FUNABASHI   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 4 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Solid tempo expected primarily from Success Beiju and Istante. SUCCESS BEIJU (3) is back from a spell of ten months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1500m at this track. Can return in winning form. ISTANTE (2) is fresh from a spell of four months and did hit the frame when last resuming at Kawasaki over 1400m. In a different yard now. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. HOT EMPEROR (4) was in the firing line on the bend and finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1500m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can take this out. MONREALE (11) didn't fire over 1500m at this track last time out when in the market. That followed a good third the run prior. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well.
1 95394 VERMOGEN
SHINSUKE KUDO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Urawa on June 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ecoro Gioia carrying 51kg at $7.80. Before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chikachan carrying 54kg at $10. Nice draw and worth including.
1
SEINA IMAMURA
SILVER, White cap
2 2142x ISTANTE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Kawasaki March 5 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Moon Halo carrying 56kg at $1.70. First up last campaign second of 10 at Kawasaki December 12 over 1400m, a neck behind Fukuno Sunano Bara with 56kg at $1.30. Expected to play a major role.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 1112x SUCCESS BEIJU
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Takashima Co. Ltd.
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track August 26 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Carnival March carrying 56kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len this track May 30 2024 over 1500m defeating Bloodline carrying 56kg at $2.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x30x2 HOT EMPEROR
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masateru Mizutani
Second-up. First-up after four months rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Las Jun with 56kg at $7.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 14 len behind Magic Moment carrying 56kg at $2.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 9026x ANTICIPAR
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track April 1 over 1500m, 8 len behind Win Protea carrying 56kg at $5.90. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track October 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ho O Freud carrying 56kg at $3.10. Others make more appeal.
5
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 x7776 MADEMOISELLE JOLIE
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Marron Chantilly with 54kg at $198.50. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ryuno Masamune carrying 54kg at $266. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
7 x0099 SUMMER NUDE
MASAO AI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Urawa on June 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind Ho O Venus with 56kg at $152.30. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 13 len behind Eis King carrying 56kg at $215.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 2144x MIYABI MORTAR
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshikatsu Murakami
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track April 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Polpo with 56kg at $4.50. On debut 12th of 18 at Nakayama March 30 2024 over 2000m, 17 len behind Angola Black carrying 57.0kg at $62. Likely to be up for this.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light brown cap
9 x7645 YEHOSHUA
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Taisei Spurt with 56kg at $9.40. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 6 len behind Serve The Mission carrying 56kg at $27.40. Looks tested again.
9
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 0x9x9 STOLLEN
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Having second run back today. Last run 9th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Serve The Mission carrying 54kg at $97.80. At only 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. Unlikely to threaten.
10
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 3x135 MONREALE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1500m, 6 len behind Las Jun carrying 56kg at $3.80. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1500m, 5 len behind Rayel carrying 56kg at $2. Should go well.
11
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Hot pink cap