FUNABASHI   03 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 5 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Lingus Rocher should lead at a strong tempo. LINGUS ROCHER (1) is racing well, scoring two back at this track before finishing a nose from the winner in second last time over 1200m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expected to be in the finish. TAKARA BADIUS (6) made good late ground from the back but never threatened over 900m at Kawasaki last time out. Honest record at this distance and best form puts her right in this. PURE JASMINE (7) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 5 lengths back in third over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to play a major role. AIDAKE (8) scored a barnstorming win last start over 1500m at this track, coming from the tail to get up by a nose. Confidence high after that last performance so he is certainly one to consider.
1 14912 LINGUS ROCHER
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Iwao Ito
Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, nose behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $2.20. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 9 over 1200m defeating Dungaree carrying 56kg at $2.20. Will not spend a penny from the inside alley.
1
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 60500 CORTHYLIO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 10th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1500m, 12 len behind Golden Knight with 55kg at $51.60. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Presto Omega carrying 55kg at $40.80. This looks too tough.
2
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 x9905 THE BIG MAN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $58.70. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 21 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $13.90. Hard to have.
3
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 00788 IGALUK
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind Golden Knight carrying 56kg at $193.10. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $137. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 42944 SEKITEI JUO
TAKASHI HARITA
6YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Motohiro Sugiyama
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Viva Acapulco with 54kg at $3.80. The run before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 5 len behind Umbrella Dance carrying 54kg at $3.10. Prefer others.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 1x547 TAKARA BADIUS
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshio Murayama
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 900m, 6 len behind Gressoney carrying 54kg at $4.30. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Suzuno Line carrying 54kg at $4.30. Worth another chance.
6
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light green cap
7 47x33 PURE JASMINE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Eis King carrying 54kg at $5.70. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Presto Omega carrying 54kg at $4.50. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
7
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light brown cap
8 22351 AIDAKE
KIYOAKI SASAKI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently settled well back; won by a nose at this track June 5 over 1500m defeating Grass Flag carrying 56kg at $17.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $40. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
8
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 1241x XIAO YI XIAO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len this track December 19 over 1200m defeating El Rollo carrying 54kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track July 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Reishin with 54kg at $18.40. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap