FUNABASHI   04 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 8 1000m

Track: SOFT      

Wakega Wakaranaiyo is expected to cross from a wide alley and lead. DEAR FREESE (11) came from well back on the turn to score last time out over 1000m at this track. Will be hard to hold out again. ATONIMO SAKINIMO (1) wasn't far away last time at big odds, finishing fourth over 1000m at this track. Top three prospect. KURINO ANGEL (3) got well back over 900m at Kawasaki last time and never threatened, eventually finishing eighth. In the mix. TAIHEINO YO (5) has been thereabouts since getting off the mark six runs back, the latest effort a second over 1400m at Urawa. Should park just off the speed and can feature in the finish.
1 x6874 ATONIMO SAKINIMO
SUNAO YAMADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start 4th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Dear Freese carrying 57kg at $63.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Kawasaki on March 3 over 900m, 9 len behind Miss Sun carrying 56kg at $34.80. Made headway last time. Top chance.
1
KASUMI KAMIO
WHITE, AQUA BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, AQUA BLUE STRIPE, White cap
2 98878 B B BUILDER
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1600m, 8 len behind Gold Motion carrying 56kg at $326.20. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Urban Hero with 56kg at $127.10. Favour others today.
2
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, RED COLLAR, Grey cap
3 00668 KURINO ANGEL
ISAMU KUBO
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 7 over 900m, 8 len behind Amico Idol with 54kg at $95.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Speakeasy carrying 54kg at $69.30. Can make amends.
3
WATARU FUJIE
YELLOW, NAVY DOUBLE BAND, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 x0672 SCOVILLE
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 2nd of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, head behind Dear Freese carrying 55kg at $23.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 8 over 900m, 6 len behind A's Queen with 54kg at $20.70. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
4
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Salmon cap
5 68442 TAIHEINO YO
SHINSUKE KUDO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Sunday Hills
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Urawa on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Two M Fleek with 56kg at $13.20. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Keep Rising carrying 56kg at $9.40. Worth following up.
5
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
6 00000 BLACK MUT
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1500m, 41 len behind Monreale carrying 56kg at $292.10. The start before that 10th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 56kg at $519.40. Not keen on his prospects.
6
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMONDS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
7 57056 MAKETARA AKAN
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiro Segawa
Last start 6th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dear Freese with 57kg at $22.10. Before that 5th of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Speakeasy with 56kg at $86.30. Others read better. This will test.
7
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
8 00907 COPANO DURBAN
Y YANO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dear Freese with 57kg at $72.60. Before that led to the turn then faded 10th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Urban Hero with 56kg at $165.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
9 13642 EXMEDI NO TSURUGI
KATSUO ISHII
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Shintaro Hashimoto
Going well. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hakusan Selene with 54kg at $8.60. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Urban Hero carrying 54kg at $26.90. Should be right in the finish.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light green cap
10 957x4 BRAVE ZEUS
SUNAO YAMADA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on March 7 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Amico Idol with 56kg at $9.30. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kawasaki on August 9 over 900m, 1.3 len behind Dere Raptor carrying 53kg at $14.40. Needs to lift.
10
RYO TANAKA
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED HOOPS, Light green cap
11 21331 DEAR FREESE
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at this track March 10 over 1000m defeating Scoville with 55kg at $1.60. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Horsemanship carrying 54kg at $1.90. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
11
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
12 73x00 WAKEGA WAKARANAIYO
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; 12th of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind Speakeasy with 56kg at $11. Last start led to the turn then faded 10th of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Dear Freese with 57kg at $4.60. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
12
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
13 x8000 WHIZ AT DANCE
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 12 over 1200m, 22 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 54kg at $381.50. The start before that ran last of 14 at this track on February 13 over 1000m, 18 len behind Speakeasy with 54kg at $256.60. Wide draw a test.
13
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
14 440x0 ECUREUIL
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on March 14 over 1200m, 24 len behind Taisei Marshal carrying 54kg at $489. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Kochi on June 23 over 1300m, 16 len behind Scene De Neige with 54kg at $116.80. Unlikely to threaten.
14
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Hot pink cap