FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Good early pressure with Yagiri Dream or Maruhiro Utopia likely to take up the running. YAGIRI DREAM (8) was prominent on the corner and battled on well to finish second last start over 1500m at Urawa, beaten 1.5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the chief contenders. ETERNAL VOW (6) is a progressive three-year-old colt who resumes from a break of 12 weeks, his last appearance being a win over 1200m at this track at his only run of that campaign. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Has found the frame at all four visits to this track, including a win. Will prove tough to beat. MISS KATE (10) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at Kawasaki. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. COSMO CAPITAO (4) finished ninth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1500m at Urawa, beaten 1.75 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 800x7 YORUNO CHO
MAKI HIRAYAMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Twenty For carrying 54kg at $101.40. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on October 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Token Kumi with 54kg at $2.90. Must improve significantly.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
2 1x739 KAMINO WA
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Last start 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rainbow Lucky with 56kg at $36.20. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Morning Tampopo with 56kg at $20.10. Genuine chance this time around.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Grey cap
3 210x8 SHIBANO ES CODOL
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 7 len behind Walkin carrying 56kg at $94.10. Previously second-up won by a nose at Urawa November 20 over 1400m defeating Neraiuchi carrying 52kg at $5.90. Unlikely to threaten.
2
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 24093 COSMO CAPITAO
TAKASHI MIZUNO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Walkin with 56kg at $45.10. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 14 len behind Epoca Del Sole carrying 56kg at $29.20. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside barrier.
3
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 07999 KURA REVE
Y YANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1500m, 12 len behind Twenty For carrying 54kg at $206.40. Before that second last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hisama Win with 54kg at $133.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 33x1x ETERNAL VOW
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Thor Hammer with 56kg at $4.90. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at this track on June 30 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kenshi Rainbow with 54kg at $6.10. Could prove too smart for these.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 62362 HYEONGNIM
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Epoca Del Sole carrying 56kg at $40.90. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hisama Win with 56kg at $13.70. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
6
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 1x452 YAGIRI DREAM
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Useful type. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Walkin with 56kg at $3.40. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Epoca Del Sole carrying 56kg at $1.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
7
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 3194x MEIMEI MEFA'A
MANABU YAMAMOTO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track January 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Joyful Rock with 54kg at $54.40. On debut third of 7 at this track October 31 over 1000m, 7 len behind Seven One Bio carrying 54kg at $2.10. Doesn't appeal.
8
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
10 00774 MISS KATE
HIROMI YAMAZAKI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Riko Tartar carrying 51kg at $159. The start before that 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Running Hot with 51kg at $87.60. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
9
YU MAKOTO KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 42773 MARUHIRO UTOPIA
HITOSHI TAMAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Hisama Win with 56kg at $12.60. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bambolina carrying 56kg at $11.40. Racing well and is nicely placed.
10
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 83910 DANCING TIARA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 16 len behind Hisama Win carrying 52kg at $73.70. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 12 over 1200m defeating Bellus Ballade carrying 52kg at $2.60. Tested from a wide gate.
11
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap