FUNABASHI   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 4 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Off the low draw End Stage should lead at a genuine tempo. END STAGE (3) is resuming from a spell of 15 months and is looking to add to a sequence of three wins, the most recent over 1200m at this track. Record at this track is strong. Expected to be in the finish. GINREI (1) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on April 11, finishing sixth and beaten 5 lengths over 1500m at Kawasaki. Sure to make her presence felt. THE CENTRAL (9) had support when resuming last time out but never threatened when a disappointing 12th, beaten 14 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Akira Harita sticks. Fitter and capable of playing a big role. MAD RIBBON GIRL (12) was beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track last time out. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
1 5586x GINREI
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Akira Nakatsuji
Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Kawasaki April 11 over 1500m, 5 len behind Tosen Style carrying 54kg at $10.10. First up last campaign sixth of 16 at Hakodate July 14 2024 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Do Advantage carrying 55.0kg at $150.50. Winning hope.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 6000x A SHIN HONORS
MASARU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Kawasaki August 8 over 1400m, 18 len behind Namie Hero with 54kg at $88.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Not In The Eye carrying 54kg at $111.50. Not ready yet.
2
RYOHEI KAKIMOTO
BLACK, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 x111x END STAGE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last campaign won by 2.5 len this track August 26 2024 over 1200m defeating Ryuno Jack with 56kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 4 len win. This track June 25 2024 over 1200m defeating Gold Board with 56kg at $1.10. Likely to feature.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 87000 SMART DRAFT
MASARU TAMAI
6YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Toru Okawa
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Urawa on October 31 over 800m, 13 len behind Supercycle carrying 54kg at $231.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on October 15 over 900m, 9 len behind Thinking Scenti with 54kg at $180.10. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 942x8 CHOUETTE KAZU
HITOSHI TAMAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three years didn't do much in the run home; 8th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle carrying 56kg at $21.70. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track February 6 2023 over 1200m defeating Neo Angel carrying 52kg at $1.10. One of the top chances.
5
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 7756x YAMATO KACHIDOKI
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG
Toru Daigo
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Kawasaki August 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Namie Hero with 54kg at $83.90. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Kawasaki April 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Smile Feliz carrying 51kg at $33.70. Marginal prospect.
6
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 09675 MIHARUNRUN
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Koichi Yamaki
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Scream Eagle carrying 54kg at $90.10. Before that 7th of 10 at Ohi on October 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Rukariri carrying 54kg at $40.10. Among the winning hopes on best form.
7
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Green cap
8 x7x59 PECHE MELBA
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 5th of 11 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Meisho Jezero with 54kg at $26.90. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle with 54kg at $21.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
8
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Green cap
9 335x0 THE CENTRAL
GEN HAYASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Scream Eagle with 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Scream Eagle with 56kg at $1.70. Sure to run well.
9
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 x0008 OTOMENO WALTZ
MASARU TAMAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1400m, 13 len behind Smile Feliz with 54kg at $541.70. Before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Scream Eagle with 54kg at $222.30. Wide draw a test.
10
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 07870 ACE FLOWER
HITOSHI TAMAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1500m, 16 len behind Hatsuwaka with 54kg at $387.10. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Scream Eagle with 54kg at $327.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Pink cap
12 07756 MAD RIBBON GIRL
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Tetsuo Okoshi
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Scream Eagle carrying 54kg at $29.60. Before that 5th of 8 at Kawasaki on September 12 over 1500m, 7 len behind Varistor with 52kg at $6.40. Deserves another chance.
12
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap