FUNABASHI   31 Mar 2025
 
GOING: FM

Race 8 1200m

Track: FIRM      

Off the low draw Hakusan Selene is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. HAKUSAN SELENE (3) turned in a fine effort to score by 7 lengths at today's course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. QUEEN'S HAT (11) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 16 lengths away in ninth over 1500m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MICROMOSAIC (6) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when seventh and beaten 5.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. KAITO KING (7) showed early speed from an outside draw last start and raced on the pace before boxing on well to finish second, beaten a neck, over 1500m at Urawa. Ready to go one better.
1 0x072 BALLE NEIGE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yasuo Tejima
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Platina Band carrying 56kg at $71.30. The run before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Chicago Fountain with 56kg at $194.90. Chances enhanced by the inside draw.
1
MAI FUKUHARA
YELLOW, GREEN RIGHT SASH, ARMBAND, White cap
2 6x000 SEIJO ZION
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind King Furioso with 54kg at $124.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind A Shin Scotty carrying 54kg at $285.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 30921 HAKUSAN SELENE
Y YANO
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Goichi Kawasaki
Racing well. Most recently favourite; won by 7 len at this track March 11 over 1200m defeating Exmedi No Tsurugi with 54kg at $1.40. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, neck behind Sorceress with 54kg at $43. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
3
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Salmon cap
4 70x00 MADEINI SURU
YUTA SATO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Village Steel with 54kg at $12.80. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind King Furioso carrying 51kg at $9.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMONDS , ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 205x6 GRUAGACH
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Furioso with 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Macht with 56kg at $4.40. One of the top chances.
5
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 94327 MICROMOSAIC
YASUHIDE YONEYA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Live Kitty with 54kg at $2. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Village Steel with 54kg at $4.10. Should be right in the finish.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 08762 KAITO KING
TAKASHI MIZUNO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Useful type. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Urawa on February 28 over 1500m, neck behind Keiai Indara with 56kg at $17.70. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 6 len behind Steel Will with 56kg at $17.80. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
7
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Light green cap
8 68x00 SUPER ROSE
TAKASHI NOGUCHI
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Ecoro Warrior with 54kg at $74.40. Second-up ran last of 12 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind Amuleto carrying 54kg at $148.80. Won't be beating too many of these home.
8
YUJIRO TANABATA
BLACK, GREEN RIGHT SASH, BLACK SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Light green cap
9 4559x TOKEN MAMBO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track December 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Copano Stanly carrying 54kg at $31. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track June 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Arme Mate carrying 54kg at $7.20. Prefer others.
9
TOSHIKI YAMAMOTO
YELLOW, RED DIAMOND BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 1000x TAKICHAN GO
SATOSHI KOKUBO
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Urawa October 25 over 1500m, 10 len behind Slieve League carrying 52kg at $53.70. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at this track June 25 over 1500m, 20 len behind Fresco Vainqueur carrying 51kg at $69.10. Faces a tough essay.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Light brown cap
11 07759 QUEEN'S HAT
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
U.Kimura B.
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 16 len behind Scenic View carrying 54kg at $21.70. The race before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultra World with 54kg at $19.50. Deserves another chance.
11
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
12 49964 GRANDE SOLEIL
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Live Kitty carrying 56kg at $159. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Village Steel carrying 56kg at $150.30. Others appeal more heading into this.
12
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Hot pink cap