FUNABASHI   04 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 5 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Dungaree is the likely leader at a slick tempo. ISLA DEL NORTE (1) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in fourth over 1200m at this track. Rates highly in this field and is well placed to turn things around. BEAR BEE (7) ran on strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 800m at Urawa. Meets some better types this time but a big run is on the cards. DUNGAREE (4) gave a bold sight at the latest appearance over 1500m at this track but dropped out to finish ninth. Has a high cruising speed. One of the main contenders. TSUKUBA APPLAUSE (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, finishing sixth at her latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Worth consideration today.
1 89524 ISLA DEL NORTE
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Domori
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 56kg at $14.50. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, White cap
2 34577 HONGBAO
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Taisei Marshal with 54kg at $212.80. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Prime Blue with 54kg at $76.50. Hard to make a winning case.
2
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 58x30 ENRAMBU
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takeshi Masuyama
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 54kg at $166.10. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 54kg at $67. Needs to improve.
3
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 14x19 DUNGAREE
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Kurisaka
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.0 len at this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Cosmo Vered with 56kg at $1.20. Second-up led to the turn then faded 9th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 7 len behind Monreale with 56kg at $9.70. Rates highly. Big chance.
4
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 17494 QUEEN'S HAPPY
SHINJI KOBAYASHI
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 800m, 4 len behind Araiguma Punch with 53kg at $4.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Urawa on January 9 over 1500m, 11 len behind Umbrella Dance with 53kg at $42.10. Among the better chances.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 009x0 SEINE WARRIOR
Y YANO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 9 len behind Monreale with 54kg at $253.10. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at this track on June 29 over 1800m, 12 len behind Soyamisaki with 54kg at $13.10. Fitter but must improve sharply.
6
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 x5842 BEAR BEE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Hiroshi Kumaki
Racing well. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 20 over 800m, 0.5 len behind Fanfan carrying 52kg at $25.40. The race before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Fanfan carrying 52kg at $121.60. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
7
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Light green cap
8 24466 TSUKUBA APPLAUSE
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Takeshi Hosoya
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Taisei Marshal with 54kg at $15.70. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Prime Blue carrying 54kg at $68.70. Worth another chance.
8
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 4x005 STAR GUTS MAN
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Eis King carrying 56kg at $161.30. Before that second last of 11 at this track on February 13 over 1500m, 14 len behind Ambassador with 56kg at $168.20. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
9
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 22285 RANHARDT
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run failed to make an impression; 5th of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 56kg at $137. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Prime Blue carrying 56kg at $97.40. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
10
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
11 27207 PREPARENSE
SHINSUKE KUDO
8YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 800m, 7 len behind Araiguma Punch with 55kg at $3.80. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Seiun Huge carrying 54kg at $14.10. Capable of a strong showing.
11
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 66196 BALALALALALALA
SHINSUKE KUDO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 54kg at $56.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Horsemanship with 54kg at $17.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
12
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap