Funabashi Race 9 - Funabashi A2
ZEUS BISTY (5) got the job done last start by half a length at this track over 1000m. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in eight starts, including four wins and four placings. Sure to be there at the business end. DREAD (7) finished third behind BRIGHT FLASH at this track over this distance when resuming from a spell last time out. Has a terrific record here with five wins and four placings from nine starts. Leading contender. BRIGHT FLASH (8) has two wins and two minor placings from five starts this campaign. Scored last start by half a length at this track over 1200m. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. ACKERMAN (1) returned from a spell a month ago when he was beaten 10 lengths into 11th over 1200m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Wonder Land carrying 54kg at $35.90. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 13 over 1200m defeating Zodiac Reve carrying 56kg at $5.60. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 92 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 2-7-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $35.90 |
| 4/9 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 230 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.10 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2025 | 27 | COND | $302,948.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 5-9-11 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 10th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Wonder Land carrying 54kg at $213.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on October 28 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Seidelbast with 57kg at $5. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 252 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 8-9-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $213.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/10/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $63,777.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.80 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2025 | 62 | A2 3U | $93,662.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | A2B1 3U | $95,339.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 44 | COND 4U | $144,068.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:12.20 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $211.60 |
| 8/15 | 22/05/2025 | 22 | COND 4U | $149,541.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 12-12-8 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $157.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Land with 54kg at $168.30. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 5 over 1000m, 2 len behind Zeus Bisty carrying 57kg at $14.70. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $168.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:01.00 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $14.70 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | A2B1 3U | $79,351.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 8-8-5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $81,110.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 5-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.60 |
| 11/16 | 16/02/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $103,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $85.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wonder Land with 54kg at $76. The run before that 4th of 9 at Ohi on June 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Canele Flavor with 57kg at $26.90. Watch for him late in the piece.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 10-10-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $76.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2026 | 31 | A2B1 3U | $97,723.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Ryo Fujita | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $26.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 11-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 146 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 8-10-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $7.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 11-11-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $14.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 62 days. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track on May 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sammaru Ship with 55kg at $5.50. Second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at this track June 5 over 1000m defeating Muumuu carrying 55kg at $1.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 62 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 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:01.00 | 10-9-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 83 | A2B1 3U | $79,351.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 10-6-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 39 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 8-9-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 136 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/10 | 29/07/2025 | 25 | B2 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sammaru Ship carrying 57kg at $25.90. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at this track on July 30 2025 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Wara with 57kg at $7.50. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 203 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 5-9-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $25.90 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | 24 | A2B1 3U | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Akira Harita | 57kg | 0:54.90 | 1-4-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $111,882.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $32.10 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2025 | 91 | A2B1 3U | $95,339.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/15 | 30/04/2025 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $119,269.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 2-3-9 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/04/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $96,185.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 10 at this track on July 4 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Bright Flash carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at this track on November 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sammaru Ship carrying 56kg at $5.70. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 204 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 10-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 10-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 89 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 03/06/2025 | 113 | B2 3U | $58,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track July 4 over 1200m defeating Yoruno Teio with 56kg at $4.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on June 5 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Spirit Guide with 57kg at $2.70. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 33 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 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 3-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 4-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 7-6-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 12/03/2026 | 195 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | 43 | B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.10 |