MOMBETSU   26 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1600m

Track:      

Solid pace with Katsuno Tokimeki finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. MISOTARO (2) brought up his fifth career win two starts back but missed the frame last time when sixth over 1700m at this track. Nicely placed to get back on track. WHAT YOU GONNA DO (1) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1700m at this track. Should be peaking now and can turn things around. KATSUNO TOKIMEKI (9) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 1.5 lengths when fourth over 1800m at this track four weeks ago. Has the ability to find the winners' list. BANKABLE STAR (10) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start over 1700m at this track, beaten a neck. Sure to be there at the finish.
1 24x74 WHAT YOU GONNA DO
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 4 len behind Misotaro carrying 57kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Jasper Dream carrying 57kg at $9.20. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
1
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, White cap
2 2x316 MISOTARO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Jasper Dream carrying 58kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.0 len at this track April 29 over 1800m defeating Tosen Jack with 57kg at $12. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Black cap
3 11770 O K THUNDER
MASAHIRO SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Ken Ono
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 6 over 1800m, 81 len behind Bell Pit with 54kg at $144.20. The race before that second last of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 14 len behind Bankable Star with 56kg at $15.90. Wait until he shows more.
3
YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 80265 SAIMON SORAN
MASAHIRO SAITO
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Akinori Sawada
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Jasper Dream with 57kg at $6.40. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 3 len behind Misotaro carrying 57kg at $1.70. Solid prospects and a good stall doesn’t hurt.
4
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 456x9 IKEMEN PARIPI
KUNIO HIMORI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 13 len behind Jasper Dream with 55kg at $68.10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on July 3 2024 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jugemoon carrying 55kg at $8.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
5
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 56x71 JASPER DREAM
MASATAKA SAKUMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Yamanin Passe with 56kg at $46. Last start won by a neck at this track May 13 over 1700m defeating Bankable Star with 57kg at $23.90. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
6
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 8x997 ADO LUNATIQUE
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Trevena with 57kg at $59.20. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dual Career carrying 57kg at $291.70. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
7
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 09880 COLORFUL FRESCO
KAZUHISA YAMADA
7YO  GREY  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 19 len behind Jasper Dream with 52kg at $234.30. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 34 len behind Misotaro carrying 53kg at $253.80. Others are preferred.
8
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Orange cap
9 22x44 KATSUNO TOKIMEKI
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BL/CH  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Garcon Manque with 54kg at $2.50. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Misotaro with 55kg at $10.60. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
9
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
10 0x132 BANKABLE STAR
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
10YO  DK B  GELDING 58.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, neck behind Jasper Dream carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Misotaro with 58kg at $7.40. Good effort last time – right in contention.
10
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Pink cap