Funabashi Race 7 - Funabashi
CELLIST (5) returns today and is on a run of five straight wins, the latest over 1600m at this track on December 8. Huge chance again. PILINA MAANA (1) missed the frame last time when fifth at this track. That followed a run of three wins on end. Should park just off the speed. Will give a great sight. GOLD BREEDER (4) turned in a fine effort to win by 3 lengths at this course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ORPHEUS (3) put the writing on the wall last time when a close second at this track over 1500m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Recado carrying 54kg at $3.40. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 4 over 1600m defeating Seventh Way with 54kg at $3.20. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 9-5-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.80 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/13 | 22/01/2026 | 144 | C3 3U | $13,677.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 11-3-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Urawa on June 25 over 1500m, 12 len behind Palo Santo carrying 56kg at $163.60. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Citron Vert carrying 56kg at $86.10. Tested on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $163.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $86.10 |
| 9/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $242.20 |
| 10/14 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $102.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $73.90 |
| 4/12 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 10-9-4 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $53.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hillbilly Elegy carrying 56kg at $13.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1500m, neck behind Citron Vert with 56kg at $6.80. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 30 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 | 01/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 8/12 | 06/05/2026 | 398 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $13.60 |
| 9/13 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $34,626.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $23,070.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/02/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $22,474.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/14 | 22/01/2025 | 265 | C1 3U | $22,179.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start won by 3 len at this track June 1 over 1600m defeating Entusiasta carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track May 4 over 1500m defeating Dacitapit carrying 56kg at $7.60. Definite chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 5-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.60 |
| 7/12 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.20 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $15.20 |
| 4/13 | 23/01/2026 | 166 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 9-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation to post a big 5 len win. This track December 8 over 1600m defeating Idealist with 56kg at $1.40. Previously first up; seventh of 16 at Chukyo Dirt August 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mozu K Star with 54.0kg at $68.90. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 8-6-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | 45 | COND 3 | $26,906.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 16/09/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 8-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 04/09/2025 | 33 | COND 3 | $9,741.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 7/16 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $68.90 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track February 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Clarity carrying 56kg at $3.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track September 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Keep Coming with 56kg at $2.60. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 139 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 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 10-7-9 | 12 |
| 11.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/14 | 21/01/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:44.70 | 11-9-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/12/2025 | 32 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/14 | 06/11/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:57.20 | 6-8-8 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $4.90 |
| 4/12 | 29/09/2025 | 91 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:36.00 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.7L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $29,161.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at Urawa on June 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Palo Santo carrying 56kg at $21.70. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Spirit Surge with 56kg at $17.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $21.70 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $17.80 |
| 2/12 | 04/05/2026 | 277 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 8-10-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $66.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $10.20 |
| 4/14 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $34,993.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 6-4-4 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 12 len behind Recado carrying 56kg at $14.30. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Snow Lightning carrying 56kg at $5.30. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 11-9-7 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 12-9-5 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.30 |
| 6/14 | 31/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/14 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 10-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/14 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 6-7-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/14 | 19/01/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 8-3-3 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 16 len behind Spirit Surge carrying 56kg at $3.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Snow Lightning carrying 56kg at $3.40. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 3-4-12 | 12 |
| 16.9L | $3.60 |
| 4/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/14 | 02/04/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/11 | 09/03/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 5-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 21/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 8-5-1 | 12 |
| 0.1L | $8.20 |