Funabashi Race 5 - Funabashi 3Yo
ESPOIR BIO (5) scored over this course and distance last time after racing on the speed then lifting to score by a neck. Will go forward and should be in the finish again. RYUNO ESSENCE (3) safely held two back on the JRA circuit then appreciated the drop in grade last time when third over 1200m at this track after leading. Rates highly and is a leading player. UKIYONO MESSIAH (2) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and found the front, leading around the bend but capitulating to finish ninth over 1500m at this track. Will push forward and is among the chances. SUCCESS B B (4) was prominent at the corner and finished second last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has the talent to take this out.

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 19 len behind Creme D'or with 51kg at $307.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete with 51kg at $27. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:37.70 | 2-6-13 | 13 |
| 19.1L | $307.90 |
| 6/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $27.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 7-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $46.60 |
| 6/13 | 09/12/2025 | 68 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $76.80 |
| 5/11 | 02/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $93,662.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $47.70 |
| 8/9 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led to the turn then faded 9th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 10 len behind Creme D'or with 54kg at $2.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 54kg at $7.40. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-9 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 54kg at $4.10. Before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at Tokyo on November 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Agnes Crest with 52.0kg at $245.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/01/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 12/18 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:21.70 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $245.30 |
| 15/18 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:21.50 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $52.20 |
| 7/13 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $12.40 |
| 7/16 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $30.90 |
| 5/15 | 14/09/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.60 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $47.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Legend Master carrying 56kg at $9.10. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 12 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 55kg at $17.10. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:17.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 6-7-9 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $17.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track January 23 over 1200m defeating Goud Veel with 56kg at $1.20. Can make it two-for-two.
Last Starts 17 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 | 23/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:18.60 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $119.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flight Magic with 54kg at $8.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 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 | 19/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $119.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.10 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $42,888.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $17.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Attreve Face carrying 55kg at $33.30. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 21 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 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $17.40 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 11-11-4 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $33.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/11/2025 | 82 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 8-10-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.50 |
| 1/12 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.70 | 11-10-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 11-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $23.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Barcarolle carrying 56kg at $35.80. Before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lagoon Premium with 55kg at $36.40. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $35.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 10-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $36.40 |
| 3/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Baila Noche with 51kg at $40.50. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 9 len behind Creme D'or carrying 51kg at $22.30. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 19/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:37.70 | 4-3-8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $22.30 |
| 4/13 | 09/12/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:38.10 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $40.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 56kg at $36.20. The start before that scored a big 4 len win at Mizusawa December 22 over 1400m defeating Dan Stone Serieux carrying 55kg at $1.70. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 21 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 | 19/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $36.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $14,004.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:03.00 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:03.40 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, neck behind Barcarolle carrying 54kg at $15.30. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Mizusawa December 23 over 1400m defeating Shiny Blue carrying 54kg at $15.90. Has to be considered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/11 | 23/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 6/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,843.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 16/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,843.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 70 | COND 2 | $12,566.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-5-8 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete with 52kg at $19.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lagoon Premium carrying 54kg at $6.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $19.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/12/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $143.30 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 3-3-10 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $28.70 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 1:03.50 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 2-1-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |