FUNABASHI   30 Aug 2025
 
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Race 5 1500m

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Genuine tempo with the speedy Caramel Chocolat leading the way. CARAMEL CHOCOLAT (6) lines up for the first time since June 5. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1500m at this track. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Masao Ai. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. KO GAL (7) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1500m here. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well. JASMINE CHARA (8) has been kept fresh since finishing seventh over 1500m at this circuit a month ago. Was a determined winner two starts back and is a one of the leading hopes. OBI ONE RYUSEI (3) was beaten 8 lengths into seventh over 1400m at Kawasaki nine days ago. Nicely placed to find some form.
1 06578 WORLD BATTLE
TSUKASA KAIBAZAWA
5YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Urawa on August 20 over 1500m, 12 len behind Ichigo Whip with 56kg at $59.30. Before that second last of 8 at Urawa on July 25 over 1500m, 13 len behind A I Kirishima with 56kg at $34.50. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
1
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, White cap
2 49264 BEQUEST
HIROSHI YAUCHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Real Dignity carrying 56kg at $50.40. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1500m, 6 len behind Keraunos Kazu carrying 56kg at $29.50. Keep safe.
2
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 35387 OBI ONE RYUSEI
HITOSHI YAGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on August 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Final Wonder with 56kg at $8.70. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on August 4 over 1500m, 10 len behind Rapid Flow with 56kg at $3.50. Genuine chance this time around.
3
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Salmon cap
4 00576 YUYU ROCKET
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 8 len behind Real Dignity carrying 56kg at $167.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Botan Bouquet with 56kg at $25.10. Hard to have.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 06798 MIKEY MCQUEEN
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on August 8 over 1400m, 11 len behind Namie Hero carrying 56kg at $105.20. Before that second last of 10 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sthenno with 56kg at $245.60. This looks too tough.
5
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 3210x CARAMEL CHOCOLAT
MASAO AI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Aoshiba Shoji Co. Ltd.
Filly back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track June 5 over 1500m, 4 len behind Aidake carrying 54kg at $3.60. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at this track March 13 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Spell Gassan with 54kg at $1.90. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 08823 KO GAL
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Real Dignity carrying 54kg at $26.60. The start before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on July 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Yamatake Kochan with 54kg at $22.10. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
7
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 x8617 JASMINE CHARA
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Silk Racing Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on July 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Real Dignity with 54kg at $5.30. Before that won by a head at this track June 30 over 1500m defeating Hanuman Beach carrying 54kg at $4.30. Can turn things around.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap