FUNABASHI   06 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Plenty of pace from the outset with Hina Bonbon and Kobinai Fountain leading the charge. CORN TOPS (7) was well supported when resuming last time out over 1500m at this track and proved too strong, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Fitter for that last hitout and looms as the one to beat again. KOBINAI FOUNTAIN (8) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1800m at this track. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. B B FABLE (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1500m. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. GALVANIC (11) is ready to win after she just missed last time, beaten half a length into second over 2000m at Kawasaki. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
1 x3645 EPITAXY
KAZUMI TAKEI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind Roi De Sable carrying 56kg at $8.30. The start before that 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Richard Win carrying 56kg at $10.60. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
1
TADANARI KONNO
GREEN, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 97990 VOGELWEIDE
YUTAKA KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Urawa on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Heaven's Cry carrying 56kg at $21.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 14 len behind Las Jun with 56kg at $327.70. Others appeal more heading into this.
2
YOSHIMI HANZAWA
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, RED SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 02666 BIJOUX MEFA'A
MANABU YAMAMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 6th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 10 len behind Las Jun carrying 54kg at $124.30. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 8 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu carrying 54kg at $91.40. Looks tested despite the low draw.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 52x87 BOLD CHAR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on April 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Daigo Homare Ryu with 56kg at $50.10. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 12 len behind Las Jun with 56kg at $33.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 66524 B B FABLE
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiko Bando
Racing well. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Caramel Chocolat with 56kg at $19.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Urawa on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind T's Wish with 56kg at $14.20. Will be hard to hold out.
5
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 5334x FRIENDLY MOON
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at this track April 4 over 1800m, 12 len behind Hatano La Tour with 54kg at $8.70. First up last campaign second last of 12 at this track January 19 2024 over 1200m, 15 len behind Desert Moon carrying 54kg at $191.30. Don't underestimate.
6
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Yellow cap
7 x62x1 CORN TOPS
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track May 6 over 1500m defeating The Central carrying 54kg at $2.30. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on February 27 over 1300m, 4 len behind Kitano Amapola with 54kg at $30. Among the leading chances.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 32242 KOBINAI FOUNTAIN
NOBORU TAMAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Going well. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 5 len behind Lunar South Pole with 54kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at Urawa on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind T's Wish carrying 54kg at $1.80. Can improve again. Top chance.
8
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
9 29884 ONE LOVE
MASAO AI
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Nissin Holdings Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 10 at Urawa on May 30 over 1500m, 3 len behind Heaven's Cry with 54kg at $30.80. Before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1500m, 13 len behind Las Jun carrying 54kg at $67.20. Should be right in the finish.
9
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 989x0 BALIKPAPAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1200m, 13 len behind Daiyu Farina carrying 54kg at $336. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on September 27 2023 over 1200m, 7 len behind Exmedi Bamboo carrying 54kg at $6.80. Unlikely to threaten.
10
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 06432 GALVANIC
JUNICHI MURATA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Excel Grand carrying 54kg at $19.70. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track on May 9 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lunar South Pole with 54kg at $29.80. Working up to a win. Worth following.
11
HIROTO ITO
GREEN, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 3x217 HINA BONBON
Satoru Furusawa
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuta Onodera
Useful filly. Last start 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Roi De Sable with 54kg at $5.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Kawasaki April 9 over 1400m defeating Star Komachi carrying 54kg at $2.30. Genuine chance this time around.
12
TAKUTO IKETANI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap