FUNABASHI 02 Oct 2025
GOING: G
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Race 10 1600m Track: GOOD True |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Sehr Schnell and Imao Tokimeku taking up the running over Bouncelight. SEHR SCHNELL (10) returns from a nine-week break and commands respect. A winning machine with six straight victories, the latest over 1800m here, he has the early speed to dictate and prove very hard to reel in. BOUNCELIGHT (9) is another progressive type who has returned in sparkling form with two strong wins this campaign, both at this track and trip. Retains Masashige Honda and the partnership looks primed to strike again. DORA KEN (5) was below his best when midfield at Ohi last start but this is a clear drop in class, making him a live danger if he produces his top form. IMAO TOKIMEKU (2) stuck on bravely for third at Ohi and is perfectly placed to feature.
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| 1 | 151x5 |
PALERMO
HIDEYO YONEDA 5YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 8 at Ohi on September 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Esken Dream with 55kg at $26.90. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Ohi on December 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fujimasa Teio carrying 56kg at $40.80. Should progress from that first-up run. |
1 RYO NOVATA |
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| 2 | 5x763 |
IMAO TOKIMEKU
TAKASHI HARITA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Ohi on September 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Bishamonten with 53kg at $75.90. Before that faded in the straight second last of 7 at this track on July 31 over 1800m, 18 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $47.10. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall. |
2 TOKORO HOTARU |
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| 3 | 4975x |
ROSE PERIOD
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 6YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Big Red Farm Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Urawa July 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Ken Atlas carrying 57kg at $111.80. First up last campaign second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 23 2024 over 1800m, 14 len behind Proud Heritage carrying 58.0kg at $78.50. Hard to recommend. |
3 TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA |
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| 4 | 0x800 |
TAISEI WARRIOR
NOBUHIRO YAMADA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Seiho Tanaka Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on August 1 over 1700m, 20 len behind Lovely View with 55kg at $5. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on June 29 over 1700m, 9 len behind Meisho Fudo carrying 58.0kg at $18.80. Nice draw and worth thought. |
4 AOI SHINOYA |
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| 5 | 34335 |
DORA KEN
CHIAKI HORI 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Ohi on September 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Una Montana Alta carrying 56kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Ohi on July 16 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Esken Dream carrying 57kg at $7.60. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope. |
5 RYO FUJITA |
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| 6 | 366x4 |
YAGIRI KEHAYA
TAKASHI HARITA 3YO DK B COLT 56.0KG Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Kawasaki on September 10 over 2100m, 6 len behind Night Of Fire carrying 56kg at $47.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Maldives Flavor carrying 57kg at $1.30. Unlikely to threaten. |
6 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 7 | x000x |
RICKEY THE KING
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 5YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track June 5 over 2200m, 104 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 57kg at $24.20. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at this track April 2 over 1800m, 49 len behind Verte Marin carrying 55kg at $5.10. Cannot enthuse. |
7 RYOYA SAWADA |
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| 8 | 0597x |
FRIEND SWEEP
ISAO SASAKI 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track July 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Haseno Brian carrying 57kg at $168.10. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at this track March 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pompeii Worm with 57kg at $16.90. May need this run. |
8 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 9 | 22x11 |
BOUNCELIGHT
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Big Red Farm Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at this track July 31 over 1600m defeating Plasma with 56kg at $4.30. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track August 29 over 1600m defeating Green Dial carrying 56kg at $4. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. |
9 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 10 | 1111x |
SEHR SCHNELL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len this track July 31 over 1800m defeating Kitasan Doshin with 55kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track May 5 over 1600m defeating Alpha Zeus with 56kg at $1.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
10 NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO |
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| 11 | 0889x |
WAGANSE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 6YO GREY HORSE 55.0KG Tsuji B. Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Kawasaki June 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Velare carrying 57kg at $113.40. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Kawasaki February 7 over 1500m, 20 len behind Velare carrying 57kg at $16.20. Looking to others. |
11 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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