Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi C2
IGNIS SPIRITUS (6) is returning from a spell of a year. Finished fourth at Nakayama Dirt over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Masato Hayashi. Rates highly and can return in winning form. TAKARA BADIUS (1) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 800m at Urawa after being in contention all the way. Drawn for a nice run just off the speed. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. SUN SNOW WHITE (3) was below her best last time when seventh over 800m at Urawa, beaten 4.5 lengths. Meets a stronger field but she is good enough to turn things around. HYOI ZABURO (7) finished third at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1000m at this track, finishing 7 lengths back in seventh. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Poison Caesar carrying 54kg at $15.90. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Ortu Solis with 54kg at $5. Will not spend a cent from the inside alley.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 14/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:47.00 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $15.90 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $18,914.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:02.40 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $12,609.00 | Urawa | 800m | M | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:47.80 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.20 |
| 10/10 | 05/06/2026 | 337 | C3 3U | $18,914.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:17.20 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $28.30 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $19,068.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 5-5-9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $13.10 |
| 7/12 | 16/06/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $19,441.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 0:55.70 | 12-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran second last of 11 at this track on July 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Odenta carrying 54kg at $465.50. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Urawa on June 23 over 1500m, 14 len behind Jailbreak with 54kg at $49.50. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 2-10-10 | 11 |
| 10.9L | $465.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:37.50 | 5-9-9 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $49.50 |
| 9/11 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 3-3-9 | 12 |
| 11.3L | $137.50 |
| 7/12 | 08/05/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $295.70 |
| 8/10 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 8-7-8 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $218.10 |
| 11/12 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:37.70 | 10-10-11 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $159.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Urawa on July 15 over 800m, 4.5 len behind Paina with 54kg at $8.40. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Retro Boom with 54kg at $3.30. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 0:47.90 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 04/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 0:55.10 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.80 |
| 4/14 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | C2C3 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 4-4-4 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/14 | 06/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:02.00 | 6-10-5 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:03.30 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 800m, 42 len behind Poison Caesar with 56kg at $347.90. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 20 len behind Satono Oriental with 56kg at $253.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 0:47.00 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 42.9L | $347.90 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:16.70 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $253.60 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Yoshimi Nakashima | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $144.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:17.00 | 8-10-12 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $174.10 |
| 7/9 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $254.50 |
| 12/12 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:16.00 | 9-12-12 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $363.60 |

Jockey: Norihiko Nozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind S K Cat with 56kg at $36.30. When resuming last campaign third of 13 at this track October 3 over 1000m, 3 len behind Loto Kagura with 56kg at $8.50. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/01/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $15,387.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 8-8-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $36.30 |
| 3/14 | 10/12/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 13-9-3 | 12 |
| 0.6L | $22.70 |
| 9/14 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | C2C3 3U | $26,786.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Norihiko Nozawa | 57kg | 1:01.70 | 7-8-9 | 14 |
| 8.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/13 | 03/10/2025 | 63 | C2 3U | $28,099.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 10-10-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $18,647.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.80 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $28,602.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:01.70 | 8-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of a year. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Monbetsu August 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Animal Fruits carrying 54kg at $2.90. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Nakayama Dirt March 8 2025 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Third Wind with 55.0kg at $30. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 365 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 | 06/08/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $9,292.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | C3C4 3U | $6,907.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 1:01.40 | 4-1-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,688.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:00.90 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | C3C4 3U | $7,042.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.70 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2025 | 46 | C4 3U | $7,127.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 10/16 | 05/04/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $113,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on July 3 over 1000m, 7 len behind Candy Bouquet carrying 56kg at $12. The start before that came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track on June 2 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Cast Light On with 57kg at $28. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:02.30 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/06/2026 | 22 | C2C3 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 7-5-3 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $28.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | 5 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $32.30 |
| 4/14 | 06/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:02.00 | 10-7-4 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $52.60 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $47.60 |
| 11/12 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 10-4-11 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Urawa on July 15 over 800m, 3 len behind Paina with 56kg at $58.60. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Retro Boom with 56kg at $10.10. Genuine hope on best form.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 0:47.90 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $58.60 |
| 6/8 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:02.60 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $10.10 |
| 13/14 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | C2C3 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Oki Hibiki | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 11-11-13 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $42.20 |
| 10/14 | 06/05/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Oki Hibiki | 53kg | 1:02.00 | 12-12-10 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $10.50 |
| 5/14 | 30/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 8-9-5 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $7.80 |
| 1/14 | 10/03/2026 | 90 | C2C3 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:02.70 | 10-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after a year faded in the straight 7th of 10 at this track on June 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Mad Ribbon Girl with 51kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track on October 30 2024 over 1200m, 11 len behind Windhose carrying 54kg at $38.50. Needs to do a lot more.
Last Starts 39 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 | 28/06/2026 | 335 | C3 3U | $12,539.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Sugawara Rikuto | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2025 | 6 | C3 3U | $15,169.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $163.70 |
| 6/10 | 22/07/2025 | 22 | C3 3U | $15,254.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/06/2025 | 27 | C3 3U | $15,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:16.70 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $127.50 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2025 | 28 | C3 3U | $15,466.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 54kg | 1:01.70 | 6-8-8 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $143.10 |
| 10/12 | 06/05/2025 | 36 | C3 3U | $15,654.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 6-5-10 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $110.40 |