Funabashi Race 12 - Race 12 - 1700
MAXIMUM POWER (4) has the strongest winning platform after improving sharply to run second in a 3yo+ A2B1 over 2200m at Funabashi, and the return to B1 company with his proven track-and-trip profile makes him the one they have to beat. SHIMIZU MINATO (8) is an obvious danger after charging home as favourite to beat TAKARA LINER here last start, and his overall Funabashi record is excellent. RIVERBERO (6) brings a different line through Ohi and Urawa, with the class drop helping after she led and was run down late in 3yo+ A2 grade. TAKARA LINER (5) bounced back from a heavy defeat to run SHIMIZU MINATO to a length at long odds, so he has genuine place appeal if that latest effort is repeated.

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth in a 3yo+ A2B1 over 2200m here, beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. The better reference is his previous second to Ho O Kabuki, when he led narrowly and fought on to be beaten a length. He has a strong Funabashi record, but recent evidence points more to a place hope than a winning play.
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 | 28/08/2026 | 25 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 55kg | 2:24.40 | 4-7-6 | 10 |
| 14.2L | $68.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $27.80 |
| 2/13 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 5-3-2 | 13 |
| 2.5L | $116.00 |
| 6/13 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 7-8-6 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $208.50 |
| 10/14 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 2:24.90 | 1-8-10 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $101.90 |
| 9/9 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 3-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $55.10 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a second-up fourth behind Shimizu Minato here, beaten two and a half lengths after settling rearward. He had filled the same position behind Gouvernail before that, again beaten two and a half lengths, so the form is honest without being dominant. Track-and-trip credentials give him a minor chance, but he has ground to make up on the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/08/2026 | 83 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 11-11-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.60 |
| 3/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 13-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $27.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 11-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $25.20 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.90 |
| 2/13 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 13-13-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth to Shimizu Minato here, beaten four lengths, when he came from a long way back but was never a serious threat. Two back he again finished fifth behind Ho O Kabuki after having his chance. The class drop and third-up profile help, yet his winless past 12 months leaves him needing the race to fall kindly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/08/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 78 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 15/15 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 12-13-15 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $97.20 |
| 11/15 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kosei Miura | 54kg | 1:58.60 | 7-8-11 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $103.90 |
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $139.70 |
| 13/16 | 24/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $352,780.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 2:10.00 | 9-12-13 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $119.60 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong second in a 3yo+ A2B1 over 2200m here, beaten six lengths by Sehr Schnell but clearly best of the rest at long odds. That was a sharp turnaround from his prior last behind Ho O Kabuki when well fancied. His Funabashi record is strong, Genki Fujimoto has won on him, and the class drop gives him the right platform to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/08/2026 | 25 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 2:24.40 | 9-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $49.30 |
| 10/10 | 03/08/2026 | 123 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 8-6-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $669,160.00 | Funabashi | 2400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 2:37.20 | 8-8-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $245.30 |
| 1/14 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 1:57.40 | 7-4-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/14 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 2:28.00 | 10-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a much-improved second to Shimizu Minato here, beaten a length at long odds and finishing off solidly. The run prior was poor in 3yo+ A2B1 grade when beaten over 18 lengths, so he has to confirm the rebound. His overall record is strong and Masashige Honda is a plus, making him a genuine minor-placing threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $41.20 |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2026 | 145 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:40.90 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $166.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $18.80 |
| 10/14 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 5-7-10 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $20.20 |
| 5/14 | 20/01/2026 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.10 |
| 8/14 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 14-11-8 | 14 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after one month following a sixth in 3yo+ A2 grade at Ohi, where she led and was only run down late before being beaten six lengths. Her previous third at Urawa, beaten just under two lengths at long odds, reads well enough in this company. She has won at Funabashi and stays with a familiar rider, so the class drop keeps her firmly in the winning conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/09/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $99,086.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:41.10 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $22.20 |
| 3/9 | 12/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $105,656.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 52kg | 1:26.40 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $46.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $51,521.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $34.80 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 92 | A2 3U | $78,809.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $57.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $77,866.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $30.70 |
| 9/9 | 10/03/2026 | 18 | A2B1 3U | $81,110.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 53kg | 1:50.70 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $167.40 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye late when fifth over 2400m at Ohi, but the margin was still nine lengths in a small field and he started big odds. His previous Funabashi second to Lilabad over 2200m was better, beaten a length and a half after leading. The distance record is his strongest asset, though he must lift sharply to trouble the better-credentialed runners.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 04/09/2026 | 8 | B2 3U | $73,515.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | R | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 2:37.70 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $23.70 |
| 2/13 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 2:28.80 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $30.50 |
| 7/11 | 30/07/2026 | 24 | B2B3 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 2:13.90 | 11-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $29.10 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | R | Ryota Sugawara | 57kg | 2:14.30 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 05/06/2026 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $78,809.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Good | Takehiro Kasano | 55kg | 2:26.80 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $238.70 |
| 11/14 | 08/05/2026 | 36 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 2:24.90 | 4-10-11 | 11 |
| 14.9L | $149.00 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up in outstanding form after charging home to beat Takara Liner by a length here as favourite. That followed a third to Ho O Kabuki when again sent out favourite, so the market has consistently respected him. Six wins and eight places from 15 Funabashi starts, plus two wins from two at the distance, make him a major winning threat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/08/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/08/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 4-6-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 04/07/2026 | 241 | B1B2 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:50.60 | 10-5-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/11 | 05/11/2025 | 35 | B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:49.10 | 4-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/14 | 01/10/2025 | 32 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 7-6-1 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/14 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:41.60 | 5-5-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing eighth to Shimizu Minato here, beaten eight and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. Two back he finished a distant last behind Gulden Draak in 3yo+ A2B1 company, with no real impact again. His past Funabashi record offers some background support, but recent form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/08/2026 | 55 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $69.10 |
| 6/13 | 02/07/2026 | 37 | A2B1 3U | $80,501.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 36.1L | $227.40 |
| 7/12 | 26/05/2026 | 18 | A2 3U | $79,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $150.40 |
| 2/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $243.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $32.70 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 5-4-7 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $40.40 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a heavy first-up defeat in a 3yo+ A2B1 over 2200m here, finishing second last and well beaten by 26 lengths at big odds. His previous run in April was also poor when second last behind Silbern after leading and fading badly. The class drop is some help, but he will have to show far more resilience late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/08/2026 | 148 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 2:24.40 | 3-7-11 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $114.40 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $8.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 37 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 33 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 2:17.80 | - | 13 |
| 21.2L | $32.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $113,658.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 2:22.40 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/14 | 09/12/2025 | 156 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 3-1-11 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $15.40 |