FUNABASHI   02 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Off the low draw Kojin Rise is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. KOJIN RISE (2) broke through for his maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Handy draw will assist and he looks certain to measure up again. POWDER SNOW (11) remains a maiden after six runs. Met with plenty of support last time but could only manage to finish seventh over 1400m at Urawa. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. SHINY OURO (5) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1200m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Ready to win. YAGIRI DREAM (6) finished fourth when first-up from a spell last start over 1200m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Sure to give a sight.
1 0103x CHEAT MAJOR
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Yoshio Oda
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Urawa December 24 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Live Radian carrying 55kg at $7.90. On debut eighth of 13 at Fukushima July 20 over 1200m, 12 len behind Meant To Be with 52.0kg at $63.20. Has solid claims.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 21 KOJIN RISE
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Rising Power carrying 56kg at $1.20. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Early Head carrying 56kg at $2.10. This race is well within his grasp.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1480x SANTA FE
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track January 20 over 1200m, 15 len behind Joyful Rock with 54kg at $172.40. On debut second last in a small field at Urawa September 18 over 800m, 14 len behind Shinano Cooper carrying 54kg at $2.90. Likely to need this run.
3
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 747x5 TAISEI SWIFT
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 7 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Filer Temps with 56kg at $160.30. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track on July 19 over 1500m, 35 len behind Proud Fleur with 54kg at $12.90. Must improve significantly.
4
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 42452 SHINY OURO
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Presto Mulan carrying 56kg at $9. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Adam's Apple with 56kg at $21.70. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 31x4 YAGIRI DREAM
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Filer Temps carrying 56kg at $1.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by 6 len at this track December 17 over 1200m defeating Mineno Blue carrying 55kg at $1.10. Strong winning chance.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 32240 COSMO CAPITAO
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind Morning Tampopo carrying 56kg at $5.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Sayono Ghosted carrying 56kg at $7.10. Has the ability to be in the finish.
7
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
8 127x EPOCA DEL SOLE
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track December 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ackerman with 55kg at $27.60. On debut won by 1.0 len this track November 1 over 1500m defeating Norve Hero carrying 55kg at $2.40. Hard to recommend.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 x6236 HYEONGNIM
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hisama Win with 56kg at $13.70. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Eternal Vow carrying 56kg at $76.60. Genuine chance this time around.
9
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light brown cap
10 56310 GREEN GREEN GRASS
SHOICHI HIRATA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on March 7 over 1500m, 30 len behind Benedit with 56kg at $64.50. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Kawasaki February 4 over 1400m defeating Hinata Sky with 56kg at $15.10. Wide draw too testing.
10
HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 24257 POWDER SNOW
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ichikano Yume with 54kg at $1.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Sayono Ghosted with 54kg at $10.40. Watch for sharp improvement.
11
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap
12 70905 ROYAL JODHANA
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hisama Win carrying 56kg at $326.70. The race before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Sayono Ghosted carrying 56kg at $186.10. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
12
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Hot pink cap