Funabashi Race 12 - Race 12 - 1500
POP THAT BODY (7) First up from a spell of 31 weeks. Placed 3rd last time at this track and good career start. Go close. PILINA MAANA (6) First up from a break of 17 weeks and had a comfortable win by 3L first up last preparation at this venue. Suited at this distance in the past. Must respect in this event. FIRE WALTZ (4) Ran 8th last run at Urawa. Expected to rebound. Won't be far away during the run. Has the ability to figure. GOLD PARTNER (8) Ran 4th last start at Urawa. Happy to forgive that run. Must be considered.

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns after two months since two heavy C1 defeats at Ohi, finishing last behind Tiered and second last behind Vulture Star, each time beaten over 14 lengths after giving away a big start and never threatening. Her overall record is far stronger than the recent form, and the grade relief is some help, but she must turn around a clear pattern of flat runs.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 16/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $51,164.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:43.60 | 7-8-10 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $17.30 |
| 10/11 | 01/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $36,758.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 5-11-10 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $33.90 |
| 2/11 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $41,552.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/14 | 22/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $27,370.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:28.10 | 3-3-4 | 13 |
| 4.2L | $6.20 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | 98 | C2 3U | $40,981.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | SP | Yu Takahashi | 51kg | 1:41.70 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $12.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/03/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $29,200.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:43.90 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Genki Fujimoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a three-month break after finishing sixth over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt, where she was unwanted in the market but worked home fairly from well back behind Lord Amalfi. The prior Sapporo run was plain, beaten over 10 lengths, and her 1500m record is still unconvincing. Even so, this looks a more suitable opportunity and she has enough upside fresh to run a serious race.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 9-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $147.80 |
| 11/13 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 11-10-11 | 9 |
| 10.2L | $257.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 8-13-9 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $103.90 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | 99 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:46.50 | 3-3-9 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $22.90 |
| 12/16 | 14/03/2026 | 118 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:23.90 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $338.30 |
| 12/16 | 16/11/2025 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:11.40 | - | 9 |
| 9.7L | $77.50 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing ninth at Urawa last start behind Grazie after settling with too much to do, then coming off a ninth at this venue when beaten over 12 lengths. She has placed four times from 14 attempts around this trip, but remains winless from 23 starts overall and will have to find more than recent figures suggest.
Last Starts 13 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 | 20/10/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3U | $29,616.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 12-9-9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $106.10 |
| 9/12 | 28/09/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 11-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $24.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.90 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $69.10 |
| 8/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 10-7-8 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:20.00 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after being well-supported favourite at Urawa, where she led but faded to eighth behind Jun Fukari and was beaten just over eight lengths. Her previous fourth at this venue was also well found in betting, though the margin was decisive. The quick return suits and the stable has a strong local profile, so she remains a realistic place chance if she holds together late.
Last Starts 10 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 | 23/10/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $19,744.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 2-2-8 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/09/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:36.20 | 2-2-4 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $4.90 |
| 2/14 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:43.60 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/08/2026 | 133 | C2 3U | $17,580.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 9-9-5 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/14 | 30/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 3-3-2 | 13 |
| 0.1L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Akio Mikoshi
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a second-last at this track behind Snow Lightning, beaten over 12 lengths at generous odds. The run prior was better when fourth at Urawa, beaten just over five lengths after looming without finishing it off. His distance record gives him some grounding, but fresh improvement is required to threaten the main hopes.
Last Starts 180 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 | 06/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 5-7-11 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $18.10 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2026 | 57 | C1 3U | $21,352.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.40 |
| 7/13 | 23/02/2026 | 46 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 7-10-7 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $58.10 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:36.70 | 10-12-12 | 1 |
| 24.9L | $67.30 |
| 11/11 | 22/12/2025 | 25 | B3 3U | $52,920.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:37.10 | 6-7-11 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $23.90 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 99 | C1 3U | $32,143.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $35.60 |

Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-month break with the strongest track-and-distance credentials in the race, having won three of four under these conditions and four of seven starts in the past 12 months. She did finish last campaign with a seventh behind Cellist after only battling, and the start prior was also below her best, but the 51kg impost and proven venue record make her the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:44.50 | 4-4-7 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 6-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.50 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.80 | 9-5-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.80 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from an eight-month spell after closing off well for third at this track, beaten two and a half lengths behind Kramskoi when near the top of betting. His previous fourth at Urawa also had merit from a long way back, and his record reads one win and three places from five starts. With a top local jockey aboard, he has the right profile to make a strong fresh return.
Last Starts 217 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 | 30/03/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 8-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:36.60 | 9-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $7.60 |
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 3/13 | 19/01/2026 | 73 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $73,214.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:39.40 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here third-up after a fourth at Urawa, beaten just over seven lengths behind Aldhibah when among the outsiders. The run prior at this venue was plain, but his record with Tatsuya Yamaguchi is a genuine asset, with two wins and two places from nine rides. Proven at this track and distance, he can improve into the placings if the quick return does not blunt him.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/10/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $19,744.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $10.70 |
| 6/13 | 28/09/2026 | 92 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:36.20 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $7.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/06/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/06/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $15,762.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:38.00 | 4-3-1 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/12 | 03/04/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:38.10 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Yuuma Katou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks since an eighth at Urawa, where she was unwanted in the market and only worked home fairly from too far back behind Waves Leaps. Her Kawasaki run before that was more competitive on margin, but she was still at long odds and never a winning hope. Weight relief is useful, though her maiden record leaves her looking an outside place chance at best.
Last Starts 40 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 | 23/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 12-9-8 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $52.90 |
| 8/12 | 07/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 12-10-8 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $35.30 |
| 12/13 | 20/08/2026 | 100 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 10-9-12 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $45.20 |
| 7/14 | 12/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 51kg | 2:14.70 | 11-8-7 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 12-5-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.20 |
| 2/12 | 12/03/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $24,333.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:59.50 | 11-9-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $18.10 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was there to strike at Urawa last start but found little, finishing sixth behind Grazie and beaten seven and a half lengths at big odds. That followed a tenth behind Waves Leaps where she settled well back and made no impression. She has placed at the distance before, but the recent form is too plain to make a strong case against sharper rivals.
Last Starts 13 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 | 20/10/2026 | 27 | C1C2 3U | $29,616.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 3-5-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $60.50 |
| 10/13 | 23/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 11-12-10 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $20.60 |
| 3/10 | 12/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.30 |
| 4/10 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $22.90 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 98 | C1 3U | $18,914.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $23.80 |
| 6/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Kazuki Akatsu | 54kg | 1:37.30 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $22.90 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fifth at Urawa last start behind Grazie, leading and working home evenly despite being big odds, and that followed a close third at this venue when beaten just over half a length by Keiai Whakapono. She is not a prolific winner, with two wins from 45 starts, but recent efforts are better than her prices suggest and she has genuine place claims.
Last Starts 13 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 | 20/10/2026 | 22 | C1C2 3U | $29,616.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 1:29.10 | 10-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $127.70 |
| 3/8 | 28/09/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $23,983.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Daisuke Shoji | 54kg | 1:47.20 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $39.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/08/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryohei Kakimoto | 54kg | 1:58.70 | 9-12-10 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $93.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $23,972.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:59.10 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $43.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:35.70 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $65.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/06/2026 | 89 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:38.20 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $232.60 |