FUNABASHI   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Fast tempo assured with Rurimo Harimo, Flower Flora and Lightning Jab going toe-to-toe. BAILA NOCHE (13) is yet to miss the placings in two starts, including a win. Last appeared when she finished second over 1500m at this track on October 2. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Likely to feature. FLOWER FLORA (9) showed good speed over 1000m at this track and led throughout to score. Winning jockey stays aboard and expected to go very well. RURIMO HARIMO (6) was an impressive maiden winner last time out, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she cannot be discounted. PROUD BLOOM (4) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1200m contest at this track last time out by half a length. Strong top-three chance.
1 3585x MISS MELISSA
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track October 2 over 1500m, 7 len behind Tokyo Anna carrying 54kg at $47.70. On debut fourth of 9 at this track June 5 over 1000m, 8 len behind Amour Pisces with 54kg at $3.40. Happy to work around.
1
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, White cap
2 56170 AIREENA
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 51.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Fuku Ambition with 51kg at $316.30. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1500m, 11 len behind Tokyo Anna with 51kg at $79.30. Likely to struggle.
2
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 4503 GREEN EN CIEL
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Oishi Fujino Hana carrying 54kg at $142. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1500m, 24 len behind Tokyo Anna carrying 54kg at $341.20. Nice alley and worth including.
3
RYO KOSUGI
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 51 PROUD BLOOM
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 5th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Coal Black with 54kg at $4.40. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track November 7 over 1200m defeating Metal King with 54kg at $1.30. Forward showing expected.
4
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Red cap
5 3416x LIGHTNING JAB
MANABU YAMAMOTO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Monbetsu October 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Tony Oceans carrying 55kg at $13.40. On debut second of 8 at Monbetsu June 18 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Kairi Queen with 55kg at $5.50. Capable of a big run.
5
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Blue cap
6 31 RURIMO HARIMO
TAKASHI HARITA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Had two starts to date. At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Coal Black carrying 52kg at $6.40. Second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track November 4 over 1200m defeating Moanin J P with 52kg at $1.10. Strong winning hope.
6
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Blue cap
7 315 TEKA PO
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fuku Ambition carrying 54kg at $10.80. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track September 30 over 1200m defeating Bobby with 54kg at $1.40. Can turn things around.
7
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
8 3x804 M V P CALL
SATOSHI SAITO
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rurimo Harimo with 51kg at $72.40. The start before that second last of 11 at Urawa on October 30 over 1400m, 41 len behind Eye Leads carrying 54kg at $39.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 1 FLOWER FLORA
MASATO HAYASHI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Was well-supported at debut, won scored a big 4 len win at this track November 6 over 1000m defeating My Believe carrying 54kg at $2.70. Can make it two-for-two.
8
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Green cap
10 98827 MUSIK HOREN
Masaki Iwasaki
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Oishi Fujino Hana with 54kg at $36.20. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Nagoya on October 1 over 920m, neck behind O V Shine with 55kg at $40.50. Likely to find them too smart.
9
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Green cap
11 133 CHIKA IDOL
SHIGENORI ITO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fuku Ambition with 54kg at $37.20. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Strong Bond carrying 54kg at $11.10. Sure to be about the money.
10
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Orange cap
12 31431 STAR OF FEATHER
ISAO SASAKI
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Monbetsu November 13 over 1700m defeating Aqua Treasure carrying 55kg at $2.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at Monbetsu on October 23 over 1700m, 6 len behind Blaze Edge with 55kg at $13.80. Going well. Leading chance.
11
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Orange cap
13 12x BAILA NOCHE
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track October 2 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Tokyo Anna carrying 54kg at $1.20. On debut favourite; to post a big 7 len win. This track August 1 over 1200m defeating Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $1.40. Sure to be ready to run well.
12
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Pink cap
14 36098 NAC NAC
Y YANO
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 15 len behind Rurimo Harimo carrying 54kg at $95.90. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on October 2 over 1500m, 19 len behind Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $171. Wide draw too testing.
13
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap