FUNABASHI   28 Jun 2026
 
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Race 1 1200m

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Strong pace from Masakki and Jun Pirka matching motors with Max Heart close at hand. JUN PIRKA (7) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Not as effective last time out when seventh over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. MAX HEART (1) went forward last start over 1200m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. EGALITE ARIEL (5) is a six-start maiden who could only manage to finish ninth at her latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Solid top-three chance on her best figures. EGG SCRAMBLED (2) resumes from a spell of four months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1500m at this track. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
1 67x32 MAX HEART
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Earth Blue with 56kg at $6.20. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ichi The Pegasus with 56kg at $17.20. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
1
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 4223x EGG SCRAMBLED
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track March 9 over 1500m, 6 len behind Baby Face with 56kg at $4.80. On debut sixth of 10 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Coal Black with 54kg at $16.90. Expect he will go well.
2
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Black cap
3 2198 MASAKKI
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran second last of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1500m, 34 len behind Griotte with 54kg at $95.60. Before that led to the turn then faded 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $28.90. Not keen on her prospects.
3
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 34x89 TOYAMANO GOLD
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Gold Stage with 56kg at $17.50. Second-up 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hama Wolf carrying 56kg at $28.50. Doesn't rate well enough.
4
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 x2279 EGALITE ARIEL
TSUTOMU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Salire Cima with 51kg at $41.20. Before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on May 25 over 1500m, 5 len behind For My Dear carrying 54kg at $1.90. Can do much better.
5
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 216x7 COCO ARISTA
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mori Lion Chocolat with 54kg at $17.80. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Gold Stage carrying 54kg at $1.90. Fitter and worth including.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
7 3x17 JUN PIRKA
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up favourite; scored a big 7 len win at this track May 7 over 1200m defeating Concier D with 54kg at $1.80. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Salire Cima with 56kg at $1.30. This race is well within his grasp.
7
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
8 35296 MAONO HEIDI
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gold Stage with 54kg at $110.40. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Wonder Dream carrying 54kg at $16.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Pink cap
9 25488 MORGENROTE
Y YANO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 42 len behind Narisuna carrying 54kg at $193.50. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Poppy Red with 54kg at $2.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Pink cap