Funabashi Race 1 - Funabashi 3Yo
RIVER STAR (8) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 4.5 lengths. Norihiko Nozawa stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Expecting a bold showing. GOLD STAGE (1) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 1200m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Drawn ideally and is a winning hope. TAISEI LINO (3) found the line nicely last start to get up for second over 1200m at this track. Among the main chances. SPRING ROLL (6) ran a better race when second up last time out, finishing fourth over 1200m at this track. Should be prominent from the outset.

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on December 12 over 1000m, 6 len behind Initiate with 55kg at $7. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Coco Arista carrying 56kg at $3.90. Brings the right form to the table. Top chance.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/02/2026 | 62 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:17.90 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Itoitation carrying 51kg at $45.30. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Masano Cattleya with 51kg at $93.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.90 | 10-5-3 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $45.30 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:17.00 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $93.50 |
| 7/9 | 20/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.20 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $147.30 |
| 13/13 | 09/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 13-12-13 | 8 |
| 32.1L | $373.60 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 5 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:17.00 | 8-8-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $72.40 |
| 10/11 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $43,049.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 3-9-10 | 6 |
| 41.7L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Rajasthan Royal with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 19 len behind Castle Loid with 56kg at $31.40. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 25 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 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:19.10 | 8-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 9-12-12 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $31.40 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:17.90 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at Urawa on February 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Itoitation carrying 56kg at $20. Before that second last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1500m, 12 len behind Metal King carrying 56kg at $66.80. Will find this too difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $20.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 5-11-11 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $66.80 |
| 12/13 | 19/01/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 13-13-12 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $175.80 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $25.80 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:17.40 | 2-2-4 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $20.30 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mel Dore with 56kg at $26.60. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on November 5 over 1500m, 23 len behind Good Deeds carrying 55kg at $144.10. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 98 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $26.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $144.10 |
| 8/9 | 30/09/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $141,534.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 39.8L | $121.90 |
| 3/6 | 28/07/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.10 |
| 3/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $28.20 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; 5th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Paris Fountain with 54kg at $6.90. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mel Dore carrying 54kg at $6.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:18.10 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 228 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/5 | 06/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $79,706.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:40.00 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Urawa on February 26 over 800m, 5.5 len behind Tunas carrying 53kg at $81.20. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind North La Novia with 54kg at $76.30. Hard to make a case today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Kota Motohashi | 53kg | 0:47.60 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $81.20 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $76.30 |
| 12/12 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 7-9-12 | 9 |
| 22.0L | $353.20 |
| 11/12 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:14.70 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 20.6L | $273.60 |
| 2/8 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 6-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $15.70 |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $43,085.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:15.60 | 2-3-8 | 10 |
| 40.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Masano Cattleya with 54kg at $2. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Castle Loid with 54kg at $4.60. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $19.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hayama Days carrying 56kg at $16.20. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind North La Novia with 56kg at $22.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $16.20 |
| 7/12 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 2-3-7 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $22.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $83.80 |
| 12/12 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $16,660.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 8-11-12 | 8 |
| 22.4L | $159.20 |
| 8/10 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $56.20 |
| 11/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 7-10-11 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $45.20 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Aljanah carrying 54kg at $22.50. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 52 len behind North La Novia carrying 56kg at $15.80. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 10 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 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $22.50 |
| 12/12 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 6-12-12 | 3 |
| 52.4L | $15.80 |
| 4/9 | 20/01/2026 | 69 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:17.20 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 9-9-4 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $21.70 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $9.60 |
| 3/11 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Manato Kurosawa | 56kg | 1:01.90 | 8-8-3 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $65.70 |