MOMBETSU   02 Jul 2026
 
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Race 9 1200m

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Abundant pace from Sarasa Soft Touch, Asagao and Ufufuto Runna vying for the lead with Dunk Barows on their backs. UFUFUTO RUNNA (3) made it five straight wins when resuming over 1400m at Saga last start, getting home by 5 lengths. Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. DUNK BAROWS (5) finished 3.5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1000m at this track two weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Record at this track is strong. Sure to go well. ASAGAO (8) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing seventh last time out over 1200m at this track. Has sound form at this track and distance and should be involved in the finish. ELLIOTT GAME (1) is experiencing a win drought, extended last start when tenth over 1200m at this track. Worth noting Masaaki Kuwamura goes aboard. Has the ability to produce a better result.
1 45260 ELLIOTT GAME
MASAHIRO SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run got back early 10th of 13 at this track on June 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Koko Kohaku with 57kg at $25.20. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Still Alone carrying 57kg at $7.40. Genuine chance this time around.
1
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, White cap
2 9x877 MIYABI GRANT
NOBORU YONEKAWA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Angel carrying 55kg at $78.60. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Rumor with 55kg at $33.70. Will be tested.
2
YUTA OGAWA
RED, SKY BLUE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, SKY BLUE DIAMOND, Black cap
3 111x1 UFUFUTO RUNNA
NOZOMI ONO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Isao Kosaka
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 5 len at Saga May 24 over 1400m defeating Kazu Vitosha with 54kg at $1.01. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Hanshin on June 22 2025 over 2000m, 15 len behind Odette carrying 56.0kg at $134.30. Fitter this time around and can continue her winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
3
FUMA ONO
BLACK, LIGHT PINK DIABLO, BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE ARMBANDS, LIGHT PINK COLLAR, Red cap
4 x6804 ROPIA
HIROYUKI OGUNI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Last start 4th of 13 at this track on June 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Koko Kohaku carrying 55kg at $152.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Still Alone with 54kg at $29.80. Likely to play a big role.
4
MANATO KUROSAWA
RED, BLACK CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES, BLACK HOOPS, Blue cap
5 31136 DUNK BAROWS
JUNJI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Steel Fine carrying 57kg at $3.40. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Green Elixir with 57kg at $2. Rates highly. Big chance.
5
TAKAFUMI HATTORI
MEDIUM BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1x43 SARASA SOFT TOUCH
Fuyuki Igarashi
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Virtue carrying 57kg at $13.80. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Angel with 57kg at $5.10. Hard to have on recent performances.
6
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Green cap
7 97955 LAST CANON
KUNIAKI SASAKI
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 13 at this track on June 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Koko Kohaku with 55kg at $210.50. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Still Alone with 55kg at $161.10. Can't make much of a case.
7
ASAHI WAKASUGI
WHITE, GREEN CROSSED SASHES, PURPLE SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE, Orange cap
8 21237 ASAGAO
HIROTO KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start did the work up front then tired 7th of 13 at this track on June 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Koko Kohaku with 57kg at $8.80. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Still Alone carrying 57kg at $4.30. Can atone.
8
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap