Races ORP Mombetsu - JAP

Last start didn't do much in the run home; 12th of 14 at this track on May 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Geist Segen with 57kg at $15.60. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 9 len behind Wild Titan with 57kg at $40.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.

Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at this track May 21 over 1000m defeating Oishi Ajisai carrying 57kg at $1.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1000m, nose behind Fingal's Cave with 57kg at $2. No reason he cannot salute again.

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Scarborough Fair carrying 55kg at $25. The start before that led to the turn then faded 8th of 13 at this track on April 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tony Oceans with 55kg at $33.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dunk Barows with 55kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Wild Titan carrying 55kg at $18. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dunk Barows carrying 55kg at $148.80. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Ogaru with 52kg at $117.10. Will be tested.

Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Saga December 7 over 1300m, 9 len behind Bound To Win with 54kg at $9.80. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Saga April 12 2025 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nangoku Top Gun with 54kg at $5.40. Among the main contenders.

Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Sakura Current carrying 55kg at $2.30. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Asagao with 52kg at $14. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 15 len behind Wild Titan carrying 52kg at $7.90. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 14 len behind Dunk Barows with 52kg at $151.60. Others look better placed.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sakura Current carrying 52kg at $9.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Wild Titan carrying 52kg at $11.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 12 at this track on May 20 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sakura Current with 54kg at $46.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 10 len behind Wild Titan with 52kg at $19.60. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.

Third-up today. First-up second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1200m, 18 len behind Mozu Tanque carrying 55.0kg at $248.80. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1000m, 12 len behind Ogaru with 55kg at $14.70. Wait until she shows something.

Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on May 21 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Dunk Barows with 55kg at $2.20. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Wild Titan carrying 55kg at $2.80. Nicely placed to score.