Mombetsu Race 5 - Race 5 - 1700
LIGAND (3) sets the standard after a debut 2nd at Monbetsu over 1700m, beaten 9L, and draws better. NEW STANDARD (2) brings solid sprint form with 2nd and 3rd at 1100m and can figure stretching out. RIKO GOTHA (7) was 4th at this trip last start and has place claims, while BLUE ON PINK (6) wasn’t far behind New Standard two back and again when 4th last time.

Jockey: Ryouga Fujita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
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Second-up run was 7th of 9 at Monbetsu over 1200m on 20 May, beaten 13.25L on firm, with 55kg at $151 behind Sol Fiora. Debut was 6th of 6 at Monbetsu over 1100m on 5 May, beaten 19.25L on good at $16. Drops to 53kg and draws barrier 1 with Ryouga Fujita up, rising 500m in trip and two weeks between runs. Can improve with the weight drop and inside draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:15.10 | - | 3 |
| 13.25L | $151.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:08.50 | - | 4 |
| 19.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with 2nd then 3rd at Monbetsu over 1100m, most recently on 13 May when 3rd of 9 beaten 5.1L on firm at $7.50 behind Fold In. Prior run 16 Apr produced a 2nd of 7, beaten 8L by Copano Sicilia, also on firm at $9.50. Draws barrier 2 again and sticks with Fuuma Ono for Nozomi Ono. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:09.10 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 | |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:08.20 | - | 2 |
| 8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Two-year-old colt by Incantation who was runner-up on debut 12 days ago. Last start 2nd of 9 at Monbetsu over 1700m on 21 May on FIRM, beaten 9L by Shift Change, with 55kg at $14. Draws better here from barrier 3 after jumping from 7. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:51.90 | - | 7 |
| 9L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Ryuu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Declaration Of War for Hideki Kakugawa. Last start 7th of 9 at Monbetsu over 1700m on 21 May, beaten 27L on firm, with 55kg at $51; winner was Shift Change. Draws barrier 4 and stays at 1700m with Ryuu Abe taking over. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Toshihiko Inoue | 55kg | 01:51.90 | - | 6 |
| 27L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Masaaki Kuwamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a debut 4th of 9 at Monbetsu over 1100m on 21 May, beaten 8L on firm going at $13. Steps up 600m in trip and draws barrier 5 after jumping from 7 last time. Two-year-old colt by Big Arthur for trainer Hideki Kakugawa; Masaaki Kuwamura takes over at 55kg. Can improve with race experience and the extra journey.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 01:08.00 | - | 7 |
| 8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with consecutive 4ths at Monbetsu over 1100m. Last start 4th of 9 on 13 May, beaten 5.6L on firm going with 55kg at $29, behind Fold In. Prior run 4th of 7 on 16 Apr, beaten 13.5L at $5.50 when New Standard placed again. Two-year-old colt by Shanghai Bobby can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 01:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $29.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 01:08.20 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Two-year-old colt by Orfevre for Takahiro Matsumoto. Last start 4th of 9 at Monbetsu over 1700m on 21 May, beaten 18.5L on FIRM, with 55kg at $15 behind Shift Change. Same rider Yuuki Miyauchi; barrier shifts from 5 to 7. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Yuuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 01:51.90 | - | 5 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Yuuji Iwahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Second-up after debuting at Monbetsu over 1100m on 21 May, finishing 5th of 9, beaten 8.5L on firm going with 55kg at $81. Now draws barrier 8 after barrier 3 last time and keeps trainer Kuniaki Sasaki. Yuuji Iwahashi takes over from Ryuu Abe. Can improve with the run and experience.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:08.00 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |