FUNABASHI 30 Mar 2026
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Solid tempo set by Esperado and Fire Waltz. ESPERADO (5) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 4 lengths last time out over 800m at Urawa. Will take advantage of the good draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. FIRE WALTZ (13) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1200m at this track. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide. Winning rider Akira Harita sticks. Fitter and ready to win. REESSAYEZ (11) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by a nose. Shaping up nicely and he cannot be underestimated. ETERNAL WIND (4) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fifth over 1000m at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. One of the chances.
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| 1 | 40x40 |
PAINA
TSUYOSHI OHTSU 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Takuji Sakuma Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 900m, 2 len behind Human Rights carrying 54kg at $6.10. Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 15 len behind Miraieno Tenshi with 54kg at $48.50. Not one of the top selections. |
1 NIIHARA SHUMA |
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| 2 | 80090 |
HOKUTO BLUES
ISAO SASAKI 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Hisamitsu Inoue Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 11 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 54kg at $211.50. The race before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 15 len behind Alpino with 52kg at $81.40. Wait until she shows more. |
2 KENTARO USUI |
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| 3 | 218x0 |
RYUNO HILDR
SATOSHI SAITO 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ryuichi Minoshima Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind The Big Man carrying 54kg at $18.70. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Niigata on July 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Isla Corazon with 52.0kg at $42.40. Needs more time. |
3 NORIHIKO NOZAWA |
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| 4 | 86645 |
ETERNAL WIND
SHUN ISHIZAKI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Reessayez with 55kg at $8.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track on February 12 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Cherie Fille with 55kg at $5.30. Draws a nice alley and rates highly. |
4 AOI SHINOYA |
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| 5 | 47x41 |
ESPERADO
SHIGENORI ITO 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Gate in Third-up today. First-up 4th of 13 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sapporo Kitako with 53kg at $2.60. Second-up favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Urawa February 27 over 800m defeating Viva Acapulco carrying 56kg at $1.50. Racing well. Has strong claims. |
5 RYOMA KIMATSUKA |
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| 6 | x8686 |
CRAZY RICH
MASATO HAYASHI 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Nobuo Egawa Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Reessayez with 57kg at $14.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at Urawa on February 27 over 800m, 8 len behind Kurino William with 56kg at $59.50. Fully tested on his recent run. |
6 YUKI YAMANAKA |
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| 7 | 00304 |
MADEINI SURU
YUTA SATO 5YO DK B MARE 52.0KG Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Reessayez with 53kg at $16. The race before that 10th of 14 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Onsight carrying 52kg at $73.80. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
7 TOKORO HOTARU |
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| 8 | 09000 |
COPANO DURBAN
HAJIME MORI 5YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG At the latest run ran last of 11 at Urawa on March 16 over 1500m, 44 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 56kg at $234.80. The run before that ran last of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Reessayez carrying 57kg at $149.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
8 KOSEI AKIMOTO |
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| 9 | x450x |
INFANTA
Masaki Iwasaki 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG U.Kimura B. Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Ohi December 25 over 1200m, 17 len behind Snow Candle with 54kg at $117.30. Previously first up; fourth of 12 at this track November 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Filer Temps with 54kg at $7.40. Others have firmer winning claims. |
9 SHOTARO KAWASHIMA |
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| 10 | 97x00 |
LEGACY OF ELIZA
MASAO AI 5YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Katsumi Yoshida Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at this track on February 12 over 1000m, 14 len behind Cherie Fille with 55kg at $122.30. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Reessayez with 55kg at $187. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
10 NAKANO KAZUMA |
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| 11 | 5x4x1 |
REESSAYEZ
TAKANORI YAMANAKA 4YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG North Hills Co. Ltd. Second-up today. Last run won by a nose at this track March 10 over 1000m defeating Retro Boom with 57kg at $7.20. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Mama Arigato carrying 56kg at $2.40. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. |
11 TAKEHIRO KASANO |
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| 12 | 230x4 |
PRISMATICA
TAKESHI HASEGAWA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 51.0KG Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 51kg at $115.60. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Ohi on March 27 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ethos carrying 54kg at $18.20. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt. |
12 DAISHO YAMAMOTO |
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| 13 | 12x22 |
FIRE WALTZ
TAKAHIRO INAMASU 4YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Hiroshi Kamimura Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Kuu Lei Nani with 54kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Big Man with 54kg at $4.10. Can improve. Top chance if at her best. |
13 AKIRA HARITA |
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| 14 | 21223 |
POD BUDDY
ISAO SASAKI 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Masao Ogawa Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Shiny Duque with 56kg at $6.40. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, neck behind Kurino William with 56kg at $4.30. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
14 JUNICHI JITSUKAWA |
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