Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
KITASAN RISER (8) sets a clear standard after putting together two dominant Funabashi wins this campaign, most recently beating G T Pudding by five lengths as a very short odds-on favourite. His four-from-four track record and perfect association with Takehiro Kasano give him the strongest profile. SASAKIN TOMOGORO (1) is the main danger if he rebounds from a plain Kawasaki seventh, with his previous fourth behind Takka Valiant and strong record with Niihara Shuma keeping him firmly in the contest. BALANCE THE BOOKS (9) has also won two straight at Funabashi, including a neck success as favourite in 3yo+ C2 company, though his margin profile is not as commanding as the top pick's. LE GRAND CHARIOT (7) improved sharply fresh when third to Bright Beginning and has enough track-and-distance consistency to hold a place claim again.

Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best at Kawasaki last start, finishing seventh and beaten just over eight lengths after failing to finish it off at long odds. His fourth there two back, beaten two and a half lengths by Takka Valiant, reads far better, and Niihara Shuma has already clicked with him. The rise to 1600m is the query, but from barrier one he has the profile to rebound strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $36.50 |
| 4/11 | 20/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.30 |
| 6/10 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $13.30 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.30 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $87.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh at Funabashi, beaten just over seven lengths by Bright Beginning at long odds. He conceded a big start there, but the prior third at the same venue showed he can still keep finding when the race sets up. His two wins at this track and distance are a positive, yet recent winning form is missing and he has ground to make up on the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $31.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth in a 3yo COND at Funabashi, but the margin was over 10 lengths and he was unwanted in the market. His previous third behind Kiichi Movement was more encouraging, especially after settling rearward and still getting into the frame. A class drop and weight relief help, though he profiles as a place hope rather than a clear win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 9-10-4 | 11 |
| 10.2L | $46.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $39,954.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 8-8-3 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $66.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $116.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $23.40 |
| 7/11 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:15.60 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $55.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $26.30 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after another well-held 1200m run at Funabashi, finishing ninth and beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. She was second last and beaten over 12 lengths the start prior, with no clear excuse either time. The lighter weight and class drop are small positives, but she is unplaced in seven starts across 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.80 | 8-11-9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $118.50 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $147.40 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 173 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 11-12-12 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $39.30 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 45 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 9-11-11 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $44.80 |
| 10/12 | 08/12/2025 | 11 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:41.50 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 44.4L | $273.40 |
| 9/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | B3C1 3U | $44,643.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:37.70 | 12-12-9 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $140.00 |

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a better fourth at Funabashi, beaten four and a half lengths by Bright Beginning after settling rearward at big odds. That was a step forward from his previous seventh when beaten over 17 lengths behind Cellist. He has placed three times from ten starts at this track and distance, but the winning edge has been absent for some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $98.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening with recent form that is hard to support. He was eighth at Funabashi last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Bright Beginning after conceding a huge start, and was last by over 20 lengths behind Cellist the run prior. Despite past track-and-trip success, he is unplaced in 16 starts in the past 12 months and others hold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $261.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a sound first-up third at Funabashi, beaten three and a half lengths by Bright Beginning after staying on honestly at long odds. His prior run before the break was a plain ninth, but his record with Takayuki Yano and repeated placings at this track and distance keep him in play. He maps as a natural forward runner and looks a genuine placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/08/2026 | 82 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $13.90 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening in outstanding form, having won by five lengths at Funabashi as a dominant odds-on favourite after letting down with plenty in hand. That followed a seven-length 3yo+ C2 win over Jagannath, also at very short odds, so his current form has real authority. Four wins from four starts at Funabashi and the same perfect record with Takehiro Kasano make him the clear horse to beat.
Last Starts 36 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 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/14 | 04/08/2026 | 272 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:43.90 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 05/11/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 02/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3 | $22,479.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.30 | 3-1-1 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/16 | 31/08/2025 | 78 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:25.40 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.80 |
| 6/16 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:25.30 | - | 16 |
| 4.9L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after making it two Funabashi wins in a row, scoring by a neck in 3yo+ C2 company as the well-supported favourite. He had earlier won over 1800m by two and a half lengths when an outside chance in the betting, so the improvement has been sustained. Proven at the distance and reliable at this venue, he is a strong danger again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akira Harita | 56kg | 1:43.60 | 2-1-1 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:59.10 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $11.80 |
| 8/12 | 08/07/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $24.10 |
| 6/9 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $18.20 |
| 5/12 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 6-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $141.90 |
| 11/11 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $161.20 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after working home fairly for fifth at Funabashi, beaten six lengths by Bright Beginning after giving away too much start. That was an improvement on her 3yo COND tenth behind Kiichi Movement, where she was beaten over 15 lengths. Her overall Funabashi record is sound, but two unplaced runs at the distance temper the winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 1:44.20 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $77.20 |
| 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 |