FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 2200m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine pace with Exmedi No Kiseki, Eclair Sky and C Major leading the way. C MAJOR (7) is a 16-start maiden who finished fourth at her most recent outing over 1500m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. EXMEDI NO KISEKI (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 7 lengths when fourth in a 1800m contest at this track five weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. DIA CRYSTAL (13) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into fifth after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to take this out. GREAT INDY (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a ninth over 1800m at this track. In the right race and should be about the mark.
1 073x0 SCHNEE GUTS
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takehisa Yashima
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 16 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $68.20. Previously second-up 6th of 18 at Nakayama on March 18 2023 over 2200m, 6 len behind Seiun Pursuit with 56.0kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 63054 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Ryuno Tabuk with 56kg at $9.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
2
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 07970 BOUQUET MARIEE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Proofreader with 54kg at $243.20. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Taisei Marshal with 54kg at $246.90. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
3
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 87408 MEINER GLORIE
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 11 len behind Rottura carrying 53kg at $104.40. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Prime Blue carrying 53kg at $58.30. Impossible to entertain.
4
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Salmon cap
5 82779 GREAT INDY
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Imai
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 11 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 56kg at $4.30. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 13 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 56kg at $12.90. Sure to be right there at the business end.
5
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
6 6x908 MIND THE HELM
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 11 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 54kg at $80.40. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Platina Band carrying 56kg at $130.70. Hard to recommend on recent form.
6
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Cyan cap
7 24244 C MAJOR
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Going well. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Win Protea carrying 54kg at $7.90. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Gold Motion with 54kg at $8.40. Worth another chance.
7
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
8 30000 FILO
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 15 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 56kg at $49.80. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 13 len behind Gold Motion carrying 56kg at $206.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
9 44009 ARAKKI FAITH
HAJIME MORI
6YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG
ST Racing
Useful gelding. Most recently 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 16 len behind Saltaire carrying 56kg at $21.70. The race before that 11th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 15 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $10. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS , ARMBANDS, Light green cap
10 33458 ECLAIR SKY
MASATO HAYASHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Two M Fleek carrying 56kg at $25.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Win Protea carrying 56kg at $9.70. Can do a lot better than that last run.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
11 89667 MAONO ORACLE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind Saltaire with 56kg at $36.10. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 9 len behind Haseno Crown with 56kg at $30.50. Tricky assignment.
11
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 07005 SHINTO YANG KIHI
Y YANO
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 2000m, 9 len behind Saltaire carrying 54kg at $102.10. The run before that second last of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 15 len behind Haseno Crown with 54kg at $117.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
12
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light brown cap
13 00055 DIA CRYSTAL
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 54kg at $56.10. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 11 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 51kg at $150.60. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
13
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Hot pink cap
14 36934 SKY OJI
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Going well. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Letemps Allure with 56kg at $47.30. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Ryuno Tabuk carrying 56kg at $55.40. Watch for him late in the piece.
14
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap