MOMBETSU   03 Jun 2026
 
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Race 8 1700m

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Only a small field with Nishiken Bob likely to find a comfortable lead. NISHIKEN BOB (5) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1800m at this track at his latest appearance. Form here over today's trip is hard to fault. Likely to feature. STEEL DREAM (4) was well in commission last start over 1700m at this track when third. Reunites with jockey Masaaki Kuwamura who knows him well, including five wins while aboard. Fitter and in the mix. HIKARI OSO (2) did little and finished eighth over 1200m at this track last start. Fitter and a likely improver. BRAVE AMORE (3) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign to finish second over 1700m at this track. Another forward showing is anticipated.
1 x88x5 TOP OF JEALOUS
JUNJI TANAKA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 5th of 7 at this track on May 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Keiai Purple with 56kg at $2.70. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Sapporo Dirt on July 27 over 1700m, 12 len behind Rata Forest with 58.0kg at $15.80. Needs to lift.
1
GENTA OCHIAI
BLACK, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 49x68 HIKARI OSO
HIROYUKI OGUNI
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Tsuru Nishimori
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 3 len behind It's Cool with 57kg at $17.20. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 37 len behind Best Green with 57kg at $96.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
2
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Black cap
3 77x42 BRAVE AMORE
KUNIAKI SASAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 3 len behind Steel Dream with 57kg at $167.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 7 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 3 len behind S'il Te Plait with 55kg at $49.60. Among the winning chances.
3
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Red cap
4 12x13 STEEL DREAM
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 2 len at this track April 23 over 1700m defeating D S Yell with 57kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 7 at this track on May 5 over 1700m, 4 len behind S'il Te Plait with 55kg at $2. Forward showing expected.
4
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Blue cap
5 13x22 NISHIKEN BOB
HIROYUKI OGUNI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on April 22 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Bell Pit with 57kg at $6.30. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on May 20 over 1800m, neck behind Keiai Purple carrying 57kg at $1.80. Forward showing expected.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 065x5 WILL AUREOLE
HIROYUKI OGUNI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 8 at this track on April 23 over 1700m, 4 len behind Steel Dream carrying 57kg at $7.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on May 1 2025 over 1600m, head behind Soldier Field carrying 57kg at $3.70. Expect a forward showing.
6
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Green cap