FUNABASHI   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Fast One and Eis King possess good early speed. EIS KING (1) continued a hot streak of form, winning over 1200m at this track last start to make it seven straight. Yuki Yamanaka aboard again and expected to go very well. FAST ONE (11) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at Urawa over 1400m. Far too good last start and expected to be in the finish again. OVAL BOUQUET (3) was an emphatic winner last time over 1200m at this track with today's rider Tatsuya Yamaguchi engaged. Is unbeaten in three runs this campaign. Shapes as one to consider. VILLAGE STEEL (6) produced a good run two starts back to finish second but failed to live up to market expectations last time when out of the placings at this track over the same trip. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time.
1 11x11 EIS KING
TSUTOMU TANAKA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Kensei Murakami
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track September 29 over 1200m defeating Eternal Vow carrying 56kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2 len at this track November 7 over 1200m defeating Maruhiro Knight with 56kg at $1.10. Rates highly. Big chance.
1
YUKI YAMANAKA
WHITE, GREEN RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, GREEN STRIPE, White cap
2 x215x TATSUNO KING O
TAKANORI YAMANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Ohi July 17 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Half Blue carrying 56kg at $12.10. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track June 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Bright Flash with 54kg at $22.80. Likely to make his presence felt.
2
TAKEHIRO KASANO
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 6x111 OVAL BOUQUET
MASATO HAYASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track November 7 over 1200m defeating I'll Protect carrying 54kg at $4. The race before that came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track September 30 over 1200m defeating Sekitei Juo carrying 54kg at $5.10. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
3
TATSUYA YAMAGUCHI
MAGENTA, WHITE RIGHT SASH, Red cap
4 80340 LOVE SICK BOSSA
SHIGENORI ITO
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at Urawa on November 27 over 1500m, 7 len behind Kaito King with 57kg at $59.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Joyful Rock with 56kg at $110.50. Drawn well and is among the chances.
4
NAKANO KAZUMA
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 00x80 FEVRIER
TSUYOSHI TAKANO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Koji Maeda
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ohi on November 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Coral King carrying 54kg at $26.70. Last start second last of 14 at Ohi on December 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Reggae Beach with 56kg at $113.70. Needs to find extra to beat these.
5
MASAAKI KUWAMURA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE STARS, Yellow cap
6 74425 VILLAGE STEEL
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Kingsbury carrying 54kg at $3.50. The race before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, neck behind Improving carrying 54kg at $5.80. Watch for sharp improvement.
6
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Green cap
7 x5458 PEACH BLOSSOM
NOBORU SAKAMOTO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 17 len behind Joyful Rock with 54kg at $33.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atmosphere with 53kg at $6.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
7
AOI SHINOYA
RED, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, Green cap
8 224x9 CAP
TAKAYUKI HAYASHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after two months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fuino Majiwari carrying 55kg at $94.10. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Urawa on March 17 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Apasionado with 56kg at $11.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
KOSUKE SAKURAI
HOT PINK, Orange cap
9 96675 HAPPINESS MIND
HIROSHI YAUCHI
7YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sound Bach with 52kg at $330.30. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bitcoin with 51kg at $121.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
9
TOKORO HOTARU
RED, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, Orange cap
10 96376 LIVE AMETHYST
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takayuki Sawada
Most recently 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Live Mustard carrying 54kg at $98.20. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 54kg at $26.40. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
10
KOSEI AKIMOTO
WHITE, RED STRIPES, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, RED COLLAR, Pink cap
11 x1x11 FAST ONE
TOMOYUKI FUJIHARA
3YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up won by 0.8 len at Urawa September 25 over 1400m defeating Know The Truth carrying 55kg at $1.30. Last start won by 2 len at Urawa October 28 over 1400m defeating Danon Rainier with 54kg at $2.30. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap