FUNABASHI   24 Aug 2026
 
GOING:

Race 7 1500m

Track:      

Expecting G T Pudding to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. KITASAN RISER (8) made it three straight wins when resuming over 1600m at this track last start, getting home by a big margin. Far too good last time out and will take beating again. G T PUDDING (4) had been in sparkling form winning two races on end before most recently finished third over 1500m at Urawa. Hard to knock and is a winning chance. BASIL FLAVOR (10) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1600m at Ohi. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. EDONO BEAT IN (5) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1400m at Urawa after being prominent until the final stages. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.
1 3x0x9 DOUBLE SILVER
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masayoshi Sasaki
Racing second-up today. Last run 9th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind A Shin Carrots carrying 56kg at $73.30. At only start last preparation ran last of 11 at Kanazawa on March 15 over 1500m, 68 len behind Seraphinite with 57kg at $5.50. Needs to lift.
1
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 99306 TINA BAROWS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track on August 5 over 1800m, 9 len behind Asama with 54kg at $164.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1800m, 13 len behind God Treasure carrying 54kg at $90.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
2
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Black cap
3 48244 MALTESE VELOZ
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Nagako Fujita
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1500m, 4 len behind Bright Beginning with 56kg at $33. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bulkhead carrying 56kg at $25.50. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Red cap
4 2x113 G T PUDDING
SATOSHI KOKUBO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at Urawa on August 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 53kg at $2.40. The run before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a head at Urawa on June 25 over 1400m defeating Les Freres with 54kg at $1.90. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
4
FRANCISCO GONCALVES
RED, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 35324 EDONO BEAT IN
HIRONORI UNOKI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at Urawa on August 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Apasionado carrying 56kg at $4.40. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Urawa on July 13 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 56kg at $2. Major player on recent form.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 7609x SMILE MONT BLANC
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track March 31 over 1200m, 12 len behind Piko Dial carrying 56kg at $69.10. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Sonoda August 28 over 1400m, a head behind Fuseno Aurora with 56kg at $2.10. Keep in mind.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 34067 BARNSBURY
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohd Al Maktoum
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on August 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind A Shin Carrots with 56kg at $10.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $86.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
7
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Green cap
8 711x1 KITASAN RISER
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ono Shoji
Second-up. First-up after nine months favourite; won by 7 len at this track on August 4 over 1600m defeating Jagannath with 56kg at $1.20. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track on October 2 over 1200m defeating Ammirazione carrying 56kg at $2.30. Sure to run well.
8
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Green cap
9 54417 LAGO DI EYE
KATSUO ISHII
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Last start got back early 7th of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind Bright Beginning carrying 55kg at $24. Before that won by 2 len at Urawa on July 13 over 1400m defeating Morgenrote with 56kg at $2.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
9
WADA JOJI
RED,WHITE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,PURPLE SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 67904 BASIL FLAVOR
ISAO SASAKI
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Ohi on July 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cool Breeze with 54kg at $71.60. Before that 10th of 14 at Ohi on June 29 over 1600m, 13 len behind Yasaka Star with 54kg at $307.30. Capable of more – worth another chance.
10
JUNICHI JITSUKAWA
RED, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 36948 EXMEDI NO KISEKI
KATSUO ISHII
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG

At the latest run ran second last of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Bright Beginning carrying 56kg at $43.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Castle Aile with 55kg at $19.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Pink cap
12 09x2x MIKEY
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1500m, 4 len behind Grazioso carrying 56kg at $9.70. When resuming last campaign 9th of 11 at Ohi on October 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Sterrennacht carrying 56kg at $4.90. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
12
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Pink cap