FUNABASHI   30 Jul 2025
 
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Race 6 1000m

Track: AW     True  

Solid tempo anticipated with Viorna and S K Prime leading the way. VIORNA (7) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when in contention on the corner before winding up in second over 1000m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. AYASAN MERCI (8) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 1200m at this track. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. RIVER SWEET (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 12 lengths into seventh. Can work into the finish. PROSPERO (4) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 800m at Urawa. Nicely placed to maintain the form.
1 x0767 RIVER SWEET
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG

Last start 7th of 12 at Urawa on July 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Because We Can carrying 54kg at $13.90. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track on July 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Kriegerin carrying 54kg at $74.90. Capable of more – worth another chance.
1
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 0x008 LAVOTA
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start ran last of 8 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Looks Like You with 56kg at $188.10. Before that ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 900m, 9 len behind Gressoney with 56kg at $210.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 00009 WHIZ AT DANCE
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1200m, 20 len behind Corn Tops carrying 51kg at $46.90. Before that second last of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Suzuno Line with 54kg at $225.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 58803 PROSPERO
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kensei Murakami
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Urawa on July 21 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Nishino New Leaf with 55kg at $10.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at Urawa on June 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Tosen Genial with 56kg at $10.10. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
4
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Cyan cap
5 25200 SCOVILLE
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Maruhiro Knight with 54kg at $30. The start before that second last of 13 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 11 len behind Saudade with 54kg at $7.60. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 9x977 S K PRIME
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wagamama Body with 56kg at $73.80. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Hanachan carrying 56kg at $30.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 85x12 VIORNA
MASAO AI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG
Koichiro Yamaguchi
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 4 len at this track June 3 over 1000m defeating Monter Jewel carrying 51kg at $9.10. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on July 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Wagamama Body with 51kg at $2.40. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
7
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 53x72 AYASAN MERCI
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 7th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind A T Spica carrying 54kg at $5.30. Second run from a spell 2nd of 11 at this track on June 30 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Maruhiro Knight carrying 54kg at $6.50. Racing well. Top prospects.
8
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap