Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
RULER OF DIRT (1) gets top billing on consistency and the draw. He was third in B2B3 company here last time after a nose defeat the run prior, and his two wins at the Funabashi mile give him the most reliable race profile. KURE FENO (9) is the clear danger after finishing strongly to win a 3yo+ C1 here by a length and a half, with four wins from eight starts at the distance adding weight to that claim. JOSEPHINA (4) has recent figures good enough to improve sharply with the class drop and her winning rider back, even if the latest two results read only fairly. PRESTO EMMA (6) has been close in both recent Funabashi runs and her overall strike rate keeps her a genuine place chance.

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 56kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing third in a 3yo+ B2B3 here, beaten just over three lengths by Adam's Apple after leading and not quite seeing it out. That followed a nose second to Bari Flavor at this track when he was an outside chance in betting. Barrier one, third-up fitness and two wins at this track and distance give him the right platform to turn that consistency into a win.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 25/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 126 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:44.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $18.50 |
| 7/12 | 30/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $15.10 |
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 5-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $12.00 |
| 9/14 | 21/01/2026 | 44 | B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 2-1-9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a third here, beaten just over a length by Crystal Cave at big odds after tracking the speed and fighting on. The run prior at Kawasaki was plain, finishing 11th and beaten over 10 lengths when near the top of an open market. His track-and-distance placing record gives him some footing, but others bring more reliable current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $34.30 |
| 11/14 | 17/06/2026 | 36 | B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 10-7-11 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $5.30 |
| 4/14 | 12/05/2026 | 5 | B3 3U | $38,089.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/14 | 07/05/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 55kg | 1:43.60 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 6.7L | $5.30 |
| 2/14 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | B3 3U | $39,420.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 30/03/2026 | 80 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a two-month break after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ B2B3 here, beaten just over six lengths by Bari Flavor and unwanted in the market. She had also been ninth over 1400m at Urawa behind Ecoro Leona at triple-figure odds. A prior track-and-trip win is the only real counterpoint, with her past 12 months form leaving a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 53kg | 1:44.10 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $115.60 |
| 9/12 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | B3 3U | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 12-11-9 | 12 |
| 6.2L | $104.80 |
| 9/13 | 03/07/2026 | 31 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 10-8-9 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $72.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/06/2026 | 275 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $45.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/08/2025 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 52kg | 1:57.60 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/07/2025 | 25 | B2 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:43.40 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the class-drop angle and the winning rider back after a better effort at Kawasaki, where she was seventh behind Live Driver and beaten five and a half lengths from a rearward position. Her previous Funabashi run was clearly below the mark at long odds, so the profile is not flawless, but she has won in the past 12 months and rates well enough on recent figures to rebound sharply in this company.
Last Starts 23 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 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 10-8-7 | 13 |
| 5.6L | $39.30 |
| 10/14 | 24/08/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $103.90 |
| 1/11 | 12/08/2026 | 10 | B3C1 3U | $47,945.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 55kg | 1:35.20 | 8-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $40.60 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 54kg | 1:44.60 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $21.80 |
| 2/10 | 28/06/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 54kg | 1:44.20 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $31.40 |
| 6/11 | 16/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $63,047.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Toshiyuki Takahashi | 53kg | 1:35.90 | 11-11-6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $244.20 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing ninth here, beaten just over eight lengths by Irie's Pachira at big odds after holding a narrow lead and being swamped late. He had faded from a prominent spot at Kawasaki the run prior, beaten over 11 lengths. The class drop and rider record help, but he must show more staying power to be an each-way factor.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 24/08/2026 | 47 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:43.30 | 1-1-9 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $42.60 |
| 7/10 | 08/07/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:35.10 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $16.30 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 4/12 | 04/06/2026 | 24 | COND | $245,622.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 5-10-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $237.60 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $47,611.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $36.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up in solid form, having run fourth here behind Irie's Pachira, beaten a length and a half, after a second to Adam's Apple by the same margin. She has a good overall strike rate with four wins from 14 starts and is proven at this track and distance. The latest finish was only fair, but her consistency keeps her right in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 2-1-4 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $17.80 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 30 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:44.60 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/13 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:45.00 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $37.30 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 115 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:43.80 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $9.20 |
| 5/14 | 09/02/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $45,050.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:44.20 | 6-7-5 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $31.20 |
| 14/14 | 23/01/2026 | 45 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 2:28.00 | 1-3-14 | 10 |
| 19.7L | $19.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after running ninth over 1200m here, beaten just over eight lengths by Namura Perle after settling well back and finishing only when the race was gone. She was second last over this course before that at long odds. The 51kg helps, but an unplaced track-and-distance record makes the turnaround a sizable task.
Last Starts 38 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 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 1:14.20 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.4L | $139.20 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 31 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 52kg | 1:44.10 | 5-4-9 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $150.20 |
| 11/13 | 03/07/2026 | 206 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 1:45.00 | 8-10-11 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $233.10 |
| 11/14 | 09/12/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:43.50 | 14-13-11 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $23.90 |
| 11/13 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:43.50 | 2-8-11 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $44.30 |
| 6/13 | 03/10/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:55.80 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up with a strong Funabashi mile record, three wins and nine placings from 26 starts at the track and distance. Recent results have been modest, including eighth to Adam's Apple when unwanted in betting and seventh over 1800m behind Prince Oso. That proven course profile keeps him in the place conversation rather than as a win anchor.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 13-13-8 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $139.20 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 7-4-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $83.50 |
| 10/11 | 27/07/2026 | 24 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:44.60 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $50.40 |
| 5/13 | 03/07/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 12-10-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $69.90 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $21.40 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | B2B3 3U | $55,546.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up off the right sort of result, sweeping home to win a 3yo+ C1 here by a length and a half from Ryuno Essence. He had been fourth to Irie's Pachira at this track the start prior when respected in the market, so the improvement was not out of nowhere. Four wins from eight starts at the distance underline his claims, and another strong finish puts him right in the winning argument.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 28/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 6-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/08/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:43.80 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $11,419.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $126.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B1 3U | $9,991.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Asahi Wakasugi | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $109.10 |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $10,060.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ono Shunt | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $45.90 |
| 11/13 | 22/04/2026 | 381 | A4 3U | $11,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ono Shunt | 53kg | 1:13.80 | 3-5-11 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $81.50 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a disappointing tenth here behind Adam's Apple, beaten over 11 lengths when she could not make any headway. The start prior was more encouraging, making good late ground for fifth to Bari Flavor over this course. A class drop gives her a chance to improve, though recent winless form points more to place claims than a firm winning push.
Last Starts 37 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 | 25/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 53kg | 1:42.60 | 6-8-10 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $16.10 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 38 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 53kg | 1:44.10 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $12.30 |
| 7/12 | 26/06/2026 | 24 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Shoya Hozono | 53kg | 1:26.30 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.80 |
| 7/11 | 02/06/2026 | 107 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 53kg | 1:42.90 | 5-5-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $13.20 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 15-16-10 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $114.00 |
| 9/16 | 30/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $297,920.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:24.10 | - | 14 |
| 8.2L | $143.50 |