FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine pace with Kunino Life taking up the running ahead of Castle Aile and Tiger Wagon. SIZING (1) recorded a strong maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, getting there by 6 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Shaping up nicely and he is sure to go well. KUNINO LIFE (6) reunites with Akira Harita after scoring with ease over 1200m at this track last time. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from four starts. Sure to run well. TIGER WAGON (8) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Has definite claims. ZIEGFELD (3) turned in a better run last start at the second run of the campaign, beaten 0.9 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.
1 366x1 SIZING
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after six months favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track June 5 over 1200m defeating Savoca carrying 56kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Meimei Mefa'a carrying 55kg at $1.50. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
1
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, White cap
2 090x0 MARQUE DE COEUR
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 20 len behind Bellus Ballade with 54kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Marshall Blues carrying 54kg at $2.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
2
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Grey cap
3 96x04 ZIEGFELD
YUTA SATO
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Millionaire Maker with 56kg at $23.90. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Bellus Ballade carrying 56kg at $18.20. Could sneak into the finish.
3
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 33200 WISH PEARL
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 21 len behind Magic Words with 54kg at $7.60. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 43 len behind Millionaire Maker with 54kg at $13.70. Genuine chance this time around.
4
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 7x517 CASTLE AILE
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Magic Words with 54kg at $7.40. The start before that won by a neck at this track May 8 over 1200m defeating Fantasy Sky with 54kg at $12.40. Among the better chances.
5
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 5631 KUNINO LIFE
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track June 5 over 1200m defeating Thesaurus carrying 54kg at $3.30. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Zhaxidelei with 54kg at $5.50. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
6
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 50665 GABBY'S MEFA'A
MANABU YAMAMOTO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Crystal Arrow with 54kg at $52.20. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bellus Ballade carrying 54kg at $107.60. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
7
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
8 7x85x TIGER WAGON
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track February 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ryuno Corsa with 56kg at $12.40. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at this track January 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 56kg at $9.10. Could prove too smart for these.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 4357x MASANO TAIYO
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at this track February 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Eternal Vow carrying 54kg at $33.90. On debut second of 12 at Monbetsu July 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gallos with 55kg at $34.70. Other runners rate better.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap