MOMBETSU   12 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1000m

Track:      

Genuine pace with Kitano Rowers finding the front from her low draw. CHAMO (10) showed good early speed last start over today's course and distance before finishing third, beaten 1.5 lengths. Nicely placed to go a couple better. MORNING BOTAN (9) doesn't win very often but ran a strong race last time out over 1000m at this track, finishing third and beaten 0.6 lengths. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well. KITANO ROWERS (3) was popular in betting last time out but disappointed in finishing fifth over 1000m here, beaten 3.5 lengths. Worth including in this suitable contest. NISHINO COCO (8) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1600m at Kasamatsu. Has since switched to the Masakazu Murakami yard and comes here with definite top-three claims.
1 96334 TOKEN ARTHUR
KUNIAKI SASAKI
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Smile Moon carrying 55kg at $35. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Will Too Well carrying 55kg at $17.40. Nice alley and worth including.
1
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 94678 VIRIDITAS
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 8th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Smile Moon carrying 55kg at $122.70. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, 8 len behind Nishino Laevigata with 55kg at $51.10. Well held last time and facing a tough task today.
2
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 34245 KITANO ROWERS
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Smile Moon with 55kg at $2.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Free Passport carrying 55kg at $2.40. This is well within her grasp.
3
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 48326 CRY OF THE EARTH
NOZOMI ONO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Smile Moon with 54kg at $17.90. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Wolfram carrying 54kg at $27.40. Should go well.
4
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 47795 MARINO ROMANCE
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mariko Yano
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 9 at this track on July 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Matterhorn carrying 55kg at $175.80. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on June 26 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sakura Kingly carrying 55kg at $52.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 00880 NIELSEN
MASATO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1200m, 38 len behind Energeia carrying 55kg at $557. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1000m, 7 len behind Free Passport with 55kg at $508.40. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
6
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 58586 YELLOW IRIS
NOZOMI ONO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Energeia carrying 55kg at $50.90. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 17 over 1700m, 11 len behind Alma Lobeira carrying 55kg at $14.90. Maybe a place.
7
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK ,GREEN, LIGHT PINK HORIZONTAL RAYS, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 2233x NISHINO COCO
MASAKAZU MURAKAMI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Kasamatsu June 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pyro's Bridge carrying 55kg at $4.90. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Tokyo May 25 2024 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Parcel Paper carrying 55.0kg at $172.70. Expected to prove hard to beat while fresh.
8
RETSU OIKAWA
ORANGE, Light green cap
9 24143 MORNING BOTAN
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Eidai Falcon carrying 55kg at $4.90. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Cheville with 55kg at $12.90. Doesn’t need to improve much to salute.
9
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH AND ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 19833 CHAMO
MASATO KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Story Time with 57kg at $2. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on July 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Wolfram carrying 57kg at $26. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
10
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Light brown cap
11 22982 KITASAN YAMABUKI
KUNIO HIMORI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Ono Shoji
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Smile Moon with 55kg at $5.20. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hoyo Moon carrying 55kg at $15.50. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
11
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 00539 FULL BOOST
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Smile Moon with 52kg at $14.30. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track on July 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Free Passport with 52kg at $44. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, WHITE, PURPLE STRIPES SLEEVES, Hot pink cap