FUNABASHI   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1200m

Track: GOOD      

A strong gallop is likely with Joyful Rock and Tamamo Altair taking up the running, closely attended by Piko Bonds and Hisama Win. HORSEMANSHIP (7) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1200m at this track. Has a strong record here at this journey with four wins from nine starts. Likely to feature. JOYFUL ROCK (6) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by a neck over 1200m at this track. Will be better for that latest run and this looks well within his grasp. A SHIN SCOTTY (4) reunites with Kota Motohashi after scoring with ease over 1200m at this track last time. Winning claims on best figures. TAMAMO ALTAIR (9) has a moderate winning strike-rate but did a good job when returning from a break last time at Urawa, finishing second and only a neck from the winner at the end of 800m. Sure to be thereabouts.
1 x1170 HISAMA WIN
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 44 len behind Bright Flash carrying 54kg at $12.40. The start before that failed to make an impression; second last of 8 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Esca Tiae carrying 54kg at $4.90. Others have better credentials.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 621x2 TATSUNO KING O
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bright Flash with 54kg at $22.80. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on September 24 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ackerman with 54kg at $22.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 31x66 HAPPY THALIA
YUTA SATO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Bambolina carrying 55kg at $3. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bright Flash carrying 52kg at $4.20. Not going well enough to win this.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 75431 A SHIN SCOTTY
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track June 2 over 1200m defeating Atmosphere with 56kg at $7.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Golden Sweep with 56kg at $7.50. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
4
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 5x304 PIKO BONDS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind My Venerable with 54kg at $4. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Spinnaker with 54kg at $6.90. Faces a tough task.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 013x1 JOYFUL ROCK
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 52.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by a neck at this track June 6 over 1200m defeating M T Wiser with 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Ohi on December 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Primus Palus with 55kg at $20.90. Among the leading chances.
6
SEINA IMAMURA
SILVER, Light green cap
7 11112 HORSEMANSHIP
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, neck behind Osore with 56kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track May 7 over 1200m defeating Osore carrying 56kg at $1.60. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
7
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 11453 URBAN HERO
NOBORU TAMAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bright Flash carrying 56kg at $10.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spinnaker with 56kg at $3.80. Not keen.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 771x2 TAMAMO ALTAIR
TAKASHI MIZUNO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tamamo Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after three months held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on June 24 over 800m, neck behind North Prima with 55kg at $5.80. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Urawa on January 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Carte Maitresse carrying 56kg at $3.70. Fitter again and has winning prospects.
8
TETSUYA TAKAHASHI
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 83224 TECHNO ANGEL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 55kg at $4.90. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, neck behind Bambolina with 54kg at $6.80. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap