Funabashi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
FEZ MINT (9) sets the standard through race experience and recent substance, having placed twice from three Funabashi starts and run second to Fleur Magique over this course last time. He was never quite winning there, but the effort was solid and he has already placed at the distance. MAPLE SHIP (6) has the most appealing upside after a debut second over 1200m, beaten a length and a half by Henny The Queen, though the step to 1500m is the obvious test. ASTRO NOVA (4) also comes through a debut placing at this track and trip, with market respect behind him, but must bridge a six-length margin to True Target. LUMINOUS GLORY (7) is more of a place profile, still unplaced from two starts but fitter now and coming back in grade. FEZ MINT has the safest exposed form, with MAPLE SHIP the key improver.
Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing third at Funabashi, beaten six and a half lengths by Buridaikon, when he worked home evenly in a small field. His debut second to Grox Kosei was the sharper piece of form, as he raced right there and was beaten two lengths. Placed in both starts and drawn to use early speed, he profiles as a genuine place chance if ready to go fresh.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $64,623.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after one month following a debut fourth at Funabashi where he was near the top of betting but beaten nine and a half lengths by True Target. He raced close enough to make an impression and could not go on with it, while Astro Nova had his measure in that same form line. The class drop and inside barrier help, but he needs to find a far stronger finish second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 52kgs
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Back after one month after placing on debut at Funabashi, finishing third to True Target but still beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds. He settled rearward and did enough to earn another look, and the 52kg impost remains a small advantage. Even so, the margin leaves him with ground to make up on Astro Nova from that same race, so improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 52kg | 1:39.00 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $12.20 |
Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after one month following a sound debut second at Funabashi over this distance, beaten six lengths by True Target after being near the top of betting. He worked home evenly rather than producing a sharp late surge, but that placed form is still among the stronger exposed lines here. With natural early speed and a class drop, he remains a major winning hope if he improves off the experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after five weeks after finishing fourth over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten six lengths by Co's Martha when unwanted in the market and unable to quicken. His debut third over 1000m was similar, tracking the speed before flattening out and finishing just over seven lengths away. Race fitness helps third-up, but the rise to 1500m is a genuine query and he must finish off better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $36,758.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 3-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $37.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $29.70 |
Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after one month after an encouraging debut second at Funabashi over 1200m, beaten a length and a half by Henny The Queen after sitting behind the lead and fighting on well. He was respected in betting and showed enough professionalism to be treated as a key chance. The move to 1500m is the main query, but his debut effort gives him a strong platform if he runs it out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after five weeks and comes here third-up after finishing fourth at Funabashi, beaten six and a half lengths by Fleur Magique from a rearward spot. His debut fourth over 1200m was also plain, beaten nine and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The class drop and extra fitness help, but he still needs to find a more effective closing effort to land a placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.70 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after one month after a difficult debut at Funabashi, finishing last behind True Target and beaten a long way. She was unwanted in the market, settled well back and failed to improve, with no clear excuse offered in the run. The class drop is not enough on its own to offset that performance, and she has plenty to prove before she can be entertained seriously.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 25.5L | $83.00 |
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after five weeks following a solid second at Funabashi, beaten two and a half lengths by Fleur Magique after looming and fighting on without quite threatening. That was a clear step forward from his prior fourth to Premium Team, when he was big odds and beaten over 13 lengths. With two placings from three starts here and a distance placing already, he looks the most reliable winning option.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $47.30 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:03.60 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after five weeks after improving into third at Funabashi, beaten three and a half lengths by Fleur Magique at big odds while doing his best work late. That was a sizeable lift on the start prior, when he finished last to Premium Team and was beaten a long way. He has now placed at the distance, but Fez Mint had him covered last time and the win still looks a stretch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $55.40 |
| 6/6 | 03/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 43.3L | $107.30 |
| 5/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:03.60 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |