FUNABASHI   30 Mar 2026
 
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Race 1 1200m

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Solid tempo expected primarily from Best Position and Daisen Sirius. DAISEN SIRIUS (7) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1200m, beaten a head. Hasn't broken through over this course and distance but has managed three minor placings. Best form puts him right in this. BOBBY (9) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing fifth over 1500m at this track. Yet to break through at this trip but has registered three minor placings. Expected to be in the finish. WILD PEGASUS (4) is still a maiden after six starts but was placed at this track when resuming before finishing seventh here last start. Bold showing expected. MORI LION CHOCOLAT (11) has switched yards since finishing third three weeks ago over 1200m at this track. Can make her presence felt.
1 549x0 SOLVAY
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 15 len behind Captain Duke with 54kg at $206.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track July 4 over 1200m defeating K's Veyron carrying 52kg at $42. Needs to lift.
1
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, White cap
2 158x0 TOLUCA
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 6 over 900m, 14 len behind Grand Freude with 55kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Urawa on August 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Ken Betelgeuse with 54kg at $2.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Black cap
3 x9085 YODONO HONEY
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Captain Duke carrying 54kg at $42. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 36 len behind Ningente Iina carrying 54kg at $75.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 32x37 WILD PEGASUS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 49 days. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sasuke Bella with 56kg at $40. Second-up struggled in the run home; 7th of 11 at this track on February 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Na Hiku carrying 56kg at $6.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 960x7 PALETTE FLAVOR
Kenichi Shigeta
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 41 len behind Juvel with 54kg at $10.70. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 25 over 800m, 10 len behind Zultanite carrying 54kg at $73.60. Should progress from that first-up run.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 613x FLIGHT MAGIC
YUTA SATO
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at this track August 29 over 1600m, 30 len behind King Perle with 54kg at $11.30. On debut sixth of 9 at this track July 6 over 1500m, 21 len behind King Perle with 54kg at $2. Major upset if he won.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
7 29622 DAISEN SIRIUS
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, head behind Eikichi with 56kg at $6.80. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mel Dore with 56kg at $26.80. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
7
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Green cap
8 13x7 BEST POSITION
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ala Mo carrying 54kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Presto Emperor with 54kg at $2.80. One of the top chances.
8
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
9 x2735 BOBBY
YUTA SATO
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on March 9 over 1500m, 13 len behind Baby Face with 56kg at $1.70. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on February 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Na Hiku with 56kg at $12.90. Watch for sharp improvement.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
10 4x008 MOON AND BUCK
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 13 len behind Ala Mo carrying 51kg at $128.60. The race before that faded in the straight 10th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 12 len behind Sadamu Mont Blanc with 54kg at $23.10. Not for ours.
10
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
11 283x3 MORI LION CHOCOLAT
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind Captain Duke carrying 54kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mad Speed with 54kg at $1.20. Among the leading chances.
11
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 06048 AIREENA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at this track on March 9 over 1200m, 8 len behind Captain Duke carrying 54kg at $139.10. The run before that 4th of 10 at Urawa on February 26 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Tunas with 54kg at $51.80. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
12
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Pink cap