FUNABASHI   30 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Expecting Mana Flash to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. MANA FLASH (3) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on three occasions from three runs. Has ability and should be right in the finish. LADY JAN (5) is back from a break of six months after stringing together two minor placings prior to spelling. Has a solid first-up record. One of the leading chances. APO (4) sat just off the speed and fought on well to finish second when resuming last start at this course and distance. Has won five races at this course and distance from 14 tries. One of the major players. SAUVE QUI PEUT (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 0.9 lengths over 1400m at Kawasaki. Best figures measure up. Set to run well again.
1 90854 WAIMANGU
SHIGENORI ITO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Taisei Marshal with 56kg at $182.50. The start before that 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mega Bazooka Lunch carrying 56kg at $20.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
1
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 20900 BALLE NEIGE
MANABU YAMAMOTO
7YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yasuo Tejima
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind A T Spica with 53kg at $39.50. The start before that 12th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1500m, 21 len behind Rock City Boy carrying 56kg at $54.50. Others going much better heading into this one.
2
RYOHEI KAKIMOTO
BLACK, RED STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1x12x MANA FLASH
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track February 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Urban Hero carrying 56kg at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len this track January 20 over 1200m defeating Urban Hero with 56kg at $1.70. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 x07x2 APO
YUTA SATO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeo Takeda
Second run back. First-up after six months raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind A T Spica with 56kg at $8.40. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Golden Sweep carrying 56kg at $14.90. Should progress from that first-up run.
4
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 8423x LADY JAN
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Urawa January 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Taro Thunder with 55kg at $3.10. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track August 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Alpha Zeus carrying 54kg at $7.70. Can get the job done.
5
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
6 88083 SAUVE QUI PEUT
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 54kg at $44.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $321.60. Not today.
6
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light green cap
7 09708 COMME D'HABITUDE
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 1500m, 8 len behind Tombo carrying 52kg at $171.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Taisei Marshal with 54kg at $175.20. Would rather see in something easier.
7
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light brown cap