MOMBETSU   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1700m

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Off the low draw Riko Nick should lead at a genuine tempo. PASSION PRIMA (4) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when fourth, beaten 3 lengths. Ryu Abe who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Should be hard to stop. AIRPLAY (12) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m here. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. REDCOAT (9) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1700m at this venue. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well. RIKO NICK (2) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4.5 lengths away in third over 1800m at this course. Finds a suitable race and can fill another top-three spot.
1 57731 TRES BIEN COURIR
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run won by 3 len at this track July 31 over 1700m defeating Lily Park carrying 57kg at $20.90. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1700m, 5 len behind Pharma Shine carrying 56kg at $35.50. Last-start winner worth including
1
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, White cap
2 05633 RIKO NICK
MASATO KAWASHIMA
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Game Upload with 57kg at $3.30. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on July 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Keiai Antares with 57kg at $8.60. Should be right in the finish.
2
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 45846 PINK SHAULA
KAZUHISA YAMADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on July 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Keiai Antares carrying 57kg at $43.20. The race before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track on June 18 over 1700m, 4 len behind Ondori Taizan carrying 57kg at $16.70. Favour others today.
3
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x1114 PASSION PRIMA
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on July 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Golden Scheme with 55kg at $1.40. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track July 3 over 1600m defeating Takao Smile carrying 55kg at $1.30. One of the chief contenders.
4
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 48541 ALMA LOBEIRA
HIROAKI SAKURAI
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG
Koutomic Racing
Most recently came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track July 17 over 1700m defeating Miraie Hosho carrying 55kg at $12.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Passion Prima with 55kg at $65.80. Going well. Leading chance.
5
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 09631 PHARMA SHINE
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track July 3 over 1700m defeating Lily Park carrying 55kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 18 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Game Upload with 55kg at $28.30. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
6
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
7 65865 TOUTEIRAN
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1700m, 6 len behind Silver Mirage with 55kg at $8.60. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 9 over 1700m, 11 len behind Prima Donna Ask with 55kg at $47.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 44x7x KATSUKONO HIYAZAKE
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG
Yoshio Okubo
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 16 at Tokyo on February 16 over 1800m, 7 len behind Tres Saphir with 57.0kg at $18.10. First up last campaign 3rd of 17 at Tokyo on October 6 over 1800m, 3 len behind Ghardaia carrying 56.0kg at $44.70. Expect he will go well while fresh.
8
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 65222 REDCOAT
MASATAKA SAKUMA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuya Ichimura
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1700m, 4 len behind Silver Mirage carrying 57kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1800m, neck behind Game Upload carrying 57kg at $8.30. This is well within his grasp.
9
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light brown cap
10 00307 DAVAY CANTIQUE
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1800m, 12 len behind Game Upload with 55kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on July 1 over 1600m, 22 len behind Keiai Antares carrying 55kg at $19.10. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
10
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 22997 ANGE PARADIS
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1700m, 7 len behind Silver Mirage carrying 55kg at $14.50. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1800m, 14 len behind Game Upload with 55kg at $3.40. Prefer to see.
11
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 6x22x AIRPLAY
NOBORU YONEKAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track June 4 over 1700m, 2 len behind Rimshot with 57kg at $2.60. First up last campaign second of 14 at this track May 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Passion Prima carrying 57kg at $3.50. Could prove too smart for these.
12
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap