FUNABASHI   06 Jul 2025
 
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Race 4 1200m

Track: AW     True  

Expecting Letter From Paris to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. HATSUWAKA (2) resumes from a spell of 11 months and is having his first outing under new trainer Masao Ai. Finished 13th at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m at the opening run last time in work. Shapes well and a bold showing is expected. LETTER FROM PARIS (4) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. CORN TOPS (6) was in the firing line on the corner but turned in a mediocre run last time out over 1500m at this track after a nice win the start prior. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. MANDALAY (3) was beaten 10 lengths into fifth in a 1400m contest at Urawa last time out. Minor claims.
1 9x009 BALIKPAPAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently eased back early on 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 20 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bijoux Mefa'a with 54kg at $459.90. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1500m, 20 len behind Bold Char carrying 51kg at $64.60. Not for ours.
1
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, White cap
2 5574x HATSUWAKA
MASAO AI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Nasuno Bokujo
Resuming after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Urawa August 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Noah Special with 56kg at $10.90. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt February 4 2024 over 1400m, 20 len behind Isachilkazenitatsu with 57.0kg at $143.50. Should be right in the finish.
2
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 0x955 MANDALAY
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Koji Murano
Most recently 5th of 11 at Urawa on June 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Cosmo Horizon carrying 56kg at $3.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Desert Moon with 56kg at $98.30. Could sneak into the finish.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Salmon cap
4 1x103 LETTER FROM PARIS
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pantanal carrying 54kg at $5.90. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 17 len behind Windhose carrying 54kg at $3.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 x8x00 FAST GERBERA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lingus Rocher carrying 54kg at $205.20. Second-up second last of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 13 len behind Star Guts Man carrying 54kg at $61.90. Fully tested on her recent run.
5
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 62x16 CORN TOPS
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track May 6 over 1500m defeating The Central carrying 54kg at $2.30. Last start did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bold Char carrying 54kg at $3.70. One of the main contenders.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 05869 AMAGO
TAKESHI MINOWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuo Koshimura
Last start ran last of 9 at Urawa on June 26 over 800m, 6 len behind Queen's Happy with 54kg at $150.10. Before that 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 900m, 5 len behind Hanachan carrying 54kg at $117.80. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
7
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x0772 SEINE WARRIOR
HAJIME MORI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Star Guts Man with 54kg at $34.40. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lingus Rocher with 54kg at $196.90. Not far away of late. Worth including.
8
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 00000 WHIZ AT DANCE
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 51.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Suzuno Line with 54kg at $225.60. Before that second last of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind Phacelia with 54kg at $536.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Hot pink cap