Funabashi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1200
DESERVE (9) sets the standard after returning to winning form as favourite at Funabashi, beating Costa De La Luz by three lengths in a 3yo+ B3 over this journey. His prior second to Castle Shion was only a neck margin, and his record of three wins and two placings from five starts at this track and distance gives the profile real substance. M T WISER (1) is the clear danger, having won a 3yo+ B3 at Kawasaki two back before being pipped late here by Yagiri Dream, and he has the inside draw to help convert that consistency. FAST LANE (2) has been beaten as a well-backed runner at both runs this campaign, but his overall record and repeated placings at this track and distance keep him in the winning mix if he finds his sharper finish. A SHIN SCOTTY (4) has solid place credentials, with a proven Funabashi 1200m record and two recent efforts behind Moira that read well enough for exotics.

Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after going within just over half a length of Yagiri Dream at Funabashi, where he was pipped late despite being only an outside chance in betting. That followed a narrow 3yo+ B3 win at Kawasaki over 1400m, beating Peter Rise by a head. Drawn to use his natural speed from barrier one and has placed at both distance attempts, so he looks a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/08/2026 | 26 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 3-1-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $15.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 14/05/2026 | 34 | B3 3U | $38,089.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $12.80 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 39 | B3 3U | $34,492.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:37.20 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening with a little to prove after finishing fifth here, beaten two and a half lengths, when near the top of betting. He was also rolled as a short odds-on favourite first-up, but those runs came over this course and he has placed four times from six attempts at the track and distance. Third-up fitness helps, and his best form keeps him right in the contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 05/08/2026 | 174 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 12-9-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 43 | B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/11/2025 | 41 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back when sixth over 900m at Kawasaki last start, beaten just over four lengths at generous odds. The run prior was similar in a stronger 3yo+ B1B2, where he kept on without threatening. He has winning form at this distance, but recent performances suggest he must find a much stronger finishing effort to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $16.70 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | B2B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 57kg | 0:54.10 | 11-9-7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | B1B2 3U | $43,470.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 55kg | 0:54.30 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $21.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $131.70 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 17 | B2B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Yuki Furuoka | 57kg | 0:54.20 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a sound fifth in 3yo+ B1B2 company at Funabashi, beaten two lengths after being unwanted in the market. Two back he kept finding to run third behind Moira, again over this course. His record of three wins and five placings from 13 starts at this track and distance is the key, and that gives him a reliable place profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:13.40 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $35.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:14.40 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $61,181.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:26.50 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 9-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $62.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.40 |
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 34 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 4-4-7 | 12 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month break following a fourth in 3yo+ B1 grade at Funabashi, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds. Her previous run was a fifth behind Maile Lei, when she made ground from well back but still finished just under four lengths away. The class set-up is kinder, yet being unplaced from four runs in the past 12 months leaves others with stronger claims.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $56.50 |
| 5/11 | 12/03/2026 | 101 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/9 | 01/12/2025 | 59 | B1 3U | $84,673.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 121 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 9-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | 26 | B1B2 3U | $64,154.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.90 |
| 8/14 | 09/05/2025 | 56 | B1B2 3U | $64,932.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:42.50 | 10-9-8 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after finishing sixth in 3yo+ B1B2 grade at Urawa over 1400m, beaten just under six lengths after settling handy. Her previous second to Orwell was far better, beaten a length and a half at generous odds after working into the race nicely. The return to 1200m suits on her record, but she profiles as a place hope rather than a clear winning choice.
Last Starts 6 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 | 25/09/2026 | 49 | B1B2 3U | $60,757.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:27.20 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $60,730.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:27.20 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $16.70 |
| 1/12 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $13.40 |
| 6/12 | 26/06/2026 | 76 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 1:26.30 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.60 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:09.00 | - | 9 |
| 16.6L | $20.30 |
| 13/13 | 08/02/2026 | 76 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 56kg | 0:59.70 | - | 13 |
| 17.0L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month break off a strong Funabashi win, beating Golden Sweep by a length and a half as favourite. He had also run second here the start before, beaten the same margin after giving a sight and being caught late. With seven wins and ten placings from 20 starts at this track and distance, his record is outstanding, though the long absence keeps him in the place bracket.
Last Starts 203 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 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 3-3-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2026 | 199 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.30 |
| 3/11 | 03/06/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $58,322.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryan Curatolo | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/11 | 08/05/2025 | 59 | B2B3 3U | $59,029.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryan Curatolo | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after finishing fifth at Funabashi, beaten four and a half lengths behind K's Blanc. Two back he produced a big finish to win a 3yo+ B2B3 over 1000m here at huge odds, beating Genesis Mizar by a length and a half. His track-and-distance record is strong, but recent reliability is the concern and he has to reproduce that peak run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $12.10 |
| 1/13 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 12-10-1 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $68.40 |
| 11/14 | 05/05/2026 | 181 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:01.20 | 9-9-11 | 13 |
| 7.4L | $12.30 |
| 3/9 | 05/11/2025 | 37 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:12.50 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $42.20 |
| 11/14 | 29/09/2025 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $56,197.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 0:59.80 | 13-13-11 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $63.50 |
| 5/13 | 31/08/2025 | 30 | B3 3U | $50,347.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:00.20 | 11-11-5 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after an authoritative Funabashi win, scoring by three lengths as favourite in a 3yo+ B3 and putting Costa De La Luz away decisively. He had been beaten only a neck by Castle Shion the start prior after giving a sight, so the form reads strongly. Unbeaten out of the placings in five track-and-distance runs and outstanding with Masashige Honda, he is the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/08/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 03/08/2026 | 126 | B3 3U | $43,150.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2026 | 17 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/13 | 09/02/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 21/01/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $25,788.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second last over 1000m at Funabashi, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds and unable to make ground. His previous third had more merit, closing strongly from well back, but that was still just under five lengths from Fast One. A seasoned winner overall, though current form makes this a difficult assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 7-9-13 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $80.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2026 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 57kg | 1:00.80 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $59.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 39.2L | $189.30 |
| 7/11 | 17/06/2026 | 42 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $353.40 |
| 12/12 | 06/05/2026 | 104 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-12 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $139.70 |
| 14/14 | 22/01/2026 | 43 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:01.00 | 12-12-14 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $23.30 |