FUNABASHI   08 Dec 2025
 
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Race 9 1200m

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Keen tempo with Hiten and Hello My Lovely prominent. TAIYONO KISETSU (4) was close to a maiden win before a three months break, finishing off with a placing over 1200m at Sapporo. Had consistent form at JRA level before the spell so is nicely placed for a winning return. HELLO MY LOVELY (10) hasn't been far away lately, last time out finishing just 1.75 lengths back in fourth over 1000m at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. May prove tough to beat. REISHIN (5) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign at this course and distance. Capable of playing a major role. SEISHO FUJI (3) finished third at this track and distance at his last appearance ten weeks ago. Has recorded three wins when first up from a break. Can make his presence felt.
1 080x9 STAR GET
MASARU TAMAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaru Shimada
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 47 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 56kg at $225.60. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kochi on January 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Blade King with 56kg at $7.20. Needs to do a lot more.
1
DAISUKE SHOJI
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN CHEVRON, White cap
2 6x3x6 HITEN
SATOSHI KOKUBO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Second-up today. Last run did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Urawa on November 28 over 1400m, 2 len behind Citrus Flavor carrying 54kg at $11.60. At only start last preparation set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Urawa on May 28 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Loulou Feuille carrying 54kg at $6.90. Improver with definite claims.
2
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Black cap
3 3x73x SEISHO FUJI
YASUHIDE YONEYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track September 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 56kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 12 at this track August 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fanyu with 56kg at $34.70. Definite top-three contender.
3
MASASHIGE HONDA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 2242x TAIYONO KISETSU
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Susumu Fujita
Resumes after a break of three months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Sapporo September 7 over 1200m, a neck behind Griffon with 57.0kg at $5. When resuming last campaign seventh of 15 at Tokyo May 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Assembly Room with 57.0kg at $4.60. Can return in winning form.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 3475x REISHIN
KATSUO ISHII
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Harumi Tanaka
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track August 28 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Rocket Home Run carrying 56kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track July 22 2024 over 1200m defeating Fubuki carrying 56kg at $2. Expected to prove hard to beat.
5
KOTA MOTOHASHI
YELLOW, BLACK HALVED , BLACK DIAMOND BAND, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND,YELLOW COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 40880 BAMBOLINA
NOBORU TAMAI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start second last of 13 at Urawa on November 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Inadahime with 53kg at $168.70. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bitcoin carrying 54kg at $7.80. Preferred in something easier.
6
RYOYA SAWADA
DARK BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 42168 NOVEMBER STEP
NOBUHIRO SHIBUYA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahiro Mita
At the latest run got back early 8th of 10 at Urawa on November 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Citrus Flavor with 56kg at $94.90. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 56kg at $32.20. Better off investing elsewhere.
7
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 11x24 RYUNO MASAMUNE
SATOSHI SAITO
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryuichi Minoshima
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kingsbury with 56kg at $11.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Eis King with 56kg at $9.20. Watch for him to be flashing home.
8
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Green cap
9 00x8x MOIRA
YUTA SATO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Hironori Takeda
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 8th of 13 at Kokura Dirt on July 12 over 1700m, 7 len behind Luftkuss with 56.0kg at $71.30. When resuming last campaign 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tagano Mist carrying 56.0kg at $14. Certainly one to consider.
9
KENJI OKAMURA
DODGER BLUE, RED BAND, Orange cap
10 63x24 HELLO MY LOVELY
HIROSHI YAUCHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hisae Hiraga
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on October 16 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Makaze carrying 53kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Genesis Mizar with 54kg at $2.30. Definite winning chance.
10
AKIRA HARITA
BLACK, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, STRIPED SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 x5900 NITRO
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at Urawa on November 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Citrus Flavor with 56kg at $43.30. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $20.80. Wide draw too testing.
11
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Pink cap
12 24414 BITCOIN
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tomohiro Yoshino
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Urawa on November 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Live Mustard carrying 56kg at $10.80. Before that won by a neck at this track November 6 over 1200m defeating Happy Thalia with 56kg at $2.60. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
12
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Pink cap