Funabashi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
NARISUNA (8) resumes after a break of five months. Hoping for a repeat of her debut win over 1500m at this track to kick off last prep. Best fresh figures put her right in this. LES FRERES (6) showed good early speed when resuming last start over today's journey at Urawa before finishing third, beaten 2.25 lengths. Likely improver with bright prospects. KENSHI YUKI (7) showed early speed from an outside draw last time out and led for much of the way before finding a couple better at the end of 1400m at Urawa. Bold showing expected. GRINNELL (3) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.5 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1500m at Urawa. Should be winding up late again.

Jockey: Kousuke Sakurai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nori Nori Socks carrying 54kg at $23.60. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 11 len behind Kramskoi carrying 54kg at $18. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $23.60 |
| 9/11 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 3-3-9 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 140 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $46,637.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $42.20 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,318.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1500m, 6 len behind Kramskoi carrying 54kg at $14.40. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on March 9 over 1500m, 4 len behind Baby Face with 54kg at $6.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 5-9-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $14.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |
| 2/11 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:17.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:03.00 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $42.50 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 56kg at $115.50. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Wonder Journey with 56kg at $73.40. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $115.50 |
| 9/12 | 31/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 9-10-9 | 12 |
| 8.8L | $73.40 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $33.80 |
| 11/11 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:39.90 | 4-7-11 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $65.80 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $211.80 |
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $121.10 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track January 20 over 1500m, 22 len behind Blaze Edge with 56kg at $364.80. On debut second in a small field at this track June 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Strong Bond with 54kg at $2.30. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 4-9-8 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $364.80 |
| 10/10 | 26/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $108,928.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:57.10 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 23.7L | $236.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 6-6-11 | 13 |
| 20.5L | $443.70 |
| 11/12 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 1:15.70 | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $154.30 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $86,099.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:27.50 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $70.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $141,534.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:50.90 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 43.8L | $169.40 |

Jockey: Genta Ochiai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Al Core carrying 56kg at $5.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Urawa on March 17 over 1400m, neck behind Juvel with 56kg at $3.40. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.80 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 2-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 52 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.70 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $12.70 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Urawa on January 6 over 1500m, 3 len behind Miami Matsuri carrying 56kg at $7. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 13/13 | 21/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.40 | 8-11-13 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $409.60 |
| 7/11 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 3-3-7 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/12/2025 | 131 | COND 2 | $97,021.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $15.60 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $80,085.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Al Core carrying 56kg at $14.20. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Remember Well carrying 56kg at $6.60. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/04/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $14.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/11 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $5.10 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 146 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Urawa November 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Asian Vision with 54kg at $3.60. At her first start won by 3 len this track October 3 over 1500m defeating Kramskoi with 54kg at $11.40. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/11/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 8-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Remember Well carrying 56kg at $5.20. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Mada Yarukai carrying 56kg at $9.40. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.40 |
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $9.40 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Makoto Otsubo | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 7-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $16.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $12,510.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Makoto Otsubo | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at Urawa on April 24 over 2000m, 34 len behind Esprit Akirasan with 55kg at $15.70. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Urawa March 19 over 1400m defeating Mr Bellamy with 56kg at $30.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/04/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 6-5-6 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/11 | 19/03/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 9-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $30.20 |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 12-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $44.10 |
| 10/12 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:41.90 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $132.60 |
| 7/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 12-9-7 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 9-6-5 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $31.60 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Al Core carrying 56kg at $66.90. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Urawa on March 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Al Core carrying 57kg at $7.10. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $66.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $25,955.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 169 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:17.90 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.90 |
| 10/12 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 10-11-10 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $54.80 |
| 3/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,453.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 33.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Urawa on April 24 over 2000m, 31 len behind Esprit Akirasan carrying 55kg at $12.60. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1500m, 6 len behind Remember Well carrying 56kg at $2.10. Has speed but unlikely to be there at 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:11.50 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $12.60 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 1-3-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:39.90 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:17.90 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.70 |
| 5/13 | 22/01/2026 | 111 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $34.70 |