FUNABASHI 09 Feb 2026
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With good speed engaged, a strong tempo is anticipated. NA HIKU (4) went forward last start over 1200m at this track and held on well for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the speed. Likely improver with strong prospects. SEA OF STARS (9) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 1200m at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she is right in the mix again. WILD PEGASUS (2) stalked the pace when resuming at this track and trip last start then worked to the line steadily to finish third. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. One of the main contenders. INITIATE (7) ran a bold race over this journey last time, leading for much of the way before fading out of it late to finish 1.5 lengths away in fourth at this track. Deserves respect.
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| 1 | 17006 |
AIREENA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 51kg at $338.70. The start before that 11th of 13 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 24 len behind Baila Noche with 51kg at $324.90. Nice draw but others preferred. |
1 EIKI NISHIMURA |
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| 2 | 332x3 |
WILD PEGASUS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Second-up. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 56kg at $40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Studia carrying 54kg at $2.10. Among the top chances. |
2 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 3 | 42x27 |
BOBBY
YUTA SATO 3YO BROWN COLT 56.0KG Third-up today. Resuming led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Attreve Face with 55kg at $6.50. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sasuke Bella with 56kg at $4.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
3 TAKAYUKI YANO |
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| 4 | 53x32 |
NA HIKU
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA 3YO GREY COLT 56.0KG Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 5 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 55kg at $19.40. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $1.70. Strong winning hope. |
4 NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO |
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| 5 | 38554 |
HEARTY EYES
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete with 54kg at $3.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Urawa on December 23 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Miracolo Pilina with 54kg at $7.50. Won't be beating too many of these home. |
5 SHOTARO KAWASHIMA |
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| 6 | 15x9 |
YODONO HONEY
TAKASHI HARITA 3YO BROWN FILLY 52.0KG Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sasuke Bella with 54kg at $52.70. Previously second-up second last in a small field at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 5 len behind Little Havana carrying 54kg at $24.10. Worth consideration. |
6 TOKORO HOTARU |
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| 7 | 14 |
INITIATE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 6 len at this track December 12 over 1000m defeating Paris Fountain with 54kg at $1.20. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sasuke Bella with 54kg at $2.50. Forward showing expected. |
7 TAKEHIRO KASANO |
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| 8 | 5x561 |
CASTLE LOID
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track January 22 over 1200m defeating Mel Dore with 56kg at $22.40. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 8 over 1500m, 15 len behind Bogen Mond carrying 55kg at $68.10. Last-start winner but needs to improve further. |
8 TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO |
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| 9 | 5x1 |
SEA OF STARS
TAKASHI HARITA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Second-up. First start 5th of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1500m, 14 len behind Narisuna carrying 52kg at $4.50. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track January 23 over 1200m defeating Masano Cattleya carrying 54kg at $2.30. Strong winning chance. |
9 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 10 | x6095 |
VARVARA
MAKI HIRAYAMA 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Original Pattern with 54kg at $183.60. Before that second last of 10 at Urawa on December 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Moko Punch carrying 54kg at $66.80. Can't recommend. |
10 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 11 | 510 |
ACELERADOR
KIYOAKI SASAKI 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Last start ran last of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 23 len behind Sasuke Bella with 56kg at $143.70. Before that won by 1.0 len at this track December 11 over 1200m defeating Sicilian Mind with 55kg at $8.30. Needs to lift. |
11 NORIHIKO NOZAWA |
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| 12 | 21 |
PARIS FOUNTAIN
NOBORU TAMAI 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Having third race start. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on December 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Initiate with 54kg at $5.90. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track January 20 over 1200m defeating Eikichi carrying 54kg at $7.50. Well-placed, can figure in the finish. |
12 DAISUKE SHOJI |
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