Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi C1
LOOK AT ME (2) has been hard to fault, scoring two in a row before hitting the frame at the last two including a third most recently over 900m at Kawasaki when she was always up in the leading division. Going up a level this time but she good enough to play a major role. SUZUNO LINE (5) couldn't have been more impressive first up last start when she scored by 4 lengths over 1000m at this track. Unbeaten at this journey and must be respected. PHACELIA (6) gave away a considerable start over 800m at Urawa last time before hitting the line well to finish fourth. Among the chances and will be tough to stop. MORNING TAMPOPO (1) ran below expectations last time at Urawa, finishing sixth and beaten 2 lengths. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 800m, 2 len behind Reboot Power carrying 54kg at $8.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on October 28 over 800m, 0.8 len behind D's Mate with 54kg at $42.80. The inside gate brings her right into contention.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 28/10/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $32,287.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:47.00 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $42.80 |
| 5/12 | 17/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 0:55.30 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $35.40 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 53kg | 1:36.60 | 3-6-9 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $54.90 |
| 6/9 | 20/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 53kg | 1:28.80 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $6.60 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 53kg | 1:35.80 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on November 20 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Kannon Animo carrying 54kg at $1.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on October 17 over 900m, nose behind Best Tsukki carrying 54kg at $1.10. Low draw and expected to go well.
Last Starts 19 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 | 20/11/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 7-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/10/2025 | 39 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.30 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 08/09/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 0:54.80 | 5-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/08/2025 | 45 | COND 3 | $26,106.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:54.70 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 6/16 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/16 | 21/06/2025 | 167 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:18.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Urawa on November 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tosen Penelope carrying 54kg at $16.40. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind K's Blanc with 54kg at $161.30. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 3-2-10 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $16.40 |
| 3/12 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $161.30 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/08/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-10 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $35.90 |
| 10/10 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:01.00 | - | 9 |
| 15.3L | $18.30 |
| 4/9 | 05/07/2025 | 32 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Phacelia with 56kg at $6.30. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Sonoda on September 18 over 820m, 5 len behind Asaka Love Love carrying 53kg at $3.80. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/11/2025 | 47 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 18/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 53kg | 0:50.20 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $14,986.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:50.80 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 11/12 | 06/08/2025 | 172 | C2 3U | $14,918.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:20.30 | 1-2-11 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $3.10 |
| 3/14 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $110,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 56kg | 0:59.40 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 01/02/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months won by 4 len at this track November 3 over 1000m defeating Viorna with 52kg at $24.10. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at this track on November 26 2024 over 1200m, 11 len behind Fubuki with 54kg at $131.70. Can continue her winning ways. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 03/11/2025 | 153 | C2C3 3U | $26,786.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:01.70 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $24.10 |
| 1/14 | 03/06/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $29,161.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $19,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 8-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $17.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $19,237.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:17.50 | 9-6-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $93.90 |
| 6/11 | 13/03/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $19,225.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:17.50 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $306.40 |
| 8/12 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $18,729.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $190.70 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Reboot Power with 54kg at $32.40. Before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track November 4 over 1000m defeating Presto Gaudi with 53kg at $74.80. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 9-8-4 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $32.40 |
| 1/11 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:01.80 | 11-10-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $74.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $32,287.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 0:47.00 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $46.10 |
| 11/11 | 25/09/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:27.80 | 3-6-11 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $73.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/08/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:28.80 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $20.40 |
| 12/12 | 21/07/2025 | 10 | C1C2 3U | $22,881.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 0:47.40 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 15.4L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track August 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lingus Rocher with 56kg at $18.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track October 28 2024 over 1500m, 3 len behind Gregg with 56kg at $3.30. May need the run.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $18.50 |
| 9/12 | 07/08/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:37.30 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/07/2025 | 25 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/07/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $11.80 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $23,329.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.90 |
| 2/11 | 02/06/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $23,329.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 14 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hope Etoile with 55kg at $40.60. Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Kawasaki on November 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ange Melody carrying 56kg at $60.80. Not keen on his prospects.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/11/2025 | 49 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 11-10-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $60.80 |
| 9/14 | 01/10/2025 | 83 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $40.60 |
| 1/14 | 10/07/2025 | 10 | COND 3 | $30,508.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 9-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $33,049.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 6-8-4 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.10 |
| 4/11 | 02/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $38,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 8-6-4 | 11 |
| 0.9L | $18.20 |
| 10/12 | 05/05/2025 | 161 | COND 3 | $39,353.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Phacelia with 53kg at $78.20. The run before that didn't do much in the run home; second last of 9 at this track on September 30 over 1000m, 8 len behind Wagamama Body carrying 55kg at $10.80. Prepared to just watch today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:01.80 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $78.20 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:01.30 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $10.80 |
| 12/12 | 28/08/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 2-3-12 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $22.10 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $34,322.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 0:47.70 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $34,993.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 0:47.20 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $10.30 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2025 | 24 | COND 3 | $35,418.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:46.90 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Urawa on October 31 over 800m, 9 len behind Title Call carrying 56kg at $99.50. The start before that second last of 12 at Kawasaki on October 17 over 900m, 10 len behind Best Tsukki with 55kg at $92.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 39 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 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $23,318.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 0:48.20 | 10-11-12 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $99.50 |
| 11/12 | 17/10/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $21,525.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 55kg | 0:55.30 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $92.80 |
| 10/12 | 24/09/2025 | 111 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 0:47.50 | 8-9-10 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $46.60 |
| 13/13 | 05/06/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $34,993.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Yuma Kato | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 5-5-13 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $23,612.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Yuma Kato | 53kg | 0:46.50 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $15.40 |
| 12/12 | 13/05/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $23,612.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Kazuhiro Kato | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 1-4-12 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $60.80 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Urawa on November 26 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Reboot Power with 56kg at $67.10. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Ohi on March 14 over 1200m, 12 len behind Keiai Capella carrying 56kg at $33.30. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 26/11/2025 | 98 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 0:47.90 | 10-6-7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $67.10 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | C1C2 3U | $22,376.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 0:46.80 | 7-9-11 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | 9 | C2C3 3U | $28,602.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2025 | 27 | C1C2 3U | $22,881.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:47.40 | 7-8-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.70 |
| 11/11 | 24/06/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $29,161.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 4-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $10.10 |
| 8/13 | 27/05/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $29,515.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $7.00 |