MOMBETSU   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1800m

Track: GOOD     True  

Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Endless Sorrow, Tremolo and Marron Soleil prominent. MARRON SOLEIL (12) ran a solid second behind Best Green last start over 1700m at this track. Has a flawless record here with four starts, including two wins and two placings, and looks well placed to feature in the finish again. STAR SHIP (6) is a progressive type still early in his career, building momentum with two wins prior to running second last time here. Suited to this track and trip, he is expected to produce another strong performance. RIKO HUGHES (3) scored a narrow win here last start and has been reliable on this course, winning two of four starts. ENDLESS SORROW (7) also comes in flying, having won last start to make it two wins from two this campaign. Draws well and has solid claims.
1 44321 MOERE SAWAN MIYAGI
MASAHIRO SAITO
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track September 11 over 1700m defeating Vega Emerald carrying 55kg at $1.20. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Taisei Thrive with 54kg at $6.60. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
1
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 2126 CROWNING CUP
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Morioka on August 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sei Christina with 55kg at $3.20. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1700m, 2 len behind Marron Soleil with 55kg at $3.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
2
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Grey cap
3 1461 RIKO HUGHES
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run won by a nose at this track September 4 over 1700m defeating Star Ship carrying 55kg at $2.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track on August 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind God Baroque with 55kg at $21.80. Big chance again.
3
TATSUYA WATANABE
BLUE, GREEN VEE, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, WHITE ARMBANDS, CUFF, Salmon cap
4 1553 AYASAN JOTARO
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1700m, 6 len behind Best Green with 55kg at $42.60. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Best Green with 55kg at $17.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
4
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 21x73 BELLAGIO GENIUS
SHOJI TANAKA
2YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track on September 4 over 1700m, 13 len behind Riko Hughes with 55kg at $23.80. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on September 23 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind T's A Light carrying 56kg at $14.70. Might need easier race.
5
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 59112 STAR SHIP
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on September 4 over 1700m, nose behind Riko Hughes with 55kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track August 13 over 1600m defeating Fuku Albatross carrying 55kg at $26.60. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
6
SAKITO YAMAMOTO
GREEN, LIGHT PINK RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 11 ENDLESS SORROW
NOBORU YONEKAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track June 19 over 1100m defeating Moere Sawan Miyagi carrying 55kg at $1.40. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track August 14 over 1500m defeating Bow Vogue carrying 55kg at $2.20. Should be right in the finish.
7
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 1435 TREMOLO
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1700m, 8 len behind Best Green with 55kg at $42.70. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1700m, 7 len behind Marron Soleil carrying 55kg at $7.40. Win doesn't look likely.
8
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Light green cap
9 1x55 KAIRI QUEEN
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on September 4 over 1700m, 6 len behind Riko Hughes carrying 55kg at $68.30. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on September 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Nijiko with 55kg at $70.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Light green cap
10 15 NEW ALIVE
MASAHIRO SAITO
2YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG
Kumiko Hara
Lining up for just third start. At debut, scored a big 8 len win at this track July 17 over 1700m defeating A To Z with 55kg at $9.60. Last start failed to make an impression; 5th of 8 at Sapporo on August 16 over 1800m, 9 len behind Ask Edinburgh with 55.0kg at $23.20. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
10
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 55153 MINO BELL
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on September 9 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Hayama Days carrying 55kg at $7.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind Taisei Thrive carrying 55kg at $34.80. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
10
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
12 2112 MARRON SOLEIL
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on August 21 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Best Green carrying 55kg at $3.10. The run before that won by 2 len at this track July 31 over 1700m defeating Crowning Cup with 55kg at $1.30. One of the chief contenders.
11
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
13 78511 TAISEI THRIVE
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track August 28 over 1700m defeating Moere Sawan Miyagi carrying 55kg at $9. The start before that won by 3 len at this track August 14 over 1700m defeating Mamatomo with 55kg at $12.30. Tested under these conditions.
12
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Hot pink cap