FUNABASHI   10 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

Race 9 1200m

Track: GOOD      

Genuine tempo from Keep Adorable leading Akshardham. AKSHARDHAM (1) returned from a break for the new stable and was on dirt for the first time when successful over 1200m at this track, scoring by 0.8 lengths. Drawn to enjoy a nice run just off the lead. Expecting a bold showing. MANA LANAKILA (5) is unbeaten this campaign after two appearances, the latest win coming over 1000m at Monbetsu. Kept fresh and expected to be in the finish. TASSEL (11) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. THE BIG MAN (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 12 lengths away in eighth over 1500m at Urawa. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 306x1 AKSHARDHAM
YUTA SATO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track November 5 over 1200m defeating Copano Howard carrying 51kg at $1.90. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Hakodate on July 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind La La Banyuls with 55.0kg at $3.50. Fitter again and a winning hope.
1
DAISHO YAMAMOTO
LIGHT PINK,WHITE DIAMOND CHECKS, ARMBANDS, White cap
2 16x53 SATONO CAMPANULA
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  GREY  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind K's Blanc with 56kg at $10.70. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yotaro with 56kg at $11.50. Nice alley and worth including.
2
KEITA NISHI
PINK, PURPLE SIX SPOTS, Black cap
3 89600 COMME D'HABITUDE
HITOSHI TAMAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 14 at Kawasaki on November 18 over 1500m, 16 len behind Noble Creed with 54kg at $264.20. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Yotaro carrying 54kg at $284.60. Has a nice gate but this will test.
3
RYO KOSUGI
RED, BLACK RIGHT SASH, YELLOW SLEEVES, Red cap
4 45148 THE BIG MAN
KIYOSHIGE ARAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Makio Okada
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Urawa on November 28 over 1500m, 12 len behind Arabian Rain carrying 56kg at $12. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Akshardham carrying 57kg at $21.70. Expected to finish much closer.
4
RYO NOVATA
RED, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Blue cap
5 13x11 MANA LANAKILA
SATOSHI SAITO
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG

Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. First-up favourite; won by 2 len at Monbetsu October 16 over 1000m defeating Ten Arion carrying 57kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Monbetsu October 30 over 1000m defeating Looks Like Patsu carrying 57kg at $1.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
TAKAYUKI YANO
WHITE, RED DIAMOND CHECKS, GREEN SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 85740 SPARROWS
KIYOAKI SASAKI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 14 len behind Welwitschia with 56kg at $155.20. The start before that 4th of 13 at Kawasaki on October 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Ecoro Svar with 56kg at $12.70. Tough assignment.
6
NORIHIKO NOZAWA
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 3108x BURN STRAIGHT
MASATO HAYASHI
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG

Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track July 6 over 1200m, 14 len behind Adam's Apple carrying 56kg at $5. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track April 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Uwasano Dekopin with 56kg at $1.70. This looks a stern test.
7
GENKI FUJIMOTO
YELLOW, WHITE CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, NAVY ARMBAND, Green cap
8 4647x DREEPY
TAKAMITSU WATANABE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track September 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Oval Bouquet with 56kg at $36.80. When resuming last campaign ninth of 12 at this track October 30 2024 over 1200m, 9 len behind Foxy with 56kg at $331.30. Others are preferred.
8
KENTARO USUI
WHITE, GREEN SIX SPOTS, SLEEVES, Green cap
9 34154 DERMA NEKODAMASHI
Y YANO
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Most recently 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 1500m, 8 len behind Lila Gale with 54kg at $20.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Akshardham carrying 54kg at $10.10. Unlikely to threaten.
9
RYOMA KIMATSUKA
BLACK, YELLOW CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 07937 FRIEND BEACH
ISAO SASAKI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Haruto Yokoo
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Yotaro carrying 54kg at $123. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind K's Blanc carrying 54kg at $121.20. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
TATSUYA HAMADA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND CHECKS , MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
11 82344 TASSEL
YASUHIDE YONEYA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yotaro carrying 56kg at $13.10. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind K's Blanc with 56kg at $4.10. Capable of a better run.
11
NORIFUMI MIKAMOTO
RED, WHITE FIVE STARS, NAVY SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Pink cap
12 82332 KEEP ADORABLE
Masaki Iwasaki
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Wataru Takashima
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on November 5 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Viken with 54kg at $6.40. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Urawa on October 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hayabusa Apo Chan carrying 54kg at $11.90. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
12
SHOTARO KAWASHIMA
MAROON, WHITE SIX CIRCLES, Pink cap