MOMBETSU   27 May 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong tempo with Dual Career and Sayonakidori leading from Last Born and Lady Pyro. REALGAR (11) returns from a spell of two-and-a-half years after back-to-back wins to close last campaign, the latest over 2000m at Ohi. The one to beat again. SNOW BLIZZARD (4) resumes from a spell of 11 months and is having his first outing under new trainer Hiroaki Sakurai. Finished fourth at Kokura over 1800m at the opening run last time in work. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. DUAL CAREER (10) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at this course and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. SAYONAKIDORI (7) was below his best last time when sixth over 1600m at this track. Has a formidable record at this journey with three wins and three placings from eight starts and is a key contender.
1 2x470 LAST BORN
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Einoshin Abe
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Trevena with 56kg at $8.10. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dual Career with 56kg at $21.80. Drawn well and is among the chances.
1
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 00504 MANO LEA
MASATO KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kumiko Doi
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Trevena carrying 55kg at $56.70. Before that 11th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dual Career with 55kg at $43.90. Would rather see in something easier.
2
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Black cap
3 72x08 COUTHIE FONG
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yamanin Passe with 54kg at $35.30. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at this track on April 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Midnight Gale carrying 55kg at $157.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 0206x SNOW BLIZZARD
HIROAKI SAKURAI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuyoshi Urano
Entire back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Fukushima July 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Anthology carrying 58.0kg at $10.60. When resuming last campaign fourth of 15 at Kokura February 16 2025 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Meiner Vertex carrying 57.0kg at $16.90. Expect a forward showing.
4
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 46x70 SENGEN TOP
HIROYUKI OGUNI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Garcon Manque carrying 54kg at $90.90. Second run from a spell struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 21 len behind Trevena with 56kg at $126.70. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 48x08 LUX SCHNEIDER
KUNIO HIMORI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
LUX Inc.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dual Career with 57kg at $105.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at this track on May 13 over 1700m, 6 len behind Jasper Dream carrying 57kg at $92.50. Win would surprise.
6
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Yellow cap
7 x1226 SAYONAKIDORI
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Last start failed to make an impression; 6th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind God Baroque with 57kg at $10.10. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Ohi on March 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dokidoki with 57kg at $1.70. Winning chance.
7
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Green cap
8 0x800 KURIIRO
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Trevena with 55kg at $132.60. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dual Career carrying 55kg at $255.30. Wait until she shows something.
8
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Green cap
9 2x255 LADY PYRO
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Trevena with 53kg at $4.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on April 29 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Misotaro with 55kg at $8.10. Should go well in this line up.
9
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 35x11 DUAL CAREER
KUNIO HIMORI
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track April 16 over 1200m defeating Sei Gen with 55kg at $5. Last start won by a neck at this track April 30 over 1200m defeating Yamanin Passe with 55kg at $11.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
10
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 7x11x REALGAR
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of two-and-a-half years. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Ohi November 3 2023 over 2000m defeating Rick Marvel with 56kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. Ohi October 5 2023 over 1600m defeating Yakumo carrying 56kg at $9.60. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Pink cap
12 5x008 BLACK APIS
HIDEAKI SATO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Takeshi Fujita
Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Trevena carrying 57kg at $82.90. Before that ran last of 14 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dual Career with 54kg at $371.30. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
12
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Pink cap