FUNABASHI   11 Dec 2025
 
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Race 12 2200m

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Onimusha should lead and dictate terms. MARGOT FESTA (11) broke through for his maiden win over 1500m at Urawa last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and a bold showing is expected. CLARITY (2) was an impressive winner last time over 1600m at Morioka Dirt, leading throughout and putting 4 lengths on her rivals. One of the top chances again. EXMEDI NO KISEKI (5) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 5 lengths away in second over 1800m at this track when he was handy all the way. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ONIMUSHA (1) failed to figure again last time over 1500m at this track, beaten 15 lengths into 11th. Has a high cruising speed. Can feature in the finish.
1 40300 ONIMUSHA
SHUN ISHIZAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run struggled in the run home; second last of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1500m, 15 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $8.90. Before that raced on the pace before fading 15th of 18 at Hanshin on September 15 over 2200m, 13 len behind Askcommentallezvou carrying 57.0kg at $14.80. Deserves another chance.
1
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, White cap
2 5x511 CLARITY
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shinzan Club
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run won by 4 len at Morioka Dirt November 2 over 1600m defeating Spade Guinea carrying 54kg at $5.50. Before that won by a neck at Morioka Dirt October 20 over 1400m defeating Esmeraude Eclat carrying 54kg at $1.50. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
2
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Black cap
3 000x8 TREPAK
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Suzuno Line carrying 55kg at $30.70. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 18 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 54kg at $8.30. Needs to do a lot more.
3
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 97807 BONIFACIO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 7th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Revolt Bullet with 53kg at $123.30. The race before that 12th of 14 at this track on September 29 over 1600m, 20 len behind Courage Minoru carrying 56kg at $133.90. Happy to risk.
4
RYOHEI KAKIMOTO
BLACK, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
5 33832 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 5 len behind Revolt Bullet with 56kg at $8.20. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Fire Sign with 56kg at $13.30. Well placed to take this out.
5
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 44564 NON LIMITACION
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 10 len behind Revolt Bullet with 56kg at $49.70. Before that 6th of 14 at this track on September 30 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fire Sign with 56kg at $31.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Blue cap
7 70000 ARAKKI FAITH
HAJIME MORI
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
ST Racing
At the latest run second last of 11 at Urawa on November 26 over 1500m, 22 len behind G T Engine with 56kg at $455.50. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 25 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 56kg at $118.50. Looks to be making up the numbers.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
8 3275x FACE KAWASAKI
SHUN ISHIZAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track June 5 over 1800m, 4 len behind Mikey Magic with 56kg at $35.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track October 29 2024 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Southern Rapid carrying 56kg at $206.40. This looks a stern test.
8
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 0x008 MAONO ORACLE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at Urawa on November 25 over 2000m, 9 len behind Vogelweide carrying 57kg at $89.30. Before that 12th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 22 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 56kg at $326.60. Needs to find extra to beat these.
9
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Green cap
10 64006 MIND THE HELM
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 6th of 13 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Peace Warrior with 53kg at $206.30. The race before that second last of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 22 len behind Revolt Bullet with 54kg at $104.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Green cap
11 30x71 MARGOT FESTA
YASUTO MORI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Ryohei Maeda
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Cuisiniere with 56kg at $1.90. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Urawa November 25 over 1500m defeating Seinosuke with 56kg at $1.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
11
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 x7845 THINKING FURSA
YUTA SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuji Sato
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mitsukane Aries carrying 53kg at $8.70. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Brandistock with 53kg at $34.60. This looks too tough.
12
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
13 x00x5 LE SERMENT D'AMOUR
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after two months 5th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Revolt Bullet carrying 56kg at $14.10. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Chukyo on August 30 over 2200m, 11 len behind Ri Thir Chonaill with 57.0kg at $67.60. Fitter again and a winning hope.
13
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Pink cap
14 89680 WILD WARRIOR
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 11th of 14 at Ohi on November 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Bellagio Le Kun carrying 56kg at $245.10. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ohi on October 23 over 1600m, 12 len behind Justin Arrow carrying 56kg at $196.40. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
14
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap