FUNABASHI   06 Jul 2025
 
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Race 8 1200m

Track: AW     True  

They look to roll along early with Burn Straight and Adam's Apple leading the charge. IRODORINO KAORI (1) kicked off this campaign with a win two runs ago. Not as effective last time out when second over 1200m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Steps up a level but he is capable of running a bold race. BELLUS BALLADE (8) was rewarded with her maiden success last start, scoring by half a length over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed and she cannot be discounted. ADAM'S APPLE (3) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at this track. Sure to make her presence felt. MARUHIRO UTOPIA (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 900m at Kawasaki, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another good run.
1 35x12 IRODORINO KAORI
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Urawa May 27 over 1400m defeating Ayasan Dream carrying 56kg at $8.20. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Magic Words with 57kg at $4. Expected to go very well.
1
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 73253 MARUHIRO UTOPIA
HITOSHI TAMAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 900m, 1.75 len behind Ravomi carrying 56kg at $8.40. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Joyful Rock with 56kg at $22.70. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
2
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 3125x ADAM'S APPLE
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Filly back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hisama Win carrying 54kg at $2.60. Previously first up; third of 11 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Nobu And Max with 54kg at $1.80. Likely to play a major role.
3
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 50x62 MATCHAN SAMBA
Y YANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Magic Words with 54kg at $9. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Ravomi carrying 53kg at $23.60. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
4
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 967x4 KUMANOKO
HIRONORI UNOKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Gensho Uchida
Second-up. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Urawa on May 26 over 1500m, 6 len behind Super Logo with 54kg at $23.40. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Niigata on August 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Pretty Diva with 55.0kg at $116.30. Needs more time.
5
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 3679x ALDABRA ATOLL
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track January 23 over 1500m, 16 len behind Jun Harvest with 56kg at $134.50. On debut second in a small field at this track June 30 2024 over 1000m, 4 len behind Taisei Swift with 54kg at $3.10. Unlikely to feature.
6
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 7x310 BURN STRAIGHT
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on June 6 over 1200m, 20 len behind Joyful Rock with 56kg at $16.30. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at this track May 6 over 1200m defeating Zeebrugge with 56kg at $8.70. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
7
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 x2931 BELLUS BALLADE
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track June 2 over 1200m defeating Kingsbury with 54kg at $6.60. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Burn Straight with 54kg at $8.20. No reason she cannot build on that success.
8
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Hot pink cap
9 x1x48 ETERNAL VOW
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Yagiri Dream carrying 56kg at $2.10. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1500m, 9 len behind Maximum Power with 56kg at $3.70. Safely held last time out but this suits.
9
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap