FUNABASHI   03 Jun 2026
 
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Race 6 1000m

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Strong tempo assured from Esperado and Kura Reve leading the charge. ARAIGUMA PUNCH (9) was well fancied when resuming last start over 800m at Urawa when fourth, beaten 4 lengths. Will appreciate the longer journey and can play a major role. KURA REVE (13) returns from a layoff of eight months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1000m at Monbetsu. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. CANDY BOUQUET (4) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1000m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. VENTO FLAVOR (10) finished second last time over 1000m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Ready to go one better.
1 550x9 ISOE VIKRANT
YOSHIHISA SUZUKI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 900m, 5 len behind Pod Duke carrying 56kg at $9.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track on May 6 2025 over 1000m, 10 len behind Speakeasy with 57kg at $15.80. Don't underestimate.
1
HARUHISA SANO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 57817 SYNERGY EFFECT
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Face The One with 56kg at $9.90. The race before that won by 4 len at this track April 2 over 1200m defeating Sorceress with 56kg at $66.10. Will be winding up strongly.
2
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Black cap
3 4x257 DERMA CARMILLA
YUYA YAMAZAKI
7YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 900m, 5 len behind Mozu And Mozu carrying 54kg at $16.40. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 800m, 7 len behind Arabian Rain with 54kg at $7.90. Draws well but looks safely held.
3
YUKI FURUOKA
RED, BLACK CHECKS, BLACK SLEEVES, Red cap
4 00453 CANDY BOUQUET
NOBORU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yasuhito Fujikawa
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 54kg at $7.20. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Reishin carrying 54kg at $6.40. Can improve again. Top chance.
4
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 61309 REYES
MAKI HIRAYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 11 at Urawa on May 27 over 800m, 6 len behind Iron Pitch with 56kg at $71.60. The start before that 12th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $16.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Blue cap
6 07057 MISS SUN
HIRONORI SATO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Green Sword
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 900m, 3 len behind Pod Duke with 54kg at $83.90. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur with 54kg at $126.30. Not for ours.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 1180x EIS KING
TSUTOMU TANAKA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kensei Murakami
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Urawa December 24 over 2000m, 49 len behind Lysine carrying 55kg at $31.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 6 len win. This track September 29 over 1200m defeating Eternal Vow with 56kg at $1.60. Prefer to see how he returns.
7
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
8 x4116 ESPERADO
SHIGENORI ITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Gate in
At the latest run 6th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $3.70. The run before that won by a nose at this track March 30 over 1000m defeating Fire Waltz carrying 56kg at $1.70. Genuine hope.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 271x4 ARAIGUMA PUNCH
TAKESHI MINOWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 800m, 4 len behind Cepheid Loop with 56kg at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 10 2025 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Lumineux Fille with 56kg at $10.50. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Green cap
10 14x02 VENTO FLAVOR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 17 len behind Synergy Effect with 56kg at $7.20. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 2 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $6.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
10
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Orange cap
11 56x96 LOVIN' ROSES
MASAYOSHI YAGI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Yuji Tsuji
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 10 over 900m, 8 len behind Mozu And Mozu with 54kg at $60.30. Last start 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 11 over 900m, 6 len behind Mana Koa carrying 54kg at $66.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 38402 SUN FOUNTAIN
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 800m, 3 len behind Cepheid Loop with 56kg at $14.70. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1000m, 14 len behind Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $94.90. Genuine hope on best form.
12
SUGAWARA RIKUTO
BLACK, MEDIUM PURPLE RIGHT SASH, ARMBANDS, Pink cap
13 6147x KURA REVE
Y YANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Zhaxidelei with 53kg at $5.30. On debut third of 9 at Monbetsu May 22 2024 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Norinori Brillante with 55kg at $12.30. Expect a forward showing.
13
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Pink cap