MOMBETSU   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Bizantino to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. OWSLA FLAG (8) showed good improvement last start but was narrowly denied, finishing just half a length behind the winner after being prominent on the turn. Nicely placed here and looks set to be a major factor in the finish. STAR CRUISING (3) is a three-start maiden who continues to show promise, running a solid second last time at this track after racing prominently at the corner. Well drawn and hard to beat in this suitable assignment. BIZANTINO (2) was fifth last start three weeks ago and steps up in trip this time, likely to sit just off the leaders and can threaten on best figures. QUEEN’S MONAKA (5) led early before finishing fourth last start and should be in the mix again.
1 0x13 CLEVER BEN
Fuyuki Igarashi
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at this track September 4 over 1200m defeating Benino General carrying 55kg at $3.50. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Dixie Vogue with 55kg at $50.70. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
1
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0x05 BIZANTINO
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. First-up second last of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 2 over 1700m, 21 len behind Ralph Tesoro with 57.0kg at $35.20. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Hiro Suzuran with 57kg at $4.30. Expected to perform well.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Grey cap
3 0x92 STAR CRUISING
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 14 at Sapporo on August 16 over 1500m, 7 len behind Watashi Matsuwa with 52.0kg at $64.70. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Dixie Vogue with 55kg at $2.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
3
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 00605 PLAYABLE GAME
MASAHIRO SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Sonobe
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on September 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Hurry Flag with 55kg at $14.50. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on September 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind South Ville Stella carrying 55kg at $16.60. Nice alley and worth including.
4
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 00x24 QUEEN'S MONAKA
NOZOMI ONO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind June Land with 55kg at $11.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dixie Vogue with 55kg at $2.30. Safely held last time out but this suits.
5
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 07907 SHADOW CROSS
KUNIO HIMORI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomokazu Iizuka
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Boogiewoogiewoogie with 53kg at $101.10. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on September 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind June Land with 57kg at $441.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
6
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Light green cap
7 64476 EARTH J SONTE
TAMAKAZU OKAJIMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Masuo Matsuyama
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on September 23 over 1700m, 8 len behind Cool Maison carrying 57kg at $77. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on September 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Hurry Flag with 57kg at $23.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
TAKANORI YOSHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, MAGENTA RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 08892 OWSLA FLAG
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Isami Nakamura
Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Boogiewoogiewoogie carrying 55kg at $2. The start before that 9th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 9 over 1700m, 10 len behind Misa Biscuits with 52.0kg at $79.10. Working up to a win. Worth following.
8
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 09989 BLACK BEAT
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1800m, 48 len behind Solid Basis with 54kg at $192.10. The race before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 at this track on September 10 over 1800m, 15 len behind My Presti carrying 54kg at $206.70. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
9
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 43175 AZALEA DREAM
KUNIO HIMORI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dixie Vogue with 55kg at $24.70. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on September 3 over 1200m, 17 len behind Fereydun carrying 55kg at $5.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap