FUNABASHI   02 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1500m

Track: GOOD     True  

Keen speed battle, with Baila Noche, Tokyo Anna and M V P Call prominent. Competitive affair with upside runners engaged. BAILA NOCHE (5) impressed on debut when controlling the race from the front to score as favourite over 1200m here two months ago. Shapes as the one they all have to beat again. TOKYO ANNA (9) was dominant when breaking her maiden last start at this track and gives the impression there is plenty more to come. Lightly raced and looks a major player. AIREENA (11) showed her rivals a clean set of heels when leading all the way here last time. Another positive ride is expected and she will take catching. HISAMA AMOUR (12) closed off stylishly for third on debut. With natural improvement she appeals as a genuine value hope.
1 37 WONYOUNG
KATSUO ISHII
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 5 len behind Yodono Honey carrying 54kg at $39. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tokyo Anna carrying 54kg at $114.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
1
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 216 CANTARE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Urawa on August 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Road Raising carrying 54kg at $23.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track July 28 over 1200m defeating Ortus Glow with 54kg at $3.10. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 8165 SOLVAY
Masaki Iwasaki
2YO  DK B  FILLY 52.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 39 len behind King Perle carrying 52kg at $112. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Nursery Tale carrying 52kg at $78.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 576 EMPEDRADO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Inabikari with 54kg at $21.70. Before that second last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Studia with 54kg at $126.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
4
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 1 BAILA NOCHE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 7 len at this track August 1 over 1200m defeating Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $1.40. Big chance to go two from two.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 45 GREEN EN CIEL
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, 4th in a small field at this track on August 1 over 1000m, 35 len behind Little Havana carrying 54kg at $50.90. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 14 len behind Moon And Buck carrying 54kg at $23.90. Likely to struggle.
6
EIKI NISHIMURA
RED, WHITE DOUBLE BAND, Yellow cap
7 360 NAC NAC
Y YANO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 23 len behind Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $77. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Cantare carrying 54kg at $51.80. Prepared to risk on current form.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 43358 MISS MELISSA
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 9 at Kawasaki on September 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Iles Flottantes carrying 54kg at $16.20. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on August 30 over 1500m, 13 len behind Steel Sonic with 54kg at $6.50. Prepared to risk on current form.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light green cap
9 21 TOKYO ANNA
KATSUO ISHII
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Having third race start. At big odds at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 7 len behind Baila Noche with 54kg at $30.20. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track August 27 over 1200m defeating Friend Scheffler carrying 54kg at $1.90. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 3x M V P CALL
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Resuming after a break; only one run when 3rd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sumatera Flavor with 54kg at $23. Can return with a bold run.
10
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
11 6561 AIREENA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 2.5 len at this track August 28 over 1200m defeating Ulysses Butterfly with 54kg at $5.80. Before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Studia with 54kg at $8.30. Can go on with it.
11
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 3 HISAMA AMOUR
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on August 31 over 1500m, 6 len behind Remember Well with 54kg at $3.20. Can build upon that bright start to her career.
12
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap