MOMBETSU   22 May 2025
 
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Race 1 1000m

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A solid tempo anticipated with Steel Thunder and Silver Komkom ahead of Token Shun and Ikeno City. STEEL THUNDER (5) was in the money first up then met with strong support last time but could only manage sixth over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and can bounce back. TOKEN SHUN (8) is a 10-start maiden who is well and truly overdue. Has two minor placings from two runs this preparation. Perfectly placed this time and can find the winner's circle. KATSUNO DIA (4) finished third last start over 1000m at this track. Suited for this race and can salute the judge. IKENO CITY (12) returned from a spell with a sound third last start over 1200m at this track. Strips fitter and can play a role in the finish.
1 440x9 HEART MAJESTY
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 13 len behind Army Look carrying 55kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on August 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Dancing Fight with 55kg at $117.20. Unlikely to threaten.
1
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 000x0 GOSHIKI
HIROAKI SAKURAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 17 len behind Army Look with 54kg at $304.60. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on September 4 over 1000m, 46 len behind Teru Kame with 52kg at $313.10. Unlikely to threaten.
2
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 25578 SILVER KOMKOM
MASAHIRO SAITO
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 8th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ryu One Merry carrying 55kg at $27.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Eidai Falcon carrying 55kg at $3. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
3
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 09x93 KATSUNO DIA
Fuyuki Igarashi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sasakin Tomojiro carrying 52kg at $298.80. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Army Look carrying 55kg at $24. Racing well. Top prospects.
4
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 44x26 STEEL THUNDER
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BLACK  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, nose behind Sasakin Tomojiro with 57kg at $3.40. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ryu One Merry carrying 57kg at $2.30. Has the ability to take this out.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
6 00x00 ROYAL WOLF
HIROAKI SAKURAI
3YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 16 len behind Eidai Falcon with 57kg at $278. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 17 len behind Army Look carrying 57kg at $221.10. Wait until he shows more.
6
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 0 POWER OF QUEEN
MASAHIRO SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at this track on April 24 over 1200m, 42 len behind Yamato Oza carrying 55kg at $253.40. Needs to do a lot more than she did on debut.
7
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 06x32 TOKEN SHUN
KUNIAKI SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Eidai Falcon with 57kg at $14.50. Second-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Army Look with 57kg at $2.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
8
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 8x6 CANDIA
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First start ran last of 8 at this track on June 19 over 1100m, 44 len behind A Shin Harrier carrying 55kg at $64.90. Went for a spell before returning 6th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind Army Look with 55kg at $13.70. Must improve significantly.
9
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 46500 CURREN HIRO
HIDETOMO NUMAZAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 14 len behind Army Look with 55kg at $82. Before that second last of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sasakin Tomojiro with 55kg at $20.70. Hasn't shown much recently but can go a lot better today.
10
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Light brown cap
11 4 FACE TULA
H HIROMORI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At debut, 4th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 5 len behind Army Look with 55kg at $9.30. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
11
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 45x3 IKENO CITY
MASATAKA SAKUMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Too Sweet with 55kg at $22. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Sonoda on December 12 over 1230m, 7 len behind Cepheid Loop with 54kg at $47.40. Plenty of upside.
12
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap