MOMBETSU   23 Sep 2026
 
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Race 2 1000m

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Iris Baby has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. YAMANIN RISETTE (9) sets the standard in a race where exposed 1000m form matters. She was beaten half a length by Lady Coco here last start after being near the top of betting, and her earlier fourth behind Roman Leap gives the profile some depth for this grade. FLAME FLORA (6) is the main danger on consistency, with consecutive fourths here and a better run two back when beaten two and a half lengths by Handclap. RIKO STAAKEN (5) improved sharply at big odds when third behind Lady Coco, though she must now confirm that lift and turn the tables on Yamanin Risette. IRIS BABY (7) has placed three times from five attempts at this track and distance, but the latest fifth as a well-supported runner leaves her needing to rebound to threaten the top pair.
1 38357 MORNING SUMIRE
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG

Finished seventh behind Will Matic here last start, beaten just over seven lengths after settling too far back and never getting properly involved. The run prior was more positive when fifth to Handclap, beaten four and a half lengths after racing closer, and she has placed three times from six starts overall. With Genta Ochiai back aboard, she profiles as a realistic place hope rather than a strong winning play.
1
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 60489 VENUS MIND
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
2YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Was never a factor when ninth behind Davay Crystal here last start, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. Her previous eighth behind Livermore Zan was also well held, despite working home fairly from a long way back. The lighter weight is some help, but she remains unplaced from five starts and needs a sizeable lift to trouble these.
2
YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 90 BUENA MODA
HIROYUKI OGUNI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Has been well held in both starts, finishing second last behind Dusty Miller here most recently after settling rearward and making no impression. Her debut ninth to Vin Flor was even further off the mark, and there was no clear excuse in either run. Third-up fitness and a class drop are positives in theory, but she must show far more race-day substance.
3
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Red cap
4 8x006 BAINO BAINO BAI
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Made some progress when sixth behind Dusty Miller here last start, beaten five and a half lengths after giving away a big start. That was a better result than her previous tenth to P V Victoria, where she was unwanted in the market and beaten over 19 lengths. She is still unplaced from four starts at this track and distance, so the improvement must continue sharply.
4
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 70003 RIKO STAAKEN
MASATO KAWASHIMA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Lifted markedly when third behind Lady Coco here last start, beaten just under a length at big odds after holding her position and only being edged late. That was a sharp turnaround from her tenth behind Handclap, where she made no late impact. She has now placed at this track and distance and Shoma Kanayama stays with her, but she must confirm the latest run was no one-off.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 52344 FLAME FLORA
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Ran on well for fourth behind Alphonsina here last start, beaten seven and a half lengths, and her previous fourth to Handclap was stronger when beaten two and a half lengths near the top of an open market. She has already had Riko Staaken covered in recent Mombetsu form, and with a leading jockey-trainer pairing, she has enough consistency to be a genuine winning threat.
6
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
7 92335 IRIS BABY
MASAHIRO SAITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Could not justify her market position when fifth behind Kemo Sahbee here last start, beaten just over seven lengths and safely held. Her previous third behind Ogifushino Negai was more encouraging, and three placings from five starts at this track and distance keep her in the mix. She has the racing style to take up a forward role, but must rebound from that latest effort.
7
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
8 66494 KURA FACE
HIROYUKI OGUNI
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Finished fourth behind Davay Crystal here last start, but the ten-length margin and long-odds profile temper the result. Two back she was ninth to Davay Oscar, beaten over 10 lengths, so there is still a clear gap between her and the better exposed runners. She has place claims in a thin maiden, but the overall record remains a query.
8
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 74442 YAMANIN RISETTE
NOZOMI ONO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Went close behind Lady Coco here last start, finishing second and beaten half a length after being pipped at the post. Her previous fourth to Roman Leap was also sound, beaten three and a half lengths after tracking well and battling on, and she has placed three times from six at this track and distance. She is still a maiden, but this looks a strong chance to convert.
9
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Orange cap
10 6435 ANIMA GEMINA
NOBORU YONEKAWA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a two-month break after finishing fifth behind Legumes here, beaten just over two lengths when near the top of betting. Her prior third to Tradescantia was also competitive, beaten just over a length, so the raw form is good enough for this. She does her racing from back in the field and has yet to place at 1000m, which leaves her more as a place chance than a standout.
10
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 00 KYZYL KUM
TAKAHIRO ISHIMOTO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Was second last behind Promessa Reza here last start, beaten over 13 lengths after settling rearward and failing to make ground. Her debut tenth behind Queen's Family was no better, with the market also giving little encouragement. Third-up fitness and a class drop are listed positives, but the exposed form leaves her with plenty to find.
11
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 788 KOISURU KIMOCHI
HIDETOMO NUMAZAWA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Finished eighth behind Dusty Miller here last start, beaten just over six lengths after settling well back and only working home fairly. That followed another eighth behind P V Victoria, where she was beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. She remains unplaced from three starts at this track and distance, and others bring stronger recent credentials.
12
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Pink cap