FUNABASHI   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 2 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

No designated leader and Fours Men may find himself in front. SETTING SAIL (5) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1200m at this track. This looks a nice race so expect him to be right in the finish. GRAND CIRCLE (2) faced the starter for the first time and finished fifth last start at this track over 1500m, beaten 12 lengths. Can improve sharply and is expected to feature. FOURS MEN (7) stepped out on his debut over 1200m at this track a month ago and finished fifth, beaten 11 lengths. Should be better for that and can figure. ARENA MEXICO (6) turned in a moderate debut over 1500m at this track on August 31 when she was safely held in eighth, 13 lengths from the winner. Plenty of scope for improvement. Can improve.
1 57 SAKURA ENERGY
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Had two starts to date. 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. Second-up second last of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Inabikari carrying 54kg at $12. Genuine contender who finds a suitable race.
1
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 5 GRAND CIRCLE
KATSUO ISHII
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At debut, eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1500m, 12 len behind Remember Well carrying 54kg at $5.40. Can improve and should give a good account.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Grey cap
3 5x8 HIRONO NONCHAN
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third race start. First start second last in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 39 len behind Strong Bond with 54kg at $63.30. Went for a break before returning ran last of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Inabikari with 54kg at $84.30. Unlikely to threaten.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 5 HASHIRE KENTARO
Masaki Iwasaki
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

At debut, second last in a small field at this track on August 30 over 1000m, 14 len behind Chika Idol carrying 54kg at $13.40. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
4
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 664 SETTING SAIL
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Aireena carrying 54kg at $10.80. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Flight Magic carrying 54kg at $16.70. Well placed to take this out.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 8 ARENA MEXICO
Y YANO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At debut, second last of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1500m, 13 len behind Remember Well with 54kg at $23.80. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
6
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 5 FOURS MEN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 11 len behind Presto Emperor carrying 54kg at $23.30. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
8 5 CONCIER D
Masaki Iwasaki
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on August 30 over 1000m, 43 len behind Mico Departure carrying 54kg at $10.80. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap