Funabashi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1200
MEL DORE (5) is a promising type who scored at her last run before a break four-and-a-half months ago over 1200m at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Expecting a bold showing. SEA OF STARS (8) opened this prep last start with a third, beaten 4 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Among the leading chances. BEAR TOOTH (1) finished second at Urawa two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1500m at Kawasaki, finishing 6 lengths back in eighth after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MY BELIEVE (3) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1000m at this track. Among the better hopes.

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sam Barows carrying 56kg at $6.70. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Poppy Red carrying 56kg at $9. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 15/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 6-3-8 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 4-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $5.70 |
| 3/8 | 09/04/2026 | 97 | COND 3 | $26,280.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $16.70 |
| 9/12 | 02/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:40.80 | 5-3-9 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $24.60 |
| 2/8 | 15/12/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $28.60 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Kawasaki April 7 over 1600m, 16 len behind Dateotoko with 56kg at $110.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track February 12 over 1200m defeating Taisei Lino with 56kg at $2.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.80 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $110.30 |
| 6/10 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.90 |
| 5/12 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $199.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $63.80 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2026 | 66 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:19.10 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 7-9-5 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $39.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 2 len this track March 10 over 1200m defeating Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $8.40. On debut second in a small field at this track November 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Flower Flora with 54kg at $3.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 109 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 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:17.60 | 10-10-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 12-12-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $14.90 |
| 9/9 | 20/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $3.60 |
| 7/12 | 08/12/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 12-12-7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $25.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 13 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $4.10. Last start 6th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Mori Lion Chocolat with 54kg at $6.10. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:16.40 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $6.10 |
| 12/12 | 05/05/2026 | 85 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 4-4-12 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $4.10 |
| 8/11 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 5-3-8 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/12 | 19/01/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation won by 0.5 len this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Daisen Sirius carrying 54kg at $1.40. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track January 22 over 1200m, a neck behind Castle Loid carrying 54kg at $1.40. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 136 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:18.10 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | 86 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/12 | 09/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $27.90 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 16 len behind Mori Lion Chocolat with 54kg at $58.40. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $46.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 54kg | 1:16.40 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $58.40 |
| 10/12 | 05/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 8-8-10 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $46.30 |
| 9/12 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Akira Harita | 53kg | 0:54.50 | 9-9-9 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $85.40 |
| 11/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $52.40 |
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $42.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 12-11-8 | 5 |
| 36.9L | $75.40 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Mori Lion Chocolat with 54kg at $230.60. The start before that ran second last of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cause A Spike carrying 54kg at $244.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:16.40 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $230.60 |
| 11/12 | 05/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 6-9-11 | 10 |
| 10.7L | $244.80 |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:38.90 | 5-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $161.50 |
| 12/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 7-10-12 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $191.60 |
| 10/10 | 09/03/2026 | 125 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $206.90 |
| 9/12 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $110.90 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Salire Cima carrying 54kg at $22.20. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track on February 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Na Hiku carrying 54kg at $95.60. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.00 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $22.20 |
| 4/11 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 11-11-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $95.60 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:17.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:38.00 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on June 15 over 1400m, 9 len behind Teruken Yumimizuki carrying 53kg at $436.50. The start before that ran second last of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Mori Lion Chocolat with 56kg at $244.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:33.80 | 11-7-10 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $436.50 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.40 | - | 2 |
| 14.8L | $244.30 |
| 9/12 | 25/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 8-10-9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $54.80 |
| 10/12 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 12-8-10 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $92.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gold Stage with 53kg at $17.90. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Aldhibah carrying 53kg at $65. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 25 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 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:15.90 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $17.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $65.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/05/2026 | 37 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $42.10 |
| 8/12 | 31/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:16.50 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $31.20 |
| 7/10 | 09/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 7-10-7 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $10.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $30,033.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $16.20 |