FUNABASHI   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 6 1000m

Track: GOOD     True  

Nayuta, Maru Mori Sparkle and Mihono Kiseki to match motors but there will be other pressure. SAPPORO KITAKO (10) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 3 lengths at today's track and distance when first-up from a layoff last time out. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. MIHONO KISEKI (11) is back after a break of 15 months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at this track. Should be hard to stop. DANCING CRY (12) boxed on to finish third last start over 800m at Urawa, beaten 1.1 lengths. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. SEKITEI RARE (8) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1000m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge.
1 1x168 SUZUNO LINE
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG

Most recently led to the turn then faded 8th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Shadow Duchess carrying 51kg at $12.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Hakusan Selene carrying 51kg at $3.50. Draws well but others preferred.
1
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, White cap
2 2880x MIZUIRO AUDAX
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at this track November 6 over 1800m, 21 len behind Midnight Hawk with 54kg at $165.10. On debut ran last in a small field at this track June 29 2024 over 1000m, 15 len behind Proud Fleur with 53kg at $26. Marginal prospects.
2
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Black cap
3 36405 MARU MORI SPARKLE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigemi Yamashita
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Duchess carrying 56kg at $19.10. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at this track on December 10 over 1000m, 11 len behind Hakusan Selene carrying 56kg at $7.30. Nice alley and worth including.
3
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 852x0 NAYUTA
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasunori Kitamura
Second-up. First-up after three months failed to make an impression; second last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Live Amethyst with 54kg at $11.90. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Monbetsu on June 13 2024 over 1000m, 15 len behind Eternal Wind with 55kg at $161.60. Needs to lift.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Red cap
5 x8007 SIULA GRANDE
MORIO KAWAMURA
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 800m, 6 len behind Yuno One One carrying 53kg at $312.20. The run before that ran last of 10 at Urawa on December 25 over 800m, 14 len behind Smoke Flavor with 53kg at $328.50. Likely to struggle.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Blue cap
6 5x906 REISHIN
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Harumi Tanaka
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Duchess carrying 56kg at $5.10. Before that ran last of 11 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 19 len behind Sun Caprice carrying 56kg at $21.80. Watch for him to be flashing home.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
7 24x00 CANDY BOUQUET
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasuhito Fujikawa
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 48 day let-up. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 11 at Urawa on November 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Eurosita Beat with 54kg at $3.50. Second-up second last of 13 at Urawa on December 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Jasper Jet carrying 54kg at $15. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
8 645x2 SEKITEI RARE
TAKASHI HARITA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Motohiro Sugiyama
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at this track on January 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sapporo Kitako with 54kg at $7.20. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Suzuno Line with 54kg at $19.40. Worth consideration.
8
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 73010 HAKUSAN SELENE
Y YANO
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1000m, 39 len behind Shadow Duchess carrying 54kg at $8.80. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track December 10 over 1000m defeating Look At Me carrying 54kg at $21.90. Cannot enthuse.
9
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Green cap
10 119x1 SAPPORO KITAKO
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Nobu Racing
Second-up. First-up after two months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track January 22 over 1000m defeating Sekitei Rare with 54kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Monbetsu October 16 over 1000m defeating Chamo with 55kg at $2.10. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
10
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
11 x241x MIHONO KISEKI
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len this track October 30 2024 over 1000m defeating D's Mate carrying 54kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track August 27 2024 over 1200m, a nose behind Atmosphere with 53kg at $5.70. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
11
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 3x043 DANCING CRY
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 800m, 1.1 len behind Siena Wave with 54kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 10 at Urawa on December 25 over 800m, 9 len behind Smoke Flavor with 53kg at $17. Not far away of late. Worth including.
12
RYOTA SUGAWARA
ORANGE,WHITE SLEEVES,ORANGE STARS, Orange cap
13 26309 MORNING TAMPOPO
TAKESHI MINOWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 10 len behind Matthew with 53kg at $145.90. The start before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on December 23 over 800m, 5 len behind Parasole carrying 53kg at $8.90. Might need easier race.
13
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
14 18x99 PRESTO MARVEL
HIROTSUGU OZAWA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Land Economy Consultant Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 16 len behind Sun Caprice with 54kg at $14. Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 800m, 7 len behind Yuno One One carrying 53kg at $33.60. Wide draw too testing.
14
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBANDS, Pink cap