FUNABASHI   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 2 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Good pace from Abelia Face, Conurbation and K's Blanc. THESAURUS (5) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 2.5 lengths into second over 1200m at this track. Going well and should measure up. CONURBATION (4) returned from a spell six-and-a-half weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 13 lengths into 14th over 1200m at Niigata. Strips fitter and can find the winners' list. ABELIA FACE (2) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 6 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come. LEONTINE (7) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths over 1200m. Nicely placed to turn things around.
1 89640 PHYSALIS
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start ran last of 10 at Urawa on June 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tosen Penelope with 56kg at $45.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at Urawa on May 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Koyu Myu Myu carrying 56kg at $6.40. Genuine chance this time around.
1
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 32x4 ABELIA FACE
YUTA SATO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Time Is Money carrying 54kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Nobu And Max with 54kg at $3.60. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 68054 EMERAL ATTACK
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sizing carrying 56kg at $14.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Castle Aile carrying 56kg at $167.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
3
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 947x0 CONURBATION
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading 14th of 16 at Niigata on May 18 over 1200m, 13 len behind Moon Idol carrying 57.0kg at $16.30. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pizza Napoli with 57.0kg at $11.60. Fitter again and looks a strong winning hope.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 22 THESAURUS
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zhaxidelei carrying 56kg at $12.10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Kunino Life with 56kg at $1.60. Going well. Big chance again.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 556x9 HYOI ZABURO
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 9 at Urawa on June 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bulldog Girl carrying 56kg at $25.80. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Come Back carrying 54kg at $2.70. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light green cap
7 511x6 LEONTINE
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Time Is Money with 54kg at $7.40. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Monbetsu on September 3 over 1100m, 2 len behind Royal Carat carrying 54kg at $40.20. Improver with definite claims.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 24x5x K'S BLANC
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Satono Campanula carrying 54kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at this track on May 31 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Glare Neon Light with 54kg at $1.70. Looks up against it.
8
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 64955 ODEN AQUA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Sizing carrying 56kg at $12.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Teruken Yumikazari carrying 56kg at $200.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Hot pink cap
10 x9963 CINDERELLA RIVER
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sizing carrying 54kg at $25. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Teruken Yumikazari carrying 54kg at $162.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
10
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap