FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Maruhiro Knight to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. SCOVILLE (2) is a 19-start maiden who could only manage to finish 12th at her latest appearance over 1000m at this track. This looks a nice race so expect her to be right in the finish. MARUHIRO KNIGHT (7) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1200m at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. EXMEDI NO TSURUGI (4) was never in contention when tenth over 1000m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her eighth at this track the run before. Has the ability to figure prominently. AYASAN MERCI (11) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Fitter so can feature in the finish.
1 14509 A'S QUEEN
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 30 over 1500m, 14 len behind Kokomo Rose carrying 54kg at $27.70. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rose Pie with 54kg at $9. Has a nice gate but this will test.
1
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 72520 SCOVILLE
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 13 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 11 len behind Saudade with 54kg at $7.60. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Phacelia with 54kg at $6.80. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
2
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 0x0x0 SIBERIAN POLARIS
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Having second run back today. Last start second last of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Taisei Marshal with 56kg at $3.30. At only start last preparation 14th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Philip with 58.0kg at $52.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 42280 EXMEDI NO TSURUGI
KATSUO ISHII
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shintaro Hashimoto
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 10 len behind Saudade with 54kg at $27.20. The race before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Token Mambo carrying 54kg at $4.70. Watch for her dropping on these late.
4
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 58348 LOGI DREFONG
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Urawa on May 30 over 1500m, 12 len behind Kokomo Rose carrying 56kg at $9.40. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track on March 31 over 1600m, 16 len behind Ryuno Tabuk carrying 56kg at $13.70. No threat last time out but this suits.
5
KAZUHIRO KATO
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 26852 DREEPY
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG

At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eis King carrying 56kg at $28.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind November Step with 56kg at $17.40. Strong winning hope.
6
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 91532 MARUHIRO KNIGHT
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Slayer with 56kg at $17.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind November Step with 56kg at $14. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
7
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x94x0 VENIRE
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind A T Spica carrying 53kg at $13. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Golden Sweep carrying 54kg at $67.10. Should progress from that first-up run.
8
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
9 x0080 MEISHO FUKA
HIRONORI UNOKI
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 2000m, 24 len behind Dirt Raising carrying 54kg at $72.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mega Bazooka Lunch with 54kg at $17.60. Better off investing elsewhere.
9
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 356x8 ESPERANZA KAZU
MASAO AI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 56kg at $23.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Urban Hero with 54kg at $34.10. Needs more time.
10
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap
11 453x7 AYASAN MERCI
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind A T Spica carrying 54kg at $5.30. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1000m, 3 len behind Ryuno McIlroy with 55kg at $2.80. Worth another chance.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap