FUNABASHI   06 Jul 2025
 
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Race 9 1600m

Track: AW     True  

Expecting Dre Antheia to lead Keiai Indara at just a moderate tempo. DRE ANTHEIA (8) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing second, beaten 4 lengths, over today's trip at this track. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. SAINT REGALO (1) made progress last time out, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. EL ROLLO (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1600m at this track. Finds a tougher race but a big run will not surprise. KAREN TACT (5) returns after a spell of three months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at Kawasaki. Has switched to the Tsuyoshi Ohtsu stable. Keep very safe.
1 37453 SAINT REGALO
TSUTOMU TANAKA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Cha Pri with 54kg at $33.30. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kaito King with 54kg at $11.70. Further improvement is anticipated.
1
KENJI OKAMURA
BLUE, RED BAND, White cap
2 43244 EL ROLLO
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Turquoise Due with 54kg at $24.80. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kaito King with 54kg at $7.20. Definite chance.
2
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Grey cap
3 70630 KANAAMI DEATHMATCH
ISAO SASAKI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Kentaro Yui
At the latest run second last of 12 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 900m, 8 len behind Vip Regius carrying 54kg at $93.60. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Turquoise Due with 54kg at $243.40. Can't see her troubling these.
3
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 71837 KEIAI INDARA
ISAO SASAKI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Ho O Parade carrying 56kg at $40.90. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Peduncle Arch with 56kg at $9.30. Cannot enthuse.
4
NAOKI MACHIDA
YELLOW, Cyan cap
5 x278x KAREN TACT
TSUYOSHI OHTSU
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yoshiaki Minato
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kawasaki April 10 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Gaston with 54kg at $69.70. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Kawasaki March 6 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Riko Beretta with 54kg at $24. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
5
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Yellow cap
6 83559 HAKUSAN TOP
Y YANO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1600m, 19 len behind Ho O Parade carrying 56kg at $19.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Peduncle Arch carrying 56kg at $10.60. Capable of a strong showing.
6
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASH, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 97936 BURANO MANO
MANABU YAMAMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 53.0KG

Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently got back early 6th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 11 len behind Turquoise Due with 53kg at $84.50. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on May 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Popcorn with 56kg at $144.30. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
7
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light brown cap
8 22212 DRE ANTHEIA
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
YGG Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Turquoise Due carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 4 len at this track May 5 over 1500m defeating Gregg carrying 54kg at $1.90. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
8
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 05035 SNOW LIGHTNING
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on June 4 over 1600m, 8 len behind Turquoise Due with 56kg at $65.70. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Dre Antheia with 56kg at $35. Watch for him late in the piece.
9
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Hot pink cap