MOMBETSU   28 Jul 2026
 
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Race 6 1200m

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Genuine pace headed by Lua Shuer who should kick up along the paint. MISTER KIRETTO (2) was an emphatic winner last time over 1000m at this track with today's rider Yamato Ishikawa engaged. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and a minor placing from three starts. Can measure up again. PITAGORA (4) broke through for his maiden win over 1200m at this track last time. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he cannot be underestimated. LUA SHUER (1) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.5 lengths away in second over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. MIND ANGEL (6) comes here following a win over 1100m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by a head. One of the better chances.
1 312 LUA SHUER
JUNJI TANAKA
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mad Secret with 55kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track June 17 over 1000m defeating Hakuai Reve carrying 55kg at $4.20. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
1
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 621 MISTER KIRETTO
NOBORU YONEKAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track July 14 over 1000m defeating Blond Knight carrying 55kg at $1.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Airosa with 55kg at $3.90. Can go on with it.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Black cap
3 07 TAKENO QUEEN
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1100m, 27 len behind Kambei with 54kg at $109.30. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mister Kiretto with 55kg at $348.60. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
3
YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, Red cap
4 6551 PITAGORA
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at this track June 24 over 1200m defeating Krishna Lovely with 55kg at $3.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sirindhorn carrying 55kg at $9.50. Expected to go well again.
4
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Blue cap
5 4155 SIRINDHORN
MASATO KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mad Secret with 54kg at $29.60. The start before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on July 1 over 1100m, 9 len behind Fold In carrying 54kg at $13.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 241 MIND ANGEL
NOZOMI ONO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track July 8 over 1100m defeating Foresight Gaze carrying 55kg at $2.60. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1100m, 13 len behind Southern Groove with 55kg at $3.20. Another win cannot be ruled out.
6
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Yellow cap
7 68 IIHI TABIDACHI
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
2YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, 6th of 11 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Archi Feather carrying 53kg at $112. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on July 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Winter Cabin with 55kg at $93.90. This looks too tough.
7
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 22168 RYUNO MUSCLE
Fuyuki Igarashi
2YO  DK B  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1700m, 40 len behind Shady Era with 55kg at $36.50. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 9 at this track on June 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Copano Russell carrying 55kg at $2.90. Genuine chance this time around.
8
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
9 9909 UNCLE CHARLIE
KUNIAKI SASAKI
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1100m, 41 len behind Dream Passion carrying 55kg at $402.90. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 17 len behind Del Piero carrying 55kg at $528.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Orange cap
10 775 HAKUAI BONHEUR
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on June 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Copano Russell carrying 55kg at $58.90. The race before that ran second last of 8 at this track on June 4 over 1700m, 15 len behind New Standard carrying 55kg at $198.20. Tested from a wide gate.
10
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 677 CHAIRO SUMMER
Fuyuki Igarashi
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on July 14 over 1100m, 6 len behind Tradescantia carrying 55kg at $173. The run before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Del Piero carrying 55kg at $128.40. Likely to struggle.
11
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 52931 SMART WAIN
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track July 15 over 1000m defeating Ikor carrying 55kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Million Jupiter carrying 55kg at $14.70. Broke through last time and is worth thought again.
12
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Pink cap