FUNABASHI   09 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

Race 12 1500m

Track:      

Deserve and Letemps Allure to take up the running at a strong tempo. LETEMPS ALLURE (1) missed the placings last time out over this distance at this track, beaten one length. Has a very good record here including four wins from seven starts. Sure to run well. DESERVE (4) found one better last start at this track over 1200m after he was in the firing line on the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring two times from three starts. Masashige Honda who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Sure to play a big role. DIAMO MINORU (9) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he got a long way back over 1600m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into eighth. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. WIN PROTEA (12) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths into fifth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 21x34 LETEMPS ALLURE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadakuni Sugiyama
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $5.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Taisei Vainqueur with 56kg at $1.60. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 72534 GABBY'S MEFA'A
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on January 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Recado with 51kg at $66.30. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cellist carrying 51kg at $150.60. Needs to find lengths to test these.
2
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Black cap
3 115x0 LAS JUN
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 12 len behind Bari Flavor with 56kg at $11.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 5 len behind Ambassador with 56kg at $21.30. Fitter and worth including.
3
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 x4112 DESERVE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junichiro Obara
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, nose behind Barnsbury with 56kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track December 8 over 1500m defeating Anticipar carrying 56kg at $2.30. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 86806 LORD VESPER
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 56kg at $387.30. The race before that second last of 12 at Ohi on December 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind G T God with 56kg at $192.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
6 46042 ENRY PRINCE
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, head behind Taisei Vainqueur with 56kg at $50.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Tosen Genial with 56kg at $9.80. Worth including.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 132x0 ZEN SOLEIL
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Zen Racing
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 5 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 54kg at $5.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on February 8 over 1700m, 12 len behind T O Marconi with 55.0kg at $82.50. Needs more time.
7
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 44x90 EL ROLLO
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. Resuming eased back early on 9th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 14 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $19.30. Last start ran last of 12 at Ohi on December 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind G T God carrying 54kg at $41.70. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Green cap
9 34x78 DIAMO MINORU
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Terumi Yoshioka
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 16 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $27.80. Second-up 8th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Bari Flavor with 56kg at $18. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
10 07039 LE BEAU TEMPS
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 4 len behind Taisei Vainqueur with 54kg at $235.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Roaring Flame with 52kg at $66.60. Would rather see in something easier.
10
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Orange cap
11 11x92 GENES SENSE LUCE
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on December 8 over 1600m, 17 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $12.80. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on January 20 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Recado with 56kg at $30.20. Cannot be ruled out.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
12 x0x45 WIN PROTEA
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $13.30. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 54kg at $6. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
12
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap
13 14709 KEEP COMING
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 8 len behind Shadow Duchess with 56kg at $63.10. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1600m, 23 len behind Grand Picnic carrying 56kg at $67.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
13
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Pink cap