FUNABASHI   12 Mar 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Reyes to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. SKI THUNDER (8) lines up for the first time since December 16. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1200m at this track. Capable of playing a major role. URBAN HERO (1) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with a win over 1200m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Likely to be in the finish again. ARME MATE (9) finished fourth last time out over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Has a sound record here with two wins and five minor placings from 14 starts. Winning claims on best figures. WETTERHORN (5) finished sixth over 1200m at this track at his most recent appearance on December 18. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
1 16621 URBAN HERO
NOBORU TAMAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Useful entire. At the latest run won by 3 len at this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Mana Flash with 56kg at $2.70. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mana Flash carrying 56kg at $4.40. Leading contender coming out of the prized inside alley.
1
SHUN ISHIZAKI
DARK BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 57990 TOKOTOKO TOKKOTOKO
HIRONORI UNOKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vina Saigon carrying 54kg at $48.80. Before that 9th of 14 at Kawasaki on February 4 over 1500m, 16 len behind Kalaripayattu with 54kg at $82.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
YOICHIRO MURO
ORANGE, GREEN FIVE STARS, ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 311x6 FOXY
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Keisuke Takeuchi
Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rocket Home Run with 54kg at $11.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track October 30 over 1200m defeating Xiao Yi Xiao carrying 54kg at $4.80. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
3
TOSHIYA YAMAMOTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 3406x REYES
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track September 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jun Fukari with 55kg at $11.20. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track May 28 over 1200m defeating White Onyx carrying 56kg at $2. Look for a bold run.
4
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 5336x WETTERHORN
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track December 18 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Golden Sweep carrying 56kg at $9.40. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Ohi August 14 over 1600m, 13 len behind Golden Crown carrying 55kg at $3.20. Looks a key runner.
5
KATSUTO MARUNO
GREEN, BLACK STRIPES, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 52596 IPPOMMICHI
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Vina Saigon with 56kg at $111. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Rocket Home Run carrying 56kg at $91.90. Hard to have.
6
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Light green cap
7 47x54 TOKEN EMI STER
MANABU YAMAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fat Dragon with 54kg at $28.90. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Home Run with 54kg at $35.60. Not on recent form.
7
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 6x21x SKI THUNDER
TAKASHI HARITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Godolphin
Filly back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by neck this track December 16 over 1200m defeating Solarisation with 54kg at $2.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Village Steel carrying 54kg at $1.50. Can return in winning form.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 25024 ARME MATE
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kato
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jonagold with 56kg at $8.80. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Serena Effort carrying 56kg at $6.40. Will prove tough to stave off.
9
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 232x3 KIRATTO
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rocket Home Run with 54kg at $17.10. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track on May 29 over 1600m, 17 len behind Gempachi Luminous carrying 54kg at $5.70. Solid top-three hope.
10
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW,BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
11 03008 PAMPAPATO
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Urawa on February 28 over 1500m, 8 len behind Brave Ruler with 56kg at $130.90. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jonagold carrying 56kg at $134.40. Tested from a wide gate.
11
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap