FUNABASHI   06 Jul 2025
 
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Race 12 1800m

Track: AW     True  

Sehr Schnell should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. SEHR SCHNELL (8) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1600m. Easy winner last time and looks the testing material again. TECHNO DIAMOND (5) bounced back last start and got the job done by 2 lengths after being prominent at the corner over 1700m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can go back-to-back. PREVENANCE (4) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest at this track over 1700m. Another big run expected. BELGARATH (1) turned in an eye-catching run over 2000m at Kawasaki last time, ridden back before coming home with a powerful run to finish third. Must be included.
1 57563 BELGARATH
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Rudement carrying 55kg at $17.20. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1700m, 10 len behind Techno Diamond with 56kg at $30.10. Watch for a big final furlong.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 122x0 FRESCO VAINQUEUR
TSUTOMU TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
KR Japan
Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 11 at this track on June 5 over 2200m, 106 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $4. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 2200m, neck behind Dark Mode carrying 55kg at $1.30. One of the top chances.
2
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Grey cap
3 x6563 GERBERAN QUEEN
YUTA SATO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Sehr Schnell carrying 55kg at $56.80. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1800m, 12 len behind Zao with 55kg at $30.60. Predicted to struggle.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 x7132 PREVENANCE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG

Form hard to fault. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1700m, 2 len behind Techno Diamond with 54kg at $4.20. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Zao with 53kg at $15.60. Rates highly. Big chance.
4
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 0x141 TECHNO DIAMOND
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track June 6 over 1700m defeating Prevenance with 56kg at $3.60. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rize Rouge Sellier with 56kg at $2.60. No reason he cannot salute again.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 447x4 NARINO VANILLE
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heliamphora carrying 56kg at $29.30. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on December 20 2023 over 1600m, 3 len behind Naviglio carrying 56kg at $7.80. Must improve significantly.
6
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 76x31 MIKEY MAGIC
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kaito King with 56kg at $13.30. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track June 5 over 1800m defeating Fort William carrying 56kg at $6.10. Among the winning chances.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 11x11 SEHR SCHNELL
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track May 5 over 1600m defeating Alpha Zeus carrying 56kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 6 len at this track June 3 over 1600m defeating Rize Rouge Sellier with 55kg at $1.20. Has the ability to take this out.
8
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
9 01444 MARRON ROCHER
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1700m, 4 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 56kg at $9.20. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1800m, 8 len behind Zao carrying 55kg at $46.90. Among the winning hopes on best form.
9
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 59606 ARC BOLT
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 2200m, 37 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $233.90. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1800m, 28 len behind Zao with 57kg at $60.50. Others favoured.
10
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 362x5 BALLOON ART
TSUTOMU TANAKA
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 2200m, 35 len behind Tsukaino Kizuna with 55kg at $46.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, neck behind Green Rise carrying 56kg at $4.90. Needs to lift.
11
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap