FUNABASHI   03 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 4 1500m

Track: SOFT     True  

Looks to be plenty of pace with Ambassador and Thunder Barows battling for the lead. THUNDER BAROWS (10) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1500m at this track when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Tatsuya Yamaguchi who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Will strip fitter and is one of the big chances. AMBASSADOR (5) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1500m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot salute. MARTIEN (2) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh over 1500m at Kawasaki. Likely improver with strong prospects. SERVE THE MISSION (3) was comfortably accounted for when fifth last time out over 1500m at this track, beaten 9 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Worth another chance.
1 50908 TAKAMARU CART
MASAYOSHI YAGI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 900m, 8 len behind It's Andrea carrying 54kg at $345.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 900m, 13 len behind I Am Kachimasho with 54kg at $256.90. Might need easier race.
1
YUMA KATO
DENIM, SKY BLUE RIGHT SASH, STRIPE SLEEVES, White cap
2 324x7 MARTIEN
NAOYUKI AKIYAMA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Kitano Falcon carrying 56kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on September 25 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Yorudemo Asa with 56kg at $4.50. Worth another chance.
2
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 2x215 SERVE THE MISSION
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Haruya Yoshida
Returns from a 62-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Idealist with 56kg at $8.10. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track February 14 over 1700m defeating Alpha Windsor carrying 56kg at $1.60. Low draw and expected to go well.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 29x00 HARPY CUORE
KAZUMA YABUGUCHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 54 len behind Two M Fleek with 54kg at $163.70. Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 20 len behind Chikachan with 54kg at $107.70. Hard to make much of a case.
4
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 11242 AMBASSADOR
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Useful type. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Toa Rudolf carrying 56kg at $4.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Idealist carrying 56kg at $2.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 05395 YORUDEMO ASA
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Chikachan carrying 56kg at $19.30. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 16 len behind Idealist carrying 56kg at $39.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 00x9x STOLLEN
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation second last of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ryuno Tabuk carrying 52kg at $113.80. First up last campaign 4th in a small field at Ohi on February 11 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Canele Flavor with 54kg at $15. Not keen on her chances.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
8 79x76 YEHOSHUA
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Win Protea with 56kg at $106.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 8 len behind Idealist with 56kg at $67.60. Prefer in something a bit easier.
8
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light green cap
9 30546 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on May 5 over 2200m, 9 len behind Eclair Sky carrying 56kg at $6.80. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track on March 31 over 1800m, 7 len behind Haseno Crown carrying 56kg at $9.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 112x4 THUNDER BAROWS
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Idealist with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track November 29 over 1500m defeating Revolt Bullet with 56kg at $6.10. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
10
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
11 69000 DONA MINT
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 8 len behind Proofreader with 54kg at $102.50. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 16 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $52.50. Tested on recent form.
11
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Hot pink cap
12 400x0 YUZURUHA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1500m, 25 len behind Idealist with 54kg at $78.20. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1500m, 18 len behind Success Beiju with 54kg at $14.80. Unlikely to threaten.
12
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap