FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
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Race 3 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Strong pace from Captain Blue, Majutsushi Kaeru and Come Back, with Shiny Ouro and Solis Regalo on their heels. CAPTAIN BLUE (11) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was in contention on the turn before being beaten 5 lengths into fifth over 1500m at this track. Strips fitter and can go on to take this out. BRAVE HERO (3) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time, finishing second over 1500m at this track. Leading player again. K'S HERMY (6) resumes in a similar race to her last run 12 weeks ago. Well held there but better than that. Has to be respected. SHINY OURO (10) was racing well without winning. Was good finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions before finishing sixth last time out over 1500m at Urawa.
1 x6476 MR ALDE
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind Sumeragi with 56kg at $31. The run before that second last of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Presto Mulan carrying 56kg at $7.90. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
1
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, White cap
2 13685 HASHIRIMASSE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tetsuro Murata
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yodono Ace carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Walkin carrying 56kg at $17.30. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 3x42 BRAVE HERO
TSUTOMU TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kojin Rise with 54kg at $8.10. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, neck behind Sumeragi carrying 56kg at $9.30. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 2x42 MAJUTSUSHI KAERU
SHINSUKE KUDO
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Estetica carrying 56kg at $9.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Azukichan carrying 56kg at $20.40. Strong winning hope.
4
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 57490 GOLD GRANT
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 9 len behind Walkin carrying 54kg at $27.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1600m, 22 len behind G T Engine carrying 54kg at $159.40. Likely to struggle.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 4870x K'S HERMY
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track February 12 over 1500m, 38 len behind Jun Harvest with 54kg at $367.90. On debut second last in a small field at this track August 30 over 1000m, 7 len behind Will Shine carrying 54kg at $18.70. Can get the job done.
6
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Yellow cap
7 381x7 MAXIMUM POWER
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1500m, 9 len behind Thor Hammer carrying 56kg at $41.80. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mix Voice with 54kg at $3. Must improve significantly.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 423x9 MOW
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lagoon Liberty carrying 56kg at $45.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Urawa on November 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Cheat Major carrying 55kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
8
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 52x50 SOLIS REGALO
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 7 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 54kg at $35.60. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1500m, 15 len behind Thor Hammer with 54kg at $44.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
9
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
10 45236 SHINY OURO
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 6 len behind Walkin carrying 56kg at $18. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Epoca Del Sole carrying 56kg at $47.80. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
10
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 32x5 CAPTAIN BLUE
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Sumeragi with 56kg at $6.10. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on October 28 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind K's Hermy with 55kg at $1.40. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
11
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 61x43 COME BACK
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Hisama Win carrying 56kg at $71.10. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Sumeragi carrying 56kg at $13.50. Among the winning hopes on best form.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap