MOMBETSU   19 Jun 2025
 
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Race 12 2000m

Track: AW      

Genuine tempo with History Maker, Bell Pit and Shimme Rubus taking up forward positions. BELL PIT (5) scored by 7 lengths last start at this track over 1800m. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from five starts. Masaaki Kuwamura who has scored on him 15 times retains the mount. Expecting another bold showing. SHIMME RUBUS (2) finished fourth last time out over 1600m at this track when first up from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Likely to go forward from a nice draw. Sure to be in the finish. NISHIKEN BOB (6) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing second last time over 1800m at this track. Yamato Ishikawa who has scored on him nine times retains the mount. One of the main contenders. ANOTHER TRUTH (4) finished third last start over 1800m at this track. Will benefit from that outing. Yet to miss the placings from nine starts at this circuit. Placed to advantage so expect another forward showing.
1 9x89x EARTH RISER
JUNJI TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Tokyo Dirt October 19 over 2100m, 6 len behind Danon Bullet with 53.0kg at $272.10. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Niigata Dirt August 31 over 1800m, 14 len behind Kazu Presto with 58.0kg at $114.90. Cannot make a strong case.
1
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, White cap
2 x41x4 SHIMME RUBUS
Fuyuki Igarashi
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on May 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Por La Noche carrying 55kg at $3.20. Previously second-up won by 3 len at Urawa March 20 over 2000m defeating Ryota Special carrying 55kg at $2.10. Among the top chances.
2
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HALVED, ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Grey cap
3 23x42 HISTORY MAKER
KUNIAKI SASAKI
11YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizumi Iwasaki
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1800m, 5 len behind Passion Cry with 57kg at $19.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bell Pit with 57kg at $13.50. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 25x53 ANOTHER TRUTH
JUNJI TANAKA
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 5th of 12 at Nagoya on April 8 over 2100m, 7 len behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 57kg at $3.20. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bell Pit carrying 57kg at $3.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 19x21 BELL PIT
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1800m, 2 len behind Passion Cry with 57kg at $1.10. Second-up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track May 8 over 1800m defeating History Maker carrying 57kg at $1.20. Expected to perform well.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
6 3x312 NISHIKEN BOB
HIROYUKI OGUNI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Keiai Purple carrying 58kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track May 7 over 1700m defeating Bellwood Grass carrying 58kg at $1.01. Genuine contender.
6
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 20088 INTENSE REFLET
Fuyuki Igarashi
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 20 len behind Bell Pit carrying 57kg at $32.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at Nagoya on April 8 over 2100m, 10 len behind Fuku Pygmalion carrying 57kg at $104.90. Not today.
7
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 07003 BLITZ FANG
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Keiai Purple with 56kg at $3.80. Before that second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on May 4 over 2100m, 16 len behind Deep Reborn carrying 55.0kg at $52.70. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 58x65 HASENO PYRO
KUNIO HIMORI
10YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Fumio Hasegawa
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1800m, 10 len behind Passion Cry with 57kg at $95. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 14 len behind Bell Pit with 57kg at $66.10. Prepared to risk today.
9
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 4x545 SCORPIUS
NOBORU YONEKAWA
9YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Masatake Iida
Last start second last in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind Keiai Purple carrying 56kg at $58.20. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 12 len behind Bell Pit carrying 55kg at $46.10. A top-three finish would surprise.
10
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Hot pink cap