Funabashi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1200
TEKA PO (4) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. EPIGENETICS (6) landed his maiden success over this course and distance last time, scoring by 3 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Winning rider Masashige Honda stays aboard and he is definitely worth including. EARTH BLUE (9) was heavily backed and justified the support when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, scoring by 8 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and must be respected. GOLD TOPIARY (10) did a great job to score by one length over this course and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kawasaki February 6 over 900m, 6 len behind Grand Freude with 55kg at $4.40. On debut second of 9 at Kawasaki December 19 over 900m, 4 len behind Britpop with 55kg at $3.90. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 114 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 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:56.00 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $70,561.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Urawa on May 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tranquil Light with 56kg at $16.80. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind River Star with 56kg at $50.60. Looks tested despite the low draw.
Last Starts 6 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 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 4-2-5 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $16.80 |
| 5/11 | 04/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $50.60 |
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 10-8-9 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $43.80 |
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $30.30 |
| 4/10 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/11 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 14 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Canal Gale carrying 54kg at $152.40. The race before that ran last of 10 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kyoei Hagoromo carrying 54kg at $5.30. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 13/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 12-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $152.40 |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 5-5-10 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 31/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 8-7-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $24.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2026 | 106 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $59.10 |
| 9/11 | 17/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 4-5-9 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $19.30 |
| 2/11 | 13/10/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,874.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Zultanite with 54kg at $36.10. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $3. One of the main contenders.
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 | 05/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/03/2026 | 146 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $36.10 |
| 5/12 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 11-11-5 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $10.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/09/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $43,085.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,453.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track December 9 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Baila Noche carrying 54kg at $5.90. On debut to post a big 4 len win. This track November 6 over 1000m defeating My Believe with 54kg at $2.70. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 09/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 7 over 1200m defeating Flame Cat with 56kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sezan Butler carrying 55kg at $2.70. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 108 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 5-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/12 | 19/01/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $15.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind River Star carrying 56kg at $111.50. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Urawa on May 25 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tranquil Light carrying 56kg at $26.30. Hard to make much of a case.
Last Starts 6 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 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.30 |
| 6/11 | 04/05/2026 | 82 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $111.50 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,044.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 10-10-11 | 9 |
| 15.1L | $250.70 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $116.60 |
| 8/12 | 10/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $54,684.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:14.60 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $190.60 |
| 9/11 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $62,500.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 7-10-9 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $301.00 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 18 len behind River Star carrying 56kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kawasaki on November 17 over 1500m, 3 len behind Rickey's Luck carrying 55kg at $1.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/05/2026 | 104 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 10-9-11 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $3.80 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $54.70 |
| 6/14 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:44.00 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 17/11/2025 | 46 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 8 len at this track May 7 over 1200m defeating Leo Soldier with 56kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Monbetsu on May 27 2025 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Octon Hatchi carrying 55kg at $4.40. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/05/2026 | 175 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 12/12 | 13/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $48,512.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:51.70 | 2-12-12 | 1 |
| 52.6L | $76.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/10/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,746.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $30.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:53.10 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 1.0 len at this track April 1 over 1200m defeating Gold Stage carrying 54kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rurimo Harimo with 54kg at $8. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/04/2026 | 71 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:17.20 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $204.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 900m, 4 len behind La Tarantella with 53kg at $50.10. The run before that 7th of 12 at Kawasaki on April 6 over 900m, 5 len behind Bargello carrying 53kg at $14.50. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 18 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 | 13/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:54.80 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $50.10 |
| 7/12 | 06/04/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:54.50 | 4-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $14.50 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 108 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:54.60 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $35.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/11/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 54kg | 0:56.10 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/9 | 14/10/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $39,462.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 3-6-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at this track March 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Captain Duke with 56kg at $10.30. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at this track November 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Proud Bloom carrying 55kg at $26.60. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $45.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $22.40 |
| 6/9 | 08/12/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 5-8-6 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $68.10 |
| 5/12 | 07/11/2025 | 124 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 9-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.60 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:37.40 | 9-8-5 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $11.70 |