Funabashi Race 11 - Funabashi A
SEESAW GAME (9) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago at this track. Safely held last time out when ninth over 2000m at Ohi, beaten 9 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. GLORIA MUNDI (7) scored a commanding victory at Kawasaki over 2100m at his latest appearance on November 20, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Norifumi Mikamoto who has two wins when partnering stays on. Well placed and should be in the finish. VICTIPHARUS (6) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Sonoda over 1700m on October 2. Comes here with definite top-three claims. MOUNTAIN LAUREL (8) finished second last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Fitter for that run. Likely improver with solid claims.

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at Kawasaki on January 2 over 2100m, 10 len behind Aoi Eagle carrying 57kg at $53.10. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on December 9 over 1700m, 3 len behind Oh My Goodness with 57kg at $124.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $113,658.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 57kg | 2:22.40 | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $53.10 |
| 7/14 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 10-8-7 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $124.20 |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $107,143.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 2:18.10 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $308.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/11/2025 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $89,286.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 8-5-10 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $190.90 |
| 8/13 | 13/10/2025 | 10 | A2 3U | $71,749.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 2:11.40 | 12-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $36.50 |
| 9/12 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | COND 3U | $112,395.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:39.10 | 11-11-9 | 2 |
| 36.3L | $203.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Alain Barows carrying 57kg at $9.40. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt in LR on October 4 over 1600m, 10 len behind Omega Guiness carrying 58.0kg at $239. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 73 | COND 3U | $133,281.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $9.40 |
| 12/16 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $479,650.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:35.50 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $239.00 |
| 14/15 | 20/09/2025 | 76 | OPEN 3U | $439,900.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 8-10-14 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $114.20 |
| 5/15 | 06/07/2025 | 98 | OPEN 3U | $447,780.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $54.10 |
| 13/15 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 4U | $775,300.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:51.50 | 8-9-13 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $128.90 |
| 9/16 | 09/03/2025 | 91 | OPEN 4U | $451,670.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:51.50 | 12-9-9 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $41.50 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 10 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1600m, 16 len behind Alain Barows carrying 57kg at $147.60. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Alain Barows carrying 57kg at $172.70. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | COND 4U | $220,630.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $172.70 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 140 | COND 3U | $133,281.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $147.60 |
| 3/6 | 29/07/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $114,407.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:53.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $62.80 |
| 5/12 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $144,068.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 3-5-5 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $83.10 |
| 5/14 | 19/06/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $116,643.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 2:09.00 | 10-7-5 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $449.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/06/2025 | 40 | COND 3U | $146,884.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $105.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 11th of 14 at this track on November 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Fern Hill carrying 57kg at $374.50. Last start 4th of 13 at Urawa on December 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Moueix carrying 57kg at $32.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | COND | $501,274.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 9-4-4 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $32.80 |
| 11/14 | 03/11/2025 | 159 | COND 3U | $1,309,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 0:58.80 | 9-9-11 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $374.50 |
| 2/12 | 28/05/2025 | 26 | COND | $252,514.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $29.20 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | COND 4U | $147,573.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | R | Ryoya Sawada | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 |
| 9/15 | 16/04/2025 | 34 | COND 4U | $529,016.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:11.30 | 13-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $191.50 |
| 7/16 | 13/03/2025 | 35 | COND | $264,338.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up second last of 10 at Urawa on October 29 over 2000m, 14 len behind Suleyman carrying 57kg at $8.10. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Ohi on December 3 over 1800m, 16 len behind Kingston Boy with 58kg at $48.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/12/2025 | 35 | COND 3U | $404,253.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 58kg | 1:53.00 | - | 2 |
| 16.6L | $48.50 |
| 9/10 | 29/10/2025 | 64 | COND 3U | $213,752.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 2:06.50 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $8.10 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2025 | 41 | COND 3U | $358,956.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 58kg | 1:42.40 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $15.80 |
| 1/13 | 16/07/2025 | 83 | COND 3U | $262,182.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $40.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2025 | 78 | COND 4U | $145,346.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 2:07.80 | 2-4-6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $3.50 |
| 5/14 | 05/02/2025 | 63 | COND 4U | $240,350.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 58kg | 2:17.70 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $44.20 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 2nd in a small field at Sonoda on October 2 over 1700m, 1.3 len behind Maruka Iguazu carrying 57kg at $3.50. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt in G3 on July 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Yamanin Ours with 58.0kg at $217.70. Winning hope.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/10/2025 | 67 | COND 3U | $168,592.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:52.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 13/16 | 27/07/2025 | 77 | G3 OPEN 3U | $771,400.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:22.20 | - | 10 |
| 13.1L | $217.70 |
| 8/14 | 11/05/2025 | 77 | MSTPLE 4U | $175,340.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:14.30 | 4-4-8 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 23/02/2025 | 63 | MSTPLE 4U | $166,890.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:13.20 | 5-5-4 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/14 | 22/12/2024 | 85 | MSTPLE 3U | $154,910.00 | Kyoto | 2910m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:18.80 | 4-6-3 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $3.70 |
| 15/15 | 28/09/2024 | 55 | G3 OPEN 3U | $737,210.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | K Ikezoe | 57.5kg | 1:57.10 | 13-11-15 | 11 |
| 24.0L | $53.80 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation favourite; won by 5 len at Kawasaki November 20 over 2100m defeating Tsukaino Kizuna carrying 57kg at $1.40. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 14 at Ohi on September 17 over 2400m, 5 len behind Marukan Lani with 56kg at $1.50. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/11/2025 | 64 | COND 3U | $107,143.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 2:18.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/14 | 17/09/2025 | 90 | COND 3U | $515,142.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:35.30 | 2-1-2 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/14 | 19/06/2025 | 44 | COND 3U | $116,643.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:09.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2025 | 89 | COND 4U | $118,059.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 58kg | 2:24.00 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/11 | 06/02/2025 | 67 | COND 4U | $505,671.00 | Saga | 2000m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 58kg | 2:08.70 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.60 |
| 9/16 | 01/12/2024 | 42 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,322,460.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:50.10 | 5-6-9 | 15 |
| 7.3L | $258.00 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Urawa on October 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Suleyman with 54kg at $4.10. Second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on December 9 over 1800m, 2 len behind Seesaw Game with 57kg at $3.60. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 41 | COND 3 | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 6-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/10 | 29/10/2025 | 77 | COND 3U | $213,752.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 2:06.50 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 13/08/2025 | 61 | COND 3 | $290,583.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/06/2025 | 25 | COND 3 | $116,643.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 19/05/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $118,059.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 2:08.00 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 18/04/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $34,626.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:42.00 | 4-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 15 at Ohi Tokyo Daishoten on December 29 over 2000m, 9 len behind Diktaean with 56kg at $249.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track December 9 over 1800m defeating Mountain Laurel with 56kg at $2.10. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 29/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $1,617,013.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 2:04.30 | 12-11-9 | 11 |
| 9.7L | $249.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/14 | 04/11/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $89,286.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 8/16 | 08/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $1,201,998.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 12-9-8 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $203.50 |
| 3/10 | 10/09/2025 | 91 | COND 3 | $515,142.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 2:18.40 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/16 | 11/06/2025 | 38 | COND 3 | $1,782,050.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 2:03.80 | 3-2-3 | 13 |
| 5.0L | $73.30 |