Funabashi Race 9 - Funabashi
NITRO (8) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at this track two starts back then got the job done by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1200m at this track. Genki Fujimoto scored on him last time and retains the mount. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. JET SPEED (7) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at Ohi. Has a solid first-up record of three wins and seven placings from 11 runs. Should be hard to stop. A SHIN SCOTTY (2) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths starting at $4.30. The engagement of Kota Motohashi is a positive move. Finds a nice race and can atone. SMILE NOW (6) closed last prep with a disappointing fifth over 1000m at this track. Back for a new campaign with a change of rider. Takayuki Yano is back on and has a solid record on the five-year-old, including four wins. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track February 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jet Speed carrying 56kg at $50.50. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at this track December 10 over 1200m, 18 len behind Joyful Rock carrying 56kg at $20.40. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 110 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 | 12/02/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $50.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $18.40 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 71 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 11-10-6 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $20.40 |
| 1/12 | 30/09/2025 | 34 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2025 | 30 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.10 |
| 4/9 | 28/07/2025 | 28 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at this track April 2 over 1200m defeating Fast One carrying 57kg at $25.30. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fast One carrying 56kg at $4.30. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 4-4-7 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 02/04/2026 | 149 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 1:15.10 | 6-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $25.30 |
| 7/12 | 04/11/2025 | 36 | B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 9-10-7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $56,197.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 0:59.80 | 10-10-5 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $15.10 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2025 | 31 | B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 8-5-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | B2B3 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:14.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 14 at Ohi on May 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Abenin Smile with 54kg at $9.50. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Fast One carrying 54kg at $16.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $73,003.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.20 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $13.40 |
| 3/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $27.80 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 145 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 53kg | 1:14.20 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fast One with 56kg at $23.90. Before that 8th of 14 at this track on March 31 over 1000m, 3 len behind Solea carrying 57kg at $4. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.90 |
| 8/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 11-10-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 10-9-4 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $5.80 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 41 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 36 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 9-6-3 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $85.90 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run faded in the straight second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Hiraboku Laugh It carrying 56kg at $46.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on April 21 over 1500m, 4 len behind Erin Achilles with 55kg at $12.40. Looks to be making up the numbers.
Last Starts 28 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 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-11 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $46.60 |
| 4/12 | 21/04/2026 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $62,414.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $12.40 |
| 3/12 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $28.70 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 93 | B1B2 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 3-1-7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $68.60 |
| 11/12 | 09/12/2025 | 151 | A3 3U | $23,324.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:50.10 | 5-8-11 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $22.80 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2025 | 15 | A1 3U | $54,025.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $49.70 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track July 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Emeral Apollon with 57kg at $1.70. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at this track November 28 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Laser Show carrying 56kg at $2.90. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 333 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 | 04/07/2025 | 57 | B2B3 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:00.40 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2025 | 38 | B2 3U | $59,029.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 3-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2025 | 19 | B2B3 3U | $57,532.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:00.90 | 8-7-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/11 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $57,674.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $7.70 |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $56,186.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 9-9-5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $4.70 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2025 | 37 | B2 3U | $55,447.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign by 2.5 len this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Fast Lane carrying 56kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign third of 16 at Ohi December 31 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Shine Fort carrying 56kg at $4.50. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 110 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 | 12/02/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 7/14 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $75,645.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 7-5-7 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/16 | 31/12/2025 | 181 | B2 3U | $77,617.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 16-16-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $83,898.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:12.40 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 4/14 | 13/06/2025 | 24 | B2 3U | $85,538.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 11-8-4 | 13 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 2/16 | 20/05/2025 | 89 | B2 3U | $86,576.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track May 6 over 1200m defeating K's Blanc with 55kg at $4.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Deserve with 56kg at $6. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 06/05/2026 | 37 | B2B3 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 9-6-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 4-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $34.20 |
| 12/13 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 11-12-12 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $28.70 |
| 8/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 12-11-8 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $17.20 |
| 4/12 | 19/01/2026 | 25 | B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 11-10-4 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Nitro carrying 55kg at $5.60. Before that won by a neck at this track March 9 over 1200m defeating Nitro carrying 53kg at $7.90. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/05/2026 | 58 | B2B3 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:15.20 | 3-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $59.20 |
| 9/12 | 19/01/2026 | 38 | B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 3-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $18.10 |
| 3/11 | 12/12/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/11/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Urawa on May 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Welwitschia carrying 57kg at $136.40. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fast One carrying 56kg at $52. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 28/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $63,481.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:28.80 | 7-10-8 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $136.40 |
| 8/12 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $52.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/04/2026 | 18 | B1B2 3U | $62,414.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 8-11-9 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $21.70 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $192.80 |
| 10/11 | 12/03/2026 | 17 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $234.10 |
| 6/13 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $58,398.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $51.60 |