FUNABASHI   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Saransk should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. LOVE AND HAPPINESS (7) ran a good race last start to finish second over 2000m at Urawa. May appreciate coming back in journey. Nice run last time and could prove tough to beat. SARANSK (1) was quickly into stride over 1600m at Kawasaki when resuming last time and went on to score by half a length. Will again be prominent from the outset. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she deserves plenty of thought. HOSHINO SUNA (9) was an impressive winner last time over 1600m at this track, leading throughout and putting 4 lengths on his rivals. Sure to be competitive. BOUNCELIGHT (4) finished third last start over 1600m at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. Ready to go a couple better.
1 422x1 SARANSK
MASATO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len at Kawasaki October 13 over 1600m defeating Tea Five carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kitasan Doshin carrying 55kg at $65.30. Among the leading chances.
1
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, White cap
2 889x0 WAGANSE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Tsuji B.
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 16 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $77.20. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Kawasaki on March 7 over 1600m, 22 len behind Michael Maximus carrying 57kg at $37.50. Unlikely to threaten.
2
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x7630 IMAO TOKIMEKU
TAKASHI HARITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sehr Schnell with 53kg at $42.60. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Ohi on September 19 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Bishamonten carrying 53kg at $75.90. Nice alley and worth including.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 2x113 BOUNCELIGHT
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $7.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track August 29 over 1600m defeating Green Dial with 56kg at $4. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 123x6 TAKARA LINER
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Murayama
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 8 len behind Hoshino Suna with 57kg at $5.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track December 18 over 1600m defeating Hero Show with 56kg at $2.60. Unlikely to threaten.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 37509 SORENA
Y YANO
4YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG

Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1800m, 25 len behind Forever Young carrying 56kg at $225.10. The race before that 11th of 14 at Ohi on September 19 over 1800m, 14 len behind Bishamonten carrying 57kg at $59.40. Fully tested under these conditions.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 51112 LOVE AND HAPPINESS
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on October 28 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Admire Asia with 55kg at $1.60. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at Urawa September 24 over 2000m defeating O Shin Scat with 55kg at $2.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 80107 HIRO SHIGE JACK
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takashi Yoshioka
Most recently 7th of 13 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 2000m, 11 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $94.70. Before that second last of 14 at Ohi on September 17 over 2400m, 29 len behind Marukan Lani with 56kg at $267.10. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Green cap
9 11431 HOSHINO SUNA
YASUHIDE YONEYA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at this track October 1 over 1600m defeating Smile More with 57kg at $6.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Bouncelight carrying 56kg at $5.40. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
9
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 597x8 FRIEND SWEEP
ISAO SASAKI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $257.30. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Swift Runner with 57kg at $52.60. Needs to do a lot more.
10
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, White cap
11 75x90 ROSE PERIOD
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1600m, 14 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $152.30. Second-up 11th of 13 at Ohi on October 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Canele Flavor with 57kg at $220.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
11
KENJI OKAMURA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
12 71958 RUDEMENT
HIROSHI YAUCHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on October 1 over 1800m, 21 len behind Forever Young carrying 56kg at $262.50. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track on July 31 over 1800m, 10 len behind Sehr Schnell with 57kg at $175.70. Would be better placed in something easier.
12
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
13 371x0 HAGUREGUMO
MAKI HIRAYAMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Urawa on October 30 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kentucky Sky carrying 55kg at $14.90. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Monbetsu May 2 2024 over 1000m defeating Katsuno Okan with 56kg at $1.10. Should progress from that first-up run.
13
MAI FUKUHARA
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap