Funabashi Race 6 - Funabashi C2
VIKEN (7) drifted well back from the inside draw last time before winding up strongly and finishing fourth over 1200m at this track. Suited here and expected to prove tough to stop. FANTASY SKY (10) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by half a length. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Tricky draw to overcome but he should be in the finish again. CASTLE SHINE (5) brings the right form to this race after taking out a 1500m contest at Kawasaki last time out by 2.5 lengths. Big run is expected. KING OF THE HILL (11) showed early speed from an outside draw last time to lead throughout and score by one length over 1200m at this track. Another bold showing expected.

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 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. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Oval Bouquet carrying 54kg at $4.10. Drawn to enjoy the perfect run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/10/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $19,731.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $28,099.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.10 |
| 2/14 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 8/12 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 8-5-8 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2025 | 121 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:17.50 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Pantanal carrying 56kg at $12.40. The start before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Viken with 56kg at $21.90. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 01/10/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 6-9-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $21.90 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 04/07/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $19,068.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 9-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.10 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $141.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 57-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at Monbetsu on September 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Extra Charge carrying 57kg at $22.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at Monbetsu on August 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Aallottaret with 54kg at $24. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 64 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 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $9,335.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $22.20 |
| 4/12 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | C4 3U | $6,754.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 7-7-4 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $24.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/08/2025 | 20 | C4 3U | $6,754.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $47.10 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | COND 3 | $17,267.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $166.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/07/2025 | 20 | C4 3U | $9,502.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Watanabe | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.10 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2025 | 13 | C4 3U | $9,688.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 7-7-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on October 14 over 1500m, 6 len behind Castle Shine with 54kg at $5.90. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind King Of The Hill with 54kg at $18.20. Nice draw and worth thought.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $26,225.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $18.20 |
| 9/10 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.90 | 4-7-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.80 |
| 8/9 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:14.70 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $9.20 |
| 3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $32,415.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 02/06/2025 | 130 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Mikaeru Mishieru
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Kawasaki October 14 over 1500m defeating Enterprise carrying 52kg at $25. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ryuno Hildr carrying 52kg at $10.60. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $17,937.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:37.00 | 9-4-1 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $25.00 |
| 4/12 | 29/09/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $26,225.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:15.30 | 12-7-4 | 12 |
| 1.4L | $10.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $43.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:14.70 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $56.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2025 | 112 | COND 3 | $33,049.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $105.40 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 10-10-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $82.40 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1500m, 12 len behind Crystal Cave with 56kg at $54.50. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Early Head carrying 56kg at $2.10. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/09/2025 | 91 | COND 3 | $29,972.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 2-3-9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $54.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/06/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $8.90 |
| 7/14 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $13.20 |
| 7/13 | 03/06/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 2-2-7 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/05/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $39,353.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $10.10 |
| 7/11 | 02/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $38,474.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 36 day let-up. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track August 29 over 1200m defeating Ruriiro carrying 56kg at $9.90. Second-up 4th of 8 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Oval Bouquet carrying 56kg at $2.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/09/2025 | 32 | C2 3U | $28,099.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2025 | 186 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.90 |
| 4/12 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $20,601.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $12.70 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $18,729.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $10.80 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $18,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 5-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2024 | 19 | C2 3U | $18,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start second last of 12 at this track on September 29 over 1500m, 14 len behind Crystal Cave carrying 56kg at $73.90. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on August 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Welwitschia carrying 56kg at $75.70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $29,972.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $73.90 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 10-9-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $75.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/07/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $24.10 |
| 7/9 | 06/07/2025 | 164 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $94.50 |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2025 | 38 | COND 3 | $36,965.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 11-11-9 | 12 |
| 16.5L | $134.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2024 | 27 | COND 2 | $48,044.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at Urawa on September 23 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Adela Perfume with 54kg at $40.80. Before that faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Kawasaki on September 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Symbol The Sun with 54kg at $150.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/09/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $40.80 |
| 6/12 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $150.50 |
| 7/11 | 20/08/2025 | 118 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:47.30 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $192.10 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2025 | 38 | C2 3U | $28,855.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 45.3L | $293.70 |
| 10/12 | 17/03/2025 | 98 | C2 3U | $19,225.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 1:35.20 | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $180.70 |
| 12/12 | 09/12/2024 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,718.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 9-12-12 | 1 |
| 45.6L | $475.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track October 1 over 1200m defeating Eifer Shadow carrying 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, neck behind Castle Aile carrying 56kg at $2.80. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 146 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 5-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | COND 3 | $38,474.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $10.80 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track September 30 over 1200m defeating Abelia Face carrying 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Burn Straight with 56kg at $1.30. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 30/09/2025 | 147 | COND 3 | $26,225.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 9/12 | 06/05/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $39,353.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | COND 3 | $38,474.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 12 at this track on May 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ryuno Masamune carrying 54kg at $19.20. When resuming last campaign made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 25 2024 over 1200m, head behind Derma Rudra with 54kg at $23. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/05/2025 | 140 | C2 3U | $29,515.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $19.20 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2024 | 22 | C2 3U | $27,718.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:16.60 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2024 | 29 | C2 3U | $26,922.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:16.30 | 7-5-4 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/10/2024 | 34 | C2 3U | $18,209.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:16.90 | 3-6-10 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $5.70 |
| 2/12 | 25/09/2024 | 68 | COND 3 | $27,353.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 6-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2024 | 24 | COND 3 | $26,939.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 2-3-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $10.40 |