Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
L'OISEAUBLEU CHINU (5) has the most persuasive recent profile, coming here six days after being beaten just under a length at Urawa, having won there the start prior by two and a half lengths from Io Ray. That gives him the clearest winning platform, even with the short turnaround and a previous unplaced run at Funabashi noted. VIP RYAN (2) is the main threat on consistency, with consecutive thirds at this track and a useful record of two placings from three attempts at the course and distance, though his overall win strike-rate keeps the price important. KEIAI WHAKAPONO (4) has stronger career depth than most and Tsubasa Sasagawa has a good record on him, but he rises from 1200m and must prove the mile. ALPHA MADONNA (6) is more of a value danger, with her third two back keeping her in calculations despite a plain latest run behind Balance The Books.
Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks since a plain seventh at Funabashi, beaten over 11 lengths by Balance The Books after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He had also been seventh in 3yo+ C1 company here, beaten over 10 lengths at big odds. Prior track-and-distance placings give some base, but recent form leaves a clear lifting task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 24/08/2026 | 325 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 14-13-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $15.20 |
| 7/14 | 03/10/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $33,718.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:42.40 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $55.50 |
| 5/11 | 31/08/2025 | 223 | C1 3U | $33,565.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:42.70 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $10.50 |
| 6/13 | 20/01/2025 | 11 | B3 3U | $49,902.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 10-3-6 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.80 |
| 4/12 | 09/01/2025 | 24 | B3 3U | $46,206.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 12-9-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.60 |
| 5/14 | 16/12/2024 | 21 | B3 3U | $49,892.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 12-12-5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $82.60 |
Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks off a solid third at Funabashi, beaten just over three lengths by Balance The Books after settling rearward. His previous third behind Kitasan Riser came at long odds and lacked a winning burst, but he has placed twice from three starts at this track and distance. With Kosei Akimoto back aboard and recent consistency on his side, he profiles as a genuine winning chance if produced at the right time.
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 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $9.20 |
| 3/14 | 04/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:43.90 | 2-4-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $16.20 |
| 4/12 | 13/07/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 3-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 02/07/2026 | 64 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 9-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 29/04/2026 | 70 | C2 3U | $27,922.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 9-10-4 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $5.30 |
| 4/16 | 18/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 12-11-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.30 |
Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth at Kawasaki three weeks ago, beaten nine and a half lengths by Siena Best after giving away a big start and leaving himself too much to do. The run prior was also only fair, finishing sixth behind Masse D'Amour at long odds. He is race fit and has placed at Funabashi from his only visit, but his rearward pattern demands a sharper finish than he has shown lately.
Last Starts 18 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 | 09/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $17,587.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 11-10-8 | 13 |
| 9.8L | $5.90 |
| 6/9 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $22.30 |
| 6/14 | 30/07/2026 | 147 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:37.30 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $40.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:36.30 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $158.20 |
| 14/14 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:37.20 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $78.80 |
| 3/12 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 12-12-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $108.80 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks following a fifth over 1200m at Funabashi, beaten six and a half lengths by Just Kingdom after being near the top of betting and only fair to the line. Two back he was stronger, third behind Symboli Light and beaten just under two lengths. His career record is sound and Tsubasa Sasagawa has one win and three placings from five rides on him, but the rise to 1600m is the deciding question.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 4-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/06/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $10.70 |
| 4/11 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 11-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $40.90 |
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 6-8-3 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $17.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:16.90 | 4-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in quickly after being pipped at Urawa six days ago, finishing second to Infanta as favourite and beaten just under a length. That followed a clean Urawa win from Io Ray, where he extended to score by two and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. He usually races handy enough to make his own opportunity, and his current form gives him the strongest winning claim despite the Funabashi query.
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 | 42 | C2 3U | $23,983.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 9-5-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 8-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 9-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $15.80 |
| 5/10 | 23/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 11-6-8 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $39.10 |
| 2/9 | 27/05/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 8-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $42.10 |
Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks since finishing eighth at Funabashi, beaten over 11 lengths by Balance The Books after settling a long way back and making no impression. Her previous third behind Jesco was much better, beaten three lengths while working home evenly at outside odds. She also meets Vip Ryan again after losing to him here, so the winning case is modest, but she has enough prior form to chase minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:43.60 | 13-12-8 | 12 |
| 10.7L | $17.80 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 11-11-3 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $19.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/06/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:45.10 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $27.20 |
| 8/14 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:44.20 | - | 12 |
| 9.5L | $18.80 |
| 9/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 11-11-9 | 10 |
| 8.2L | $11.90 |
| 2/12 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 12-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $54.40 |
Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing seventh at Funabashi, beaten over 12 lengths by Kitasan Riser when unwanted in the market and never a winning factor. The start prior in 3yo+ C1 company was better on paper, but still only fifth behind Bulkhead at long odds. She remains winless after 22 starts and has been unplaced in all three runs at this track and distance, so others read stronger.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 04/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:43.90 | 9-11-7 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $27.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $31.80 |
| 5/12 | 16/06/2026 | 71 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $8.60 |
| 2/13 | 06/04/2026 | 6 | C2 3U | $24,637.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:38.40 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $15.80 |
| 3/12 | 31/03/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 7-8-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $23.40 |
| 7/14 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:45.50 | 3-2-7 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $44.70 |
Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a tenth over 1800m at Funabashi, beaten over 12 lengths by Yuomaishin when unwanted in the market and never likely. Her previous sixth behind Balance The Books was also a double-figure defeat. Coming back in trip may help the set-up, but she is unplaced in seven starts at this track and needs a much stronger final effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 28/08/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryohei Kakimoto | 54kg | 1:58.70 | 9-12-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $93.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:59.10 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $43.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $65.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/06/2026 | 89 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $232.60 |
| 13/14 | 31/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:59.70 | 14-14-13 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $164.30 |
| 12/12 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | C1C2 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 2:13.70 | 12-11-12 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $51.90 |