Funabashi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1200
MARI FACE (5) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Races well here and rates a top chance again. BEST POSITION (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.3 lengths away in third over 1200m at this track. Should be prominent again from the low draw. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is one of the key runners. WILD PEGASUS (6) comes here off a break of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at this track. Has to be respected. TAISEI GANAR (8) was beaten 16 lengths into 13th in a 1200m contest at Niigata Dirt five weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Takuto Iketani
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Kawasaki on May 12 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Blue Moonstone with 56kg at $5.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 10 len behind Aufguss carrying 56kg at $97.10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/13 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $97.10 |
| 4/9 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $15.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takuto Iketani | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 8-9-5 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $49.60 |
| 4/12 | 06/02/2026 | 101 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 55kg | 0:54.60 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $124.80 |
| 8/9 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $62,780.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 1:27.80 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $73.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 6 len at Kawasaki May 11 over 1400m defeating Sam Barows carrying 56kg at $6.20. The run before that 8th of 12 at Urawa on April 20 over 1500m, 4 len behind Ryuno Legacy carrying 56kg at $7.40. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.20 |
| 8/12 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 4-6-8 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $7.40 |
| 5/10 | 06/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $69.10 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $20.30 |
| 13/14 | 04/02/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:39.30 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.30 |
| 5/12 | 01/01/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Haruku Sano | 55kg | 1:38.80 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track May 4 over 1200m defeating Mari Face carrying 54kg at $10.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at Urawa on April 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Waves Leaps carrying 54kg at $25.20. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 31 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 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 4-4-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $25.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $14.20 |
| 1/10 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 3-3-3 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind River Star with 54kg at $3.10. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 30 over 1200m, head behind Wild Pegasus with 54kg at $4.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/03/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 12-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 129 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $44,643.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, neck behind River Star carrying 54kg at $2.50. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 31 over 1200m defeating Maono Heidi with 54kg at $1.50. Leading player.
Last Starts 31 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 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 8-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:18.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign won by head this track March 30 over 1200m defeating Best Position with 56kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track January 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Sasuke Bella with 56kg at $40. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 66 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 | 30/03/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:16.60 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.10 |
| 3/12 | 19/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $40.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/09/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $48,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2025 | 24 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:17.40 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ortus Glow with 54kg at $21.30. Before that won by a neck at Urawa March 16 over 800m defeating Navy Cinderella with 54kg at $5.40. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 31 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 | 04/05/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $21.30 |
| 1/11 | 16/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.40 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2026 | 163 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:56.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/10 | 24/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $33.70 |
| 7/7 | 09/09/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind Ambassade Neige carrying 54.0kg at $131.80. The run before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Maltese Don carrying 54.0kg at $102.60. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 9-9-13 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $131.80 |
| 9/16 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:12.10 | - | 9 |
| 12.6L | $102.60 |
| 8/14 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 0:58.70 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $42.30 |
| 7/16 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $24.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:13.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.70 |
| 5/15 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:12.20 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Ryuusei Nakagoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 15 len behind Aufguss carrying 56kg at $30.70. Second run from a spell gave a sight but was run down late 3rd in a small field at Kawasaki on May 11 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Rama with 56kg at $10.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $10.90 |
| 10/13 | 08/04/2026 | 174 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 3-4-10 | 11 |
| 15.8L | $30.70 |
| 10/12 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $48,729.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Junichiro Agishi | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 4-4-10 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $7.10 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $50,890.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:15.30 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 900m, 6 len behind La Tarantella carrying 54kg at $29. The start before that second last of 16 at Fukushima on April 25 over 1200m, 14 len behind Logi Cape carrying 55.0kg at $309.20. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 22 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 | 13/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 12-11-8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $29.00 |
| 15/16 | 25/04/2026 | 40 | ALLOW 3 | $202,850.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:07.80 | - | 15 |
| 14.0L | $309.20 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 8-7-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 26/02/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 0:47.60 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.60 |
| 13/14 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:37.80 | 6-14-13 | 14 |
| 13.5L | $126.80 |
| 9/13 | 08/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $103,152.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 11-11-9 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $51.20 |