FUNABASHI   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD     True  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Laetitia, Maruhiro Utopia and November Step to control the tempo. HYEONGNIM (5) broke through for his maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Winning rider Takayuki Yano sticks and he should be in the finish. VENTO FLAVOR (10) was an impressive winner last time over 1200m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Among the top chances again. SOLARISATION (7) made progress last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1200m at this track. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. NOVEMBER STEP (3) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second over 1200m at this track. This looks a good race for him and he is one of the key runners.
1 06454 REYES
SATOSHI SAITO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Rainbow Polaris carrying 56kg at $11.30. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ho O Venus carrying 56kg at $5.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 46893 LAETITIA
Y YANO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track on August 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fortune Bio carrying 55kg at $127.60. The start before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at Urawa on August 20 over 800m, 8 len behind Jo Salute carrying 55kg at $51.10. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 15442 NOVEMBER STEP
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahiro Mita
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Rainbow Polaris with 56kg at $16.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $9.70. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
3
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Salmon cap
4 68583 ECKHART
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rainbow Polaris with 56kg at $19.10. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $47.20. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
4
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Cyan cap
5 27521 HYEONGNIM
MASAKAZU KAWASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track August 27 over 1200m defeating Emino Majesty with 55kg at $5.40. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 2 len behind Time Is Money carrying 56kg at $30.70. Another win is on the cards.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMONDS, GREEN SLEEVE, Yellow cap
6 69868 MISS GOLD
KAZUHIRO HAKODATE
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Hyeongnim carrying 54kg at $194.90. The start before that second last of 7 at Kanazawa on July 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Hakusan Sonus carrying 55kg at $68.50. Hard to envisage a win today.
6
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 75563 SOLARISATION
NOBUHIRO YAMADA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 51.0KG

Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on August 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lingus Rocher with 54kg at $18.50. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Looks Like You carrying 54kg at $28.10. Will prove tough to stave off.
7
SOTA TSUBAKI
WHITE, NAVY CROSSED SASH, Light green cap
8 04650 VANELLOPE
MASATO HAYASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Rainbow Polaris carrying 54kg at $23.50. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Platina Band with 54kg at $21.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
8
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Light brown cap
9 2536x MARUHIRO UTOPIA
HITOSHI TAMAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track July 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Adam's Apple with 57kg at $7.80. On debut fourth in a small field at this track September 26 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Piko Dial carrying 54kg at $10.40. Among the main contenders.
9
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Light brown cap
10 07971 VENTO FLAVOR
TAKAHIRO INAMASU
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track August 30 over 1200m defeating Pure Jasmine with 56kg at $4.10. The race before that 7th of 10 at Ohi on July 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jazz Smile carrying 55kg at $97.70. Big chance again.
10
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Hot pink cap
11 87796 LOVELIEST
HIROSHI YAUCHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Takashi Himori
Last start got back early 6th of 11 at Urawa on September 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Churat with 51kg at $47.90. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rainbow Polaris with 51kg at $28.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap