FUNABASHI   03 Jun 2026
 
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Race 7 1600m

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Narisuna has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. NARISUNA (2) went forward and proved too strong when resuming last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1500m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. NOBLESSE LA BRILLE (10) returned from a spell five-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 3.5 lengths into seventh over 1800m at Fukushima. Finds a more suitable contest and can find winning form. SADAMU MONT BLANC (4) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1500m contest at this track by 0.8 lengths. Genuine type with two wins from four starts. Ticks all the right boxes. JASPER LEON (7) lines up for the first time since March 29. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at Kochi. Definite top-three chance.
1 07 SAIMON GORGEOUS
KAZUYA TAKAHASHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
Akinori Sawada
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Allen Star carrying 57.0kg at $126.60. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 8 len behind Taisei Sabre with 57.0kg at $72.60. Needs to find a few lengths to test these.
1
ARATA SAITO
SILVER, White cap
2 13x1 NARISUNA
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 5 over 1500m defeating Kenshi Yuki with 54kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Urawa on November 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Asian Vision carrying 54kg at $3.60. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Black cap
3 0x00 SHIRAKAWAGO
H UEHARA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshitaka Suzuki
Third-up today. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Resuming eased back early on 12th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 1 over 1800m, 19 len behind Pure Emblem carrying 55.0kg at $175.40. Second-up 12th of 15 at Tokyo on April 25 over 1800m, 10 len behind Shinyanga carrying 55.0kg at $281.70. Needs to find extra to beat these.
3
KAZUMA HARADA
SILVER, Red cap
4 4151x SADAMU MONT BLANC
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning by 0.8 len this track February 9 over 1500m defeating Pop That Body with 56kg at $6.90. On debut fourth in a small field at this track November 6 over 1000m, 14 len behind Flower Flora with 55kg at $2.60. Should be right in the finish.
4
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Blue cap
5 957 JOY GREEN
TAKAFUMI AOKI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ryoji Nishimura
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 18 over 1800m, 10 len behind Medici Power with 57.0kg at $38.40. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 13 len behind Generous King carrying 57.0kg at $49. Not on recent form.
5
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Yellow cap
6 62548 MORGENROTE
Y YANO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 9 len behind Poppy Red with 54kg at $2.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cause A Spike with 54kg at $35.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
6
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Green cap
7 2700x JASPER LEON
HIDEYUKI MORI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Chukyo Dirt March 29 over 1900m, 16 len behind Meisho Peito carrying 54.0kg at $64.30. First up last campaign second of 10 at Kochi January 27 over 1400m, 30 len behind Katsutenai Oishisa with 57kg at $3.50. Likely to run well.
7
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Orange cap
8 x1244 LEGEND MASTER
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
3YO  BROWN  COLT 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Joy Seven with 56kg at $5.70. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Fours Men carrying 56kg at $2.40. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 9309x BENGAL BODAIJU
H SUGIURA
3YO  BAY  COLT 53.0KG
Yoshikazu Kobayashi
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Nakayama March 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Meisho Hachiko with 55.0kg at $271.60. On debut ran last of 14 at Tokyo November 24 over 1400m, 18 len behind Cafe Lover carrying 53.0kg at $330.30. May need the run.
9
NAOTA UEZATO
SILVER, Pink cap
10 0x7 NOBLESSE LA BRILLE
SHOTA NISHIZONO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First start 10th of 16 at Tokyo on October 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Admire Quads carrying 55.0kg at $105.10. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 15 at Fukushima on April 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Kushi Ma True carrying 55.0kg at $45.80. Strong winning chance.
10
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Pink cap