FUNABASHI   10 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G

Race 7 1500m

Track: GOOD      

Reasonable tempo with Bright Beginning probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. BRIGHT BEGINNING (9) is racing well this time in work, including a last start win over 1500m at this track to bring up four wins from seven runs in the campaign. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will give a great sight. RAFFAELLA ANGEL (4) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over this journey at this track last time out. Nicely placed and expected to go well. WILD WARRIOR (5) improved last time out, finishing one length from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at Urawa. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. LUNAR SOUTH POLE (11) finished sixth last start over 1500m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Among the chances.
1 00438 JAGANNATH
MASARU TAMAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sando Masaru Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 9 len behind Gold Breeder with 56kg at $77. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 21 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Strada Reale carrying 56kg at $66.40. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
1
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, White cap
2 08008 CORNEILLE D'OR
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 8th of 11 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kuu Lei Nani with 54kg at $210.10. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Takao Smile with 54kg at $307.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Black cap
3 3557x NORVE HERO
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

He is resuming after a year break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track March 10 over 1500m, 10 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $24.30. On debut second in a small field at this track November 1 2024 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Epoca Del Sole carrying 55kg at $2.40. Hard to have.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Red cap
4 16515 RAFFAELLA ANGEL
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Soichiro Iida
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 5 len behind Gold Breeder carrying 54kg at $35.10. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at this track January 21 over 1700m defeating Arakki Faith carrying 54kg at $7.20. Can do much better.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 04862 WILD WARRIOR
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 11 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Peptide Shinano carrying 56kg at $19.90. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 6 len behind Gold Breeder carrying 56kg at $131.40. Working up to a win. Worth following.
5
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 x6x53 GOLD PARTNER
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hisayo Ishiro
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 13 at this track on January 23 over 1500m, 9 len behind Lunar South Pole carrying 56kg at $9.80. Second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Gold Breeder carrying 56kg at $7.40. Genuine hope on best form.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 x822x DACITAPIT
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Makoto Kato
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track September 30 over 1500m, 5 len behind Zen Soleil with 56kg at $2.50. First up last campaign eighth of 16 at Kokura Dirt July 19 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Kalmia Crown carrying 53.0kg at $20.50. Hard to have.
7
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
8 x0096 YORUDEMO ASA
Y YANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on February 9 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Eifer Shadow with 56kg at $69.30. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 11 len behind G T Pharaoh carrying 56kg at $95.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 12111 BRIGHT BEGINNING
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 11 over 1500m defeating Tur Auf carrying 56kg at $1.30. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5 len at this track January 20 over 1500m defeating Last Shot with 56kg at $1.20. Genuine contender.
9
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Orange cap
10 08766 BONIFACIO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Alpino carrying 56kg at $208.60. The run before that faded in the straight 6th of 14 at this track on February 11 over 2200m, 6 len behind Lapland with 56kg at $134.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Orange cap
11 40416 LUNAR SOUTH POLE
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 4 len behind Takao Smile carrying 56kg at $9.70. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track January 23 over 1500m defeating Sky List with 56kg at $47.10. Among the winning chances.
11
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 7x6x2 TUR AUF
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Having second run back today. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind Bright Beginning with 56kg at $12.90. At only start last preparation sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind King Of The Hill with 56kg at $11.50. Sure to run well.
12
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Pink cap