Funabashi Race 5 - Funabashi C1
MEL DORE (3) got the job done when resuming last start at this track over this distance after she was in contention on the turn. Has found the frame in all three starts at this journey, including two wins. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Best figures should see her run well. GOLD TOPIARY (4) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing second over 1200m at this track. Has the ability to build on that encouraging effort last start. THE BIG MAN (10) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1200m. Has a wide gate to overcome but on recent form is hard to leave out. CASTLE SHINE (5) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at this track and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Kanazawa on July 7 over 1500m, 10 len behind El Aurens carrying 57kg at $16.40. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Kanazawa on June 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sky List carrying 57kg at $19.10. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $8,113.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.40 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $16.40 |
| 2/10 | 22/06/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $19.10 |
| 6/7 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $7,942.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.70 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,107.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kohei Katsurayama | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-5-8 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $57.60 |
| 3/9 | 12/05/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $7,997.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Kohei Katsurayama | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.70 |
| 6/9 | 19/04/2026 | 26 | B1 3U | $10,539.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Taichi Suzuki | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $42.80 |

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 18 len behind Sorgente Po with 53kg at $407.30. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Rainbow Polaris carrying 56kg at $265.40. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $265.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/06/2026 | 64 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Oki Hibiki | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 5-5-12 | 9 |
| 18.1L | $407.30 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $196.20 |
| 11/11 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $289.70 |
| 10/11 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 11-11-10 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $229.80 |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:45.20 | 3-10-10 | 12 |
| 16.6L | $266.20 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 4 len at this track June 28 over 1200m defeating A Shin Ginger carrying 54kg at $3.10. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track February 11 over 1200m defeating Daisen Sirius carrying 54kg at $1.40. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 137 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 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: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Top Ranker carrying 54kg at $4.80. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Earth Blue carrying 54kg at $46. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:15.60 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $46.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/04/2026 | 71 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:17.20 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $204.80 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:17.00 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track June 28 over 1200m defeating Fortune Bio carrying 54kg at $9.60. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, neck behind Pod Beau with 54kg at $85.90. No reason she cannot salute again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.60 |
| 2/11 | 03/06/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $85.90 |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | 60 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $38.60 |
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $90.20 |
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:37.80 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $40.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $65.90 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Castle Shine with 56kg at $4.70. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on June 3 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Araiguma Punch carrying 56kg at $3.20. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
| 6/13 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:02.10 | 5-6-6 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/14 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 4-4-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $6.60 |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2026 | 183 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 1-3-10 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $7.20 |
| 4/11 | 01/10/2025 | 32 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2025 | 44 | C2 3U | $27,971.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 11 at Kanazawa on March 15 over 1500m, 68 len behind Seraphinite with 57kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Kanazawa on December 15 over 1500m, 5 len behind Beyond The Scene carrying 57kg at $7. Anticipate a bold showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 15/03/2026 | 90 | B2 3U | $7,435.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 4-10-11 | 3 |
| 68.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/12/2025 | 107 | C2 3U | $6,723.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | M | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:35.90 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/08/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:30.80 | - | 8 |
| 17.9L | $106.30 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2025 | 6 | MDN 3 | $112,290.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Soft | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 0:58.00 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $42.90 |
| 4/12 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 0:59.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.80 |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2025 | 42 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 0:58.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at Urawa on July 16 over 800m, 1.5 len behind Vina Lao Cai carrying 53kg at $18. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Kawasaki on July 6 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Sekkachi Dragon with 54kg at $18.60. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 16 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 | 16/07/2026 | 10 | C1C2 3U | $20,930.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 53kg | 0:47.30 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 5-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $29.90 |
| 11/13 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 4-8-11 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $23.50 |
| 1/14 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 6-5-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $49.20 |
| 7/12 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $60.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 11 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $86.40. The start before that raced 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. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $86.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Shinatsuhime carrying 56kg at $4.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Miracle Mickey with 56kg at $4.60. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.40 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 11-12-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 11-7-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 11-5-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 9-7-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Saga on July 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crete D'or carrying 56kg at $69.60. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Saga on June 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Bound To Win with 56kg at $5.80. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $69.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $9.40 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-11-10 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $16.60 |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $7,391.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $9.80 |
| 6/10 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $24.00 |