FUNABASHI   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 2 1200m

Track: SOFT     True  

Lingus Rocher is the likely leader at a slick tempo. LINGUS ROCHER (5) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. PRESTO OMEGA (12) bounced back last start and landed the prize by a neck over 1200m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role again. PURE JASMINE (7) strode forward early from her wide draw when resuming last start over 1200m at this track then fought on gamely to finish third. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. ZINFIN DOLL (6) improved last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at Urawa. Finds a nice race and can secure another top-three finish.
1 077x9 FRIEND LIKE ME
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after 10 months got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Viva Acapulco with 56kg at $12.80. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 25 over 1500m, 9 len behind Fresco Vainqueur carrying 55kg at $59.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 87898 NEKONI KOTATSU
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Mjuk Regulus with 51kg at $60.40. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Prime Blue with 54kg at $46.20. Favour others today.
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KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Grey cap
3 00007 IGALUK
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $224.80. The start before that ran last of 13 at Ohi on March 27 over 1600m, 19 len behind Ripening carrying 56kg at $203.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Salmon cap
4 83605 CORTHYLIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Eis King with 55kg at $28. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 13 len behind Prime Blue carrying 55kg at $20.10. Sure to be about the money.
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HARUKU SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 91491 LINGUS ROCHER
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Iwao Ito
Useful entire. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track May 9 over 1200m defeating Dungaree with 56kg at $2.20. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Eis King carrying 56kg at $6.20. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 60462 ZINFIN DOLL
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Chikachan with 54kg at $8.10. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Eis King carrying 54kg at $14.70. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 147x3 PURE JASMINE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eis King with 54kg at $5.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a neck at Monbetsu May 1 2024 over 1000m defeating Blackmore carrying 55kg at $4.20. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light green cap
8 9x990 THE BIG MAN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 21 len behind Eis King carrying 56kg at $13.90. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Meisho Polpo with 56kg at $9.30. Tricky assignment.
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TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 x1x46 RYUNO MCILROY
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 56kg at $7.40. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Viva Acapulco carrying 56kg at $17. Watch for a big final furlong.
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NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 0009x S K PRIME
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track January 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ryuno Masamune with 56kg at $51.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at this track September 24 over 1200m, 19 len behind Comme D'habitude carrying 56kg at $64.10. Not keen on his chances.
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TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 00988 SIENA BEST
MASAMI YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 900m, 10 len behind Wine Wine Red with 56kg at $272.90. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 900m, 9 len behind Dancing Cry with 56kg at $596. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
11
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 66261 PRESTO OMEGA
YUTA SATO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 53.0KG

Useful type. Most recently won by a neck at this track May 7 over 1200m defeating Cheerful Girl carrying 53kg at $8.80. The race before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Jazz Pianist carrying 53kg at $3.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
12
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap