FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
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Race 2 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Cracking tempo with Kojin Rise and Millionaire Maker leading the way. MILLIONAIRE MAKER (8) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 0.8 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and she is likely to feature in the finish again. MCMURDO (12) impressed last time with a 2.5 lengths win at this track over this journey. Bold showing expected again. WAR ANTHEM (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 13 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1200m at this track. Likely contender with strong prospects. FLUGEL KU (4) is racing well. Arrives off a good third over 1400m at Urawa. In the mix again.
1 59404 DAISEN ROUGE
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Genes Sense Luce carrying 54kg at $28.40. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 17 len behind Hisama Win with 54kg at $46.70. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
1
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, White cap
2 05332 WISH PEARL
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Going well. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Genes Sense Luce with 54kg at $39.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Presto Mulan with 54kg at $36. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 35x62 WAR ANTHEM
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Presto Mulan carrying 54kg at $2.80. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Uwasano Dekopin carrying 54kg at $3.60. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 3x223 FLUGEL KU
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Yabane carrying 56kg at $11.70. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Satono Campanula with 56kg at $3.70. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
4
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Cyan cap
5 25749 POWDER SNOW
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 9 len behind Walkin with 54kg at $23.90. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Epoca Del Sole with 54kg at $13.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 217 KOJIN RISE
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Epoca Del Sole with 56kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Early Head with 56kg at $2.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 4196x ZIEGFELD
YUTA SATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track November 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Maldives Flavor with 55kg at $22.50. On debut fourth in a small field at this track August 29 over 1500m, 4 len behind Tatsuno King O with 54kg at $4. Prepared to watch.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 21 MILLIONAIRE MAKER
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Genes Sense Luce with 54kg at $1.30. Second-up favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track April 4 over 1200m defeating Mozu Miracle with 54kg at $1.10. Strong winning hope.
8
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 57797 CINNAMON POP
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Urawa on April 25 over 800m, 7 len behind Disruptor carrying 54kg at $157. The run before that 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 9 over 900m, 10 len behind Ravomi carrying 54kg at $18.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 x7787 MIX VOICE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sumeragi with 54kg at $9.80. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 54kg at $42.20. Worth following up.
10
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 6318 NOBO THE DREAM
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Genes Sense Luce with 54kg at $37.80. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track March 14 over 1200m defeating Allure Bolt with 54kg at $2.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
11
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, Hot pink cap
12 6x31 MCMURDO
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Genes Sense Luce with 56kg at $17.20. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track April 4 over 1200m defeating Teruken Yumikazari carrying 56kg at $1.10. Expected to go very well.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap