FUNABASHI 12 Mar 2026
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Strong tempo assured from Bright Flash and Maile Lei leading the charge. BRIGHT FLASH (8) added to his impressive record with a win over 1200m at this track at his last appearance before a break six-and-a-half months ago. Is unbeaten from two runs when resuming so he is expected to go very well. THOR HAMMER (3) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by a nose over 1200m at this track as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Can measure up again. MAILE LEI (11) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1200m at this track. Likely to press forward from wide out. Likely improver with strong prospects. GOLDEN SWEEP (10) returns after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at this track. Definite top-three chance.
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| 1 | 2x466 |
MY VENERABLE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Last start 6th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Jet Speed with 56kg at $9.20. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Smoke Flavor with 57kg at $5.20. Better than that recent plain performance suggests. |
1 RYO NOVATA |
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| 2 | 65786 |
BORDEAUX NESEBAR
SATOSHI SAITO 6YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Kazuya Sugiura Most recently 6th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Oniashi with 54kg at $51.60. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Maldives Flavor with 54kg at $98.40. Needs to step up. |
2 TOKORO HOTARU |
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| 3 | 2x211 |
THOR HAMMER
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track February 9 over 1200m defeating K's Blanc carrying 56kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track January 19 over 1200m defeating Tsutsu Uraura carrying 56kg at $5.10. An inside gate is a big advantage. Winning prospects. |
3 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 4 | 7x45x |
FUMI VALENTINE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Fumihiko Hayashi Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Ohi December 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Una Montana Alta carrying 54kg at $11.10. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Master Plan carrying 55kg at $7.20. Keep in mind. |
4 NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO |
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| 5 | 68708 |
BIG BAND
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG At the latest run 8th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Oniashi with 56kg at $291.40. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 8 len behind Jet Speed with 56kg at $250.90. Will find this too difficult. |
5 RYOYA SAWADA |
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| 6 | 2x446 |
KAGEMARU
TAKASHI HARITA 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Akira Nakatsuji Last start 6th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kingsbury with 56kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kingsbury with 56kg at $16.40. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits. |
6 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 7 | 78905 |
PHOTOSPHERE
YUTA SATO 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Makio Okada At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Urawa on February 28 over 1500m, 5 len behind Punk Beat carrying 57kg at $16.30. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Maldives Flavor with 56kg at $93. Can't tip based on recent efforts. |
7 YUKI YAMANAKA |
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| 8 | 1171x |
BRIGHT FLASH
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by neck this track August 29 over 1200m defeating Lonely Planet with 55kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track June 4 over 1200m defeating Tatsuno King O with 54kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish. |
8 DAISUKE SHOJI |
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| 9 | 38x63 |
SPY ON HEART
MASATO HAYASHI 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Laser Show with 53kg at $7.80. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jet Speed with 54kg at $27.80. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
9 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 10 | 3x32x |
GOLDEN SWEEP
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 5YO GREY MARE 51.0KG Yasuyuki Iuchi Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track November 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Fanyu with 52kg at $4.30. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Master Plan with 51kg at $5.50. Excellent chance. |
10 DAISHO YAMAMOTO |
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| 11 | 33x12 |
MAILE LEI
YUTA SATO 7YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 3 len at this track January 20 over 1200m defeating Crown Bravo carrying 55kg at $5.30. Last start led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $3.60. Can improve. Top chance if at his best. |
11 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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