FUNABASHI   13 Mar 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 6 1200m

Track: SOFT      

Solid tempo with Prime Blue leading from Miami Fountain and Sekitei Juo. PRIME BLUE (5) impressed last time with a 2.5 lengths win at this track over this journey. Should be prominent from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. SEKITEI JUO (8) is going better than form suggests, last time finishing a 3.5 lengths fourth over 1400m at Urawa. Should camp just off the leaders. Leading contender. KEEP ADORABLE (2) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when eighth and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MEINER GLORIE (10) was beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh over 1200m at this track four weeks ago. In the mix.
1 87349 MARUHIRO KNIGHT
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 56kg at $12.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shiny Duque with 56kg at $19.70. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, White cap
2 64338 KEEP ADORABLE
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Wataru Takashima
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Keiai Magora with 54kg at $13.60. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind King Slayer with 54kg at $13.60. Nicely placed to make amends.
2
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 59x46 MIAMI FOUNTAIN
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 4th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind King Slayer carrying 54kg at $59.90. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Keiai Magora with 54kg at $68.10. Prefer to watch at this stage.
3
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 05708 SUZUNO LINE
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Best Returner carrying 54kg at $190.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Miyabi Mortar with 54kg at $60.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Cyan cap
5 x1111 PRIME BLUE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Hirakawa
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track February 14 over 1200m defeating London Life with 56kg at $2.80. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track January 23 over 1200m defeating Windhose carrying 56kg at $1.50. Winning hope.
5
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 0x056 RUNWAY QUEEN
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Keep Rising carrying 51kg at $105.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Sanono Tarumae carrying 54kg at $288.90. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
6
SHOMA SATO
SILVER, Light green cap
7 00800 TOKINO SIEG
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1500m, 20 len behind Jo Salute with 56kg at $54.10. Before that 11th of 13 at this track on February 14 over 2200m, 10 len behind Fire Sign carrying 56kg at $224.80. Didn’t fire last start but is capable of better.
7
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x5454 SEKITEI JUO
TAKASHI HARITA
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Motohiro Sugiyama
Useful gelding. Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Best Returner with 54kg at $4.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 54kg at $4.80. Another bold run is expected.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 07007 BOUQUET MARIEE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 11 len behind Meisho Kammuri with 54kg at $417.70. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 13 len behind Magic Moment with 54kg at $214.80. Wide draw too testing.
9
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 85287 MEINER GLORIE
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 56kg at $65.10. Before that got back early 8th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 7 len behind King Slayer carrying 56kg at $11.60. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS , ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 70x00 ATER KNIGHT
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track on January 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Slayer carrying 56kg at $113.90. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Keiai Magora carrying 56kg at $300.10. Wide draw a test.
11
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap