FUNABASHI   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 12 1800m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Red Weiss to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. PRESTO MULAN (7) was safely held when third last time out over 1800m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot make amends. BELIEVIN (13) had been in top form scoring two wins on end prior to missing the frame last time out at Urawa. Coming back in journey today. Should be poised just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. COURECHOUSE (12) finished 3 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1600m at this track five weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Right in this. CARNIVAL MARCH (6) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 9 lengths, over 1600m at this track. Has a solid record here with eight wins from 22 starts. Strong top-three chance.
1 x8876 IEVAN POLKKA
HIRONORI UNOKI
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Urawa on September 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Love And Happiness with 55kg at $152.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on September 9 over 2000m, 11 len behind Love And Happiness carrying 55kg at $196.40. Hard to make a winning case.
1
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 x0x75 PIEDS FORTS
YASUHIDE YONEYA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1600m, 16 len behind Smile More with 56kg at $5.40. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Macht with 56kg at $18.10. Could sneak into the finish.
2
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Grey cap
3 x7960 MARIACHI
KIYOAKI SASAKI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Yoshie Naito
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Macht with 56kg at $155. The start before that got back early 6th of 8 at Ohi on August 11 over 1800m, 18 len behind Admire Asia carrying 56kg at $35.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 400x0 RED WEISS
ISAO SASAKI
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Smile More with 56kg at $69.10. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on May 28 2024 over 2200m, 7 len behind Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $6.50. Needs more time.
4
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 18645 ANOTHER MATE
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1700m, 3 len behind Dona Guinea carrying 54kg at $66.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cha Pri with 53kg at $14.20. Others favoured.
5
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
6 45925 CARNIVAL MARCH
YUTA SATO
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 9 len behind Smile More carrying 56kg at $17.40. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Great Furioso carrying 56kg at $26.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 22513 PRESTO MULAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1800m, 3 len behind Techno Diamond carrying 52kg at $6. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track July 31 over 1800m defeating Daita Justice with 53kg at $5.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
8 53x88 BIG DAY MAKE
TSUTOMU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind Dona Guinea carrying 54kg at $67.40. Second-up 8th of 11 at Urawa on September 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Jo Toby with 49kg at $11. Watch for a big final furlong.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x4867 NARINO VANILLE
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 7th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Smile More with 54kg at $73.30. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 1 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Great Furioso carrying 56kg at $23.50. Others going much better leading into this.
9
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
10 7x244 CULLBERG
Masaki Iwasaki
6YO  DK B  GELDING 54.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Macht carrying 56kg at $14.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Smile More with 56kg at $11.40. Genuine hope on best form.
10
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE,BLUE HALVED,BLUE DIAMOND BAND,RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 x9460 SCOPULUS
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Macht carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 8 at Urawa on August 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Love And Happiness with 53kg at $12.80. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
11
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
12 3x556 COURECHOUSE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Macht with 56kg at $10.40. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1600m, 11 len behind Smile More with 56kg at $11.10. Best form should see him measure right up.
12
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap
13 63110 BELIEVIN
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start second last of 11 at Urawa on September 24 over 2000m, 17 len behind Love And Happiness with 52kg at $4.10. The start before that won by 5 len at Urawa August 15 over 2000m defeating Meisho Clark carrying 53kg at $3.90. Expected to do much better.
13
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Hot pink cap