FUNABASHI   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 8 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Solid tempo set by Kura Reve and Piko Bonds. ZHAXIDELEI (6) produced a good effort last start over this journey at this track, scoring by 1.5 lengths. Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of five starts. Must be respected. KURA REVE (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at Urawa. Not as effective last time out when fourth over 1400m at Urawa, beaten 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the bend. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to bounce back. PIKO BONDS (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into seventh after being in the firing line on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. PRESTO RISE (7) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep back on June 3 when eighth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Among the better hopes.
1 66888 HAPPY THALIA
YUTA SATO
3YO  DK B  FILLY 53.0KG

Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 50kg at $19.90. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kotatsude Mikan with 50kg at $13. Needs to improve.
1
TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 54x70 BREZZA DREAM
TSUTOMU TANAKA
3YO  GREY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Token Mambo carrying 55kg at $49.10. Last start sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 55kg at $144.70. Not one of the top selections.
2
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 30457 PIKO BONDS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Time Is Money with 54kg at $15.10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tatsuno King O with 54kg at $73.60. Nicely placed to make amends.
3
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Salmon cap
4 8x7x0 MASANO HERO
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tokiko Nakamura
Second-up today. Last run ran last of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 15 len behind Brightia Buena with 56kg at $4.40. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on June 29 over 1150m, 10 len behind Rouge Azurite carrying 58.0kg at $43.10. Don't underestimate.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 92614 KURA REVE
Y YANO
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 53.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at Urawa on September 23 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Best Returner with 53kg at $5.80. The start before that won by 4 len at Urawa August 20 over 1400m defeating Pure American with 53kg at $2.20. This is well within her grasp.
5
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 10311 ZHAXIDELEI
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 50.0KG

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track August 30 over 1200m defeating Mcmurdo with 51kg at $2.30. The run before that favourite; won by 4 len at this track July 29 over 1200m defeating Boulder Opal with 51kg at $7.10. Major player on recent form.
6
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light green cap
7 00x8x PRESTO RISE
TAKESHI HASEGAWA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind My Venerable with 56kg at $25. Won previous preparation first up won by 4 len at this track December 18 over 1200m defeating Best Field with 56kg at $11.30. Solid top-three proposition.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 80755 VERDE VENTO
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Keisuke Ide
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Fortune Bio carrying 55kg at $41.60. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Mana Flash with 54kg at $20.40. Among the better chances.
8
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 99863 VISCONTI
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Makoto Kato
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Brightia Buena with 56kg at $178.80. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Token Mambo carrying 56kg at $87.70. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
9
RYUJI TATSUSHIRO
WHITE, GREY DIAMOND CHECKS, GREY ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 538x0 TSUTSU URAURA
HIROHITO NOGUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Urawa on September 23 over 1400m, 15 len behind Best Returner with 55kg at $14.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Esca Tiae with 56kg at $16.30. Unlikely to threaten.
10
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Hot pink cap