FUNABASHI 24 Aug 2026
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Pace strong with Narusa and Fire Waltz leading with Copano Howard nearby. FIRE WALTZ (8) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 13 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1400m at Urawa. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. VIP RYAN (3) is a consistent performer with two minor placings from three starts this prep. 8 lengths from the winner in third last start over 1600m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BALANCE THE BOOKS (13) broke through for his maiden win over 1800m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Jumps from a wide draw but he looks sure to be in the mix. COPANO HOWARD (14) ran below expectations last start, finishing tenth at this track over 1600m. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
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| 1 | 59406 |
SIENA CROWN
TOSHIO TOMITA 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run 6th of 10 at Urawa on August 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Rikkio carrying 56kg at $98.10. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Urawa on July 16 over 2000m, 17 len behind Meisho Fuso carrying 56kg at $55.60. Looks tested despite the low draw. |
1 AKIO MIKOSHI |
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| 2 | 89x65 |
DIAMO MINORU
NOBORU SAKAMOTO 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Terumi Yoshioka Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bulkhead carrying 56kg at $219.70. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 9 len behind Kitasan Riser with 56kg at $20.30. Fully tested on his recent run. |
2 MIKIO FUJIWARA |
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| 3 | 4x343 |
VIP RYAN
NOBORU TAMAI 5YO GREY HORSE 56.0KG Kunihide Suzuki Recent form sound. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $16.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on July 13 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Dancing Rascal carrying 56kg at $3.30. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Winning prospects. |
3 KOSEI AKIMOTO |
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| 4 | 56102 |
JAGANNATH
MASARU TAMAI 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Sando Masaru Co. Ltd. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $100.70. The start before that ran second last of 12 at Urawa on July 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Dancing Rascal carrying 56kg at $65.10. Low draw and expected to go well. |
4 TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI |
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| 5 | x0096 |
POWER OF THE KING
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA 4YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Last start 6th of 10 at Urawa on August 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Fernanda with 56kg at $31.60. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Urawa on July 13 over 1500m, 12 len behind Smile Thrive with 56kg at $18.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
5 DAI OKADA |
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| 6 | 6x57x |
OXAPAMPA
TAKESHI HASEGAWA 6YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at this track October 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Scenic View with 56kg at $55.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at this track August 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ruler Of Dirt carrying 56kg at $10.50. Unlikely to trouble the top few. |
6 NAKANO KAZUMA |
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| 7 | 98855 |
NOBU AND MAX
GEN HAYASHI 4YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Abelia Face carrying 56kg at $20.70. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on June 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Friend Silver carrying 56kg at $258.60. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
7 TOKORO HOTARU |
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| 8 | 222x5 |
FIRE WALTZ
TAKAHIRO INAMASU 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Hiroshi Kamimura Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Urawa on August 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ravi's Dream with 55kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Big Man with 54kg at $4.10. Among the leading chances. |
8 SHOTARO KAWASHIMA |
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| 9 | x6755 |
NARUSA
YUTA SATO 4YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Paniolo Co. Ltd. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Jesco with 54kg at $13.80. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Norve Hero carrying 53kg at $3.80. Prefer others. |
9 DAISHO YAMAMOTO |
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| 10 | 94x00 |
SUPER FLEUR
NOBORU SAKAMOTO 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; ran last of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 11 len behind Bulkhead carrying 51kg at $55.40. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 29 len behind Kitasan Riser with 54kg at $93. Looking to others in this race. |
10 RYO NOVATA |
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| 11 | 26x5x |
GOODMAN
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 5YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Peter Rise with 56kg at $18.10. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 1400m, nose behind Shuttle Tosho carrying 56kg at $8.60. Cannot make a strong case. |
11 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 12 | 29853 |
ALPHA MADONNA
NOBORU SAKAMOTO 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG K.Kietsu Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1500m, 3 len behind Jesco with 54kg at $19.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Gold Partner carrying 54kg at $27.20. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so. |
12 KOTA MOTOHASHI |
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| 13 | 05681 |
BALANCE THE BOOKS
TAKASHI HARITA 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track on August 2 over 1800m defeating Peace Warrior with 56kg at $11.80. The start before that 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lemon Aika with 56kg at $24.10. Another win is on the cards. |
13 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 14 | 30820 |
COPANO HOWARD
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Sachiaki Kobayashi At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 17 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $7.20. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 2 len behind Bulkhead with 56kg at $14.30. Capable of more – worth another chance. |
14 WADA JOJI |
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