FUNABASHI   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 4 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Tempo strong with Prime Blue and Looks Like You pushing forward. PRIME BLUE (10) met with solid support last start over 1200m at this track when third. Takehiro Kasano who has scored on him two times retains the mount and best form puts him right in this. LOOKS LIKE YOU (11) has not appeared since he won over 1200m at Ohi on January 14. Has switched to the Y Yano yard. Can make his presence felt. MEINER GLORIE (3) went back early from his wide draw over 1200m at this track last time but hit the line strongly to finish fourth. Among the chances. ASANTE GEAR (7) missed the frame last start over 1400m at Urawa, finishing sixth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 686x0 GOLD BERET
HIROSHI YAUCHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hisayo Ishiro
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Horsemanship with 53kg at $163.90. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on October 24 2023 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hades Brain carrying 56kg at $30.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
1
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 5x77x STAND UP
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at this track December 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Xiao Yi Xiao with 56kg at $50.60. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track November 29 over 1200m, 15 len behind Village Steel with 56kg at $66.70. Others rate better.
2
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 52874 MEINER GLORIE
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Maruhiro Knight with 53kg at $37.90. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Keiai Magora with 56kg at $65.10. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS , ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x7836 CORTHYLIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Horsemanship carrying 53kg at $15.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $12.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 021x7 FULL HEART BEAT
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Horsemanship carrying 56kg at $21.70. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on October 29 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Linaria carrying 56kg at $2.20. One of the top chances.
5
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 56x60 ZINFIN DOLL
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Sayuri Takadaru
Third-up today. First-up got back early 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Chocolat Queen with 54kg at $96.70. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Horsemanship with 54kg at $160.60. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
6
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 72096 ASANTE GEAR
SHINSUKE KUDO
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Useful type. Last start 6th of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Best Returner with 52kg at $57.70. Before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Chocolat Queen carrying 54kg at $147.60. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
7
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
8 0x408 SPARROWS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 13 len behind Ryuno Tabuk with 56kg at $23.60. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 6 len behind Gold Motion carrying 56kg at $46.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 30878 NEKONI KOTATSU
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Horsemanship with 51kg at $131.70. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ryuno Masamune carrying 54kg at $116.10. Others favoured.
9
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 11113 PRIME BLUE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Hirakawa
Recent form sound. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Maruhiro Knight carrying 56kg at $1.01. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track February 14 over 1200m defeating London Life carrying 56kg at $2.80. Genuine contender.
10
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 3231x LOOKS LIKE YOU
Y YANO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by neck Ohi January 14 over 1200m defeating Tokushi Odin with 56kg at $1.60. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at Ohi September 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sieger Ocean carrying 56kg at $4.10. Likely to play a major role.
11
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 67085 DERMA KATASUKASHI
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Horsemanship with 54kg at $326.50. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sorceress with 54kg at $388.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
12
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap