Funabashi Race 2 - Funabashi 3yo
POD SHANK (6) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 5 lengths at Nagoya over 1400m. Sure to run well again. DAVIS ALVAREZ (7) met with solid support when resuming last start over 1200m at this track when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Can atone. MORI INVICTUS (8) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1500m at Nagoya. Capable of testing this field. WHITE NILE (9) last appeared a month ago over 1400m at Kanazawa when he finished second. This is his first run for the Kiyoshige Arai stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran second last of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Orchidea Rossa carrying 55kg at $187.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 19 len behind Egal with 55kg at $186.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $186.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 93 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:18.10 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $187.30 |
| 12/12 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:18.40 | 11-12-12 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $194.10 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:18.20 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $108.40 |
| 12/12 | 12/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:17.90 | 9-12-12 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $457.10 |
| 10/10 | 21/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Egal with 54kg at $51.20. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Orchidea Rossa carrying 54kg at $119.30. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $51.20 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:18.10 | 1-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $119.30 |
| 7/11 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:18.80 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $29.20 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:18.20 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $86.70 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kentaro Usui | 54kg | 1:19.60 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $17.50 |
| 9/11 | 11/03/2026 | 160 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:17.00 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 16.6L | $39.30 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Egal with 56kg at $67.80. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind La Vie Est Belle carrying 56kg at $21.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $67.80 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $21.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $26.10 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 10-11-9 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $128.20 |
| 5/9 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:18.20 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $31.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:19.60 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 18 len behind Fluorite carrying 56kg at $69.30. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Jee Haan with 56kg at $70.10. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 10-8-10 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $69.30 |
| 8/12 | 04/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:16.20 | 12-12-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $70.10 |
| 7/12 | 07/05/2026 | 85 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 9-8-7 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $32.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 9-9-10 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $10.30 |
| 13/13 | 22/01/2026 | 147 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 8-8-13 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $9.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $39,159.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:17.90 | 6-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Orchidea Rossa carrying 56kg at $26.10. Last start 7th of 11 at Urawa on July 16 over 1400m, 14 len behind M T Raika carrying 56kg at $24.50. Watch for a big final furlong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $25,760.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $24.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/07/2026 | 140 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:18.10 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $26.10 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:19.20 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $39.40 |
| 6/7 | 23/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:17.30 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $214.10 |
| 10/11 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:17.90 | 9-11-10 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $315.60 |
| 12/12 | 07/11/2025 | 36 | COND 2 | $35,714.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 6-12-12 | 5 |
| 50.3L | $411.60 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 5 len win at Nagoya June 22 over 1400m defeating Proud Bluebell with 57kg at $1.20. The start before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Nagoya May 22 over 1500m defeating Blue Amber with 57kg at $5.20. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:36.60 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 15/16 | 18/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:09.50 | - | 3 |
| 18.6L | $354.20 |
| 16/16 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 13-14-16 | 13 |
| 25.2L | $124.40 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 2 |
| 19.8L | $93.90 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 4th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind La Vie Est Belle carrying 54kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Monbetsu on August 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Taisei Schalt carrying 55kg at $46.10. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 297 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:18.90 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:15.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $46.10 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:03.40 | 5-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at Nagoya on June 17 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Noble Treasure with 57kg at $42.60. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Nagoya on June 2 over 1500m, 11 len behind Noble Sniper with 57kg at $12.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 1-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $42.60 |
| 6/11 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 9-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $12.50 |
| 6/11 | 20/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 4-4-6 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $34.40 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,993.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 13/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Kanazawa on July 5 over 1400m, neck behind Garibata carrying 57kg at $11.80. The race before that won by 2 len at Kanazawa June 8 over 1400m defeating Sugino Dynamic carrying 57kg at $1.70. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 27 | A3 3 | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:33.90 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $11.80 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | B7 3 | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 9/9 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3 | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:39.60 | 7-5-9 | 1 |
| 42.3L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 13 | B2 3 | $6,242.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3 | $6,771.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $5.60 |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | B1 3 | $6,771.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Mikio Fujiwara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Monbetsu on June 18 over 1200m, 13 len behind Tulearensis carrying 54kg at $142.30. The run before that 10th of 13 at Monbetsu on June 4 over 1200m, 14 len behind Star Of Moulin with 57kg at $144.40. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 46 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 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yuta Ogawa | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 5-8-11 | 12 |
| 13.9L | $142.30 |
| 10/13 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,709.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 3-3-10 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $144.40 |
| 13/14 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 9-10-13 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $100.10 |
| 13/14 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $5,749.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 10-11-13 | 8 |
| 16.7L | $5.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/04/2026 | 252 | COND 3 | $7,437.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:17.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Urawa on July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Egal with 56kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind La Vie Est Belle carrying 56kg at $5.30. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 6-3-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:18.90 | 9-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $5.30 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 134 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:18.80 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 21/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.70 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 34 | COND 2 | $35,280.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 1:16.50 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 55kg | 1:00.90 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |