Funabashi Race 4 - Funabashi 3Yo
CELLIST (3) was an emphatic winner last time over 1300m at Urawa with today's rider Aoi Shinoya engaged. Has been in sound form this prep with three wins from four starts. Should be hard to stop. JUST KINGDOM (1) has switched yards since finishing second three-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Saga. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. CAPTIVA (8) is having his first run since winning by 1.5 lengths a month ago over 1500m at Kanazawa. Has transferred to the Masao Ai stable over the break. Well-placed and is among the chances. FIRE WALTZ (6) raced on the pace over 1400m at Urawa last time and went on to win by 3 lengths. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Saga on September 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kei Empereur with 56kg at $4.10. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Saga on October 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Winkle Kiseki with 56kg at $7.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,457.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/12 | 28/09/2025 | 125 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 26/05/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,969.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.60 | 3-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,969.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $15.40 |
| 15/16 | 19/04/2025 | 62 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 2:13.70 | 1-1-15 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $76.30 |
| 10/14 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 2:04.40 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $20.40 |

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Urawa on October 31 over 1300m, 36 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $115.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Urawa on March 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yabane with 56kg at $32.30. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/10/2025 | 99 | COND 3 | $26,906.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 36.2L | $115.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $28,602.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $77.80 |
| 9/11 | 26/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $29,161.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 3-7-9 | 12 |
| 16.2L | $80.30 |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $29,515.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 5-4-7 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $17.40 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $28,855.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $11.70 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $30,684.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $32.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; scored a big 30 len win at Urawa October 31 over 1300m defeating Crazy Horse carrying 56kg at $1.30. The start before that favourite; won by 4 len at Nagoya September 16 over 1500m defeating Olperer with 57kg at $1.50. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw.
Last Starts 12 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 | 31/10/2025 | 45 | COND 3 | $26,906.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 8-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 7/16 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:24.80 | - | 10 |
| 12.4L | $68.90 |
| 9/16 | 31/05/2025 | 76 | MDN 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $268.50 |
| 15/18 | 16/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Y | Naho Furukawa | 54kg | 1:24.00 | - | 9 |
| 10.6L | $137.10 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently second last of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind Greig Un carrying 51kg at $188. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 21 len behind Junshin Karen carrying 51kg at $9. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 02/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.00 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $188.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.00 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:18.30 | 9-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $32,415.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.90 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $53.60 |
| 8/11 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $33,049.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 8-10-8 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $111.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $132.30 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Mizusawa on October 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hakushin Dance carrying 54kg at $1.10. Before that favourite; won by 7 len at Morioka Dirt September 8 over 1200m defeating Unique Color with 54kg at $1.20. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,993.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2025 | 58 | C2 3 | $8,742.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 10/16 | 12/07/2025 | 76 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 14 |
| 10.1L | $138.30 |
| 10/16 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $113,280.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:08.80 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $41.10 |
| 5/16 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:12.60 | - | 12 |
| 6.3L | $79.60 |
| 7/16 | 22/03/2025 | 91 | MDN F 3 | $112,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Naota Kamizato | 52kg | 1:11.40 | - | 15 |
| 16.0L | $109.40 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Urawa October 30 over 1400m defeating Britten carrying 54kg at $1.10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Greig Un carrying 54kg at $2.50. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $28,700.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/12 | 02/10/2025 | 54 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 10/18 | 09/08/2025 | 37 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 0:54.70 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $148.80 |
| 7/11 | 03/07/2025 | 40 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryuichi Sugahara | 54kg | 1:43.50 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $4.10 |
| 6/16 | 24/05/2025 | 51 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 55kg | 1:37.50 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $327.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/04/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $48,092.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Ryuichi Sugahara | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $151.60 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at Urawa on October 31 over 1300m, 39 len behind Cellist with 54kg at $60.60. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Greig Un carrying 54kg at $189.10. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 12 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 | 31/10/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $26,906.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:21.50 | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 39.2L | $60.60 |
| 7/12 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 4-4-7 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $189.10 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $28,099.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $6.60 |
| 9/11 | 31/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 3-3-9 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $19.60 |
| 11/11 | 30/07/2025 | 78 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 1-1-11 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $7.10 |
| 7/8 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,854.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at Kanazawa October 6 over 1500m defeating Seira Dancer carrying 57kg at $2.70. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Kanazawa on September 23 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Uwain carrying 57kg at $32.20. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $7,139.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 23/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,139.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $32.20 |
| 7/11 | 08/09/2025 | 41 | B2 3 | $7,139.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $119.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | B2 3 | $7,267.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:37.20 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $14.90 |
| 8/12 | 15/07/2025 | 14 | B2 3 | $7,267.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 6-10-8 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $10.30 |
| 1/10 | 01/07/2025 | 14 | B5 3 | $7,267.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:37.60 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.20 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Greig Un carrying 56kg at $42. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Star Eyes carrying 56kg at $75.60. Draw no help to chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $42.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $75.60 |
| 8/12 | 30/07/2025 | 55 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $49.30 |
| 10/12 | 05/06/2025 | 83 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:17.20 | 8-11-10 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:18.30 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $63.30 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Greig Un carrying 54kg at $222.60. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 9 len behind Star Eyes carrying 54kg at $37.80. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 12-12-10 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $222.60 |
| 10/11 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $37.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:18.30 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $14.10 |
| 6/6 | 04/07/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $32,415.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $50.20 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $33,049.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $18.10 |
| 4/11 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:17.30 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $47.00 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing faded in the straight 6th of 12 at this track on October 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Greig Un with 51kg at $24.80. At only start last preparation raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Kawasaki on February 7 over 900m, 5.5 len behind Makimaki Parfait carrying 53kg at $3. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 02/10/2025 | 237 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $24.80 |
| 4/11 | 07/02/2025 | 88 | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 53kg | 0:55.60 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/11/2024 | 31 | COND 2 | $35,896.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2024 | 38 | COND 2 | $40,061.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 53kg | 0:56.20 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $219.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2024 | 25 | COND 2 | $45,588.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 9-7-5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $66.60 |
| 4/4 | 09/08/2024 | - | COND 2 | $76,759.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 41.0L | $10.70 |