MOMBETSU   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1700m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong tempo with Lady Pyro and Meisho Ichizu leading from Rimshot and Queen's Hill. RIMSHOT (4) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 2 lengths at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Best form puts him right in this. LILABAD (5) made a strong late bid but just failed to pick up the winner as favourite last start over 1700m at this track. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. LADY PYRO (2) is poised to win after placing at her last three outings, most recently when third over 1800m at this track when she was prominent throughout. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. KURA WAR (7) turned in a much better effort last time out to score by 2.5 lengths over 1700m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.
1 98036 AFROBEAT
KUNIO HIMORI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Most recently second last of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind My Moment with 57kg at $69.70. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 4 len behind Kura War with 57kg at $73.60. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
1
JUNKI WATANABE
GREEN, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, BLACK SLEEVES, COLLAR, Green cap
2 94223 LADY PYRO
MORIYAMA TAKEHIRO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind My Moment carrying 55kg at $11.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tone Musume with 55kg at $10.40. One of the chief contenders.
2
MANATO KUROSAWA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Red cap
3 7x618 MEISHO ICHIZU
HIROYUKI OGUNI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 8 len behind Kura War carrying 57kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 2 len at this track May 15 over 1600m defeating Fouette with 57kg at $2.60. In the market last time but failed to deliver.
3
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECKS,RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Green cap
4 2x101 RIMSHOT
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track June 4 over 1700m defeating Airplay carrying 57kg at $1.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1700m, 8 len behind Three Legend carrying 57kg at $2.60. Great chance to win again.
4
GENTA OCHIAI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
5 x2192 LILABAD
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
3YO  GREY  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on June 11 over 1700m, neck behind Crown Gustav with 57kg at $2.60. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 11 len behind Kura War carrying 57kg at $3. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 x5424 DAVAY ESPERANZA
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind My Moment carrying 57kg at $7.20. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on May 29 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Kura War carrying 57kg at $5.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
6
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 x1481 KURA WAR
TAKAHIRO MATSUMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track May 29 over 1700m defeating Davay Esperanza with 57kg at $6. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1700m, 6 len behind Steel Dream with 55kg at $19.90. This is well within his grasp.
7
RYU ABE
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
8 x0924 QUEEN'S HILL
HIDEKI KAKUGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Agile Black with 54kg at $29.30. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on May 14 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Steel Dream with 54kg at $93.10. Tricky assignment.
8
FUMA ONO
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 40797 HO O PLAGE
YOSHIMI YANAGIZAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Naoyuki Naridomi
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on June 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind My Moment with 55kg at $69.70. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 27 over 1800m, 16 len behind Agile Black carrying 54kg at $128. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
YUJI IWAHASHI
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE STARS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, JAZZBERRY JAM ARMBANDS, Black cap
10 x0980 WIE GEHT'S
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on June 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Tone Musume carrying 55kg at $70.10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on May 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tone Musume carrying 55kg at $17.40. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
10
YUKI MIYAUCHI
BLACK, MAGENTA FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES,MAGENTA STARS, Pink cap