FUNABASHI   12 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1200m

Track:      

Expecting a solid pace with Ranhardt, Windhose and World Crisis leading the charge. WORLD CRISIS (1) was well fancied but below his best at the last run before a break on July 30, finishing fifth over 1200m at this track. Starts this prep with Masashige Honda taking charge. Should park just off the speed. Expected to be in the finish. DUNGAREE (6) fought on for second last start over 1200m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. DERMA KATASUKASHI (7) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten a neck into second over 1200m at this track after being prominent from the outset. Has a strong finish. Going up a level this time but she cannot be left out. WINDHOSE (10) ran a better race last start, finishing 8 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Urawa. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
1 225x WORLD CRISIS
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track July 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Birewecka carrying 56kg at $3. On debut second of 11 at this track June 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Prodezza carrying 56kg at $2.80. Likely to feature.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 00090 NISHINO MIMOSA
MASAMI YOSHIDA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 800m, 12 len behind Monter Jewel carrying 54kg at $322.80. The race before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kurino Cenote with 54kg at $408.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Black cap
3 02009 SCRAMASAX
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keisuke Ide
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 16 len behind Last Shot carrying 56kg at $53. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind S K Cat carrying 56kg at $156.70. Genuine chance this time around.
3
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Red cap
4 09806 ARGO FILHO
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kurino Cenote with 52kg at $389.70. The race before that second last of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 15 len behind Wake Up People carrying 51kg at $360.70. Can't make much of a case.
4
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 04055 MEISHO BONGOCHI
MASARU TAMAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1500m, 8 len behind Kobinai Fountain with 56kg at $37.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kurino Cenote with 56kg at $62.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
5
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 24x22 DUNGAREE
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 2 len behind Legend with 56kg at $5.80. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Last Shot carrying 56kg at $3.60. Should be right in the finish.
6
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Green cap
7 68x32 DERMA KATASUKASHI
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Symboli Light with 54kg at $97.70. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, neck behind Keiai Whakapono with 54kg at $3.60. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
8 37545 RANHARDT
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 800m, 6 len behind Monter Jewel with 56kg at $13.20. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Kurino Cenote with 56kg at $24.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 88080 NISHINO ELSA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
8YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rikkio carrying 54kg at $96.60. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 14 len behind Last Shot carrying 54kg at $164.60. Not keen on her prospects.
9
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Pink cap
10 x2865 WINDHOSE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dancing Rascal with 56kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Last Shot carrying 56kg at $10.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
10
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap