FUNABASHI   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1200m

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Moderate pace only with Ppittaghage leading Inabikari. YUMITCHI LOVE (2) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then he was always well out of his ground and was beaten 6 lengths when fourth in a 1200m contest at this track four weeks ago. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PPITTAGHAGE (7) debuted four weeks ago and was well supported when he finished fifth over 1000m at this track, beaten 36 lengths. Likely improver and can get off the mark this time. INABIKARI (4) raced once in the maiden preparation when fifth at this track over 1000m back on May 9. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up. SAKURA ENERGY (5) was safely held last start on debut over 1000m at this track. Should appreciate the longer journey now. Better for that outing and is expected to run well.
1 58 KAMII DIAMOND
TSUTOMU TANAKA
2YO  DK B  COLT 52.0KG

Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 7 at this track on July 5 over 1200m, 38 len behind Haseno Gaisen carrying 52kg at $57.50. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 14 len behind Studia carrying 52kg at $133.20. In with a chance.
1
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
2 74 YUMITCHI LOVE
GEN HAYASHI
2YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at this track on July 5 over 1200m, 49 len behind Haseno Gaisen carrying 54kg at $56. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flight Magic carrying 54kg at $64.80. Sure to go well.
2
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 57 EMPEDRADO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, got back early 5th of 7 at this track on July 5 over 1000m, 17 len behind Yagiri Ibis carrying 54kg at $109.70. Last start second last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Studia with 54kg at $126.70. Needs to find extra to beat these.
3
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 5x INABIKARI
Y YANO
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG

Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1000m, 21 len behind Sumatera Flavor with 54kg at $10.80. Has the talent to take this out.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 5 SAKURA ENERGY
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 19 len behind Geopark Love with 54kg at $20.30. That race experience to prove invaluable.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 5x HIRONO NONCHAN
MASAO AI
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a break; only one run when second last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 39 len behind Strong Bond carrying 54kg at $63.30. Cannot make a strong case.
6
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 5 PPITTAGHAGE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, second last in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1000m, 36 len behind Little Havana with 54kg at $2.50. Plenty to build upon following his debut.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 5 MITSUGETSU
KIYOAKI SASAKI
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Was at very long odds at debut, second last in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 15 len behind Yodono Honey carrying 54kg at $65.50. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
8
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap