MOMBETSU   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1000m

Track:      

A solid tempo anticipated with Labiata and Queen's Artemis ahead of Classical Scholar and Swan Orchid. QUEEN'S ARTEMIS (2) was in great form at the end of the last campaign with back-to-back wins, the latest over 1200m at this track six months ago. Has a strong record here, including eight wins. Can return in winning form. LABIATA (6) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by a neck over 1000m at this track. Looks a big threat to the top selection. D S ENTHU (1) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish second when resuming last start at this course and distance. Goes well at this journey and is expected to be competitive. CLASSICAL SCHOLAR (9) finished third last time over 1000m at this track when resuming from a spell. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
1 244x2 D S ENTHU
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshiyuki Akiya
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, neck behind Labiata with 57kg at $4.10. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track May 15 over 1000m defeating Token Makotto carrying 57kg at $1.20. Sure to run well.
1
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, White cap
2 1611x QUEEN'S ARTEMIS
NOZOMI ONO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning won by neck this track October 30 over 1200m defeating Shannon Falls carrying 56kg at $1.30. At her first start favourite; to post a big 30 len win. This track June 18 over 1000m defeating Zarina Iran with 55kg at $1.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
2
FUMA ONO
BLACK, PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK DOUBLE ARMBAND, PINK COLLAR, Grey cap
3 95480 MILLENNIUM BIO
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Labiata with 56kg at $43.40. Before that 8th of 12 at Funabashi on March 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Golden Sweep with 56kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Salmon cap
4 288x5 FER A CHEVAL
TSUYOSHI CHIBA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Nisshin B.
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Labiata with 55kg at $99.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 11 len behind Stream carrying 55kg at $210.40. Needs more time.
4
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 500x9 SWAN ORCHID
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Labiata with 55kg at $62.30. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 23 2023 over 800m, 8 len behind Cutie Romera carrying 50kg at $69. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 272x1 LABIATA
JUNJI TANAKA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months won by a neck at this track April 16 over 1000m defeating D S Enthu carrying 54kg at $3.40. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 23 over 1600m, 49 len behind Sun Eau Claire carrying 54kg at $69.90. Sure to run well.
6
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMONDS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 95697 VILLE GATE
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
7YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Shishamo Friend carrying 54kg at $204.20. The run before that 9th of 11 at Kochi on March 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Choice with 52kg at $231.60. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
7
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 50700 COSMO TARRAGON
DAISUKE AKITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 41 len behind Labiata carrying 56kg at $161.70. Before that second last of 13 at Urawa on March 18 over 1400m, 16 len behind On Glide Path carrying 57kg at $24.70. Happy to risk.
8
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 745x3 CLASSICAL SCHOLAR
SHOJI TANAKA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yukio Mizukami
Second run back. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Labiata with 53kg at $21.10. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 18 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind A Lot Dream carrying 56.0kg at $119.40. Fitter and worth including.
9
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 123x6 WILD LOVE
SHOJI TANAKA
10YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Labiata with 56kg at $16.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Eri Kohaku carrying 56kg at $3.20. Worth consideration.
10
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Hot pink cap