Funabashi Race 1 - Funabashi 2Yo
UKIYONO MESSIAH (2) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by a nose over 1100m at Monbetsu. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp. MY BELIEVE (6) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1000m at this track in a tougher race. Likely improver so she may prove tough to beat. METAL KING (5) pushed forward from a wide draw when resuming last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1200m at this track. Fitter so could go one better. TERUKEN YUMITO KEN (3) did a good job on debut last time out, finishing a nose from the winner in second at this track and trip. Open to plenty of improvement.

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on October 2 over 1000m, 14 len behind Best Position carrying 54kg at $10.40. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rurimo Harimo carrying 54kg at $8. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Monbetsu November 5 over 1100m defeating Scratch Clutch carrying 55kg at $1.70. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Monbetsu on October 22 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Palace Shanti carrying 55kg at $3.90. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier.
Last Starts 33 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 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 10/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $11.20 |
| 6/11 | 28/08/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $48.70 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, nose behind Griotte carrying 54kg at $13.80. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening her account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Monbetsu June 12 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fine Kic with 55kg at $3.10. On debut third of 11 at Monbetsu April 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Special Chance carrying 55kg at $87.90. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 179 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 | 12/06/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $21,125.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,909.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:09.90 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/11 | 16/04/2025 | - | COND 2 | $87,101.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 0:59.20 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $87.90 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start got back early 5th of 7 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 13 len behind Baila Noche carrying 51kg at $55.60. Went for a break before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Proud Bloom with 55kg at $6.10. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/11/2025 | 98 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,453.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.30 | 6-7-5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $55.60 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on November 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Flower Flora carrying 54kg at $3.50. Probable improver with bright prospects.
Last Starts 32 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 | 06/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Urawa on October 29 over 1400m, 17 len behind Tunas carrying 54kg at $3.50. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 14 len behind Space Sailor carrying 54kg at $132.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 35 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 | 03/11/2025 | 5 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $132.40 |
| 8/10 | 29/10/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $46,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 8-6-8 | 12 |
| 17.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $42,888.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,453.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since winning won by neck Monbetsu September 30 over 1000m defeating Bunker Hill carrying 55kg at $1.40. On debut second of 9 at Monbetsu August 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Radio In The Rough with 55kg at $2.20. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 69 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 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 16/09/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.90 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 4/11 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $10.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:03.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track August 27 over 1200m, 15 len behind Tokyo Anna with 54kg at $5.60. On debut ran last of 9 at this track July 6 over 1500m, 33 len behind King Perle with 54kg at $81.70. May need more time.
Last Starts 103 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 | 27/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 9-8-11 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $41.20 |
| 9/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $81.70 |

Jockey: Fuuma Ono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Virtue with 56kg at $18.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Monbetsu October 15 over 1000m defeating Ire Magic with 56kg at $18. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $18.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:02.90 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/10/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:02.60 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $35.60 |
| 5/11 | 07/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.30 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 16/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,167.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on October 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Coal Black carrying 54kg at $34.90. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Shiny Life with 55kg at $3. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:17.70 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at this track on November 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Space Sailor carrying 55kg at $5.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on June 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fine Kic carrying 55kg at $25.90. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 35 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 | 03/11/2025 | 69 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 26/08/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/07/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,125.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $25.90 |
| 6/12 | 22/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $53,454.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $30.40 |