FUNABASHI   31 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1600m

Track: GOOD     True  

They look to roll along early with Techno Diamond and Hoshino Suna leading the charge. BOUNCELIGHT (9) is back at the races for the first time since May 7. Scored over 1800m at this track at the start of last prep. Expect him to play a major role. HOSHINO SUNA (3) went forward last start and proved too strong, getting home by a neck over 1600m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SPY ON HEART (10) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1200m. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. TECHNO DIAMOND (6) was in contention on the corner and finished second last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Ready to go one better.
1 447x4 PLASMA
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Hoshino Suna carrying 57kg at $49.60. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Urawa October 21 over 1400m defeating Daimei Tamana carrying 56kg at $5.50. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
1
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, White cap
2 62x53 BALLOON ART
TSUTOMU TANAKA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 2200m, 35 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $46.30. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $21.70. Possesses a big finish.
2
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Grey cap
3 x7311 HOSHINO SUNA
YASUHIDE YONEYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track July 3 over 1600m defeating Spencer Barows with 57kg at $6.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track June 2 over 1600m defeating Alpha Zeus with 56kg at $5.60. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 338x4 KITASAN ELPIS
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Ono Shoji
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Zao with 53kg at $14.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 30 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lovely View with 54kg at $1.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 54425 GRAND STEFANO
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 58-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $23. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 57kg at $21.80. Others appeal more heading into this.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x1412 TECHNO DIAMOND
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 4 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $6.80. The run before that won by 2 len at this track June 6 over 1700m defeating Prevenance carrying 56kg at $3.60. Plenty to like about his prospects.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 20866 GIRARDET
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Velare with 55kg at $9.70. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ratri Sawat with 57kg at $27. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 65637 GERBERAN QUEEN
YUTA SATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on July 6 over 1800m, 6 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $79.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $56.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
9 1122x BOUNCELIGHT
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at this track May 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Zao carrying 57kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track February 11 over 1800m defeating Candelaria with 56kg at $2.80. Among the leading players.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 72132 SPY ON HEART
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Dread with 54kg at $7.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Heliamphora carrying 54kg at $2.10. Can improve again. Top chance.
10
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 0x960 SIGNAL FIRE
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Nagako Fujita
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on July 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hoshino Suna carrying 55kg at $34.40. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 15 len behind Sehr Schnell with 55kg at $37.30. Genuine chance this time around.
11
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap