FUNABASHI 04 Jul 2025
GOING: G
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Race 11 1600m Track: GOOD |
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Strong tempo with Ratri Sawat, Imao Tokimeku and Saransk leading the way. RATRI SAWAT (2) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1600m, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Form here at this journey is very good with four wins from five runs. Leading contender. ZAO (5) finished tenth two runs back at Kawasaki then improved last time out to score by 4 lengths after being in contention on the corner over 1800m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. KITASAN ELPIS (7) lines up for the first time since November 1. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect. SARANSK (9) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage and can fill another top-three spot.
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| 1 | 54425 |
GRAND STEFANO
TAKANORI YAMANAKA 7YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $23. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 57kg at $21.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
1 TAKEHIRO KASANO |
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| 2 | 1x115 |
RATRI SAWAT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 4YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Keiai Mobius with 55kg at $1.10. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at this track May 7 over 1600m defeating Grand Stefano carrying 57kg at $1.01. Leading chance again. |
1 SEIJI YAMAZAKI |
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| 3 | 190x0 |
WINDBLOWN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 9YO DK B HORSE 57.0KG Second-up. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 13 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1500m, 18 len behind Mentai Mayo with 55kg at $129.40. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sun Also Rise with 56kg at $65.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
2 AOI SHINOYA |
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| 4 | 3625x |
IMAO TOKIMEKU
TAKASHI HARITA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Ohi April 30 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Tango Noir with 55kg at $14.40. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at this track August 27 over 1700m, 13 len behind Zao carrying 52kg at $8.60. Must be included. |
3 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 5 | 3x001 |
ZAO
YASUHIDE YONEYA 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run won by 4 len at this track May 7 over 1800m defeating Bouncelight with 55kg at $7.40. The start before that ran last of 10 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 2000m, 24 len behind Laurier Flavor carrying 52kg at $4.90. No reason she cannot salute again. |
4 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 6 | 04839 |
SORENA
Y YANO 4YO DK B GELDING 57.0KG Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 2200m, 98 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 57kg at $32.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Ohi on May 19 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Sayono Trader with 56kg at $24.50. Genuine chance this time around. |
5 NAOKI MACHIDA |
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| 7 | 1338x |
KITASAN ELPIS
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 5YO DK B MARE 53.0KG Ono Shoji Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at this track November 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Lovely View carrying 55kg at $7.40. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track April 12 2024 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Rickey The King carrying 54kg at $1.80. Expect a forward showing. |
6 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 8 | 7008x |
WHITEHEAD
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 9YO GREY HORSE 57.0KG Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track April 2 over 1800m, 13 len behind Verte Marin carrying 55kg at $225.70. Previously first up; seventh of 14 at this track November 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Lovely View carrying 57kg at $16.70. Cannot enthuse. |
7 KOTA MOTOHASHI |
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| 9 | 5x842 |
SARANSK
MASATO TANAKA 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Keiai Mobius carrying 55kg at $27.80. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 55kg at $65.30. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again. |
8 RYOYA SAWADA |
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