Funabashi Race 11 - Race 11 - 1600
CELLIST (7) sets the standard on exposed Funabashi mile form, with three wins and one placing from four attempts at the track and distance. He was beaten just over a length as a very short odds-on favourite last start, but his six-length win here the run before keeps him at the top of the list. A SHIN DAZZLE (6) has the deeper career profile, winning 12 of 24, and his previous Funabashi win over 1200m was strong enough to forgive a plain sixth last time, though the rise to 1600m is the key test. BRIGHT BEGINNING (1) is chasing three straight after dominant 3yo+ C1 wins at Funabashi and brings an unbeaten track record, so he demands respect despite the classier opposition. NERAIUCHI (11) was beaten a nose at Urawa six days ago and profiles as the place-value selection, but his maiden record keeps the winning case below the top three.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks looking to extend a sharp Funabashi sequence, having led and won a 3yo+ C1 by two lengths over Gold Breeder as a dominant odds-on favourite. He had also beaten the same runner by three lengths here at very short odds the start prior, and barrier 1 gives his natural early speed a clear platform. Five wins from five at the track is compelling, and this is a genuine winning chance if the class rise does not blunt him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.01 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from well back when fifth at Kawasaki last start, but was still beaten eight and a half lengths by Rickey's Luck at long odds. The run prior was similar at Funabashi, finishing sixth behind Irie's Pachira and never a winning threat. He is unplaced in three tries at this track and distance, so the class relief is not enough to make him a serious player.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 10/09/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:45.10 | 11-11-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.40 |
| 6/14 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 7-9-6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $231.60 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.60 |
| 4/12 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 10-7-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $129.30 |
| 7/10 | 28/06/2026 | 25 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Norihiko Nozawa | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $56.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $38,704.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $295.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back to 1600m after finishing eighth over 2000m at Kawasaki, beaten just over seven lengths at big odds. Two back she was last in a 3yo+ B2B3 over 2200m here and beaten over 15 lengths, so the recent form is plain. The counter is a light 51kg and a proven Funabashi mile record, with one win and six placings from 21 tries, which keeps her in the minor-money conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 11/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | SP | Oki Hibiki | 51kg | 2:16.40 | 12-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $299.60 |
| 13/13 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Oki Hibiki | 50kg | 2:28.80 | 8-12-13 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $253.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 10-10-9 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $123.20 |
| 11/12 | 15/07/2026 | 16 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 53kg | 2:07.90 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $155.10 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:57.40 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 22/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 2000m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 2:10.70 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at Kawasaki last start when beaten over 12 lengths by Rickey's Luck, settling too far back and making no impression. His previous eighth behind Hujum was less damaging on the margin, but he was still only fair through the line and started big odds. A prior track placing is some background, yet his current form leaves him needing a sharp turnaround.
Last Starts 17 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 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 11-12-9 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $96.70 |
| 8/9 | 20/08/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $38,356.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:44.80 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $45.60 |
| 6/11 | 27/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $47.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:45.80 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $42.30 |
| 8/10 | 15/06/2026 | 11 | B2B3 3U | $44,133.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 2:14.30 | 3-3-8 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $26.70 |
| 3/11 | 04/06/2026 | 23 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $138.60 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after one month following a much better Funabashi effort, finishing second in a 3yo+ C1 and beaten a length and a half by Kure Feno at big odds. That was a firm bounce from her previous start, when she led into the lane but weakened badly behind Irie's Pachira. She can race handy enough to use the draw, but the distance query keeps her more in the place mix than as a firm win choice.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 1:44.40 | 11-6-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $30.10 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 1:43.80 | 2-1-9 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $17.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks with a strong overall profile despite a flat sixth over 1200m at Funabashi, where he conceded too much ground and was beaten seven and a half lengths by Sorgente Po. He had won a 3yo+ C1 here the start before, beating Shinatsuhime by half a length, and his 12 wins from 24 starts command respect. The rise to 1600m is the query, but his class keeps him right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 11-5-6 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $8.80 |
| 1/9 | 04/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 8-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/07/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:28.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks as the runner with the strongest Funabashi mile credentials, having been third here last start and beaten just over a length by Irie's Pachira after starting at very short odds. That followed a dominant 3yo+ C1 win over Takaminogakoi by six lengths, and his track-distance record reads three wins and one placing from four. With Kenji Okamura back aboard, he deserves top billing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 206 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/14 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/11/2025 | 5 | COND 3 | $21,429.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:14.90 | 8-6-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 31/10/2025 | 45 | COND 3 | $26,906.00 | Urawa | 1300m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after one month having worked into the race nicely when third in a 3yo+ C1 at Funabashi, beaten just under two lengths by Kure Feno as an outside chance. That was a clear improvement on his previous last behind Irie's Pachira, where he found little and was beaten over 12 lengths. He has placed twice from six at this track and distance without winning, so a repeat can earn money without making him a leading hope.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kentaro Usui | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 4-4-10 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $10.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks and rises from 1200m to 1600m after being beaten over 13 lengths by Sorgente Po at Funabashi when unwanted in the market. His earlier fourth behind Castle Shion was better, coming from an impossible spot to be beaten a length and a half at huge odds, but he has one win from 30 and is unplaced in 11 starts across the past 12 months. Others bring far stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $117.90 |
| 4/10 | 03/08/2026 | 91 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $278.80 |
| 10/12 | 04/05/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 9-7-10 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $55.40 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $34,492.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yuma Kato | 53kg | 1:37.20 | 6-7-8 | 11 |
| 6.6L | $7.60 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 9-3-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $51.90 |
| 8/11 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | B3 3U | $38,933.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $130.30 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after being beaten over 15 lengths in a COND at Mombetsu, where he settled well back and never came into the race. His previous Funabashi run was also plain, finishing eighth in a 3yo COND and beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. A track win and one distance placing give him some older form, but first-up he must show far more than he did last campaign.
Last Starts 108 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 | 11/06/2026 | 36 | COND | $214,098.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 11-7-6 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $70.10 |
| 8/14 | 06/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $290,954.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 13-11-8 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $139.70 |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | 70 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 8/13 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $378,223.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $73.10 |
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $108,928.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $5.70 |
| 1/10 | 05/12/2025 | 107 | COND 2 | $84,673.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 1:57.40 | 10-8-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up well at Urawa six days ago and was beaten only a nose by Harmony Roi, a sharp improvement from his 12th at Funabashi the run before when well held behind Irie's Pachira. He has placed 11 times from 27 starts without winning, and the wide draw is another practical hurdle. The latest run puts him in the mix for another placing, but the maiden record tempers the win case.
Last Starts 5 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 | 22/09/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $47,966.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 12/14 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 10-7-12 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $71.10 |
| 4/12 | 10/08/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 3-4-4 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/13 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.10 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 85 | B3 3U | $40,250.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $20.40 |
| 6/12 | 21/04/2026 | 13 | B2B3 3U | $57,487.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 2:10.60 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $11.60 |