Race Overview
 
MOMBETSU   16 July 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:45 Race 1 1100m
DREAM PASSION (8) was lining up for just the second time last start when fourth over 1000m at this track. Should park just off the speed. Major player based on that debut run. Follow up. LUNA BELLEZZA (12) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth starting at $3.20. Likely improver with strong prospects. LIGHT BEANS (5) gave away a big start at the top of the straight last start and finished eighth over 1200m at this track. Suited in this lineup and is among the better hopes. CONTI WATCHI (7) missed the placings on debut two runs back then didn't feature last start when seventh over 1100m at this track. Well suited here and is sure to give this a mighty shake.
2 03:15 Race 2 1700m
LIGAND (3) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to fill a minor placing at this track two starts back before finishing fifth over 1700m at this track last time. Finds a nice race and gets the chance to break through. TOSHI DENSETSU (10) missed the placings on debut then improved last start but found one better over 1500m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. KRISHNA LOVELY (9) was narrowly beaten at a huge quote last time out, finishing second over 1200m at this track. One of the main contenders. RIVER LUMINOUS (5) finished second over 1200m here two back then missed the frame last time out over 1700m at this track. Should be prominent throughout. Can feature with the right run.
3 03:50 Race 3 1700m
CASTOR (6) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2 lengths over 1500m at this track. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Looks well placed and she should be in the finish. TIMBALITOS (4) was well in commission last start over 1700m at this track when second. Progressive type who rates highly. RYUNO MUSCLE (7) showed good speed here last time over 1000m until tiring late and finishing sixth. Generally goes well here. One of the contenders. CROWN AWARDS (9) was well in the market on debut last time out and ran well but found one better over 1700m at this track. Has ability and worth including.
4 04:25 Race 4 1000m
OISHI AJISAI (7) was well in commission last start over 1000m at this track when second. Good record at this journey with two wins and six minor placings from 11 starts and should be in the finish. STEEL AMBER (9) held on well to finish second last time out over 1000m at this track after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and will take running down. AMMIRAZIONE (4) improved last start but found a couple better over 1000m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. SANYO KOINOBORI (8) was safely held when fifth last time out over 1000m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Well placed and can make amends.
5 04:55 Race 5 1000m
SOUTHERN MAXIM (2) is on debut for the Hiroto Kawashima stable. Two-year-old colt by Danon Smash from Pleiades Marine. Bold showing expected, with a betting watch advised. MISAO (4) is on debut for the Noboru Yonekawa stable. Two-year-old filly by Bandwagon from Once Upon Time. Should acquit herself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. FRIENDLY GRIN (6) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Nozomi Ono. By Le Vent Se Leve from Top Note. Expected to feature. KAZU DREAM (7) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Junji Tanaka. By Moanin from Graceful Word. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
6 05:30 Race 6 1200m
STELLA MAHMOUD (2) is a two-year-old filly by Bago out of Shibano Mosky stepping out on debut for the Kuniaki Sasaki stable. Should hit the ground running. Watch for positive market moves. RIKO LIBERATOR (3) is a two-year-old colt on debut by Riko Sopwith from Keiai Marchen who has been a prolific producer of winners. Promising type who should be monitored for market support. AKHTAR (4) is on debut for the Junji Tanaka stable. Two-year-old colt by Chuwa Wizard from Coeur Forte. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting. POCO A POCO (6) is a two-year-old colt facing the starter for the first time. From a family of winners, being by Dunkirk from Wet Sump. Ready to run well despite a tricky barrier.
7 06:05 Race 7 1200m
MARTINETE (5) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 0.6 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Eita Inoue has registered three minor placings when on board. Sure to play a big role. KASENO FORCE (6) showed good early dash last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing second over 1200m at this track. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish again. KANESHO RUSH (3) is a 14-start maiden who finished fourth over 1200m at this track last time out after he gave away a big start on straightening. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. DIA NO GOTOKU (7) has been out of the money recently including last time out when fourth over 1200m at this track two weeks ago. Worth following up.
8 06:35 Race 8 1200m
GEIST SEGEN (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1200m at this track. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to be right there at the finish. KITASAN MONDO (5) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 0.8 lengths at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Yamato Ishikawa stays on. Likely to feature. UFUFUTO RUNNA (4) met with solid support last start over 1200m at this track when seventh. Well-placed to make amends. SANZENTO KAGAYAKU (1) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. No reason she cannot salute again.
9 07:10 Race 9 1200m
KOYU DAIDAI (1) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 4 lengths last time out over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ASAGAO (4) was in the leading division around the bend but faded to miss the placings over 1200m at this track last time out. Worth noting Yuki Miyauchi goes aboard. Likely improver with strong prospects. ELLIOTT GAME (6) settled well back last time then wound up strongly in the straight to finish third over today's journey at this track. Solid top-three candidate. PIERRE TENNESSEE (5) came home powerfully and got up for third over today's trip at this track last start. Will be tough to stop again.
10 07:40 Race 10 1700m
B B ERIS (10) was a gutsy winner last time over 1800m at this track, scoring by half a length to make it two wins on the bounce. Has a formidable combination with Masaaki Kuwamura who has been aboard for his last two wins. Well placed and should be in the finish. RAZER BERN (5) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when sixth over 1800m at this track. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. GREAT EIGHT (7) showed good early speed over 1200m at this track last time and went on to salute by a neck. Fuma Ono sticks. Has claims on his best figures. YAMANIN ELAMA (11) promising colt who last start finished third over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to figure in the finish.
11 08:15 Race 11 1200m
LUCKY HOPE (6) followed a win here two starts ago with a fourth last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Racing well and looks a key chance. WONDER WOMAN (2) held on well to finish third last time out over 1200m at this track after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and should be tough to rein in again. PINK VENOM (4) lines up on the back of a fifth over 1200m at this track. Has a solid record here over this journey and is one of the main contenders. MONONOFU BLACK (5) finished fifth over 1200m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. Should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
12 08:50 Race 12 1800m
VALENTINE CAKE (7) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1700m at this track. Record at this track is strong. Leading contender. ZERO HOUR (4) finished a head from the winner in second when resuming last start over 1600m at this track. Has a very good record here including six wins from 11 starts. Likely to feature. EASY ON ME (2) fought on well for third last start over 1600m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Can measure up again. KATSUNO TOKIMEKI (5) saluted two runs ago then turned in a nice run last time out when fourth over 1800m at this track, only beaten 1.2 lengths. In contention this time.