FUNABASHI   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 11 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Plenty of pressure with Bear Bakkyun, Another Mate and Ackerman leading the charge. BEAR BAKKYUN (11) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after four runs, the latest over 1600m at Kawasaki. Only other try fresh was a winning debut and can make it two from two. KANNON MIKAZUKI (10) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 900m at Kawasaki last start to make it three straight. Extra trip suits and on recent form will take plenty of stopping. FIEREZZA (12) has two wins and one placing from three outings this preparation. Found one better last start at Kawasaki over 1400m. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to make a big impact. HASENO BRIAN (6) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2 lengths at this track over 1200m. Good record at this journey with three wins and three minor placings from seven starts and has solid claims.
1 5x311 PUNK BEAT
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track April 3 over 1200m defeating Asterope carrying 56kg at $14.70. Before that won by 1.5 len at Urawa March 18 over 1400m defeating Groovy On with 56kg at $4. Nice alley and worth including.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
2 21530 P M NANA
Sakai Shinobu
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 16 at Ohi on April 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind Bell Gracias with 54kg at $74.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Governability carrying 54kg at $19.20. Nice draw but others preferred.
2
TADANARI KONNO
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
3 23x50 A SHIN MAIOLICA
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Katsuhiko Hirai
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Proud Fleur with 55kg at $17.90. Last start 13th of 16 at Ohi on April 30 over 1800m, 14 len behind Bell Gracias carrying 54kg at $22.30. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 77309 RIVERBERO
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Sonoda on May 22 over 1700m, 20 len behind Copano Emilia carrying 55kg at $24.40. The start before that second last of 16 at Ohi on April 30 over 1800m, 46 len behind Bell Gracias with 54kg at $112.40. Better off investing elsewhere.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
5 13x56 ACKERMAN
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Governability carrying 56kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track on May 8 over 1700m, 16 len behind Kenshi Rainbow carrying 57kg at $3.80. Forward showing expected.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 14371 HASENO BRIAN
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run won by 2 len at this track May 8 over 1200m defeating Bellwood One with 54kg at $4.90. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Governability with 56kg at $33.10. Can get the job done again.
6
KEITA NISHI
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
7 1x302 LIGHT THREE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Urawa on April 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Esca Tiae with 54kg at $2.70. The race before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind Governability with 56kg at $6. Not far away of late. Worth including.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
BLUE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
8 31241 ANOTHER MATE
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at this track May 9 over 1500m defeating Thor Hammer carrying 55kg at $4.80. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jun Harvest with 55kg at $10.90. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
8
KOTA MOTOHASHI
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Red cap
9 8x212 ASTEROPE
SUNAO YAMADA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, neck behind Punk Beat with 54kg at $34.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Urawa February 27 over 1400m defeating Sun Laguna Verde carrying 54kg at $19.60. In the finish most recently but fully tested here.
9
RYO NOVATA
PURPLE,YELLOW BAND,YELLOW SLEEVES,PURPLE STRIPE, Orange cap
10 14111 KANNON MIKAZUKI
HIROAKI KAWAZU
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Kawasaki May 14 over 900m defeating Pink Towel Chan carrying 56kg at $1.50. The start before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki April 7 over 900m defeating M T Wiser with 55kg at $1.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
10
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
11 1111x BEAR BAKKYUN
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 58.0KG

Unbeaten four for four. Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 30 len win. Kawasaki October 9 over 1600m defeating Milan Milan with 55kg at $1.10. On debut favourite; to post a big 8 len win. Kawasaki July 5 over 900m defeating Iron Pitch with 54kg at $2. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
11
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Light green cap
12 5x112 FIEREZZA
KATSUNORI ARAYAMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Governability with 56kg at $4.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Ohi March 13 over 1400m defeating God Burg with 56kg at $4.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
12
H YOSHIHARA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE STRIPES, RED SLEEVES ,MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap