FUNABASHI   05 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD      

A strong tempo is assured with Cool Gadget and Rocket Home Run leading the charge. ETERNEL (1) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is capable of another big performance. URBAN HERO (12) turned in an encouraging run at this course and distance last time, winding up strongly to finish fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Certain to be winding up strongly. LIVE KITTY (11) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on April 1 over 1200m when she got home by one length. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she can win again. PIKO BONDS (7) was in contention on the turn and finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out.
1 98x21 ETERNEL
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Comes off a 53 day let-up. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, neck behind Jonagold carrying 54kg at $3.40. Second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Nitro carrying 54kg at $1.60. Expected to go very well.
1
SEIJI YAMAZAKI
RED, White cap
2 33187 JONAGOLD
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 51.0KG

Useful mare. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Fat Dragon with 54kg at $9. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Maile Lei with 54kg at $17. Nice alley and worth including.
2
CAMELLIA SOUTA
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Grey cap
3 26x38 COOL GADGET
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroshi Kamimura
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Eternel carrying 56kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 14 len behind Tamamo Altair with 56kg at $3.50. Can't recommend.
3
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Salmon cap
4 59864 TRANSACT
HIROSHI YAUCHI
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Tamamo Altair with 56kg at $13.70. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Golden Sweep with 56kg at $32.90. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
4
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 09493 ATMOSPHERE
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fat Dragon with 56kg at $10.30. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Golden Sweep with 56kg at $22. Take on trust.
5
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
6 31894 PRINCE MAKER
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junichiro Obara
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 4th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Supposed To Kill carrying 55kg at $7. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Shigeru Mach with 55kg at $5.80. Better off avoiding.
6
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Yellow cap
7 215x3 PIKO BONDS
TAKAYUKI YAMASHITA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Live Kitty with 54kg at $3.20. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at this track June 28 over 1200m defeating Miss Gold with 54kg at $1.20. Among the leading chances.
7
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 x1126 ROCKET HOME RUN
TAKASHI HARITA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Myoei Shoji Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Fat Dragon with 56kg at $2.20. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Maile Lei with 56kg at $3.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Light green cap
9 76467 SPINNAKER
Y YANO
4YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Brave Ruler carrying 56kg at $14.90. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tamamo Altair with 56kg at $3.50. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
9
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
10 67223 NITRO
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Tamamo Altair carrying 56kg at $6.60. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Eternel carrying 56kg at $16.50. Strong winning hope.
10
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 70411 LIVE KITTY
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Useful type. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track April 1 over 1200m defeating Village Steel with 54kg at $19.90. The start before that won by 2 len at this track March 10 over 1200m defeating Loveliest carrying 54kg at $22.60. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
11
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 62114 URBAN HERO
NOBORU TAMAI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuki Dendo
Racing well. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Live Kitty with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; settled well back; won by 1.5 len at this track March 12 over 1200m defeating Ski Thunder carrying 56kg at $2.10. Deserves another chance.
12
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Hot pink cap