FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Speed assured from Taro Meister, Loulou Neige and Peduncle Arch pressing on ahead of Sehr Schnell. SEHR SCHNELL (13) is a talented galloper with a very good strike rate who finished off last campaign with a win over 1600m at this track on November 28. The first-up credentials are sound so he is likely to figure in the finish. CARNIVAL MARCH (12) rallied in the concluding stages to score by 2.5 lengths at the most recent appearance over 1600m at this track at the second run of the campaign. Generally runs well third-up. Finds the right race to make it two on the bounce. PEDUNCLE ARCH (4) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at this track two starts back then landed the prize by 2 lengths as favourite last time out over 1600m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is one of the chief contenders. BELGARATH (1) has been out of the winner's list for a long time but showed a bit last start finishing fifth at this track over 2200m. Suitably placed.
1 74485 BELGARATH
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BLACK  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 2200m, 31 len behind Major Quality carrying 55kg at $28.30. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bouncelight carrying 56kg at $89. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 411x6 TARO MEISTER
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Takaoka
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Odenshita with 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Ohi on February 29 2024 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Ecoro Titan with 56kg at $5.80. One of the top chances.
2
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 6445x TAKE A TURN
YUTA SATO
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at this track February 6 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Grand Stefano carrying 56kg at $41. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track March 17 2023 over 1600m, 14 len behind Shadow Monolithe carrying 55kg at $11.90. Marginal prospect.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 56221 PEDUNCLE ARCH
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Tatsuo Tanikake
Going well. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track April 2 over 1600m defeating Miyakono Tiara with 56kg at $1.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Orpheus carrying 56kg at $9.10. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
4
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 47438 LAND PLANET
Y YANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Techno Diamond with 56kg at $52.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Rize Rouge Sellier with 56kg at $30.70. Should go well in this line up.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
6 14899 GEO VIGOROUS
MASAMI YOSHIDA
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Koichi Hoshika
At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind Ryota Special with 55kg at $61.70. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 2000m, 10 len behind Shimme Rubus carrying 55kg at $32.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Cyan cap
7 1x32x ALPHA ZEUS
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Kietsu
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track December 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 56kg at $23.40. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track November 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 56kg at $2.70. Others have firmer winning claims.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
8 x990x LIVE AMETHYST
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track November 29 over 1600m, 14 len behind Imao Tokimeku carrying 54kg at $77.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at this track September 24 over 1600m, 15 len behind Gerberan Queen with 54kg at $29.60. Others rate better.
8
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Yellow cap
9 08895 CASTLE REVE
MASARU TAMAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taisei Armet carrying 54kg at $164.70. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Blooming Hill carrying 54kg at $81.70. Hard to imagine a top-three finish.
9
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light green cap
10 3x059 RESOLUTE SKY
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 9 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 56kg at $11.90. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 4 len behind Yapushi carrying 56kg at $12.90. Needs to improve sharply.
10
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
11 08837 GREAT MOON
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 56kg at $98.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 2 len behind Yapushi carrying 56kg at $117.10. Tested on recent form.
11
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 46x21 CARNIVAL MARCH
YUTA SATO
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1600m, head behind Rize Rouge Sellier carrying 56kg at $15.20. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at this track April 4 over 1600m defeating Aoi Koki with 56kg at $4.20. Should be right in the finish.
12
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
13 x211x SEHR SCHNELL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 7 len win. This track November 28 over 1600m defeating Candelaria carrying 56kg at $1.20. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track September 24 over 1500m, 3 len behind Ratri Sawat with 55kg at $7.40. Should be right in the finish.
13
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
14 26463 LOULOU NEIGE
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Odenshita with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Urawa on March 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind O Shin Scat with 54kg at $7.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
14
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Hot pink cap