FUNABASHI   04 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1600m

Track: GOOD      

Solid tempo anticipated with Magic Moment heading them off. MAGIC MOMENT (10) returns after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1500m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. LAS JUN (4) is in a purple patch of form with his third straight win coming last time out over 1400m at Kawasaki. Masashige Honda aboard again and expected to go very well. CROWN COULOMB (3) is a 20-start maiden but does look to be edging towards a win, the latest effort an encouraging third at this track over 1500m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. DIAMO MINORU (5) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing sixth over 1700m at Nagoya. Can sneak into the finish.
1 0x097 KEN SPIRYTUS
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Brightia Buena with 56kg at $77.60. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 9 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 56kg at $262.70. Hard to have.
1
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, White cap
2 70575 JOY LUMINOUS
Y YANO
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 8 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 54kg at $109.80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
2
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 66543 CROWN COULOMB
KATSUO ISHII
4YO  DK B  HORSE 54.0KG
Etsuzo Yano
Recent form sound. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Letemps Allure carrying 54kg at $7.10. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Dre Antheia with 54kg at $23.70. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
3
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 57111 LAS JUN
GEN HAYASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Suzuki
On a three run winning streak. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kawasaki June 17 over 1400m defeating Lavender Macaron carrying 56kg at $2.40. The race before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track June 4 over 1500m defeating Hot Emperor carrying 56kg at $3. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 23786 DIAMO MINORU
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Terumi Yoshioka
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Nagoya on June 4 over 1700m, 5 len behind Bold Rai with 57kg at $8.60. The run before that 8th of 12 at Nagoya on May 21 over 1500m, 9 len behind Epic Night with 57kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
5
MIKIO FUJIWARA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, STRIPE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 50296 KEEP COMING
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 1500m, 5 len behind Tombo with 56kg at $130.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind A T Spica with 56kg at $24. Needs to find extra to beat these.
6
TOSHIYUKI TAKAHASHI
WHITE, PURPLE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 00855 HELLCAT
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Marron Chantilly with 54kg at $11.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ryuno Masamune with 54kg at $24.50. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
7
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Light green cap
8 72658 ALPHA MADONNA
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
K.Kietsu
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 14 len behind Turquoise Due with 54kg at $21. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 8 over 1800m, 4 len behind Overmaster carrying 54kg at $8.20. Doesn't rate well enough.
8
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Light brown cap
9 00084 SEIJO ZION
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 2 over 1500m, 6 len behind Letemps Allure with 54kg at $64.20. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 8 len behind Dre Antheia with 54kg at $317.80. Prefer in something a bit easier.
9
RYO KOSUGI
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES, SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 1123x MAGIC MOMENT
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junichiro Obara
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 14 at this track March 31 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Bari Flavor with 56kg at $2.70. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track November 25 over 1500m, 2 len behind Luminous Body with 56kg at $21.40. Expect a bold showing.
10
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 x4686 BELIEVIN
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 53.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 10 at Urawa on June 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Keep Rising with 56kg at $30.80. The run before that 8th of 13 at Urawa on May 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind Tosen Energy carrying 56kg at $12.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
11
HARUTO NAKAYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, Hot pink cap