FUNABASHI   01 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 10 1500m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with the speedy Zendan Tomoni leading the way. ZENDAN TOMONI (2) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 2 lengths win over 1400m at Kawasaki to make it three in a row. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. MALTESE VELOZ (8) is still a maiden after 10 starts. Managed to find the placings at this track two starts back before finishing fourth over 2000m at Kawasaki last start. Among the leading chances. EXMEDI NO KISEKI (9) finds it hard to win with two victories from 61 starts. Was again denied last start when he found a couple better over 1500m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. DAIGO HOMARE RYU (1) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when ninth over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 9 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can run a bold race.
1 41719 DAIGO HOMARE RYU
SUNAO YAMADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Hasegawa
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sun Thread carrying 56kg at $13.10. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Kawasaki May 13 over 2000m defeating Copano Montana carrying 56kg at $41.20. Looks tested despite the low draw.
1
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, White cap
2 39111 ZENDAN TOMONI
H SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Zen Racing
On a three run winning streak. Last start won by 2 len at Kawasaki May 11 over 1400m defeating Masse D'amour with 56kg at $3.30. Before that won by 4 len at Kawasaki April 7 over 1400m defeating Ailes La Victoire carrying 56kg at $2.10. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
2
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Black cap
3 x06x0 YAMANIN PARFAIT
HIRONORI SATO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 51.0KG
Hajime Doi
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Narino Emblem with 54kg at $69.10. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on December 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Dre Antheia carrying 54kg at $21.70. Needs more time.
3
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 04709 HAKUSAN TOP
Y YANO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Snow Lightning carrying 56kg at $242.20. Before that 10th of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, 20 len behind Grateful Pain with 56kg at $102. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Blue cap
5 08879 DECENTRALIZE
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind G T Agleam with 56kg at $62. The race before that 7th of 10 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 11 len behind Uwasano Anoko with 56kg at $63. Will find this too difficult.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00000 MIZUIRO AUDAX
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 13 at this track on May 7 over 1800m, 20 len behind God Treasure carrying 53kg at $200. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, 32 len behind Grateful Pain carrying 52kg at $97.70. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
6
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 519x8 ORPHEUS
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after 13 months 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hillbilly Elegy carrying 56kg at $13.60. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 13 2025 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind A Shin Scotty with 56kg at $10.10. Must improve significantly.
7
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
8 x9434 MALTESE VELOZ
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Form hard to fault. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 56kg at $3.70. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Pilina Maana with 56kg at $8.50. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Green cap
9 26333 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1500m, 5 len behind Grazioso with 56kg at $5.40. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Randy with 56kg at $13.30. Major player on recent form.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Orange cap
10 90960 CHIMPUN KAMPUN
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Peter Rise carrying 56kg at $41.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Genki Ippai with 56kg at $89.80. Wide draw a test.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Orange cap
11 070x0 REINE BANQUET
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at Urawa on May 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind G T Agleam carrying 54kg at $18.90. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 2000m, 9 len behind Double Message carrying 54kg at $41.70. Unlikely to threaten.
11
AKIO MIKOSHI
RED, NAVY DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 20807 CITRON VERT
KAZUMI TAKEI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Steel Will carrying 53kg at $71.10. The run before that 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Miyabi Cry with 56kg at $69.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Pink cap