FUNABASHI   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Race 9 1600m

Track: SOFT     True  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Ratri Sawat leading the way. RATRI SAWAT (8) has won at both starts this campaign, the latest by 4 lengths over 1600m at this track. Fitter for recent racing so he is sure to feature in the finish. FUMI VALENTINE (2) met with solid support last start over 1600m at this track when eighth, beaten 2.25 lengths. Deserves another chance. TAKARA LINER (7) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing half a length away in second last time over 1600m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Winning claims on best figures. LAND MAX (3) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1600m at Kawasaki, beaten 2 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects.
1 16565 REIRI
MASAHIRO UESUGI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Koji Maeda
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 57kg at $70.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on April 4 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Swift Runner with 57kg at $10.50. Needs plenty of luck.
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TSUBASA SASAGAWA
YELLOW, RED RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 x7x18 FUMI VALENTINE
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Fumihiko Hayashi
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track March 14 over 1600m defeating Curren Alcantara carrying 55kg at $11.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Kitasan Doshin carrying 55kg at $2.30. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
2
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 26172 LAND MAX
Y YANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Shozo Kimura
At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1600m, 2 len behind Orwell carrying 55kg at $12.50. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 7th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ratri Sawat carrying 57kg at $28.20. Genuine hope on best form.
3
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 12136 MELAMPODIUM
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on May 14 over 2100m, 37 len behind Tenka Jo with 55kg at $523.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 2000m, 5 len behind Laurier Flavor carrying 52kg at $6.20. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
4
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, Cyan cap
5 25x84 SARANSK
MASATO TANAKA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 22 over 1500m, 8 len behind Daimei Tamana carrying 55kg at $8. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 55kg at $65.30. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
5
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Yellow cap
6 x5270 KEIAI MOBIUS
YUTA SATO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Most recently 11th of 13 at Kawasaki on May 15 over 1500m, 10 len behind Mentai Mayo with 55kg at $11.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at Ohi on April 30 over 1800m, 3 len behind Tango Noir with 57kg at $7. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light green cap
7 32512 TAKARA LINER
SATOSHI SAITO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Murayama
Racing well. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Kitasan Doshin with 55kg at $16.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track April 2 over 1600m defeating Bouncelight with 57kg at $3.60. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
7
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
WHITE,RED DIAMOND CHECKS,GREEN SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 11x11 RATRI SAWAT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 5 len at this track April 1 over 1600m defeating Lonely Planet with 56kg at $1.40. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 4 len win at this track May 7 over 1600m defeating Grand Stefano with 57kg at $1.01. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
8
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 05267 TOHO TENRYU
H SASAKI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Toho Bussan Co. Ltd.
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 14 at Kawasaki on May 16 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Orwell carrying 57kg at $85.40. The start before that got back early 6th of 9 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 2000m, 10 len behind Curren Alcantara with 57kg at $36.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
9
MITSUHIRO MASUDA
GREEN, YELLOW FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap