FUNABASHI   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 1 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Expecting a solid tempo set up by Ho O Venus crossing from the outside stall. DAIYU FARINA (4) turned in a fine effort to score by a neck at today's course and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HO O VENUS (12) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing second last time when she was prominent throughout over 1400m at Urawa. Should take beating. STAR HUSTLE (11) finished tenth two runs back at Kawasaki then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 1400m at Urawa. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. TOSEN STYLE (3) turned in a modest performance when 11th last time out over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 18 lengths, after a win at Kawasaki at the previous outing. Well placed and can make amends.
1 42170 BEAR BEE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Most recently second last of 12 at Urawa on May 29 over 800m, 11 len behind Queen's Happy with 52kg at $53.70. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Urawa on April 24 over 800m, 6 len behind Wine Wine Red carrying 52kg at $17.70. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
1
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, White cap
2 00060 ATER KNIGHT
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 11 len behind Viva Acapulco carrying 56kg at $208.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Taisei Marshal with 56kg at $112.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x7410 TOSEN STYLE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful entire. Most recently ran last of 11 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Czerny carrying 56kg at $11.10. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Kawasaki April 11 over 1500m defeating To The Earth with 56kg at $2.90. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 x0x11 DAIYU FARINA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuki Otomo
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Fairy Trail carrying 56kg at $1.30. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track May 9 over 1200m defeating Graffiti War carrying 56kg at $1.20. Expected to go very well.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 4x368 TO WIN
YUYA YAMAZAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 10 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Quite Possible with 54kg at $31.80. Before that 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lemon Aika with 54kg at $17.30. Likely to struggle.
5
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Yellow cap
6 00858 TOKINO SIEG
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Viva Acapulco carrying 56kg at $119.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Taisei Marshal with 56kg at $150.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
7 07355 SEI DANCING
NOBORU TAMAI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 53.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Viva Acapulco with 56kg at $7.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $66.30. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
7
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 05696 MAKETARA AKAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiro Segawa
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Phacelia carrying 56kg at $65.30. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on April 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Taiheino Yo carrying 56kg at $49.20. Better off looking to others.
8
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 x17x0 ZWEI KAMPF
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Second-up. First-up after a year second last of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Presto Omega with 51kg at $45.80. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on April 29 2024 over 1200m, 11 len behind Face The One carrying 54kg at $21.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
9
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
10 74080 MEINER GLORIE
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 14 at this track on May 5 over 2200m, 76 len behind Eclair Sky carrying 56kg at $67.10. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 11 len behind Rottura carrying 53kg at $104.40. Can't recommend against this lot.
10
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light brown cap
11 34401 STAR HUSTLE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Urawa May 27 over 1400m defeating Arcelia carrying 56kg at $11.20. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 56kg at $48.30. Big chance to go back-to-back.
11
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 6x732 HO O VENUS
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Racing well. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Czerny carrying 54kg at $2.70. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Presto Omega with 54kg at $7.80. Another bold run is expected.
12
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap