FUNABASHI   08 Dec 2025
 
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Race 4 1200m

Track:      

Kojin Rise and King Of The Hill possess good early speed. KING OF THE HILL (8) kicked off the campaign with a win two back then finished fourth last start over this distance at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Form here strong boasting two wins from four starts. Expect a bold showing. DESERT MOON (5) returns from a layoff of four-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep at this course and distance. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with five minor placings from nine tries. Looks a winning chance. RYUNO RAPTOR (2) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by a nose. Nicely drawn and he is definitely worth including. VIN GALETTE (12) has won fresh before so keep safe.
1 88007 NISHINO AXIS
MASAMI YOSHIDA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start 7th of 11 at Urawa on November 28 over 800m, 9 len behind Kicks carrying 56kg at $285.30. Before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on October 31 over 800m, 6 len behind Title Call carrying 55kg at $336.30. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
YUTO KOKUBUN
PURPLE, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMOND, White cap
2 527x1 RYUNO RAPTOR
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after eight months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track November 7 over 1200m defeating S K Cat carrying 56kg at $21.30. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Gold Motion carrying 56kg at $38. Among the top chances.
2
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 x16x0 MAONO ALOIS
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 14 len behind Akshardham carrying 54kg at $37.10. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tentai Kansoku with 54kg at $11.80. One of the top chances.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Red cap
4 78x95 KOJIN RISE
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1500m, 12 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $54.50. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Viken carrying 56kg at $31.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 2123x DESERT MOON
SATOSHI SAITO
8YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track July 29 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Pure Jasmine with 54kg at $14.30. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track May 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Pantanal with 54kg at $23.10. Bold performance expected.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 33784 MARRON FUERTE
ISAMU KUBO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Vivid Moon with 54kg at $86.10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Glorious Zosma carrying 54kg at $22.10. This is well within her grasp.
6
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 70077 CHESTNUT DRESS
TOSHIO TOMITA
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
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At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Urawa on November 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sahara Flavor with 54kg at $363.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Urawa on October 27 over 1500m, 10 len behind Enterprise with 52kg at $311. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Green cap
8 19x14 KING OF THE HILL
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track September 30 over 1200m defeating Abelia Face carrying 56kg at $3.40. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Viken with 56kg at $2.70. Genuine contender under these conditions.
8
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 84759 NOBU AND MAX
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Welwitschia with 56kg at $151. The run before that 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Paratrooper with 56kg at $4.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
9
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 40520 FOGGY LANE
MASAO AI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Yotaro with 54kg at $52.70. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, neck behind Ryuno Hildr carrying 54kg at $66.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
10
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Orange cap
11 36026 FANFAN
TAKESHI MINOWA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Tadashi Sakurai
Most recently 6th of 11 at Urawa on November 28 over 800m, 8 len behind Kicks with 56kg at $28.90. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on October 30 over 800m, 3 len behind Kicks carrying 53kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
KAZUKI AKATSU
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 0599x VIN GALETTE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track September 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ryuno Hildr with 56kg at $6.90. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at this track June 30 over 1500m, 21 len behind Ay Oh carrying 56kg at $2. Worth keeping in mind.
12
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Pink cap