FUNABASHI   23 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 11 1800m

Track: GOOD     True  

A solid tempo on the cards with Lovely View heading them off. OH MY GOODNESS (9) gave away a start then stormed home to win over 1700m at this track last time out. Can run over the top of them late again. BURGMULLER (5) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at Urawa two weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Solid top-three chance. GISELLE (8) finished 11th last time out over 1600m at Ohi. Has a very strong record this course, scoring at nine of 11 starts. Must be considered on best. JO ESPOIR (3) finished tenth over 1400m at Ohi at his most recent appearance on November 11. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
1 4350x PERMANENTE
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Ohi September 17 over 2400m, 20 len behind Marukan Lani carrying 56kg at $306.30. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track July 6 over 2200m, 11 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 57kg at $13.80. Others have firmer winning claims.
1
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Yellow cap
2 86335 RUDEMENT
HIROSHI YAUCHI
9YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 5th of 7 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 2100m, 8 len behind Aoi Eagle with 55kg at $21.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind O Shin Scat with 57kg at $26.10. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
3 8x00x JO ESPOIR
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Eriko Ueda
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Ohi November 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Satono Tempest carrying 56kg at $95.50. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Urawa October 29 over 2000m, 15 len behind Suleyman carrying 56kg at $70.10. Should be right in the mix.
3
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Blue cap
4 09400 SORENA
Y YANO
5YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG

Last start 14th of 16 at Ohi on December 30 over 1400m, 12 len behind Alles Gut with 57kg at $124.70. The start before that got back early 10th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1700m, 7 len behind O Shin Scat carrying 57kg at $18.70. Hard to recommend.
4
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Blue cap
5 x0395 BURGMULLER
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 8 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tonopah carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 6 len behind Oh My Goodness with 57kg at $14.60. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 07900 RIVERBERO
Y YANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Last start second last of 14 at Kawasaki on January 4 over 1500m, 16 len behind Inadahime carrying 55kg at $241.80. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Dread with 55kg at $320.80. Other runners are much more appealing.
6
YUKI YAMANAKA
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Blue cap
7 1117x LOVELY VIEW
YUTA SATO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track August 27 over 1800m, 20 len behind Saint Honore carrying 54kg at $15.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track June 6 over 1600m defeating Victura carrying 55kg at $5.50. Certainly one to consider.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Black cap
8 00410 GISELLE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 11th of 16 at Ohi on December 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Holy Grail with 56kg at $13.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Ohi November 13 over 1600m defeating Keten Dream with 54kg at $13.20. Capable of a better run.
8
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
9 61x21 OH MY GOODNESS
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 45 days. First-up 2nd of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1800m, neck behind Alula with 57kg at $8.30. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track December 9 over 1700m defeating Taisei Warrior carrying 57kg at $1.90. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1800m.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
10 6268x MATERIAL GIRL
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Him Rock Racing Holdings Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Ohi November 13 over 1600m, 8 len behind Giselle carrying 55kg at $15.80. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Kawasaki July 9 over 1600m, 12 len behind Fee Blanche carrying 55kg at $432.50. Hard to enthuse.
10
RYOYA SAWADA
SKY BLUE, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND,SKY BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 8x30x CITLALTEMINI
SATOSHI KOKUBO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Ohi October 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Beyond The Valley carrying 55kg at $334.30. First up last campaign third in a small field at Kawasaki August 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Tablao carrying 55kg at $8.50. Marginal prospects.
11
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap