Funabashi Race 7 - Race 7 - 1600
BRIGHT BEGINNING (9) won last start over 1500m at this track, making it six victories from 12 appearances this campaign. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will give a great sight. GOLD BREEDER (10) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1500m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. LE GRAND CHARIOT (11) resumes in a similar race to his last run 12 weeks ago when ninth, beaten 8 lengths. One to consider. SEA OF STARS (5) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1600m at this track, beaten 10 lengths. Expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Hiirou Muro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Urawa on August 10 over 1500m, 7 len behind Smile Thrive carrying 56kg at $251.30. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Urawa on July 13 over 2000m, 19 len behind War Anthem carrying 56kg at $225.40. Draws well but looks safely held.
Last Starts 16 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 | 10/08/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $251.30 |
| 11/12 | 13/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 2:09.30 | 3-11-11 | 11 |
| 19.5L | $225.40 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 2:11.70 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $48.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 2:13.40 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $25.30 |
| 13/14 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 2:14.70 | 12-14-13 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $169.80 |
| 9/10 | 21/04/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 6-8-9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $176.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1500m, 4 len behind Bright Beginning carrying 56kg at $25.70. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $25.70. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $25.70 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $25.70 |
| 4/11 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $21.70 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 9-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $17.80 |
| 2/12 | 04/05/2026 | 277 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 8-10-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $66.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $34,322.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 9 at Ohi on December 26 over 1200m, 14 len behind Nine Esquire carrying 56kg at $137.60. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Monbetsu on August 5 2025 over 1200m, 12 len behind Dios Message with 56kg at $195.50. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 101 | B3 3U | $49,392.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $137.60 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $315.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $11,031.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | SP | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:57.40 | 1-6-7 | 1 |
| 74.5L | $31.80 |
| 10/10 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,981.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | M | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:50.80 | 4-9-10 | 4 |
| 46.2L | $110.50 |
| 9/9 | 05/08/2025 | 68 | B3 3U | $10,981.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $195.50 |
| 8/12 | 29/05/2025 | 24 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-10-8 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $58.20 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind Kiichi Movement carrying 55kg at $30.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Legend Master with 54kg at $8.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 05/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $30.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.90 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:38.70 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/12 | 05/05/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.40 | 11-11-5 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.70 | 5-9-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $14.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on August 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Kiichi Movement carrying 55kg at $11.70. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Urawa on July 15 over 1500m defeating Earth Fang with 54kg at $4.30. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $11.70 |
| 1/12 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:36.40 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $26,795.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.50 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.00 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $22.20 |
| 4/11 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 11-11-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $95.60 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:17.70 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 16 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $49.40. The start before that 8th of 11 at Kawasaki on July 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Live Driver with 56kg at $11.90. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 2-5-7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $49.40 |
| 8/11 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $11.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 7-6-3 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $15.80 |
| 3/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 7-9-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $129.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $52.80 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 8 at this track on August 4 over 1600m, 19 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $273.50. The race before that ran second last of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 14 len behind Cellist with 56kg at $346.80. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $273.50 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $346.80 |
| 8/11 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:34.40 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $163.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/06/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:38.50 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $86.10 |
| 9/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $242.20 |
| 10/14 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $102.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1800m, 15 len behind God Treasure with 56kg at $14.70. Second-up 6th of 10 at Urawa on August 7 over 2000m, 7 len behind Mow carrying 56kg at $5.20. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 19 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 | 07/08/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 2:09.90 | 3-4-6 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $5.20 |
| 11/12 | 29/06/2026 | 90 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:57.40 | 5-6-11 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $14.70 |
| 4/14 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:59.70 | 2-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 2:00.60 | 3-6-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 2:16.30 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/02/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 2:32.60 | 2-4-11 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track on August 2 over 1500m defeating Gold Breeder carrying 56kg at $1.20. The start before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Hakodate Dirt on June 20 over 1700m, 16 len behind Dinan carrying 58.0kg at $19.10. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 11/11 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:44.70 | 3-4-11 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $19.10 |
| 5/16 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 02/05/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-5 | 16 |
| 2.8L | $5.10 |
| 1/12 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on August 2 over 1500m, 3 len behind Bright Beginning carrying 56kg at $6.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Cellist carrying 56kg at $6.90. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.70 |
| 4/9 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $6.90 |
| 1/14 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 5-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.60 |
| 7/12 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.70 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track June 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Snow Lightning with 56kg at $9.40. Previously first up; 13th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt December 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Kojoryozoku carrying 53.0kg at $162.70. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 3-4-9 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $9.40 |
| 3/12 | 08/05/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $6.10 |
| 1/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:39.00 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/14 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 2-1-3 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
| 5/14 | 11/02/2026 | 59 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 2:32.60 | 3-2-5 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 13/15 | 14/12/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:55.00 | 1-1-13 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $162.70 |