FUNABASHI 26 Aug 2026
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Expecting Mel Dore to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. MEL DORE (6) went forward last start over 1200m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. THE BIG MAN (8) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing sixth over 1200m at this track last start. Deserves a win and should do much better this time. A SHIN CARROTS (10) bounced back last start and got the job done by 1.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. MARUHIRO UTOPIA (9) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1200m at this track, beaten just 1.5 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
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| 1 | x0907 |
MORNING TAMPOPO
TAKESHI MINOWA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on August 11 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Kurino William carrying 53kg at $142.30. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cast Light On carrying 54kg at $115.70. Others favoured. |
1 YUJIRO TANABATA |
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| 2 | 715x9 |
HORSEMANSHIP
TAKAMITSU WATANABE 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Second run back. First-up after four months failed to make an impression; ran last of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 42 len behind A Shin Dazzle carrying 56kg at $61.60. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track on March 9 over 1200m defeating Sekitei Rare with 56kg at $8. Needs to do a lot more. |
2 NAKANO KAZUMA |
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| 3 | 0x070 |
STAR GET
MASARU TAMAI 5YO BAY HORSE 53.0KG Masaru Shimada Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind A Shin Carrots with 53kg at $240.90. The run before that ran last of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rainbow Polaris with 56kg at $265.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
3 OKI HIBIKI |
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| 4 | 00x08 |
LIVE KITTY
TAKAMITSU WATANABE 5YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Egon Urrea carrying 54kg at $39.30. Last start ran second last of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 54kg at $147.40. This race looks too tough. |
4 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 5 | 86263 |
FAIRE BRILLER
ISAO SASAKI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Motoi Sasaki Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Carrots carrying 56kg at $66.20. The race before that 6th of 10 at Kanazawa on July 7 over 1500m, 10 len behind El Aurens carrying 57kg at $16.40. Genuine hope on best form. |
5 GENKI FUJIMOTO |
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| 6 | 21x12 |
MEL DORE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Third-up today. Resuming favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track on June 28 over 1200m defeating A Shin Ginger carrying 54kg at $3.10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind A Shin Carrots with 53kg at $1.70. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. |
6 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 7 | 535x5 |
WONDER GLEE
KIYOAKI SASAKI 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on August 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cast Light On carrying 56kg at $41.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Sonoda on March 25 over 1700m, 4 len behind Makasenahare carrying 55kg at $12.70. Likely improver. |
7 YUKI YAMANAKA |
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| 8 | 34326 |
THE BIG MAN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 7YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Makio Okada Last start 6th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind A Shin Carrots carrying 56kg at $3.90. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Shinatsuhime with 56kg at $4.90. Expected to finish much closer. |
8 FRANCISCO GONCALVES |
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| 9 | 48783 |
MARUHIRO UTOPIA
HITOSHI TAMAI 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Best Position with 56kg at $129.40. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Shinatsuhime with 56kg at $35.60. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
9 KOTA MOTOHASHI |
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| 10 | 06341 |
A SHIN CARROTS
Y YANO 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track on August 2 over 1200m defeating Mel Dore with 56kg at $49. The race before that 4th of 12 at Saga on July 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crete D'or with 56kg at $69.60. Capable of a big finish. |
10 RYOMA KIMATSUKA |
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| 11 | 36175 |
RIVER STAR
SATOSHI SAITO 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 53kg at $27.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Quetzal Azul with 55kg at $10.90. This is well within her grasp. |
11 NORIHIKO NOZAWA |
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| 12 | 7x145 |
MORI LION CHOCOLAT
NOBORU TAMAI 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ashaka Lucca carrying 55kg at $27.70. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Castle Loid with 54kg at $22.40. Going well. Leading chance. |
12 TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI |
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