Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1200
BELLWOOD ONE (6) earned top billing by beating Satono Mustang at this venue last time and that win carries extra weight given DREAD was behind him in the same race. His record at this track and distance is reliable, and the Sasagawa pairing has already produced two wins from five starts. TOSEN THUNDER (10) appeals as the main danger after closing into fourth at Urawa when beaten just under two lengths, with his earlier Ohi fifth also stronger than it reads. DREAD (2) has been placed at both runs this campaign as favourite and owns an excellent track-and-distance profile, though he must turn the tables on BELLWOOD ONE. BLUMENGARTEN (4) was safely held first-up at Ohi, but he did work home fairly and his one previous start at this venue was a win, so there is enough upside to keep him in the wider mix.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending his last campaign with a plain seventh at Ohi in 3yo+ A2 company, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds behind Gulden Draak. The run prior was weaker again, 12th and beaten over 17 lengths after being unwanted in the market. He has won over this distance range, but recent form leaves him with a sizeable turnaround to make.
Last Starts 135 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 | 19/05/2026 | 19 | A2 3U | $98,395.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 4-4-7 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $83.30 |
| 12/15 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $98,395.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 56kg | 2:07.90 | 7-10-12 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $119.80 |
| 12/12 | 17/04/2026 | 62 | A2B1 3U | $101,834.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Genki Fujimoto | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 5-3-12 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $18.10 |
| 17/18 | 14/02/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $334,720.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:07.20 | 3-4-17 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $19.60 |
| 8/10 | 14/12/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $346,430.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.70 |
| 4/16 | 27/09/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $370,170.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:08.30 | - | 10 |
| 0.9L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after another honest third at this track, beaten just over a length as favourite behind Bellwood One. He had also charged home for third in 3yo+ B1 grade at this venue when beaten just under a length, so the form is holding together. With five wins and five placings from ten track-and-distance runs, he remains a serious winning player.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/07/2026 | 204 | B1 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.00 | 10-7-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 10-6-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 89 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.80 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled away for sixth at Kawasaki over 900m last start after travelling just off the lead and failing to finish it off, with the market offering little support. His previous run at this venue was also below his best when last of five, beaten seven and a half lengths. The return to 1200m helps given his strong course-and-distance record, but he is more an each-way hope than a major threat.
Last Starts 20 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 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $63,955.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Akira Harita | 57kg | 0:54.60 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $62.70 |
| 5/5 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:14.50 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $19.40 |
| 8/8 | 06/08/2026 | 125 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $24.50 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 203 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 5-9-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $25.90 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2025 | 24 | A2B1 3U | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Akira Harita | 57kg | 0:54.90 | 1-4-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $111,882.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $32.10 |

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after one month following a ninth at Ohi in 3yo+ COND grade, beaten just over seven lengths after settling well back and working home fairly without threatening. That was an improvement on his previous last placing, when beaten over 18 lengths after being near the top of betting. His one visit to this venue produced a win, so he has enough profile to press for a placing.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 02/09/2026 | 64 | COND 3U | $219,746.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:11.00 | 14-13-9 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $69.10 |
| 16/16 | 30/06/2026 | 26 | COND | $383,721.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:11.00 | 5-6-16 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2026 | 213 | COND | $245,622.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 6-4-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/14 | 03/11/2025 | 32 | COND 2 | $245,536.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 5-5-4 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/14 | 02/10/2025 | 44 | COND | $169,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 8-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $33.00 |
| 4/13 | 19/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $104,423.00 | Morioka | 1600m | FM | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:41.70 | 6-5-4 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after closing his last campaign with an 11th in a Listed race at Tokyo Dirt, beaten just over nine lengths and unable to make ground from well back. His earlier 12th over 1400m was also plain, but that was Open company and his career record is sound enough. A previous 1200m win keeps him in the place conversation if he returns sharper.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 26/04/2026 | 70 | LR OPEN 4U | $420,930.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 54kg | 1:35.60 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $193.00 |
| 12/16 | 15/02/2026 | 78 | OPEN 4U | $391,920.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:23.00 | 8-8-12 | 14 |
| 7.2L | $24.20 |
| 1/16 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $352,580.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:24.00 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $28.90 |
| 4/12 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $351,290.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | M | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:16.50 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $23.60 |
| 3/16 | 12/10/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $353,960.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:23.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $13.60 |
| 7/16 | 03/08/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $368,070.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:24.10 | - | 13 |
| 2.3L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up off a determined win at this track, where he beat Satono Mustang by half a length after having work to do. That followed a solid third in 4yo+ COND company at this venue, and he has now built a dependable track-and-distance record. Having also beaten Dread in that latest clash, he brings the right recent form to justify top billing.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.30 |
| 3/12 | 04/07/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $121,646.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:13.20 | 10-10-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $76.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2026 | 31 | A2B1 3U | $97,723.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Ryo Fujita | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 1-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $26.90 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2026 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 11-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 146 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 8-10-7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $7.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 11-11-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing last campaign with two seconds over 1600m, the latest when beaten half a length by Tosen Massimo at Morioka Dirt. He was respected in the market both times and his 12-month record is solid. The query is 1200m, a distance he has not tried, but his recent consistency gives him genuine place claims fresh.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $27,048.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:38.30 | 7-7-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $26,480.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | 13 | COND | $59,954.00 | Morioka | 1800m | Good | Shinobu Murakami | 57kg | 1:51.60 | 5-5-9 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/05/2026 | 48 | COND 3U | $26,662.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Shinobu Murakami | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.20 |
| 9/10 | 24/03/2026 | 27 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1800m | M | Sota Hijikata | 58kg | 2:02.10 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after a third at this venue, beaten five lengths by Sammaru Ship and only battling on late. He had been second to the same winner in 3yo+ A2 grade the start prior, but was never a real threat there either. His track-and-distance record is excellent, yet the latest margins suggest he has to find more against this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/05/2026 | 34 | A2B1 3U | $79,351.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.70 |
| 2/9 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 27 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $21.60 |
| 9/12 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 145 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $61,535.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:00.10 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Ryou Fujita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two Ohi runs, most recently last of seven in 3yo+ A2 company when beaten over 14 lengths at big odds behind Blue Hisashin. Two back he was also seventh, beaten just over nine lengths after never looking likely. A prior win at this track and proven 1200m form offer some background, but current figures leave him with plenty to prove.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/09/2026 | 56 | A2 3U | $99,130.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 5-4-7 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $48.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2026 | 48 | A2 3U | $99,821.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:11.30 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $63.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 57kg | 1:15.30 | 4-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | 35 | A2B1 3U | $101,834.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 55kg | 1:11.60 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $77,866.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Ryo Fujita | 57kg | 1:12.30 | 5-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $19.70 |
| 5/12 | 11/03/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $71,377.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $47.80 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a sound fourth at Urawa, beaten just under two lengths at generous odds after settling rearward. His previous Ohi fifth in 4yo+ COND grade was also better than the margin, as he made up ground in an eye-catching effort. Although new to this venue, he has three wins at the distance and profiles as a strong danger.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 138 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/03/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $113,554.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:12.30 | 10-9-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 23 | A2B1 3U | $100,577.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 57kg | 1:11.60 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $12.60 |
| 5/16 | 16/02/2026 | 54 | A2B1 3U | $103,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 7-9-5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $18.80 |
| 4/12 | 24/12/2025 | 22 | A2 3U | $88,201.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Akio Mikoshi | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $12.60 |
| 7/10 | 02/12/2025 | 70 | COND 3U | $123,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:12.10 | 6-6-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |