FUNABASHI   23 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 4 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

From wide out Bon Chance can slide over and set up a genuine tempo. BON CHANCE (11) progressive colt resuming today after two runs in his maiden campaign, the latest effort a fourth over 1200m at this track on October 1. Has the ability and is sure to have improved over the break. MASANO CATTLEYA (4) stepped out on debut over 1000m at this track six weeks ago and finished fifth. Will improve and looks well placed. SEA OF STARS (6) stepped out for her debut over 1500m at this track back on October 3 and finished fifth. Will take a lot from that last run and is worth following up. LA VIE EST BELLE (9) finished fourth last start over 1200m at this track. Heading the right way and can feature.
1 57877 SAKURA ENERGY
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Acelerador carrying 54kg at $129.30. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 14 len behind Shiny Life carrying 54kg at $225.60. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
1
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Red cap
2 705 FROM YESTERDAY
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 8 len behind Acelerador with 55kg at $152.90. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 20 len behind Proud Bloom carrying 55kg at $155.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
2
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap
3 75x0 MINO HOTATE
GEN HAYASHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 19 len behind Acelerador with 52kg at $9.10. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aireena with 52kg at $28.40. Unlikely to threaten.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, White cap
4 5 MASANO CATTLEYA
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Was at long odds at debut, 5th of 7 at this track on December 12 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sun Shimme Fleur carrying 54kg at $42.50. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Black cap
5 56x CONCIER D
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track October 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Fours Men carrying 54kg at $81.60. On debut ran last in a small field at this track August 30 over 1000m, 43 len behind Mico Departure with 54kg at $10.80. Useful type who should go well.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Black cap
6 5x SEA OF STARS
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1500m, 14 len behind Narisuna carrying 52kg at $4.50. Likely to feature.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Orange cap
7 76069 EMPEDRADO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Acelerador with 54kg at $124.10. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 14 len behind Shiny Life with 54kg at $242.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Green cap
8 590 CASTLE GIFT
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 18 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 55kg at $38.60. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 17 len behind Shiny Life with 55kg at $5.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Green cap
9 84 LA VIE EST BELLE
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 35 len behind Griotte with 51kg at $104.40. Second-up 4th of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 52kg at $36.10. Strong winning hope.
9
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
10 50 RED LILY
KIYOAKI SASAKI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, second last in a small field at this track on November 6 over 1000m, 15 len behind Flower Flora carrying 54kg at $27.60. Last start second last of 12 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 54kg at $43.60. Needs to find a few lengths to test these.
10
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Pink cap
11 64x BON CHANCE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track October 1 over 1200m, 9 len behind Kamii Wolf with 54kg at $4.10. On debut ran last in a small field at this track August 30 over 1000m, 20 len behind Chika Idol with 54kg at $2.90. Likely to feature.
11
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
12 5 KAMIKAZE SKY
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Was at big odds at debut, eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track on December 12 over 1000m, 37 len behind Initiate with 51kg at $29.60. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.
12
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Pink cap