Funabashi Race 12 - Funabashi C1
BRIGHT BEGINNING (8) has been out of the money at his last couple, the latest when 11th at Hakodate Dirt. Getting down in the weights now. Will appreciate this easier company and is worth another chance. LAGO DI EYE (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at Urawa last time, getting there by 2 lengths. Winning rider Wada Joji stays aboard and he cannot be discounted. DONA SOL (7) has been in the market at her last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest fifth at Kawasaki over 1400m. Rates highly on best figures - can do much better. REGINA COELI (6) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at Ohi. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Castle Aile with 55kg at $19.70. Before that ran second last of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bulkhead with 56kg at $15.20. The rails draw brings him right into calculations.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | C1C2 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 8-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $19.70 |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-4-9 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $15.20 |
| 6/12 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $5.60 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $13.30 |
| 3/13 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:58.90 | 11-7-3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $25.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at Urawa on June 25 over 1500m, 6 len behind Palo Santo carrying 56kg at $21.70. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $25.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Urawa July 13 over 1400m defeating Morgenrote carrying 56kg at $2.30. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on June 29 over 1500m, 6 len behind Jee Haan with 56kg at $25.90. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
Last Starts 19 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 | 13/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:29.20 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 8-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $25.90 |
| 4/11 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.00 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.30 |
| 3/12 | 31/03/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 8-7-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $7.90 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 7-6-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bulkhead carrying 56kg at $25.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Kawasaki on June 19 over 1600m, 5 len behind Ivy Gao with 56kg at $31.70. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/06/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $25.50 |
| 2/12 | 19/06/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:44.70 | 10-6-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $31.70 |
| 8/12 | 01/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 4/14 | 13/05/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 2:15.80 | 3-1-4 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 6-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:46.20 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Castle Aile carrying 54kg at $121.50. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Candy Bouquet carrying 53kg at $75.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Daisho Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $121.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:02.30 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $75.10 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 0:47.20 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $20.30 |
| 10/12 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:38.50 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $63.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $41.90 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 5-5-6 | 11 |
| 6.1L | $89.80 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Ohi on June 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bush Tesoro with 56kg at $48.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Ohi on June 10 over 1600m, 10 len behind Twilight with 56kg at $26.50. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 32 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 | 30/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $37,030.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 1:41.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $48.50 |
| 5/12 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $36,252.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $26.50 |
| 9/10 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $36,501.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 4-7-9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $15.90 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Elione Chaves | 56kg | 1:41.50 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $26.20 |
| 10/10 | 14/04/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Elione Chaves | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $61.60 |
| 9/13 | 25/03/2026 | 223 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:43.00 | 8-7-9 | 11 |
| 11.3L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Live Driver with 53kg at $3.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Castle Loid carrying 54kg at $3.40. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $3.40 |
| 14/16 | 16/05/2026 | 70 | ALLOW 3 | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 10-10-14 | 16 |
| 14.1L | $256.60 |
| 10/15 | 07/03/2026 | 69 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:10.40 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $197.40 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 2 | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 12.4L | $62.20 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:12.90 | - | 15 |
| 1.3L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Hakodate Dirt on June 20 over 1700m, 16 len behind Dinan with 58.0kg at $19.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind M T Estate carrying 58.0kg at $11. On his best form has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 42 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 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:44.70 | 3-4-11 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $19.10 |
| 5/16 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 02/05/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-5 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 20/01/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $13,677.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $6.90. The run before that won by 3 len at this track June 1 over 1600m defeating Entusiasta with 56kg at $3.10. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $6.90 |
| 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 |