MOMBETSU   18 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 11 1200m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Wonder Woman leading the way. NISHINO AGENT (5) last appeared five-and-a-half weeks ago when he tackled a Listed race at Niigata and did manage a G3 win last year. This is his first run for the Fuyuki Igarashi stable. Nicely placed here and expected to go measure right up. DIOS MESSAGE (6) lifted strongly to score by a head three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Should be competitive. KAPPAGI (2) hasn't been far away lately, beaten 2.25 lengths at his most recent outing when third over 1200m at this track. Has 15 wins to his name at this track so he should be in the finish again. WONDER WOMAN (1) missed the placings last time out but prior to that had won two races on end. Draws the inside and deserves respect.
1 5x115 WONDER WOMAN
TAKAHIRO ISHIMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Valentine Cake with 55kg at $5.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track May 6 over 1000m defeating Jasper Eagle with 55kg at $1.80. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
1
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, White cap
2 8x623 KAPPAGI
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lucky Hope carrying 55kg at $7.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, neck behind Mononofu Black carrying 57kg at $3.90. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
2
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 x7424 PINK VENOM
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Bando B.
Last start 4th in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Lucky Hope with 54kg at $8.80. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 30 len behind Best Green carrying 53kg at $12.10. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
3
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Red cap
4 3x075 OMEGA RAINBOW
NOZOMI ONO
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Reiko Hara
Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lucky Hope with 57kg at $43.40. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 11 len behind S'il Te Plait with 57kg at $33.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Blue cap
5 x00x0 NISHINO AGENT
Fuyuki Igarashi
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 14 at Niigata in LR on May 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Run For Vow carrying 57.0kg at $45. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Nakayama in the G2 Nakayama Kinen on March 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Lebensstil carrying 56.0kg at $106. Drops in grade and looks a big chance.
5
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x5133 DIOS MESSAGE
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Online Boss with 56kg at $3.30. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Mononofu Black carrying 56kg at $10.60. Winning hope.
6
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Green cap
7 1240x DESTELLO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kasamatsu November 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Stream carrying 57kg at $10.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track April 24 2025 over 1200m defeating Keiai Lovage carrying 57kg at $3.40. May need the hitout.
7
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 57x01 MONONOFU BLACK
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wonder Woman with 55kg at $49.80. Last start won by a neck at this track May 21 over 1200m defeating Kappagi carrying 55kg at $14.60. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
8
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
9 76x54 DODO KIRISHIMA
MASATO KAWASHIMA
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 14 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind Special X with 56kg at $113.60. Last start got back early 4th of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 30 len behind Best Green carrying 56kg at $12.90. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
9
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap