Mombetsu Race 2 - Race 2 - 1200
MOUNTAIN TOP (4) brings the best recent 1000m profile, with 2nd at Monbetsu on 30 Sep (1000m, GOOD) beaten 3L carrying 56kg at $2.1 and another 2nd on 2 Sep; steps to 1200m but draws barrier 4 and retains Yamato Ishikawa. VARADERO (7) looks the main danger after a 2nd at Monbetsu on 24 Sep (1200m, FIRM) beaten 1L with 56kg, holding consistent 1100–1200m form. SASURAO (1) is in the mix off a last-start 2nd at Monbetsu on 30 Sep (1200m, GOOD) beaten 2L with 56kg and now draws barrier 1. NO MORE WAR (5) can improve back to 1200m after a narrow 2nd here on 16 Sep (1200m, FIRM) beaten 0.3L at $41.

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after a strong 2nd at Monbetsu over 1200m on 30 Sep, beaten 2L by Clay Phantom at $7 carrying 56kg. Consistent at this trip and track with multiple runs, and the short 13-day turnaround suggests he can hold that level. From barrier 1 under 56kg, a repeat of his latest effort keeps him in the mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 01:16.00 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $7.00 | |
| 5/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 01:16.40 | - | 7 |
| 2.06L | $21.00 | |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SOFT | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:15.00 | - | 8 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 | |
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:15.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.81L | $101.00 | |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:16.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $126.00 | |
| 12/12 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:15.30 | - | 8 |
| 12.36L | $126.00 | |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SOFT | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 01:14.60 | - | 8 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Junki Watanabe
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and drawn well in barrier 2, he drops to 53kg after finishing 6th of 11 over 1200m here 19 days ago at $67, beaten 8.31L by Kaseno Eagle. His prior run was 6th of 11 over 1000m on soft at $2.88, so the lighter weight and good gate give him a chance to settle closer and improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 01:16.30 | - | 7 |
| 8.31L | $67.00 | |
| 6/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SOFT | Junki Mochizuki | 55kg | 01:02.20 | - | 6 |
| 11L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Takafumi Hattori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws barrier 3 and comes off a 6th of 10 at Monbetsu over 1200m on 30 Sep, beaten 4.21L under 56kg at $67 behind Clay Phantom. Prior 1000m runs were mixed, including a 5th of 10 from gate 3 on 1 Sep at $126, and he stays at 56kg. Inside draw and recent 1200m run give him a platform to hold a spot and be competitive.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 01:16.00 | - | 7 |
| 4.21L | $67.00 | |
| 8/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 01:02.40 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:03.00 | - | 3 |
| 4.35L | $126.00 | |
| 8/11 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:02.40 | - | 10 |
| 10.25L | $71.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:02.30 | - | 1 |
| 8.7L | $151.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Yuuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 01:09.10 | - | 7 |
| 11.61L | $41.00 | |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 01:02.40 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent at Monbetsu over 1000m this season, with 2nds on 9/30 (SP 2.1, 3L to Kura Endeavor) and 9/2 (SP 7.5, 1.5L to Promessa Reza), both under Yamato Ishikawa. Draws barrier 4 after barrier 3 last time and sticks at 56kg; his jockey partnership reads (2:0-2-0). On a 13-day turnaround, his recent 1000m efforts suggest he can be competitive again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:01.80 | - | 3 |
| 3L | $2.10 | |
| 4/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 56kg | 01:02.40 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 | |
| 2/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:03.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 | |
| 12/12 | 24/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:17.00 | - | 12 |
| 9.36L | $11.00 | |
| 4/12 | 10/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:02.20 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Youji Kamei
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up two starts back at Monbetsu over 1200m (FIRM), beaten 0.3L by Cosmo Ballast at $41 from the outside barrier, shows she can be competitive at this trip. Last start she was 8th of 10 over 1200m (GOOD) here, 4.81L off Clay Phantom, and returns from a 13-day turnaround from a handy gate 5. Mixed figures overall at the track and trip, but her recent second gives her some hope if she reproduces that effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:16.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.81L | $6.00 | |
| 2/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:16.40 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 | |
| 6/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:08.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.75L | $71.00 | |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:15.50 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:16.10 | - | 10 |
| 4.75L | $61.00 | |
| 6/11 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:15.50 | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $151.00 | |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Shougetsu Kondou | 54kg | 01:15.80 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $81.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Shougetsu Kondou | 54kg | 01:17.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.36L | $201.00 | |
| 11/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SOFT | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:01.70 | - | 6 |
| 13.9L | $301.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:01.80 | - | 3 |
| 17.9L | $201.00 | |
| 12/12 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:01.10 | - | 4 |
| 23L | $201.00 | |
| 7/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:08.20 | - | 4 |
| 17.35L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns to 1200m after five straight 1700m runs, a notable drop from his recent trip. Was a close 2nd at Monbetsu over 1700m on 30 Jul (SP 3.8, 0.1L) before a 5th of 12 there on 23 Sep (SP 3), and now draws barrier 6 with 56kg. Versatile Monbetsu record suggests he can be competitive back in trip with Fuuma Ono aboard.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 01:54.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 | |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:52.60 | - | 2 |
| 13.75L | $5.00 | |
| 2/12 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:53.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 | |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 01:54.10 | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 | |
| 4/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:07.80 | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent at Monbetsu with two recent 2nds, most recently over 1200m on 24 Sep carrying 56kg at SP 9, beaten 1L by Kaseno Eagle. His 1200m record (2:0-1-0) and matching track-distance figures suggest this setup suits, and he reunites with Shouma Kanayama from barrier 7.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Shouma Kanayama | 56kg | 01:16.30 | - | 6 |
| 1L | $9.00 | |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Shouma Kanayama | 55kg | 01:15.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.02L | $11.00 | |
| 5/12 | 26/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | SOFT | Shouma Kanayama | 55kg | 01:08.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 | |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Shougetsu Kondou | 54kg | 01:08.90 | - | 1 |
| 1L | $15.00 | |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | GOOD | Youji Kamei | 55kg | 01:53.50 | - | 7 |
| 7.71L | $91.00 | |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Fuuma Ono | 55kg | 01:54.20 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 | |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | FIRM | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:54.40 | - | 8 |
| 13.01L | $15.00 | |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:08.00 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Manato Kurosawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd over 1000m at Monbetsu on 20 Aug (FIRM) when 2.6 SP and beaten 1L by Banshee Harpy, but has since finished 6th, 8th, 6th and 7th in four 1200m runs, the latest 13 days ago beaten 4.51L. Returns to a mid-draw from barrier 8 and sticks with Manato Kurosawa; needs to rediscover that 1000m effort to figure.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:16.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.51L | $19.00 | |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:16.40 | - | 4 |
| 3.06L | $34.00 | |
| 8/12 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SOFT | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:15.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.05L | $31.00 | |
| 2/11 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:02.90 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $2.60 | |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:16.10 | - | 8 |
| 3.75L | $67.00 | |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | GOOD | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:15.50 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $91.00 | |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:09.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $91.00 | |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 01:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back 300m today after a 1500m Monbetsu run on 20 Aug where she finished 8th of 8, 30.2L from Bellagio Miraggio at $71. Earlier Monbetsu efforts at 1100m and 1000m returned 5th placings at $81, beaten 9.02L and 10L respectively. With barrier 9 again and 55kg, she’ll be looking to find a more comfortable rhythm at the shorter trip.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:40.00 | - | 1 |
| 30.2L | $71.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:09.10 | - | 3 |
| 9.02L | $81.00 | |
| 5/12 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:02.70 | - | 9 |
| 10L | $81.00 |