Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi B1
GOLDEN SWEEP (8) lifted strongly only to just miss when fresh from a spell as favourite last start over 1200m at this track. Sure to derive great benefit from that run. Has a good record at this course and distance, including four wins. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. HARDWIRED (5) finished fourth last start over 1200m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Well placed and expected to feature. KINGSBURY (3) finished sixth over this distance, beaten 2.75 lengths, when resuming at his latest outing. Has a very good record over today's journey with six wins from 12 starts. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. One of the main contenders. YORUNO TEIO (4) has been in the placings at his last two appearances, finishing second over 1200m at this track most recently. Winning claims if at his peak.

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Bright Flash with 56kg at $117.70. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ohi on December 26 over 1200m, 9 len behind Half Blue carrying 57kg at $116.70. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 94 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 5-6-10 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $117.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $33.80 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 6-7-8 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $196.20 |
| 11/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 4-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $109,369.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 6-6-9 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $116.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Urawa December 24 over 1500m, 8 len behind Riko Sparrow with 55kg at $98.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at this track December 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Satono Mustang with 52kg at $39.70. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 24/12/2025 | 12 | A2 3U | $88,201.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-8-7 | 11 |
| 8.2L | $98.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/12/2025 | 189 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 52kg | 1:14.10 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $39.70 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $97,203.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $14.80 |
| 9/14 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $64,932.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 1:42.50 | 5-3-9 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.40 |
| 1/14 | 04/04/2025 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $63,482.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.90 |
| 3/14 | 07/03/2025 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $57,674.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:45.30 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bright Flash carrying 56kg at $8.80. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track June 30 2025 over 1200m defeating Kura Reve carrying 56kg at $4. Strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/07/2026 | 141 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 45 | B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $9.10 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2025 | 34 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 5-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Bright Flash with 56kg at $25. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Spirit Guide with 57kg at $54.80. Near miss last start. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $25.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $54.80 |
| 7/13 | 28/05/2026 | 104 | B1B2 3U | $60,307.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $49.20 |
| 7/12 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-3-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $27.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/01/2026 | 12 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:14.20 | 9-6-3 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $27.80 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | B1B2 3U | $65,330.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Bright Flash carrying 56kg at $14.50. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spirit Guide with 57kg at $2.30. Big chance after a respectable effort last time out.
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 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $14.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/11 | 07/05/2026 | 47 | A2B1 3U | $79,351.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 15/16 | 21/03/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 4U | $325,160.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 56kg | 1:23.30 | - | 15 |
| 12.7L | $133.20 |
| 7/16 | 17/01/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Thore Hammer-Hansen | 58kg | 1:23.90 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $40.70 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 148 | ALLOW 3U | $351,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | M | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:16.50 | - | 8 |
| 10.2L | $49.20 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Bright Flash carrying 54kg at $45.40. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jet Speed carrying 54kg at $12.90. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 31 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.00 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $45.40 |
| 3/10 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 7-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.90 |
| 9/14 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $73,003.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 6-6-9 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $16.20 |
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 5-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Kawasaki on July 27 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Joyful Rock with 55kg at $127.90. The run before that 6th of 10 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 900m, 4 len behind Makaze carrying 57kg at $52.60. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | A2B1 3U | $64,401.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $127.90 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | B1B2 3U | $43,470.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 0:54.30 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $52.60 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 457 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $78.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $96,185.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $68.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/03/2025 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $63,441.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/14 | 14/02/2025 | 23 | B1 3U | $61,804.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Shun Ishizaki | 57kg | 1:00.30 | 14-13-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind K's Blanc carrying 54kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bright Flash with 51kg at $4.70. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/07/2026 | 91 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 10-10-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:14.40 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $4.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 128 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:14.60 | 7-8-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 2/12 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:13.70 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 90 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 1:13.40 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/07/2025 | 60 | COND 4U | $144,068.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 52kg | 1:12.20 | 10-10-3 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $69.30 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 49kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Morioka Dirt on June 30 over 1200m, 19 len behind J L Bitt carrying 54kg at $16.20. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track August 27 over 1200m defeating Friend Scheffler carrying 54kg at $1.90. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 35 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 | 30/06/2026 | 104 | COND | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:11.40 | 1-3-11 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $16.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $446,107.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $39.80 |
| 2/13 | 25/02/2026 | 27 | COND | $214,127.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:27.50 | 6-5-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $13.80 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $106,160.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 8/14 | 31/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $323,403.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:42.00 | 5-3-8 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $115.40 |
| 9/11 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | COND 2 | $196,429.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:44.10 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $7.80 |