MOMBETSU   26 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1200m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Virtue leading Crown Villain. CROWN VILLAIN (3) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1000m at this track, getting home by 3 lengths. Can chalk up the hat-trick. VIRTUE (8) was quickly into stride and went on to score by half a length last time out over 1200m at this track. Talented type who is expected to run well again. MEISHO MARBLE (4) is knocking on the door after just missing last time over 1200m at this track. Expected to run well again. TOO SWEET (2) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1200m at this track. Form here at the trip is sound. One of the genuine contenders.
1 7x431 CONSIDER
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track May 13 over 1200m defeating Honeyberry with 54kg at $12.10. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Honeyberry with 54kg at $72.50. Nice draw and worth including.
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YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, White cap
2 31x13 TOO SWEET
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 23 over 1200m defeating Meresankh carrying 57kg at $2.40. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Consider carrying 57kg at $6.50. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Black cap
3 0x11 CROWN VILLAIN
Fuyuki Igarashi
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shiho Wada
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track April 22 over 1000m defeating Sanzento Kagayaku with 57kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 6 over 1000m defeating Belle Aube with 57kg at $1.40. Definite winning chance.
3
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 55x32 MEISHO MARBLE
JUNJI TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dual Career with 57kg at $8.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Honeyberry carrying 57kg at $8.10. Rates highly. Big chance.
4
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 22x08 AIRPLAY
NOBORU YONEKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1700m, 13 len behind Will Rausu with 57kg at $9.60. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Crown R C with 57kg at $5. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 99x00 GRASS TOP ROAD
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 13 len behind Dual Career carrying 57kg at $12.20. Second-up ran last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1600m, 44 len behind Crown R C carrying 57kg at $25.30. Wait until he shows something.
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RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 70x00 KEIAI V THREE
NOZOMI ONO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Third-up today. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 14 over 1400m, 17 len behind Coral Crown with 58.0kg at $51. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mozu K Star carrying 58.0kg at $116.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Green cap
8 41x11 VIRTUE
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; won by a head at this track April 16 over 1200m defeating Queen's Monaka with 57kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track May 6 over 1200m defeating Angel with 57kg at $2. Strong winning hope.
8
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Orange cap
9 5x765 KYUTARO
HIROAKI SAKURAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Consider carrying 56kg at $25.90. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Honeyberry with 56kg at $46.20. Draw no help to chances.
9
JUNICHIRO AGISHI
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Orange cap
10 00x08 RYUNO MAGICIAN
MASATO KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 12 at this track on April 16 over 1200m, 16 len behind Dual Career with 57kg at $63.60. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Consider with 54kg at $113.60. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
10
JUNKI WATANABE
NAVY, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFF, Pink cap
11 0876x EPOCA DEL SOLE
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Nagoya February 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Brighten carrying 57kg at $22.10. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Funabashi November 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $28.30. Doesn't appeal.
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TOSHIHIKO INOUE
RED, YELLOW BAND, ARMBANDS, Pink cap