FUNABASHI 09 Feb 2026
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Solid tempo anticipated with Horsemanship leading the way. HORSEMANSHIP (9) returns from a break of eight months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. VIKEN (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1200m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. The engagement of Ryo Novata is a positive move. Has the class to build on that encouraging effort last start. MANA LANAKILA (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 3 lengths when fourth in a 1200m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Tackling a more suitable race this time so he is perfectly placed to score. ERYTHEIA (8) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 3 lengths into fifth at her latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Looks close to a win and worth including.
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| 1 | 35194 |
WIN LAGURUS
TAKESHI HASEGAWA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Win Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Kasamatsu on December 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Eifer Daio with 55kg at $10.70. The race before that second last of 10 at Kasamatsu on December 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Rio Sara with 55kg at $225.60. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside barrier. |
1 TAKEHIRO KASANO |
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| 2 | x1144 |
MANA LANAKILA
SATOSHI SAITO 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Barnsbury with 56kg at $6.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Satono Campanula with 56kg at $5.20. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall. |
2 YAMATO ISHIKAWA |
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| 3 | 14123 |
VIKEN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Hiroaki Nakanishi Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Barnsbury with 56kg at $3.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Prime Blue carrying 56kg at $5.90. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside gate. |
3 RYO NOVATA |
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| 4 | 41940 |
SEIUN SWEET
MASAMI YOSHIDA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 17 len behind Analecta carrying 55kg at $104.50. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sonoda on December 2 over 1230m, 7 len behind Kohilo carrying 55kg at $29.10. Not one of the top selections. |
4 YUTO KOKUBUN |
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| 5 | 90x00 |
CHIMPUN KAMPUN
SHIGENORI ITO 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Gensho Uchida Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 57 days. First-up didn't finish the race at Fukushima November 16 over 2750m. Last start ran last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on December 14 over 2500m, 61 len behind Dakara Festive carrying 56.0kg at $191.20. Not one of the top selections. |
5 TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO |
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| 6 | 04356 |
HARMONY ROI
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Yotaro with 56kg at $9.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chocolat Bread with 56kg at $17.90. Faces a tough task. |
6 MASASHIGE HONDA |
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| 7 | 63886 |
ARME MATE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA 7YO GREY HORSE 56.0KG Makoto Kato Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sorceress carrying 56kg at $64.90. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Brezza Dream carrying 56kg at $31.30. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so. |
7 KENTARO USUI |
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| 8 | 26805 |
ERYTHEIA
MASATO HAYASHI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sorceress carrying 54kg at $17.70. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 22 len behind Welwitschia carrying 54kg at $13.80. Well placed to take this out. |
8 TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI |
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| 9 | 1112x |
HORSEMANSHIP
TAKAMITSU WATANABE 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track June 3 over 1200m, a neck behind Osore with 56kg at $1.70. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at this track September 26 2024 over 1500m, 18 len behind Logi Drefong with 56kg at $13.20. Expect a bold showing. |
9 NAKANO KAZUMA |
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| 10 | 63x90 |
MIRACLE MICKEY
TAKAHIRO INAMASU 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Yorikatsu Tsujiko Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 19 len behind Prime Blue carrying 56kg at $4.20. Last start didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 9 len behind Taisei Vainqueur carrying 56kg at $12.20. Expect improvement on recent effort. |
10 SHOTARO KAWASHIMA |
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| 11 | x8037 |
ISSHIN FURAN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Kentaro Yui Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sorceress with 54kg at $7.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Prime Blue with 54kg at $4.30. Draw no help to chances. |
11 KENJI OKAMURA |
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| 12 | 1688x |
NOVEMBER STEP
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA 6YO GREY HORSE 56.0KG Masahiro Mita Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track December 8 over 1200m, 10 len behind Moira carrying 56kg at $115.20. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track August 28 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Presto Omega with 56kg at $8.10. Win would surprise. |
12 TATSUYA HAMADA |
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