Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi B3
SMASH THROUGH (7) ran below his best last time over this track and trip when finishing fourth after starting $3.10. Last run worth forgiving. Can atone. BRIGHTIA BUENA (4) is back after a break of ten weeks. Looking to emulate her win at Morioka Dirt when returning from a spell last prep. Capable of playing a major role. HAPPY THALIA (9) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second here after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she is good enough to play a major role. SERENA EFFORT (3) is back after a break of five months. Looking to emulate her win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Sure to make her presence felt.

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Atmosphere carrying 56kg at $145.60. The start before that 7th of 12 at Urawa on September 22 over 1500m, 13 len behind Pyro Beam carrying 56kg at $91.60. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 30/09/2025 | 8 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 10-11-9 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $145.60 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2025 | 33 | B3 3U | $56,197.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:34.50 | 5-6-7 | 11 |
| 13.8L | $91.60 |
| 4/11 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 10-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2025 | 93 | B3C1 3U | $57,203.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $77.40 |
| 8/12 | 22/04/2025 | 32 | B3 3U | $48,092.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/11 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $34,519.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:28.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Urawa on October 28 over 1500m, 6 len behind Live Mustard carrying 56kg at $99.80. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Kawasaki on August 8 over 1400m, 15 len behind Oriko D'elegance with 56kg at $47.60. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/10/2025 | 81 | B3 3U | $44,843.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:34.30 | 10-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $99.80 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2025 | 67 | B3 3U | $44,753.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $47.60 |
| 12/14 | 02/06/2025 | 6 | B3 3U | $52,489.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 11-12-12 | 13 |
| 8.4L | $4.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2025 | 33 | B3C1 3U | $59,029.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 2:08.90 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2025 | 54 | B3 3U | $57,711.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:27.80 | 12-7-6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 14/16 | 01/03/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 58kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 12.2L | $24.10 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track June 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind A Shin Scotty carrying 54kg at $28.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. This track December 19 over 1200m defeating Ippommichi carrying 54kg at $2.40. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/06/2025 | 27 | B3 3U | $52,489.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $28.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/05/2025 | 35 | B3 3U | $53,126.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 5-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $7.60 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2025 | 22 | B3 3U | $51,940.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 10-9-4 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.40 |
| 5/12 | 10/03/2025 | 47 | B3 3U | $51,906.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $22,179.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 6-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2024 | 85 | C1 3U | $22,174.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 7-3-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by neck this track August 31 over 1200m defeating Synergy Effect carrying 54kg at $9.80. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Morioka Dirt August 5 2024 over 1200m defeating Magic Moment with 51kg at $26.70. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 67 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 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 6-10-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:01.00 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.90 |
| 1/12 | 16/06/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $23,329.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 8/12 | 02/06/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $23,329.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 2-4-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Joyful Rock with 56kg at $6.90. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 56kg at $4.60. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 38 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 | 29/09/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2025 | 162 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.60 |
| 6/13 | 24/01/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $33,268.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:42.00 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $13.50 |
| 13/13 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | B3 3U | $70,219.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:41.60 | 7-8-13 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 17 len behind Joyful Rock with 53kg at $24.20. The run before that 10th of 13 at this track on August 31 over 1000m, 10 len behind Poison Boss with 53kg at $5.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 29/09/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 53kg | 1:12.10 | 2-5-8 | 8 |
| 17.2L | $24.20 |
| 10/13 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 53kg | 1:00.20 | 5-8-10 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2025 | 86 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 53kg | 1:01.20 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $6.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $49,191.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $12.70 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $96,185.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/03/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $46,139.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on September 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Improving with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Rocket Home Run carrying 56kg at $4.30. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 38 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 | 29/09/2025 | 32 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2025 | 25 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $23.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $16.60 |
| 8/11 | 19/06/2025 | 15 | B3 3U | $46,657.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $30.80 |
| 10/11 | 04/06/2025 | 27 | B3 3U | $52,489.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Atmosphere with 52kg at $267.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Home Run with 52kg at $68.30. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:14.50 | 8-9-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $267.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2025 | 10 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:14.50 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $68.30 |
| 9/10 | 18/08/2025 | 21 | B3 3U | $55,941.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:33.90 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $282.80 |
| 8/9 | 28/07/2025 | 168 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:13.60 | 5-5-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $149.50 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2025 | 21 | B3 3U | $50,567.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 10-10-11 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $150.20 |
| 11/13 | 20/01/2025 | 34 | B3 3U | $49,902.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 1-4-11 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $113.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, nose behind Zhaxidelei with 53kg at $6.60. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on August 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Brightia Buena carrying 50kg at $19.90. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.60 |
| 8/12 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 50kg | 1:14.90 | 10-12-8 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $19.90 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 50kg | 1:14.50 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 52kg | 1:13.40 | 7-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $27.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | B3 3U | $52,489.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 52kg | 1:14.20 | 5-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/05/2025 | 84 | COND 3 | $49,191.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:15.40 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.00 |