Funabashi Race 6 - Funabashi C1
CASTLE AILE (3) turned things around last start and landed the prize by 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn over 1400m at Urawa. Finds a suitable race and can make it back-to-back wins. COME BACK (2) improved last start to finish third over 1600m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Finds the right race this time and can take the next step and salute. DIGEST (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1600m at this track after being prominent at the turn. The engagement of Akira Harita is a positive move. Finds a suitable assignment and can get the job done. RYUNO ESSENCE (5) produced a better run last start over 1500m at Urawa. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind G T Agleam carrying 54kg at $175.90. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Lapland with 54kg at $226.20. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-4-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $175.90 |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2026 | 10 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:44.20 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $226.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/06/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:30.50 | 12-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $120.40 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:44.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $117.90 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2026 | 9 | B3 3U | $38,089.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 12-9-7 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $203.10 |
| 12/14 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 13-13-12 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $131.70 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 2 len behind Lapland with 56kg at $23.60. The run before that ran second last of 12 at this track on June 3 over 1600m, 25 len behind Recado carrying 58kg at $45.30. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $23.60 |
| 11/12 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kentaro Usui | 58kg | 1:43.30 | 4-7-11 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $45.30 |
| 1/13 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 8/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $29.80 |
| 11/14 | 02/04/2026 | 115 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 5-9-11 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/12 | 08/12/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Urawa July 17 over 1400m defeating Noble Platina carrying 55kg at $15.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shinatsuhime with 54kg at $15.10. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.70 |
| 4/10 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.10 |
| 4/12 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:15.40 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $16.40 |
| 3/12 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:37.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $61.30 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 4-2-8 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $85.80 |
| 11/11 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.80 | 1-3-11 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $81.20 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Monbetsu on June 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Yamanin Passe carrying 56kg at $126.80. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Monbetsu on June 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Iide Maihime with 57kg at $109.10. Solid prospects and a good barrier doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $11,419.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $126.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $109.10 |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,060.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ono Shunt | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $45.90 |
| 11/13 | 22/04/2026 | 381 | A4 3U | $11,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ono Shunt | 53kg | 1:13.80 | 3-5-11 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $81.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $23,084.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,301.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:48.10 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Public Sphere carrying 53kg at $11.70. The run before that 6th of 11 at Urawa on June 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Alma Viva with 52kg at $18.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 1:35.30 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $11.70 |
| 6/11 | 24/06/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 52kg | 1:28.90 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2026 | 89 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:38.20 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $12.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $33,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at Kawasaki May 12 over 1600m, 11 len behind Fereydun with 53kg at $114.10. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Kawasaki June 17 2025 over 1500m, 9 len behind Miyagi Emperor carrying 53kg at $42.10. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 12/05/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $38,089.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:43.30 | 11-10-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $114.10 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $39,420.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.40 | 7-9-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $63.60 |
| 3/11 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $47.10 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.10 |
| 10/14 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:44.70 | 11-10-10 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $32.10 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 9-5-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $45.50 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 1500m, 12 len behind Public Sphere with 56kg at $80.20. The race before that ran second last of 7 at this track on July 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Letemps Allure with 56kg at $58.30. Might just find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 12-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $80.20 |
| 6/7 | 04/07/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 6-5-6 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $58.30 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $14.20 |
| 6/14 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 57kg | 1:44.90 | 7-10-6 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $136.90 |
| 1/12 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,044.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 8-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $34.90 |
| 8/12 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 12-11-8 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $39.70 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Kawasaki April 8 over 1600m, 10 len behind Vip Solio carrying 54kg at $35.10. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at this track January 23 over 1600m, 13 len behind Hope Etoile with 54kg at $43.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 08/04/2026 | 30 | B3 3U | $39,420.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 10-2-8 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $35.10 |
| 7/10 | 09/03/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 9-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $32.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:45.20 | 11-5-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $58.30 |
| 11/11 | 23/01/2026 | 170 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 5-7-11 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $43.10 |
| 3/11 | 06/08/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:37.10 | 9-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $28.30 |
| 1/14 | 09/07/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $38,136.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 10-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind G T Agleam carrying 53kg at $30.50. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lapland with 56kg at $17.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $30.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 4-4-8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $17.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.80 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $17.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 11-10-7 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $36.70 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 7-3-5 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $10.10 |
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:45.40 | 7-8-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months faded in the straight 6th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Lapland with 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track November 7 over 1600m defeating Crystal Cave with 56kg at $6.40. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/06/2026 | 139 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 12/14 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 9-5-12 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $5.80 |
| 10/13 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 2-2-10 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/12/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:41.50 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 07/11/2025 | 37 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/14 | 01/10/2025 | 180 | C1 3U | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 9-7-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $18.30 |