200m. Nicely placed to bounce back.
2 02:45 Race 2 1000m
SUCCESS B B (7) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just a nose away in second over 1000m at this track. Perfectly placed to play a major role. OISHI AJISAI (12) is usually thereabouts and was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1000m at this track. Has the class to get the job done. STORY TIME (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1000m. Will drift back but wind up late. Likely improver with strong prospects. BELLE TOMO (8) returns after eight months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a seventh over 1200m at this track. Good effort to launch last prep when in the money at this track over 1200m. Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.
3 03:15 Race 3 1000m
ARC OF LIFE (10) improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths as favourite over 1000m at this track. Fuma Ono scored on her last time and retains the mount. On top in this suitable race. DUNK BAROWS (12) landed his maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Winning rider Takafumi Hattori sticks and he is definitely worth including. FLOR DORADA (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 1000m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Has good early speed and can feature. PETIT BEANS (8) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fourth over 1000m here last time. Warrants plenty of respect.
4 03:50 Race 4 1100m
MIND ANGEL (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1100m at this track when second. Likely improver so she should be in the finish again. STAR OF VASE (2) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1100m at this track in a tougher race. Sure to take a lot from that hitout and can feature. WILL EIGER (7) went forward and gave a great sight when third over 1100m at this track on debut last start. Sure to be competitive. SMART WAIN (1) faced the starter for the first time and finished fifth last start at this track over 1000m. Expected to be right there at the business end.
5 04:25 Race 5 1100m
TARUMAE DON (2) is a two-year-old colt by Hokko Tarumae out of Amistad Minoru stepping out on debut for the Junji Tanaka stable. Should hit the ground running. Watch for positive market moves. LONGTAIL TIT (4) is on debut for the Fuyuki Igarashi stable. Two-year-old colt by Mozu Ascot from. One to keep close tabs on, particularly if popular with punters. MAHO (6) is on debut. By Bandwagon and is out of the Nozomi Ono stable. Any push in betting should be respected. B B WOLD (7) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Hideki Kakugawa. By Big Arthur from Blufunk. Top-three chance.
6 04:55 Race 6 1700m
AYASAN COME BACK (1) is on debut for the Junji Tanaka stable. Two-year-old filly by Shanghai Bobby from. Looks set to run well. Betting watch recommended. TIMBALITOS (4) is a daughter of Le Vent Se Leve from the Listed winner Timbales who makes her debut. Profiles nicely for this and bold showing expected. HAKUAI BONHEUR (6) is on debut. By Declaration Of War and hails from the Hideki Kakugawa stable. Respect any positive move in betting. LIGAND (7) is a nicely bred two-year-old colt on debut. By Incantation from Bergamasque who has produced plenty of winners. Should be thereabouts despite a difficult draw.
7 05:30 Race 7 1200m
KITASAN MONDO (10) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 5 lengths when resuming last time out over 1200m at this track. Has the talent to take this out. KING'S ROAR (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1200m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Sure to run well. SCARBOROUGH FAIR (2) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and stalked the lead before going on to record a 6-length win on debut over 1200m at this track. Solid top-three chance. LUCE AVANTI (3) disappointed when 13th last start over 1200m at this track after scoring here the run before. Has the advantage of an ideal gate and can bounce straight back.
8 06:05 Race 8 1200m
DIOS MESSAGE (5) raced on the speed and found plenty to score by a head at this track and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up run. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. ONLINE BOSS (3) produced a solid effort last time when fourth over 1000m at this track. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Poses a genuine threat. KASTROM POPO (6) settled well back then made a little ground and finished eighth last time out over 1000m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Among the chances. PEPTIDE SHUCHIKU (7) was safely held when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, finishing 12th. Improves with racing and is a genuine threat on best.
9 06:40 Race 9 1200m
ASAGAO (7) improved last time out to score by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running another bold race. CLEVER BEN (2) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten 1.5 lengths into third over 1200m at this track. Has a solid record here at the distance with two wins and four placings from nine tries. Expected to go well. MARINO ROMANCE (8) did well to fill a minor placing when resuming at this track but raced below expectations last time over 1200m at this track, finishing ninth. Can feature on best. LAST CANON (3) was allowed to drift back from an outside draw last time but found the line strongly to finish seventh over 1200m at this track. In the mix.
10 07:15 Race 10 1000m
NOIR PARFAIT (5) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on April 29 over 1000m when she got home by one length. Stepping up a level this time but on current form she is capable of another big performance. CILANTRO (8) gave a bold display over this course and distance last time, leading until the final stages and finishing fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths. Form over this course and distance is solid with a win and three minor placings from six starts. Among the leading chances. CHAMO (11) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 11th over 1000m at this track. Should be peaking now and is ready to show what he can do. IIDE SKY BOSS (1) drew wide and ran poorly last start when fifth at this course and distance. Fared better at the barrier draw this time. Should settle handy in the run and is not to be discounted.
11 07:55 Race 11 1200m
BEST GREEN (6) is resuming from a three-and-a-half months break after finishing ninth at his last appearance over 1600m in the SAUG3 SAUDI DERBY at Riyadh Dirt. Goes very well when fresh from a spell with two wins from three starts so he is likely to figure in the finish. HIKARI OSO (4) finished sixth last time out over 1000m at this track when resuming from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Solid chance. MAY TESORO (7) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when sixth over 1200m at this track after he travelled towards the rear of the field. Should be peaking now and is expected to do much better. PINK VENOM (5) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led into the straight before fading out of it, finishing fourth over 1200m at this track. Has claims.
12 08:35 Race 12 1700m
SARASA HOW NICE (3) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish just 0.8 lengths away in second over 1800m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. MEISHO HARI SON (10) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 1700m. Sure to take some stopping again. SWEET CANDY (7) turned in a nice effort last time out at the second run of the campaign and finished just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1800m at this track. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. MERESANKH (9) was in the money two starts back then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1200m at this track. This looks a nice race for her and is worth consideration.