MOMBETSU   19 Jun 2025
 
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Race 6 1200m

Track: AW      

Strong pace with Toa Eden, Yaruki Genki Yuki and Yamanin Faro paving the way. TOA EDEN (9) broke through for her maiden win over 1000m at this track last time. Shaping up nicely and can measure up again. UNA TO LION (10) travelled in a rearwards position then made some inroads and finished sixth last time out over 1000m at this track two weeks ago as $2.1 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Backmarker who keeps coming. Could prove tough to beat. LANCELOT (8) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having his first run for a new yard. Was a winner when fresh last campaign at Kasamatsu over 1400m. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. YAMANIN FARO (4) won here two starts ago but was below his best at a more recent appearance, finishing sixth over 1000m at this track. Anticipating a better run this time.
1 x6483 KYOEI FLARE
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Alpha Indi carrying 55kg at $9.10. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nishiken Cabal with 55kg at $150.30. Nice draw and worth including.
1
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x0078 QUEEN SIDE
DAISUKE AKITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 12 len behind Dujac carrying 55kg at $174.30. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1000m, 10 len behind Keiai Whakapono carrying 55kg at $636.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x7328 SAKURA STREAM
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alpha Indi with 57kg at $6.90. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Ropia with 57kg at $22.10. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
3
TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 2x716 YAMANIN FARO
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Hajime Doi
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Dujac carrying 57kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 3 len at this track May 7 over 1000m defeating The Nature with 57kg at $1.60. Can atone.
4
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 x8096 YARUKI GENKI YUKI
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Alpha Indi carrying 55kg at $29.50. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nishiken Cabal carrying 55kg at $78.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
5
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 x4896 YAMATONO HIKARI
HIROAKI SAKURAI
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Yamawake carrying 52kg at $125.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ropia carrying 54kg at $246.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 0x00 MAESTOSO
MASAHIRO SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Kato
Third-up today. Freshened for 39 days. Resuming 14th of 18 at Tokyo on April 26 over 1800m, 15 len behind Elina Storm with 55.0kg at $567.30. Last start 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 over 1600m, 17 len behind Largamente carrying 55.0kg at $456.30. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
7
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
8 4415x LANCELOT
SHOJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Kasamatsu March 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Revident with 56kg at $5.40. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Kasamatsu December 10 over 1400m defeating Essay with 56kg at $1.80. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
8
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
9 41 TOA EDEN
KUNIAKI SASAKI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind Eidai Falcon carrying 54kg at $57.80. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track May 29 over 1000m defeating Petit Beans with 54kg at $3.30. Sure to go well.
9
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light green cap
10 x7736 UNA TO LION
KUNIO HIMORI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Smile Moon with 57kg at $2.10. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ignis Spiritus with 57kg at $14.50. Capable of a big finish.
10
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Light green cap
11 x0000 LUSTER CANNON
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Smile Moon with 52kg at $354.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 14 len behind Ignis Spiritus with 55kg at $220. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Light brown cap
12 0x00x LOIN
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BL/CH  FILLY 55.0KG
Sayuri Shirai
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 5 over 1800m, 19 len behind Eternal Promise carrying 55.0kg at $248.70. Previously first up; 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 16 over 1200m, 22 len behind Monte Diana carrying 55.0kg at $309.50. Needs more time.
12
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
13 8x778 TRANCE RUNNER
HIROYUKI OGUNI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 22 over 1000m, 11 len behind Keiai Whakapono with 55kg at $583.70. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 13 len behind Elliott Game carrying 54kg at $268.20. Wide draw makes it tough.
13
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Hot pink cap
14 007 WOLKE SCHATZE
RYUICHI YAMAGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 38 len behind Eiichi with 57kg at $15.70. Before that second last of 12 at Nakayama Dirt on April 20 over 1800m, 25 len behind Smart Kairos carrying 57.0kg at $279.50. Tested from a wide gate.
14
JUNKI WATANABE
NAVY, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFF, Hot pink cap