Funabashi Race 2 - Funabashi C3
KURINO CENOTE (11) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1200m at this track six weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. MARINO THERESIA (9) was a strong winner last time over 1300m at Mizusawa, scoring by a head and making it two on end. Rates as a clear danger again. LEGEND (6) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1200m after being prominent from the outset. Has good early pace. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. SUMOMOMOMOMOMOMOMO (7) showed early speed from a good draw last start then battled on well for second, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at Urawa. Will take beating again.

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Urawa on January 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Nishino Repeat carrying 56kg at $10.30. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on December 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Cotton Flower carrying 56kg at $48.40. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $24,069.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $10.30 |
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $48.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-9 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $16.80 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2025 | 36 | C3 3U | $15,982.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $32.10 |
| 2/12 | 02/10/2025 | 34 | C3 3U | $16,766.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $91.40 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $14,835.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on December 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kitasan Ribbon carrying 56kg at $518.90. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 16 len behind Mama Arigato with 56kg at $405. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 23/12/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 8-12-12 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $518.90 |
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $405.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 0:48.20 | 12-12-12 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $243.50 |
| 10/12 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 8-12-10 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $372.70 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2025 | 10 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $31.90 |
| 12/12 | 22/09/2025 | 24 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 0:47.30 | 12-12-12 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $195.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track July 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Courage Minoru carrying 56kg at $5.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Cosmo Vered with 56kg at $1.20. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/07/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $19,068.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $5.60 |
| 2/11 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.70 |
| 12/12 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 6-12-12 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $2.20 |
| 9/12 | 14/03/2025 | 30 | C2 3U | $19,225.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 7.7L | $9.70 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2025 | 63 | C3 3U | $14,900.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on December 16 over 1500m, 20 len behind Immortel with 53kg at $139.70. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 13 len behind High Speed Bio with 56kg at $530.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | COND 3 | $24,696.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 9-8-8 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $139.70 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $530.90 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 19.3L | $450.80 |
| 12/12 | 04/11/2025 | 155 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 12-9-12 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $233.80 |
| 12/12 | 02/06/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 12-9-12 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $452.90 |
| 8/12 | 06/05/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 3-4-8 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $61.70 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track April 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Eis King with 54kg at $49.70. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track October 31 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Eis King carrying 54kg at $9.40. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 294 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 12-11-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $49.70 |
| 7/12 | 12/03/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $19,225.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $98.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $18,729.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:38.40 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/12 | 13/02/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $18,729.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/9 | 22/01/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $18,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $15.40 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2025 | 23 | C3 3U | $16,634.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track on December 11 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Sail Free with 56kg at $5.60. Before that 2nd of 10 at Saga on October 19 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Pompelmo carrying 56kg at $7. Leading player.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/12/2025 | 53 | COND 3 | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 19/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,457.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/09/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,713.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 9/12 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,915.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-9 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Twilight Dress carrying 52kg at $1.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on December 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lalatina with 52kg at $1.80. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 25/11/2025 | 155 | C3 3U | $14,286.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $15,552.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 1:21.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2025 | 35 | C3 3U | $15,741.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 1:22.50 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2025 | 35 | C3 3U | $15,390.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 1:23.50 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Seojoon with 56kg at $14.80. The race before that 7th of 13 at Urawa on December 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Two M Tiger with 55kg at $19.50. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:39.50 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $14.80 |
| 7/13 | 22/12/2025 | 24 | C2C3 3U | $26,460.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/11/2025 | 30 | C3 3U | $16,071.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 29/10/2025 | 34 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 10-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.10 |
| 7/12 | 25/09/2025 | 38 | C3 3U | $14,986.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 0:48.20 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $51.30 |
| 3/9 | 18/08/2025 | 25 | C3 3U | $14,918.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $22.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Mizusawa December 22 over 1300m defeating Nishino Prime with 54kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; scored a big 6 len win at Mizusawa December 8 over 1300m defeating Ivy Spinel carrying 54kg at $2.30. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | M | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 08/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,586.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | R | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:22.20 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | C4 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $40.90 |
| 9/12 | 14/10/2025 | 52 | C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 7-7-9 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $7.30 |
| 9/18 | 23/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:34.70 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $45.80 |

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 800m, 6 len behind Stella Boulogne carrying 54kg at $69.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 800m, 7 len behind Supercycle carrying 54kg at $39.60. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 0:49.10 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $69.50 |
| 6/12 | 24/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 0:48.40 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $39.60 |
| 4/10 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,286.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 0:48.60 | 3-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/10/2025 | 36 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 0:47.80 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $73.80 |
| 8/12 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,986.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Dai Okada | 54kg | 0:48.20 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $213.60 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2025 | 129 | C3 3U | $14,835.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Dai Okada | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $81.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 30 len at this track December 12 over 1200m defeating Aoi Hibiki carrying 56kg at $2.10. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 3 | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Kawasaki on January 1 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Heuresis with 56kg at $85.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Kawasaki on December 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Awesome World carrying 56kg at $23.30. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:40.10 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $85.20 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $14,112.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:40.20 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $23.30 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $14,286.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 5-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $29.20 |
| 12/12 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-10-12 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $6.40 |
| 11/12 | 17/10/2025 | 121 | C3 3U | $14,350.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-6-11 | 7 |
| 14.2L | $12.90 |
| 6/12 | 18/06/2025 | 33 | C3 3U | $23,329.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $3.70 |