MOMBETSU   29 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1000m

Track: GOOD      

Without a recognised leader, Sakura Rapier and Tonchan will likely set the pace. HAPPY PINK (8) is a nine-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and finished seventh over 1000m at this track. Fitter and capable of taking this out. SAKURA RAPIER (7) was in the money first up but could only manage 11th last time out over 1000m at this track. One of the chances based on her best recent efforts. RAUSUDAKE (6) looks close to a breakthrough based on his last start second at this track over 1000m. One of the leading contenders again. TONCHAN (2) produced another moderate effort last start when 11th over 1200m at this track. Well placed and no surprise to see her in contention.
1 x0069 BLUE POPPY
HIDEAKI SATO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 9 len behind Chamo with 54kg at $295. Before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Will Too Well carrying 54kg at $307.90. Tested on recent form.
1
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, White cap
2 x7550 TONCHAN
KUNIAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mephisto carrying 55kg at $254.50. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ropia carrying 54kg at $82.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
2
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 0x800 APPLAUSO
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 14 len behind Chamo with 55kg at $585.30. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 15 len behind Will Too Well with 55kg at $590.10. Needs to do more. Others better.
3
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 07x90 ULZZANG
MASATO KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 14 len behind Eidai Falcon with 54kg at $69. Last start 10th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 13 len behind Will Too Well with 54kg at $337.20. A top-three finish would surprise.
4
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 65x67 KANARI KOTTA GAME
MASAHIRO SAITO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Sonobe
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 13 len behind Kitasan Yamabuki carrying 55kg at $20.20. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Ropia with 55kg at $46.20. Watch for her to be flashing home.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
6 4x332 RAUSUDAKE
HIDEAKI SATO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kanetoshi Celeste carrying 57kg at $7.10. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ropia carrying 57kg at $22.30. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
6
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 55x20 SAKURA RAPIER
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Karustone Olivia carrying 55kg at $3.40. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 18 len behind Yamanin Faro carrying 55kg at $6.30. Definite winning chance.
7
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Light brown cap
8 450x7 HAPPY PINK
KUNIO HIMORI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kanetoshi Celeste carrying 55kg at $5. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 12 at this track on August 14 over 1000m, 13 len behind Nice Desune with 55kg at $35.70. Worth another chance.
8
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Hot pink cap