FUNABASHI   28 Jun 2026
 
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Race 3 1500m

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Reasonable tempo with Rhipsalis probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. LEO SOLDIER (8) is a consistent performer with three minor placings from four starts this campaign. Continued the trend last start when third over 1500m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GOLDEN COMANCHE (1) held on well to finish third when first-up from a break last time out over 1500m at Urawa after leading for much of the way. Well-placed and should be tough to rein in again. GEOPARK MOON (5) drifted back over 1200m here last time before winding up late to finish sixth, beaten 6 lengths. Was outdashed but got going late and looks suited by the extra ground. Well placed and expected to feature. SKOLEBROD (6) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 11 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.
1 080x3 GOLDEN COMANCHE
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Kazuyoshi Urano
Second-up. First-up after five months led but faded 3rd of 7 at Urawa on June 22 over 1500m, 6 len behind Itoitation with 56kg at $7.20. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Urawa November 28 over 1400m defeating Courir Vite with 55kg at $1.70. Strong winning chance.
1
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, White cap
2 34096 SETTING SAIL
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG

Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ichi The Pegasus with 53kg at $123. The run before that ran last of 9 at Urawa on May 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Auftakt with 56kg at $14.80. Others have better prospects.
2
SUGAWARA RIKUTO
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 33397 RHIPSALIS
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Griotte with 56kg at $88.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 9 len behind Narisuna with 56kg at $27.20. Has the ability to take this out.
3
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Red cap
4 59830 SEZAN VENUS
HIROSHI YAUCHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gold Stage carrying 54kg at $69.60. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Aldhibah carrying 54kg at $178. Can't recommend.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Blue cap
5 3x16 GEOPARK MOON
YASUTO MORI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resumes off a 54 day letup. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track April 3 over 1200m defeating Flame Cat with 52kg at $4.10. Second-up 6th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 52kg at $13. Capable of a strong showing.
5
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 995x6 SKOLEBROD
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jee Haan with 54kg at $17.20. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $24.30. Fitter and worth including.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
7 000x5 HARISSA
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Urawa on June 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Love Silica with 53kg at $44. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on December 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wine Chan with 52kg at $27.90. Unlikely to threaten.
7
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Orange cap
8 x8323 LEO SOLDIER
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Nuff Said with 56kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Earth Blue carrying 56kg at $6.70. Sure to be right there at the business end.
8
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Pink cap
9 x0095 WALL ROSE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 7 at Urawa on June 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Itoitation with 56kg at $99.20. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1500m, 36 len behind Griotte with 53kg at $301.60. Not keen.
9
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Pink cap