FUNABASHI   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 3 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Stern should lead at a keen tempo. STERN (5) is a two-start maiden who looks close to a win after placing at both runs, the latest when second over 1300m at Urawa. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expected to be in the finish. SEZAN BUTLER (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1500m at this track when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Likely improver so he will prove tough to beat. MAKE SENSE (3) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third over 1000m at this track. Has ability and is among the chances. MISS MELISSA (2) faced the starter for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at this track over 1000m, beaten 8 lengths. Among the better hopes.
1 3 SEZAN BUTLER
GEN HAYASHI
2YO  BROWN  COLT 54.0KG

At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Konyo Bankoku with 54kg at $21.80. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
1
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, White cap
2 4 MISS MELISSA
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Amour Pisces carrying 54kg at $3.40. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
2
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Grey cap
3 3 MAKE SENSE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Was well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Amour Pisces carrying 54kg at $4.10. Capable of taking this out.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 3 BABY FACE
MASATO HAYASHI
2YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG

At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on June 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Strong Bond carrying 54kg at $6.60. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
4
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 32 STERN
TAKASHI HARITA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind Top Ranker with 54kg at $2.60. Last start 2nd of 7 at Urawa on June 27 over 1300m, 4 len behind Yuyu Brot carrying 54kg at $1.20. Should be right in the finish.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 4 MISS FENICE
NOBORU TAMAI
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Was a despised roughie at debut, in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1000m, 19 len behind Sumatera Flavor with 54kg at $52.20. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
6
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap