FUNABASHI   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 10 1600m

Track: GOOD     True  

Keen tempo with Ruler Of Dirt and Sumeragi prominent. LILABAD (14) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 0.8 lengths over this journey at this track. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Top chance. SUMERAGI (5) resumes. Was racing well immediately prior to the break registering two minor placings in a row, the latest over this course and distance. Masashige Honda has been in the money at the last three rides. Best form puts him right in this. MACHT (10) was prominent at the bend and finished third last time over 1600m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 6 lengths. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. RULER OF DIRT (6) was safely held when ninth last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 8 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. In contention this time.
1 8x790 RYUNO AHN
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
7YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Most recently got back early 10th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 54kg at $153. The race before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 2000m, 18 len behind Lysine with 55kg at $12.80. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, White cap
2 00000 KURA JUNK
Y YANO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 13 at Ohi on December 29 over 1600m, 22 len behind Nishiken Saku carrying 56kg at $201.90. The run before that 12th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1600m, 23 len behind Maldives Flavor carrying 56kg at $470.40. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 80x60 AILE PLAISIR
NOBORU TAMAI
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Green Farm
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Maldives Flavor carrying 56kg at $337.80. Second-up 11th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $116.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 9x607 BRAVE OUT
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 56kg at $78.40. Before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 15 len behind Sezan World with 57kg at $138.60. This looks too tough.
4
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Red cap
5 2133x SUMERAGI
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Champions Farm Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track August 30 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Smile More with 55kg at $6.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Kyoto Dirt November 17 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Chianina carrying 55.0kg at $28.20. Expect a forward showing.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
6 10419 RULER OF DIRT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 9th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track December 8 over 1600m defeating Digest carrying 56kg at $4.20. Worth another chance.
6
SHOYA HOZONO
PURPLE, GOLD FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Blue cap
7 253x9 CARNIVAL MARCH
YUTA SATO
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lilabad with 56kg at $23.70. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track April 4 over 1600m defeating Aoi Koki carrying 56kg at $4.20. Unlikely to threaten.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
8 68x48 LEO SPARK
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Leo Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rize Rouge Sellier carrying 56kg at $6.10. Second-up 8th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $7.10. Can do a lot better than that last run.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
9 24524 KAREN TACT
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiaki Minato
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 54kg at $10.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Dream Japan carrying 53kg at $5.10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Green cap
10 381x3 MACHT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 56kg at $6.90. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind A Shin Scotty carrying 56kg at $13.70. Improver with winning prospects.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
11 4135x CAPTAIN BLUE
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Urawa October 31 over 1500m, 8 len behind Yukiguni carrying 56kg at $3.10. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track April 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sumeragi with 56kg at $6.10. Among the leading players.
11
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 58526 PEACH BLOSSOM
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 54kg at $81.20. Before that 2nd of 11 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sun Caprice with 54kg at $10.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
12
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
13 21905 LAND PLANET
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 7 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $72.20. The start before that 10th of 13 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Oniashi carrying 55kg at $35.90. Predicted to struggle.
13
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
14 22321 LILABAD
YASUTO MORI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track January 19 over 1600m defeating Grand Picnic with 56kg at $4.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 16 at Ohi on December 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Yoshi Ichi carrying 56kg at $3.10. Great chance to win again.
14
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Pink cap