Funabashi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1500
JESCO (10) Chimed in with a win by 2 1/2L last start at this venue. Hasn't put a foot wrong this preparation with 3 wins from as many starts. No surprise to see a win. ADARMALIK (7) Ran 5th last time at Urawa. Likely to be well placed early. Right in this. SCARLET CROSS (11) Was a comprehensive winner by 5L last run at the track. Gets a chance to win. SURGE (9) Underperformed when 11th last start at Urawa and will be dropping in distance. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Can win this.

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $41.00 and fairly underwhelming when 12th last time here but will appreciate a good draw. First race for a new trainer. Would not recommend.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Ryohei Kakimoto | 56kg | 2:00.80 | 3-12-12 | 2 |
| 45.0L | $88.30 |
| 8/10 | 23/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $128.70 |
| 12/12 | 27/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,457.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 2:13.10 | 2-12-12 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $164.80 |
| 10/12 | 22/04/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 56kg | 2:14.10 | 10-12-10 | 8 |
| 12.1L | $210.80 |
| 14/14 | 09/04/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 56kg | 2:16.20 | 3-14-14 | 7 |
| 43.2L | $214.10 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $89.30 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $5.00 and finished 5th last time at this venue but drawn nicely. Should race on the speed. Low-key chance.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 2:00.80 | 10-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $3.80 |
| 7/14 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:58.30 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $8.70 |
| 6/12 | 04/05/2026 | 84 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:44.90 | 3-1-6 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $21.60 |
| 11/14 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 1-1-11 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $16.50 |
| 11/14 | 20/01/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.80 | 4-4-11 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $12.10 |
| 2/11 | 09/12/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:36.20 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $17.00 and finished 5th last start here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can surprise at a nice price.
Last Starts 33 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 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 6-8-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $20.60 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:16.50 | 7-8-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Started $9.00 and finished 4th last time at this track but ideal trip as proven previously. Change in trainer. Watch betting.
Last Starts 60 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 | 29 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:38.00 | 3-1-4 | 10 |
| 5.2L | $8.60 |
| 11/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 6-7-11 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $29.30 |
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $10.80 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 96 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $28.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/12/2025 | 24 | B4 3U | $10,839.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:36.40 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | B5 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 5-4-7 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. At $12.00 disappointing outing when 10th last time at Kawasaki. Rough chance.
Last Starts 3 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 | 29/07/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 9-11-10 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $14.90 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:40.10 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/12 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $12.50 |
| 13/14 | 02/06/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:58.30 | 4-6-13 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $35.90 |
| 5/11 | 08/05/2026 | 64 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $11.20 |
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 2:16.50 | 3-4-5 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Was $29.00 and came in 8th last run at the track. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 88 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 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $33.80 |
| 8/12 | 31/03/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:38.50 | 3-4-8 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $69.20 |
| 8/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 7-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $43.10 |
| 11/12 | 19/01/2026 | 172 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 6-10-11 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $68.10 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 4-6-8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $120.70 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 2-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $97.30 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $2.63 and finished 5th last time at Urawa. Should jump out and bowl along. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 18 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 | 14/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 1-1-9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/14 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:44.20 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $12.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $12.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:38.80 | 2-6-8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $51.30 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.50 and was ordinary when 9th last run at Urawa. Looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $21.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $18.20 |
| 7/10 | 27/05/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:38.40 | 7-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $34.80 |
| 2/12 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.50 and below par when 11th last start at Urawa and back to a shorter trip. Tracking very well this preparation. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $17,710.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 2:11.90 | 12-12-11 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:39.70 | 10-5-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-7-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $19.60 |
| 0/12 | 24/04/2026 | 77 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:37.90 | - | 2 |
| 16.7L | $19.40 |
| 13/13 | 06/02/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 2-10-13 | 14 |
| 49.6L | $46.00 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Handy enough when winning by 2 1/2L last start at the track. Strong form this preparation winning 3 from as many starts. Jockey Kenji Okamura is very comfortable steering. Stamps its reason for consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/06/2026 | 31 | C3 3U | $14,107.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/13 | 05/05/2026 | 67 | C3 3U | $12,626.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.90 | 6-2-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $15,017.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 9-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $10.10 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 518 | C3 3U | $13,274.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:40.30 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2024 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,353.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 1-2-2 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong to the line when winning by 5L last run at this track. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/07/2026 | 57 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:42.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 9/12 | 07/05/2026 | 148 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 1-6-9 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $5.90 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 24 | B2 3U | $9,878.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | M | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:41.80 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:39.80 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,333.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Good | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:40.10 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,697.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Fast | Rei Iwamoto | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 7-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $26.00 and finished 5th last start at the track. Likely to get back. Looking elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:45.10 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $27.20 |
| 8/14 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:44.20 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $18.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $11.90 |
| 2/12 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 12-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $54.40 |
| 6/11 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 9-10-6 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $78.90 |
| 3/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:39.10 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $27.40 |