MOMBETSU   28 Jul 2026
 
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Race 8 1000m

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Solid pace with Meisho Karakusa showing out while Ammirazione will also work across from an outside gate. STORY TIME (4) did a great job to score by one length over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Finds another suitable race and can win again. MEISHO KARAKUSA (3) finished out of the money when fourth in a 1000m contest at this track five weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MOFUBUKI (8) is close to breaking through with four placings from six appearances this campaign, last time out finishing second over 1000m at this track. Shapes as one to consider. AMMIRAZIONE (12) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time over 1000m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.
1 99556 MECHICKA BOOLA
NOBORU YONEKAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Peptide Avance carrying 52kg at $33.60. The run before that ran second last in a small field at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Frontier Bright with 55kg at $10.10. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
1
YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, White cap
2 86471 QUEEN SIDE
DAISUKE AKITA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track July 15 over 1000m defeating Scallop Pearl with 55kg at $5.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nishino Surf carrying 55kg at $120.60. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
YUJI IWAHASHI
BLACK, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STRIPE, Black cap
3 x9164 MEISHO KARAKUSA
JUNJI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on June 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Katsuno Twelve carrying 54kg at $11.10. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Misora carrying 54kg at $3.10. Expected to finish much closer.
3
JUNKI WATANABE
NAVY, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, CUFF, Red cap
4 33321 STORY TIME
TSUYOSHI CHIBA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track July 15 over 1000m defeating Combat Izumo carrying 57kg at $1.50. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Oishi Ajisai with 57kg at $5.80. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
4
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 07090 AUBER
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd
Last start ran second last of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, 18 len behind Peptide Avance carrying 55kg at $557.40. The run before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Great Eight carrying 55kg at $361.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
5
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 01433 TOMONO TATSU MI
TOMOKI KUROKAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Belle Theodora with 55kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 3 len behind Thorough Meghan with 55kg at $30.40. Genuine hope on latest effort.
6
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 90040 SUZU OLIVE
HIROAKI SAKURAI
9YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Tatsuro Mori
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Port Ellen with 53kg at $415.30. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind Arc Of Life carrying 53kg at $289.70. Favour others today.
7
RYOGA FUJITA
YELLOW, BLUE RIGHT SASH, BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 34322 MOFUBUKI
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Takuya Yano
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Belle Theodora with 55kg at $5.90. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Fingal's Cave with 54kg at $4.10. This is well within her grasp.
8
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Green cap
9 x9609 FRESH NO UE
KAZUHISA YAMADA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 9th of 11 at this track on July 15 over 1200m, 13 len behind Peptide Avance carrying 55kg at $391.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 30 over 1500m, 48 len behind Longing Dolce carrying 55kg at $98.50. No threat last start but is capable of better.
9
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 0x QUEEN'S PARK
HIROYUKI OGUNI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Nagata
Resuming after a break; only one run when eased back early on 13th of 18 at Tokyo on May 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dia Tesoro with 55.0kg at $259.70. Hard to enthuse.
10
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 34326 TOKEN ARTHUR
KUNIAKI SASAKI
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 6th of 11 at this track on July 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Belle Theodora with 55kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 2 len behind Thorough Meghan carrying 55kg at $15.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
11
YOJI KAMEI
WHITE, RED CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 85832 AMMIRAZIONE
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Akihiro Imamura
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Port Ellen with 55kg at $30.20. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mirage Fleur carrying 55kg at $1.90. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
12
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap