MOMBETSU   16 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1000m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with Sun Snow White probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. MORNING BOTAN (5) crossed from an outside draw last time to stalk the lead before drawing clear to win by 1.5 lengths over 1000m at this track. Among the top chances again. SASAKIN TOMOJIRO (3) found the line nicely to grab third last time out over 1000m at this track. Has been in the money at each of his three starts at this track and distance. Another bold showing is expected. KANARI KOTTA GAME (8) recorded a gutsy maiden victory last time out over 1000m at this track, scoring by a head. Winning rider Masaaki Kuwamura stays aboard and she is a solid top-three hope. MISS NANNA (10) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1000m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 89607 YAMATONO HIKARI
HIROAKI SAKURAI
6YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 10 len behind Arms Queen carrying 52kg at $271.50. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 15 len behind Loin carrying 52kg at $312.70. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, White cap
2 07806 QUEEN SIDE
DAISUKE AKITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Arms Queen with 55kg at $285.40. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 23 len behind Loin carrying 55kg at $347.10. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Grey cap
3 33x13 SASAKIN TOMOJIRO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. Resuming won by a nose at this track April 23 over 1000m defeating Steel Thunder carrying 57kg at $1.50. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Earth Kamuy carrying 57kg at $2.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
3
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 43989 SUN SNOW WHITE
Fuyuki Igarashi
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kismet carrying 55kg at $31.70. The start before that did the work up front then tired 8th of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Last Canon with 54kg at $14.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
4
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 34241 MORNING BOTAN
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track June 26 over 1000m defeating Florecimiento carrying 55kg at $1.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 10 over 1000m, 5 len behind Token Shun with 55kg at $2.50. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
5
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x0095 GLOBE MISSION
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Ryu Shimizu
Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 9 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Toa Eden with 55kg at $15.20. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Token Makotto carrying 55kg at $38.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 000x BLACK BEAT
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 16 over 2100m, 41 len behind Taisei Dexter with 57.0kg at $201.10. On debut second last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt December 1 over 1200m, 20 len behind Toniken Samba carrying 53.0kg at $162.60. Others are preferred.
7
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Light green cap
8 5x671 KANARI KOTTA GAME
MASAHIRO SAITO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Sonobe
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track May 29 over 1000m defeating Happy Pink with 55kg at $5.10. Before that got back early 7th of 11 at this track on April 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Ropia carrying 55kg at $46.20. Capable of big final splits.
8
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE STARS, Light green cap
9 84353 CHEVILLE
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Arms Queen with 56kg at $22.30. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Token Makotto with 56kg at $29.30. Happy to risk.
9
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 67446 MISS NANNA
NOZOMI ONO
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Renenet carrying 55kg at $22.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Token Makotto with 55kg at $51.70. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 80x0x WIN WEIWEI
KUNIAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuo Niikuma
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 18 at Niigata on August 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Berangere with 53.0kg at $557. When resuming last campaign 8th of 16 at Niigata on May 12 2024 over 1000m, 4 len behind Fanyu carrying 54.0kg at $54.50. Hasn't shown enough.
11
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Hot pink cap
12 56988 JASPER ACE
MASATAKA SAKUMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Kazuo Kato
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 15 len behind Arms Queen carrying 57kg at $110.50. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on June 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Belle Aube carrying 57kg at $24.30. Others have better prospects.
12
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap