Funabashi Race 11 - Race 11 - 1800
BEAR BAKKYUN (6) is the top pick on current form, coming off successive Kawasaki wins over 1600m, the latest by two lengths over Sayono Nature after starting near the top of betting. The rise to 1800m is the query, but his race fitness, Funabashi win and eight-from-12 career record give him a strong platform. MIKKI FIGHT (7) is the obvious danger: he beat Outrange at Ohi as odds-on favourite, was beaten only a neck here two back, and is four from four at this distance. LORD COURONNE (8) brings the class spike after winning the G3 Heian Stakes by three and a half lengths before a just-under-five-length sixth to MIKKI FIGHT at Ohi, so he has the talent if he returns at that level. T O MARCONI (2) resumes after a 4yo+ ALLOW win at Kyoto Dirt and a narrow Chukyo Dirt second, with his six-start 1800m record making him a genuine each-way chance.

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last at Funabashi, beaten out of sight behind Rebake Full City at big odds after settling rearward. The start prior was no better, also last here in 3yo+ COND grade behind Alain Barows when unwanted in the market. The class drop is some help, but he has been unplaced in 13 starts over the past 12 months and must lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 26/08/2026 | 84 | COND | $219,746.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 13-13-13 | 3 |
| 47.0L | $574.00 |
| 14/14 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $119,089.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 10-14-14 | 1 |
| 57.6L | $406.10 |
| 13/13 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 12-13-13 | 11 |
| 51.9L | $825.20 |
| 14/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $466,740.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 1:40.40 | 9-11-14 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $549.90 |
| 11/12 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $669,160.00 | Funabashi | 2400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 2:37.20 | 4-12-11 | 12 |
| 46.0L | $873.90 |
| 12/15 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $116,796.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Good | Naoki Honmura | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 5-9-12 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $297.90 |

Jockey: Mirai Iwata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a 4yo+ ALLOW win at Kyoto Dirt, where he beat Arena Palacio by just under two lengths. He had earlier run Golden Cloud to half a length at Chukyo Dirt and owns an excellent 1800m profile, with three wins and three placings from six starts. First look at Funabashi is the unknown, but his consistency keeps him right in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 30/05/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $318,020.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/15 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:58.60 | 5-5-2 | 14 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |
| 1/14 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 4U | $275,410.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:54.10 | 4-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:13.10 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 11/01/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $290,640.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Y Fujioka | 57kg | 1:59.20 | 5-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.60 |
| 2/13 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $296,230.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:10.00 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a plain second last at Funabashi, beaten over 17 lengths behind Rebake Full City after fading late. His previous fourth here behind Hero Call was more competitive, and he does have a track-and-trip win plus a sound record with Takehiro Kasano. Even so, the latest run leaves him with a fair bit to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | COND | $219,746.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:53.30 | 3-12-12 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $63.30 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $95,889.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:57.20 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $7.70 |
| 13/14 | 09/07/2026 | 65 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 4-5-13 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $42.00 |
| 9/13 | 05/05/2026 | 33 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $487.30 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:55.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $23.60 |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | 26 | A2B1 3U | $81,110.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:50.70 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Atsuya Nishimura
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing ninth behind Mikki Fight over 2000m at Ohi, where he raced prominently before coming under pressure late. The run prior was much stronger, beating Dura Erede by two lengths at Kawasaki in 4yo+ COND grade. Coming back in trip helps and Atsuya Nishimura is back aboard, so he can rebound into a placing if closer to that Kawasaki form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 01/07/2026 | 84 | COND 4U | $1,180,680.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 2-1-9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/04/2026 | 55 | COND 4U | $1,505,612.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 2:14.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | COND 4U | $450,501.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 56kg | 2:07.40 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 11/01/2026 | 84 | OPEN 4U | $404,010.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:53.10 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.30 |
| 10/12 | 19/10/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 3U | $458,110.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:10.20 | 4-2-10 | 11 |
| 17.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 31/08/2025 | 106 | ALLOW 3U | $367,970.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:58.50 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with stronger credentials than many rough chances, having run second to Austro at Urawa over 1400m when working home evenly at generous odds. He was only fair at 2000m two back after conceding a big start, but his Funabashi record is excellent. The class drop and Masashige Honda help; the question is whether he can produce a winning-level run first-up.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | 83 | COND 3U | $136,852.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $18.40 |
| 5/12 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $124,099.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 2:07.30 | 8-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $18.90 |
| 2/9 | 02/04/2026 | 149 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Ryo Fujita | 57kg | 1:56.70 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.90 |
| 1/14 | 04/11/2025 | 6 | A2B1 3U | $89,286.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 10-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 132 | COND 3U | $213,752.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 2:06.50 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $37.90 |
| 3/14 | 19/06/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $116,643.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 54kg | 2:09.00 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $51.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up in peak form, having led and beaten Sayono Nature by two lengths at Kawasaki after starting near the top of betting. That followed a dominant five-length Kawasaki win over Ranryo O, and his eight wins from 12 starts underline the quality. The extra distance is new, but he is race fit, proven at Funabashi and brings the winning profile to justify top billing.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $307,644.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:40.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/14 | 09/07/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:41.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 12/13 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | COND | $203,668.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 4-11-12 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $5.60 |
| 10/13 | 05/05/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 1-1-10 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $115.50 |
| 1/14 | 09/04/2026 | 42 | COND 4U | $98,549.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 5/13 | 26/02/2026 | 184 | COND 3U | $100,111.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 2-2-5 | 12 |
| 4.2L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Keita Tosaki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after beating Outrange by just under two lengths at Ohi as odds-on favourite, showing the turn of foot expected of him. Before that he was beaten only a neck by Wilson Tesoro at Funabashi, again at short odds, and he has already beaten Bear Bakkyun here this campaign. With Keita Tosaki aboard and a perfect 1800m record, he is a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 01/07/2026 | 57 | COND 4U | $1,180,680.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/13 | 05/05/2026 | 127 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/15 | 29/12/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $1,617,013.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | SP | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:04.30 | 6-3-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/13 | 03/11/2025 | 124 | COND 3U | $1,636,905.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 5-2-1 | 13 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/13 | 02/07/2025 | 74 | COND 4U | $1,398,305.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Fast | Christophe Lemaire | 57kg | 2:03.10 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 55 | G3 OPEN 4U | $776,530.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kazuo Yokoyama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a moderate sixth behind Mikki Fight at Ohi, beaten just under five lengths in 4yo+ COND grade. The run prior was high quality, winning the G3 Heian Stakes at Kyoto Dirt by three and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. He handles 1800m well and has the back-class to threaten, though the latest clash with Mikki Fight says he has ground to regain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 01/07/2026 | 39 | COND 4U | $1,180,680.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/16 | 23/05/2026 | 90 | G3 OPEN 4U | $677,130.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:56.90 | 2-2-1 | 14 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 11/16 | 22/02/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $2,697,260.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:35.40 | - | 10 |
| 7.9L | $14.70 |
| 1/16 | 25/01/2026 | 60 | G2 OPEN 4U | $1,016,240.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:51.00 | 3-3-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $654,762.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:06.80 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/15 | 09/11/2025 | 92 | G3 OPEN 3U | $761,510.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Soft | Kazuo Yokoyama | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 11-10-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a well-held second last at Funabashi behind Wilson Tesoro, when he was big odds and failed to improve from well back. He had finished fifth here behind Plasma the start prior, beaten four and a half lengths, but again the market gave little encouragement. Unplaced in four runs at this track and distance, he has a sizeable task.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 05/05/2026 | 32 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 13-12-12 | 12 |
| 21.9L | $735.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $31.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/02/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 8-6-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/11 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $55.70 |
| 5/7 | 02/01/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $113,658.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 2:22.40 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $21.50 |