FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Kojin Rise to take charge ahead of Grand Picnic at a strong tempo. VIN GALETTE (7) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1200m at this track. Comes to hand quickly so a bold showing is expected. AY OH (6) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 1400m at Kawasaki. Yet to miss the frame from six starts at today's journey, including two wins and is a key runner. BALANCE THE BOOKS (4) finished in fifth when fresh from a layoff last start over 1500m at this track. Placed at his only other second up appearance. Ideally placed to get off the mark. GOLD GRANT (5) again failed to feature last start, finishing seventh and beaten 4 lengths over 1500m at Urawa. Backmarker who gets home hard. Don't underestimate.
1 x869x KAJIBANO UMAJIKARA
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Colt back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Urawa February 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Venator with 56kg at $17.50. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Urawa January 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Esca Tiae carrying 56kg at $15.20. Top hope if back in good order.
1
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 17377 KOJIN RISE
Y YANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 56kg at $13.20. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hope Etoile with 56kg at $7.50. Hard to make much of a case.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 0x960 K'S HERMY
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Most recently 10th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 1500m, 8 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 51kg at $187.20. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 52kg at $163.20. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Salmon cap
4 352x5 BALANCE THE BOOKS
TAKASHI HARITA
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 56kg at $16.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track on November 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Meimei Mefa'a carrying 55kg at $7. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
4
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 07387 GOLD GRANT
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at Urawa on June 23 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ken Blenheim with 54kg at $12.70. The start before that 8th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 13 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 51kg at $70. Expected to be doing her best work late.
5
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 21333 AY OH
Masaki Iwasaki
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Tasuku Tsuji
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Crystal Arrow carrying 56kg at $3.60. The run before that 3rd of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1500m, 11 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 56kg at $4. Winning chance.
6
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 7x13x VIN GALETTE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track February 10 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Another Mate with 56kg at $7.70. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 7 len win. This track January 24 over 1200m defeating Tower Of Prince with 56kg at $1.10. Can return in winning form.
7
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Light brown cap
8 3277x GRAND PICNIC
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track February 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Another Mate with 56kg at $41.60. On debut third in a small field at this track November 1 over 1500m, 3 len behind Epoca Del Sole with 55kg at $5. Might need the run.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light brown cap
9 04024 DAISEN ROUGE
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 14 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 54kg at $16.80. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Urawa on May 28 over 1400m, 3 len behind Eurosita Beat with 54kg at $21.50. Capable of a big finish so don’t write her off.
9
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 56130 MIZUIRO AUDAX
SHIGENORI ITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 11 at Urawa on June 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Ken Blenheim with 54kg at $35.70. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Kunino Life with 55kg at $9.40. Likely to find them too smart.
10
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap