FUNABASHI 08 Dec 2025
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Moderate tempo with Balletcore leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. ADMIRE CORK (12) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and is having his first run for a new yard. Raced at JRA level last time in, beaten 3.4L in his last outing at Nakayama after a placing at Niigata. Looks well placed. TAKAMINOGAKOI (11) improved last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at this course and distance after being prominent at the corner. Best figures measure up. SKY LIST (8) pushed forward and led throughout to score a 2 length win over this trip at Kanazawa last time. Should be ridden forward again and can make an impact. G T PHARAOH (9) resumes and is now under the care of new trainer Nobuhiro Yamada. Could measure up at this level.
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BRAVE HERO
TSUTOMU TANAKA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Most recently 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 1500m, 13 len behind Olperer carrying 56kg at $42.20. Before that second last of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 18 len behind Cuisiniere with 56kg at $19.40. Draws the fence but the positives end there. |
1 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 2 | 57216 |
CAPTIVA
MASAO AI 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $41.10. Before that won by 1.5 len at Kanazawa October 6 over 1500m defeating Seira Dancer with 57kg at $2.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
2 YUKI YAMANAKA |
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HAPPY GEMINI
HIROSHI YAUCHI 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ohi on October 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Amethyst with 54kg at $11.60. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Ohi on September 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Allegrini with 54kg at $39.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance. |
3 RYO KOSUGI |
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| 4 | 50074 |
YET TO COME
NOBORU SAKAMOTO 3YO GREY COLT 56.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Cuisiniere with 56kg at $101.40. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $25. Not on recent form. |
4 DAISUKE SHOJI |
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| 5 | 08588 |
KOJIN KINKI
Y YANO 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $104.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Greig Un with 56kg at $42. Likely to find them too smart. |
5 RYOMA KIMATSUKA |
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| 6 | 88954 |
ECORO LUCINA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Masatoshi Haramura Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Solis Dies with 54kg at $24.40. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Cuisiniere carrying 54kg at $197.70. Strong winning hope. |
6 RYO NOVATA |
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BALLETCORE
YUTA SATO 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation 13th of 18 at Niigata August 30 over 1800m, 9 len behind Kyoei Good carrying 55.0kg at $16.50. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Fukushima July 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Working Delight with 55.0kg at $13.90. Look for a bold run. |
7 TAKAYUKI YANO |
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| 8 | 49011 |
SKY LIST
TSUYOSHI OHTSU 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ryu Shimizu Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Kanazawa November 4 over 1500m defeating Meisho Tabizuki with 55kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Kanazawa October 19 over 1500m defeating Minnade Gambaru with 55kg at $2. Can take this out. |
8 AKIRA HARITA |
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G T PHARAOH
NOBUHIRO YAMADA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Toshihiko Tabata Resuming after 12 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation eighth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt September 15 over 1800m, 11 len behind American Bar with 57.0kg at $9.50. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Sapporo Dirt August 3 over 1700m, 7 len behind The Hunt with 57.0kg at $6.60. Likely to run well. |
9 FUMA ONO |
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| 10 | 70609 |
EMERAL ATTACK
KIYOAKI SASAKI 3YO DK B COLT 56.0KG Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 17 len behind Cosmo En En carrying 56kg at $276.70. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 25 len behind Kitasan Riser carrying 56kg at $155.50. Others favoured. |
10 NORIHIKO NOZAWA |
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TAKAMINOGAKOI
YUTA SATO 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Y's Racing Co. Ltd. Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at Nagoya on September 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Or Mirabelle carrying 57kg at $7.10. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Cuisiniere carrying 56kg at $4.70. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating. |
11 TSUBASA SASAGAWA |
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ADMIRE CORK
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Junko Kondo Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt September 13 over 1800m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ardeluxe with 57.0kg at $11.90. Previously first up; tenth of 18 at Niigata July 26 over 1800m, 9 len behind Bow Window carrying 57.0kg at $58.60. Well placed. |
12 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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