FUNABASHI   31 Mar 2025
 
GOING: FM

Race 3 1500m

Track: FIRM      

Genuine pace with Brightia Vera taking up the running ahead of Palenque and Thor Hammer. BRIGHTIA VERA (2) was an effortless winner last time over 1500m at this track, scoring by 3 lengths. Has been in the money at all three starts this preparation, including a win. Should be hard to stop. PARASOLE (1) showed early speed from a good draw last time and led throughout to score by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at Urawa. Winning rider Tsubasa Sasagawa sticks. Bold showing expected. PRESTO MULAN (10) recorded a strong maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, getting there by 1.5 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Jumps from a wide draw but she is a great chance to go back-to-back. THOR HAMMER (5) went forward and gave a great sight when third over 1200m at this track last time out. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and eight minor placings from 10 starts. Don't underestimate.
1 x8201 PARASOLE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful filly. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Urawa February 25 over 1400m defeating Shinano Oyakata with 54kg at $4.20. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Eternal Vow carrying 54kg at $43.90. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside draw.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 321 BRIGHTIA VERA
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 13 over 1500m defeating Proud Park carrying 54kg at $1.50. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1500m, 5 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It with 54kg at $6. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable stall.
2
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 352x5 SOLIS REGALO
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 7 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 54kg at $35.60. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on July 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kimon Route with 54kg at $2.40. Unlikely to threaten.
3
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 3276x PALENQUE
Y YANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track December 19 over 1600m, 10 len behind Ackerman with 54kg at $59.30. On debut second in a small field at this track June 30 over 1000m, 2 len behind Tiger Wagon carrying 53kg at $20. This looks too tough.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 23123 THOR HAMMER
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Going well. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 7 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Filer Temps with 56kg at $8.10. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Eternal Vow with 56kg at $6.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 36x0x MINATONO SOTA
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation 10th of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Esca Tiae carrying 56kg at $37.10. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 7 len win at this track July 21 over 1000m defeating Masano Prezioso carrying 54kg at $1.10. Unlikely to feature.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 4381x MAXIMUM POWER
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 3 len this track October 29 over 1200m defeating Power Stroke with 55kg at $14.40. On debut second last in a small field at this track July 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Amestris with 54kg at $3.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
7
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 82058 ADAMAS NERO
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  COLT 54.0KG

Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1500m, 11 len behind Seven One Bio with 56kg at $13.80. Before that second last in a small field at this track on February 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Maldives Flavor with 56kg at $47.30. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 210x0 MADISON
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1700m, 29 len behind Vol Au Vent carrying 54kg at $46.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on September 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Shimizu Minato with 54kg at $2.70. Unlikely to threaten.
9
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS , ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 245x1 PRESTO MULAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.5 len at this track March 10 over 1200m defeating Shiny Ouro with 54kg at $4.20. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Madison with 54kg at $7.70. Improver with winning prospects.
10
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 6x943 VOLARE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hisama Win with 56kg at $4.70. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Ryuno Corsa carrying 56kg at $44.30. This is well within his grasp.
11
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap