MOMBETSU   14 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1200m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Yamanin Tulsi heading them off. UNICORN WHALE (11) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths, over this journey at this track last time out. Look for another barnstorming finish. ROPIA (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time. ELLIOTT GAME (12) missed the frame last start when fifth over 1200m at this track. Fitter third-up and can give this a shake. TAISEI RUMOR (2) did well last start but found one better over 1200m at this track, beaten only one length. Great chance to go one better.
1 275x6 ROPIA
HIROYUKI OGUNI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Too Sweet with 55kg at $5.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 30 2025 over 1000m defeating Unicorn Whale with 55kg at $2.20. Among the leading chances.
1
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 56472 TAISEI RUMOR
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Seiho Tanaka
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 55kg at $5.10. Before that 7th of 13 at Ohi on March 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Champetre carrying 54kg at $5. Well placed to take this out.
2
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Black cap
3 679x8 MIYABI GRANT
NOBORU YONEKAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Kamiwa Matteiru carrying 54kg at $212.20. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Drive Me Home with 55kg at $72.80. Must improve significantly.
3
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 35x90 DOCTOR STOP
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lion Selas carrying 54kg at $92. Last start ran last of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 54kg at $70. Can improve on recent efforts.
4
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Blue cap
5 60x00 YARUKI GENKI YUKI
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lion Selas carrying 52kg at $253.10. Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Taisei Schalt with 55kg at $174.80. Better off avoiding.
5
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 55x58 PIERRE TENNESSEE
H HIROMORI
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Lion Selas carrying 55kg at $169.50. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Taisei Schalt with 55kg at $17.80. Has failed to show enough.
6
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 01x03 CROWN JEWEL
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 54.0KG
Turf Sport Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lion Selas with 57kg at $40.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 54kg at $30.30. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
7
JUNKI WATANABE
NAVY, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFF, Green cap
8 17x70 SUZU ROBINSON
HIROAKI SAKURAI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tatsuro Mori
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Lion Selas with 57kg at $89.30. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 57kg at $55.20. Hard to have on recent performances.
8
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 12x07 YAMANIN TULSI
NOZOMI ONO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Doi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lion Selas carrying 57kg at $4.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 55kg at $22.40. Will find this too difficult.
9
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Orange cap
10 88x60 SAKURA SOLE
Fuyuki Igarashi
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lion Selas with 57kg at $101.10. Last start 10th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 57kg at $85.30. Hard to make a case on recent form.
10
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Orange cap
11 25x34 UNICORN WHALE
Fuyuki Igarashi
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, long-neck behind Lion Selas with 57kg at $25.80. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 57kg at $6.20. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
11
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 36x45 ELLIOTT GAME
MASAHIRO SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Lion Selas carrying 57kg at $23.10. Second-up 5th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Taisei Schalt with 57kg at $5.90. Expected to perform well.
12
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Pink cap