FUNABASHI   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 2 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Strong tempo with Mel Dore and Spring Roll leading from Daisen Sirius and Morgenrote. MEL DORE (9) held on well to finish second when first-up from a break last time out over 1200m at this track after leading for much of the way. Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. RHIPSALIS (10) hasn’t been far away since a maiden win four runs back, the latest effort a third over 1200m at this track on January 21. Expected to be in the finish again. MORGENROTE (8) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in fourth over 1200m at this track. Worth including in this suitable contest. SPRING ROLL (5) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1200m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Nicely placed to make amends.
1 29x5 KOGUMA THE SECOND
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 800m, 8 len behind Fortitude carrying 53kg at $26.80. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Urawa on August 20 over 1500m, 20 len behind Ken Betelgeuse carrying 54kg at $188. Unlikely to threaten.
1
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 4x296 DAISEN SIRIUS
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 13 at this track on January 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Tatsuno Sky carrying 56kg at $33.30. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 16 len behind Attreve Face with 55kg at $136.80. May need more time.
2
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Black cap
3 7x426 MAX HEART
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Legend Master with 56kg at $34.90. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 9 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sadamu Mont Blanc carrying 55kg at $8.80. Drawn well and is among the chances.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Red cap
4 52x0 PPITTAGHAGE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 13 at this track on January 22 over 1500m, 17 len behind Tatsuno Sky with 56kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Inabikari with 54kg at $1.70. Needs to lift.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 2x5 SPRING ROLL
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third race start. First start 2nd in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1500m, 3 len behind Konyo Bankoku with 54kg at $1.40. Returned from break did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Paris Fountain carrying 54kg at $6.90. Worth consideration.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 7257 GOLEM
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Legend Master with 56kg at $17.10. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 55kg at $64.20. Prefer to watch at this stage.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Green cap
7 3x80x TOYAMANO GOLD
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at this track November 5 over 1500m, 23 len behind Good Deeds carrying 55kg at $144.10. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track September 30 over 1700m, 39 len behind Konyo Bankoku with 55kg at $121.90. May need this run.
7
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 3794 MORGENROTE
Y YANO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Captain Duke carrying 54kg at $7.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at this track on December 8 over 1500m, 21 len behind Bogen Mond carrying 54kg at $21.50. Further improvement is anticipated.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 51x2 MEL DORE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, neck behind Castle Loid with 54kg at $1.40. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Monbetsu October 28 over 1000m defeating Porter Bonheur carrying 55kg at $3.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Pink cap
10 01633 RHIPSALIS
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Captain Duke with 56kg at $6.30. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Mizusawa on December 10 over 1400m, 2 len behind Seijo Crown carrying 55kg at $16.80. Has the right credentials.
10
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Pink cap