FUNABASHI   01 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1500m

Track: SOFT      

Pace looks genuine from Win Protea, Sekitei Juo and Anticipar, closely attended by Eclair Sky. SEKITEI JUO (3) has been thereabouts lately without being able to break through, the latest effort a second at this track over 1200m. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead and can feature. C MAJOR (11) finished fourth at her most recent appearance over 1600m at this track. This looks a nice race and expect her to be right in the finish. WIN PROTEA (1) pushed forward when resuming last time out and boxed on to finish third over 1500m at this track. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed and can figure in the finish. ECLAIR SKY (6) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1500m at this track. Has a sound record here and further improvement is in store.
1 127x3 WIN PROTEA
Masaki Iwasaki
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 4 len behind Meisho Kammuri with 54kg at $11.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Urawa on November 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Amarelo Flavor carrying 54kg at $1.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
1
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, White cap
2 0009x JAGANNATH
MASARU TAMAI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Sando Masaru Co. Ltd.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Ohi January 28 over 1800m, 9 len behind Punta Cana carrying 54kg at $160.10. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Ohi October 14 over 1600m, 18 len behind Kenjo carrying 56kg at $6.40. May need the hitout.
2
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 54542 SEKITEI JUO
TAKASHI HARITA
6YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Motohiro Sugiyama
Useful type. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Maruhiro Knight with 54kg at $5.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Best Returner carrying 54kg at $4.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x4000 TAKEDEN PRINCESS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Hakusan Selene carrying 54kg at $105.80. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 13 len behind Sorceress carrying 54kg at $175. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
4
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 8779x YEHOSHUA
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Ohi October 4 over 1600m, 19 len behind Ginno Dangan carrying 56kg at $86.70. When resuming last campaign second of 14 at Ohi May 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dude Sunrise with 56kg at $5.70. Happy to work around.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 22334 ECLAIR SKY
MASATO HAYASHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 10 len behind Meisho Kammuri carrying 56kg at $10.20. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Derma Purusa carrying 56kg at $8.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 x08x6 BOLD TOP
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at this track on March 11 over 1500m, 12 len behind Meisho Kammuri with 56kg at $43.70. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Urawa on October 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Taisei Armet with 56kg at $17.30. Unlikely to threaten.
7
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 4397x SUMMER NUDE
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track July 21 over 1500m, 10 len behind Hero Show carrying 56kg at $30. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at this track December 17 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Grande Soleil with 55kg at $3.40. Needs more time.
8
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
9 51902 ANTICIPAR
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track on March 12 over 1800m, 7 len behind Revolt Bullet with 56kg at $12.60. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1500m, 14 len behind Meisho Kammuri with 56kg at $15.10. Likely to play a big role.
9
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 0009x TURQUOISE DUE
MASATO HAYASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Niigata Dirt October 27 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fern Mambo carrying 55.0kg at $142.30. When resuming last campaign ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt June 8 over 2100m, 8 len behind Maple Tapit carrying 56.0kg at $54.40. Expect a bold showing.
10
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
11 32424 C MAJOR
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Gold Motion with 54kg at $8.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 at this track on February 14 over 2200m, head behind Fire Sign carrying 54kg at $8.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
11
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap