Funabashi Race 1 - Funabashi 3yo
BRIGHTIA MER (2) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into seventh. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. TOSEN WREXHAM (6) is a two-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 11 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Will take a lot from that hit-out and looks a strong chance to break through. MITSUGETSU (4) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff she finished sixth over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and is a chance to break through. ARC ROSE (1) finished 10 lengths away in ninth at her last appearance over 1200m at this track on July 3 after she got a long way back in the run. Appeals as a top-four contender.

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind La Vie Est Belle with 54kg at $320.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Kawibawibo carrying 51kg at $171.70. Watch for her late in the piece.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:18.90 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $320.40 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Oki Hibiki | 51kg | 1:18.50 | 5-5-7 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $171.70 |
| 7/9 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Oki Hibiki | 51kg | 1:18.20 | 6-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $73.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:19.60 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $14.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:18.60 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $98.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:19.20 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kawibawibo with 54kg at $9.90. Last start 7th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind La Vie Est Belle carrying 54kg at $17.30. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:18.90 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $17.30 |
| 4/11 | 05/06/2026 | 133 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:18.50 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $9.90 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:18.60 | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.40 |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 11-12-9 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 8.7L | $81.60 |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $76,803.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:16.00 | 4-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $107.60 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Orchidea Rossa with 56kg at $41.10. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kawibawibo with 56kg at $45.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 8-6-9 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $41.10 |
| 3/11 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:18.50 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $45.90 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:17.10 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at this track May 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Jun Pirka carrying 54kg at $98.30. On debut second last in a small field at this track July 31 2025 over 1000m, 15 len behind Yodono Honey with 54kg at $65.50. In the mix on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 5-2-6 | 12 |
| 10.9L | $98.30 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:18.60 | 6-2-7 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $49.30 |
| 7/11 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:18.60 | 9-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $16.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 54kg | 1:19.10 | 5-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $80.60 |
| 9/12 | 22/01/2026 | 44 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:16.40 | 12-11-9 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $454.20 |
| 9/10 | 09/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:17.60 | 4-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $199.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at this track May 7 over 1200m, 21 len behind Jun Pirka with 56kg at $23.90. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at this track February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ray Glanz carrying 56kg at $4.10. Major upset if he won.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:16.10 | 4-8-11 | 11 |
| 21.4L | $23.90 |
| 10/11 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:18.60 | 2-2-10 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $6.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 1-2-4 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $10.40 |
| 4/8 | 13/02/2026 | 64 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:19.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $4.10 |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 1-4-7 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/12 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $34.30 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 6th of 8 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ray Glanz with 56kg at $4. Returned from break 5th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Grin Fountain with 56kg at $18.30. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 141 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Mikio Fujiwara | 56kg | 1:18.60 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $18.30 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:19.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $4.00 |