MOMBETSU   30 Jul 2025
 
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Race 12 1600m

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History Maker and Bell Pit can lead the small field. BELL PIT (2) had a bit on his rivals last time with an impressive 8 lengths win over 2000m at this track. Has a terrific record here with 16 wins and three minor placings from 19 starts. Major player. HIKARI OSO (5) performed above expectations last time over 1800m at this track, finishing 1.3 lengths from the winner in third after starting at big odds. Expected to run well again. MODUS OPERANDI (6) finished out of the money when fifth over 1800m at this track two weeks ago. Capable of a big performance. BLITZ FANG (8) missed the frame last start when fourth over 2000m at this track. Likely improver who should be about the mark.
1 3x420 HISTORY MAKER
KUNIAKI SASAKI
11YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizumi Iwasaki
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on June 19 over 2000m, 24 len behind Bell Pit with 57kg at $43.60. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Bell Pit with 57kg at $13.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
1
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, White cap
2 9x211 BELL PIT
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track June 19 over 2000m defeating Nishiken Bob with 58kg at $1.01. The race before that favourite; won by 7 len at this track May 8 over 1800m defeating History Maker with 57kg at $1.20. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Grey cap
3 2739x VIGORE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
7YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Maeda
Resuming after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ohi August 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Moueix with 57kg at $18.30. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Funabashi May 1 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Scharfsinn carrying 57kg at $4.80. Faces a tough essay.
3
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x5454 DRAGON GOKU
KUNIO HIMORI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Tsugio Fukumoto
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on July 2 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Crew Dragon with 57kg at $52.70. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Stream with 57kg at $16.90. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
4
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 6x743 HIKARI OSO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Tsuru Nishimori
Form hard to fault. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at this track on July 2 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Crew Dragon with 57kg at $26.20. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Keiai Purple with 58kg at $6.80. Worth following up.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 73775 MODUS OPERANDI
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track on July 16 over 1800m, 15 len behind Bellwood Grass with 57kg at $66.40. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on July 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Crew Dragon with 57kg at $23.40. Forward showing expected.
6
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light green cap
7 x5458 SCORPIUS
NOBORU YONEKAWA
9YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Masatake Iida
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on June 19 over 2000m, 18 len behind Bell Pit carrying 56kg at $272.20. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind Keiai Purple carrying 56kg at $58.20. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 70034 BLITZ FANG
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on June 19 over 2000m, 14 len behind Bell Pit carrying 57kg at $17.90. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on June 4 over 1800m, 4 len behind Keiai Purple carrying 56kg at $3.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
8
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap