Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1200
I'LL PROTECT (1) finished eighth two runs back at Urawa then improved last time out to score by 1.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner over 900m at Kawasaki. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he can win again. PIKO DIAL (7) finished ninth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths over 1200m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another win beckons. ISSHIN FURAN (10) is building towards a win with placings at her last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1200m at this track when beaten 3 lengths. Is a winner at this circuit. Capable of a big run. BITCOIN (3) ran below expectations last start, finishing eighth and beaten 5 lengths at this track over 1200m. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.5 len at Kawasaki May 13 over 900m defeating Kannon Animo carrying 56kg at $10.80. The run before that got back early 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 24 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Speakeasy carrying 55kg at $35.60. Will not spend a dime from the inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/05/2026 | 19 | B3 3U | $33,327.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 0:54.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 17 | B2B3 3U | $57,487.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:46.80 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $35.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/04/2026 | 34 | B3 3U | $34,492.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:55.30 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $14.70 |
| 9/12 | 04/03/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $34,066.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:54.30 | 9-11-9 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $66.40 |
| 3/12 | 03/02/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 6-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/01/2026 | 19 | B3C1 3U | $36,103.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 0:55.40 | 5-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kotatsude Mikan with 51kg at $28.30. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on February 12 2025 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jonagold carrying 54kg at $4.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/05/2026 | 146 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:14.60 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $28.30 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:11.50 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 20.3L | $47.60 |
| 5/12 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:13.70 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $31.10 |
| 7/9 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:13.40 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $12.60 |
| 2/12 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2025 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:14.10 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 5 len behind Alvarez with 56kg at $6.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, long-neck behind Cosmo En En with 56kg at $8.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $8.70 |
| 4/12 | 09/03/2026 | 91 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2025 | 13 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $6.40 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:35.00 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $10.80 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 38 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track October 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Scenic View with 53kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track July 6 over 1200m defeating Irodorino Kaori with 54kg at $4. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 240 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 | 03/10/2025 | 37 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 53kg | 1:42.40 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2025 | 52 | COND 3 | $46,618.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 1:42.40 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $50.10 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2025 | 97 | COND 3 | $47,669.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $49,861.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $38,449.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2025 | 19 | COND 3 | $37,457.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track on May 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Reishin carrying 51kg at $201.80. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Deserve with 54kg at $221.60. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 05/05/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:01.20 | 12-12-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $201.80 |
| 9/10 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $221.60 |
| 10/12 | 09/03/2026 | 91 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 53kg | 1:15.20 | 12-12-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $168.80 |
| 10/12 | 08/12/2025 | 69 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:13.40 | 12-11-10 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $307.90 |
| 12/12 | 30/09/2025 | 34 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $247.90 |
| 9/12 | 27/08/2025 | 26 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:13.10 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $158.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 14 len behind Deserve with 54kg at $19.80. Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Alvarez carrying 54kg at $95. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 1-1-12 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $95.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/03/2026 | 112 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $19.80 |
| 3/12 | 08/12/2025 | 10 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:13.40 | 6-7-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $211.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/11/2025 | 22 | B3 3U | $53,571.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $56.40 |
| 9/9 | 06/11/2025 | 67 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:14.10 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/08/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 6-10-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track March 31 over 1200m defeating Force Children with 56kg at $7.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Aranjuez Rose carrying 56kg at $9.80. Big chance again.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 46 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 260 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2025 | 34 | COND 3 | $49,191.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:15.40 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 4/11 | 03/04/2025 | 36 | COND 3 | $96,185.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 11-9-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $7.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 49 | COND 3 | $46,821.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 6-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 14 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 21 len behind Cha Pri carrying 55kg at $513.60. The race before that second last of 10 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 17 len behind Welwitschia with 56kg at $342.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | B2B3 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 55kg | 1:43.60 | 9-14-13 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $513.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/04/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $342.70 |
| 12/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 9-12-12 | 12 |
| 11.4L | $427.60 |
| 10/10 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 4-9-10 | 10 |
| 17.9L | $195.40 |
| 10/11 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $249.60 |
| 12/14 | 11/02/2026 | 44 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 11-13-12 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $412.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Kotatsude Mikan carrying 56kg at $42.20. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track April 1 over 1200m defeating Filer Temps with 56kg at $25.30. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/05/2026 | 34 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $42.20 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $25.30 |
| 9/9 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $18.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 7-6-4 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 10-7-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $39.40 |
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | C6C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 4-3-9 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 3 len behind Odyssey carrying 54kg at $3.10. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Piko Dial carrying 54kg at $4.80. Expected to go well.
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 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 4-6-3 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 6-2-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.20 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 4-4-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $10.60 |
| 7/12 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
| 3/11 | 08/12/2025 | 51 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 5-6-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |