Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi C1
ALVAREZ (8) finished seventh over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt at his most recent appearance on December 21. Should be hard to stop. FACE THE ONE (2) ran on well to get up for third at long odds at his latest appearance at this track over 1200m. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and three minor placings from nine runs. Expected to be in the finish. BATTLE CREEK (10) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5.5 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track. This doesn't look as hard so he is a key runner. RAINBOW POLARIS (5) was beaten 5.5 lengths into seventh in a 1200m contest at this track three weeks ago. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on February 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Isshin Furan with 56kg at $17.10. Last start 7th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Twilight Way with 56kg at $10.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 7-10-7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $10.90 |
| 6/12 | 09/02/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 10-6-6 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $17.10 |
| 8/12 | 08/12/2025 | 10 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 7-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $115.20 |
| 8/10 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 3.6L | $94.90 |
| 6/9 | 05/11/2025 | 35 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 5-5-6 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $32.20 |
| 1/11 | 01/10/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Twilight Way carrying 54kg at $32.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Token Mambo carrying 56kg at $4.80. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 159 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $32.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $33.20 |
| 12/12 | 31/08/2025 | 31 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $59.40 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | 348 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 20/07/2024 | 20 | C1 3U | $30,306.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 9 len behind Twilight Way with 56kg at $99.20. Before that 5th of 12 at Urawa on February 25 over 1500m, 8 len behind Queen's Stela carrying 56kg at $66.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $99.20 |
| 5/12 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $66.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 10-12-8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $182.40 |
| 11/12 | 21/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $39.80 |
| 9/13 | 25/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 13-10-9 | 11 |
| 6.2L | $46.30 |
| 6/12 | 11/12/2025 | 73 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:12.60 | 8-12-6 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $59.40 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Twilight Way with 54kg at $269.30. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at this track on October 1 over 1600m, 17 len behind Hope Etoile carrying 53kg at $380.70. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 124 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 11-8-12 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $269.30 |
| 12/12 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 5-8-12 | 9 |
| 18.2L | $191.30 |
| 10/12 | 28/10/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $23,318.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 51kg | 1:27.20 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $164.20 |
| 14/14 | 01/10/2025 | 34 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:43.40 | 1-1-14 | 8 |
| 17.0L | $380.70 |
| 11/12 | 28/08/2025 | 85 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 53kg | 1:43.20 | 4-4-11 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $154.60 |
| 12/12 | 04/06/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $48,601.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:38.10 | 2-12-12 | 5 |
| 55.6L | $269.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cosmo En En with 56kg at $8.80. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Don't Let Go carrying 56kg at $6.90. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $8.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $6.90 |
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 148 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 12-11-4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $16.20 |
| 1/12 | 28/08/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 10-10-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $14.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $22,881.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 10-8-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Live Amethyst carrying 54kg at $11.90. Last start couldn't go on with it; 10th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Twilight Way with 54kg at $47. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 11/03/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $47.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 72 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 1-2-11 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $11.90 |
| 2/12 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $6,468.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.00 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 5/12 | 30/10/2025 | 22 | C3C4 3U | $6,497.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 08/10/2025 | 52 | C3 3U | $9,335.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.60 | 1-1-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $1.80 |
| 16/16 | 17/08/2025 | 45 | ALLOW 3U | $224,180.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:10.10 | 4-5-16 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $113.20 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Twilight Way with 56kg at $8.50. Before that second last of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 14 len behind Harmony Roi with 56kg at $5.70. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 12/13 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 6-4-12 | 11 |
| 14.2L | $5.70 |
| 4/12 | 09/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $10.50 |
| 12/12 | 21/01/2026 | 123 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 2-1-12 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $3.20 |
| 16/16 | 20/09/2025 | 198 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Tatsuki Endo | 55kg | 1:10.50 | 1-1-16 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $199.70 |
| 9/12 | 06/03/2025 | 152 | COND 3U | $145,253.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Yoichi Ando | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 12-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $145.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 16 at Chukyo Dirt December 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Aime La Vie carrying 58.0kg at $158.90. First up last campaign 14th of 18 at Niigata October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind In Flore carrying 58.0kg at $213.90. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 58kg | 1:11.70 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $158.90 |
| 9/16 | 24/11/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:08.70 | 8-7-9 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $80.90 |
| 14/18 | 19/10/2025 | 71 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 58kg | 1:09.80 | 13-15-14 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $213.90 |
| 11/15 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:12.10 | 8-9-11 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $19.10 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $161,020.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 58kg | 1:09.80 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $33.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:25.90 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Urawa July 22 over 800m, 13 len behind Eri Kohaku carrying 55kg at $271.60. Previously first up; eighth of 18 at Kokura February 17 2024 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Schau Bin Da carrying 55.0kg at $15.70. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 254 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/07/2025 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $66,737.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 55kg | 0:46.50 | 11-10-9 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $271.60 |
| 9/11 | 23/06/2025 | 21 | B3 3U | $58,322.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 11-11-9 | 11 |
| 15.0L | $82.10 |
| 4/14 | 02/06/2025 | 5 | B3 3U | $52,489.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $120.60 |
| 6/10 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $59,029.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:36.10 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $44.20 |
| 9/11 | 14/05/2025 | 23 | B3 3U | $47,223.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 10-11-9 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $83.10 |
| 9/12 | 21/04/2025 | 35 | B3 3U | $57,711.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 9-10-9 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 16 months 6th of 11 at this track on March 11 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Cosmo En En carrying 56kg at $41.80. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki October 8 2024 over 1400m defeating Potenza carrying 55kg at $48.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 11/03/2026 | 450 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 10-8-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $41.80 |
| 7/12 | 16/12/2024 | 19 | B3 3U | $49,892.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:15.00 | 11-8-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $90.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2024 | 29 | B3 3U | $48,459.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shun Ishizaki | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $15.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2024 | 21 | C1 3U | $21,851.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shun Ishizaki | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 10-4-1 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $20.30 |
| 1/9 | 08/10/2024 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,314.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 7-4-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $48.90 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2024 | 121 | COND 3 | $36,470.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shun Ishizaki | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track December 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Moira with 56kg at $28.40. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at this track October 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kingsbury carrying 56kg at $11.80. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 115 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 | 08/12/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 12-10-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $28.40 |
| 4/12 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 9-7-4 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $9.20 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | 121 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 8-6-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $11.80 |
| 1/11 | 04/06/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $25,273.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 8-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $29,515.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 12-10-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.80 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $28,855.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $15.20 |