Funabashi Race 9 - Funabashi C2
KOTORINO UTAU UTA (10) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by a neck last start over 1400m at Urawa. Should measure up again. LAST SHOT (2) was well fancied last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 3.5 lengths. Winning rider Masashige Honda stays aboard. Expecting a bold showing. KEIAI WHAKAPONO (5) finished second over 1200m at this track last time out following a determined win two back. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Will be in this for a long way. SMILE PLUS (7) settled well back before making steady ground in the straight last start to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, over this journey at this track. Has ability and a bold showing is expected.

Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 21 len behind Attract Run carrying 56kg at $250.60. Second-up ran last of 12 at Urawa on March 19 over 1500m, 46 len behind G T Swat carrying 56kg at $178.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 19/03/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 46.0L | $178.50 |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2026 | 94 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 6-10-11 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $250.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:15.70 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $504.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:37.60 | 10-12-12 | 11 |
| 22.0L | $336.20 |
| 12/12 | 05/11/2025 | 98 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 9-11-12 | 3 |
| 45.9L | $432.40 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 27 | C2C3 3U | $28,602.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 57kg | 1:02.00 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $146.00 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Miraieno Tenshi carrying 56kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track February 13 over 1200m defeating Dungaree carrying 56kg at $2.30. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/03/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $14,933.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 20/01/2026 | 53 | C3 3U | $13,677.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,929.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Ken Takagi | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 05/11/2025 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 17 len behind Symboli Light carrying 54kg at $160.50. Before that second last of 11 at Urawa on February 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Peptide Shinano with 54kg at $148.60. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 6-11-11 | 12 |
| 17.5L | $160.50 |
| 10/11 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 9-11-10 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $148.60 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 4-12-12 | 2 |
| 48.3L | $176.80 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 63 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 4-12-12 | 12 |
| 46.5L | $106.50 |
| 8/12 | 06/11/2025 | 116 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.50 | 3-5-8 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $8.60 |
| 12/15 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 1-2-12 | 14 |
| 21.3L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at this track on March 10 over 1000m, nose behind Reessayez carrying 53kg at $10.70. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on February 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cherie Fille carrying 53kg at $12.40. Drawn well and is among the chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 53kg | 1:02.70 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 7/13 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | C2C3 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 53kg | 1:02.80 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $12.40 |
| 4/12 | 23/01/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $15,387.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/11 | 05/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 6-5-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,993.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | Good | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind Just Kingdom carrying 56kg at $2.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Derma Katasukashi carrying 56kg at $1.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 8-5-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,274.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:17.80 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/01/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $13,677.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.40 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $8.70 |
| 5/12 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $17.50 |
| 9/11 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 2-3-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months couldn't go on with it; 8th of 12 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Miraieno Tenshi with 54kg at $9. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Viken carrying 54kg at $2.90. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/03/2026 | 90 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 3-3-11 | 12 |
| 10.6L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2025 | 9 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/10/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $19,731.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $28,099.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.10 |
| 2/14 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $18,732.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Symboli Light carrying 51kg at $17.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Gema Solar carrying 51kg at $4.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:15.70 | 9-10-5 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $17.10 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.20 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 23/01/2026 | 45 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.20 | 8-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $22.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | 98 | COND 3 | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.10 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $7.40 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2025 | 30 | B2 3 | $12,239.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 10-10-7 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $16.90 |
| 7/11 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | COND | $87,020.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:57.00 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Attract Run with 56kg at $11.70. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 9 len behind Bright Beginning with 56kg at $100. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $11.70 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 8-11-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $100.00 |
| 6/13 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-3-6 | 13 |
| 9.8L | $154.10 |
| 9/11 | 12/12/2025 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 6-5-9 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $83.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 5-2-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $400.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/11/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $25,000.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $254.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 11 len behind Attract Run with 56kg at $130.60. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1500m, 44 len behind Bright Beginning with 56kg at $101.50. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 11-9-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $130.60 |
| 12/12 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 9-8-12 | 6 |
| 44.4L | $101.50 |
| 8/13 | 23/01/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 11-11-8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $218.40 |
| 12/14 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 13-13-12 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $335.30 |
| 8/14 | 04/11/2025 | 49 | C2 3U | $26,786.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 9-12-8 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $59.60 |
| 7/14 | 16/09/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $33,718.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 2:10.50 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Mai Fukuhara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by a neck at Urawa March 17 over 1400m defeating Dir Brand with 54kg at $1.30. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Urawa on February 27 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Swertia carrying 54kg at $2.50. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $13,348.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/10 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $13,754.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,409.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 7/9 | 19/11/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $10,714.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 2-3-7 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $13.90 |