Funabashi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1000
MOZU AND MOZU (11) Basic showing when 8th last start at Kawasaki. Can make a comeback. Ryou Nobata has been successful previously. Should go well. RETRO BOOM (6) Kicked clear when winning by 3L last start at this track. Won't be far away. CAST LIGHT ON (2) Was nothing special when 8th last start at Urawa but has a positive draw. Will be positive in the run early. Looks promising in this race. HILLBILLY ELEGY (12) Moderate showing when 6th last time at this venue. Don't overlook as is capable of a big run.

Jockey: Yujiro Tanabata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran second last of 11 at Urawa on June 24 over 800m, 9 len behind Esperado with 54kg at $50.10. Second-up 9th of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 800m, 7 len behind Kura Reve carrying 54kg at $167. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 54kg | 0:46.60 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $167.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/06/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:47.10 | 7-7-10 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $50.10 |
| 4/12 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $91.70 |
| 7/12 | 08/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $126.80 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Yoshimi Nakashima | 52kg | 0:47.30 | 12-11-11 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $85.40 |
| 6/10 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $79.20 |

Jockey: Riku Takami
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 800m, 6 len behind Kura Reve with 54kg at $10.70. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Urawa June 24 over 800m defeating Viva Acapulco with 54kg at $5.80. Low draw and expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Takami Riku | 54kg | 0:46.60 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $10.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:47.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/14 | 02/06/2026 | 5 | C2C3 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $35.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 23/04/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 6-6-9 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | 109 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Urawa July 17 over 800m defeating Charming Way with 54kg at $34.50. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Top Ranker carrying 54kg at $81. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 0:48.00 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $34.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.40 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $32.40 |
| 7/11 | 04/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $175.20 |
| 10/12 | 06/04/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 53kg | 0:54.50 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $57.10 |
| 6/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $234.00 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 46 day let-up. Resuming set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at Kawasaki on May 13 over 900m, 3.5 len behind I'll Protect with 54kg at $7.90. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on June 18 over 900m, 6 len behind Sarasa Emperor carrying 54kg at $16.30. Take on trust.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/06/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $33,100.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 1-4-9 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $16.30 |
| 3/11 | 13/05/2026 | 124 | B3 3U | $33,327.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 0:54.20 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.90 |
| 11/13 | 09/01/2026 | 23 | B3C1 3U | $51,576.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 1-4-11 | 8 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | B3 3U | $42,336.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $63.30 |
| 11/12 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:13.60 | 3-4-11 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $8.80 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2025 | 20 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:01.70 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and ran 6th last run at Urawa and back to a shorter trip. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 37 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 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/12 | 01/06/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.40 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $7.20 |
| 7/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:39.00 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $9.70 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran away with a win by 3L last start here. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/14 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | C2C3 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/14 | 06/05/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 10-10-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 03/04/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 54kg | 1:16.90 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $11.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 53kg | 1:02.70 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.70 |
| 7/13 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | C2C3 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 53kg | 1:02.80 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break. Started $11.00 and came in 5th last time at Sonoda and back in trip. Racing for a new trainer. Has some claims.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/04/2026 | 28 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | R | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $12.70 |
| 5/10 | 12/03/2026 | 114 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $16.40 |
| 7/11 | 18/11/2025 | 19 | B1B2 3U | $26,786.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $50.70 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 2:05.90 | 8-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $26,906.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 9-7-3 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $77.60 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $17.00 and well beaten when 12th last time at the track. Might be ridden for luck. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 8-10-12 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $28.70 |
| 7/13 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 53kg | 1:01.80 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $33.80 |
| 5/14 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
| 5/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 53kg | 1:01.50 | 6-6-5 | 13 |
| 2.1L | $118.30 |
| 12/14 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 53kg | 1:01.70 | 8-11-12 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $104.00 |
| 11/14 | 10/02/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 54kg | 1:01.40 | 6-7-11 | 12 |
| 9.6L | $37.40 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 29 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 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:02.30 | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $20.50 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $267.20 |
| 10/14 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:01.50 | 13-12-10 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $48.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $40.10 |
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 9-8-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $46.00 and average at best when 6th last run at the track. Likely to get back in the field. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:02.30 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $51.50 |
| 9/11 | 24/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 0:47.10 | 9-10-9 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $149.40 |
| 14/14 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $37,828.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | R | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 2:28.80 | 1-14-14 | 7 |
| 46.3L | $154.30 |
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 10-12-12 | 13 |
| 13.2L | $93.60 |
| 8/14 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:01.50 | 13-14-8 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $24.90 |
| 7/11 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 1-7-7 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $124.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.50 lacked competitiveness when 8th last start at Kawasaki. Can make a comeback. Ryou Nobata has a high strike rate on board. Winning potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 09/07/2026 | 90 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 1-1-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 1/12 | 10/04/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 04/03/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 03/01/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 15/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:56.00 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $3.75 just average when 6th last time at this track. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 04/06/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-8 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $9.70 |
| 1/12 | 06/05/2026 | 85 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 13/16 | 10/02/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Y Yoshida | 56kg | 1:19.40 | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $45.70 |
| 11/16 | 13/10/2025 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Y Yoshida | 55kg | 1:19.20 | - | 10 |
| 11.0L | $14.50 |
| 7/15 | 24/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Y Yoshida | 54kg | 1:11.70 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $17.70 |