Funabashi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
FEZ MINT (1) Looked good when 2nd last start at this venue and can save some energy from the draw. Has shown early pace in races to date. Better hope. MAMICHAN (2) Resuming after a break. Placed 3rd last time at this venue and was a debutant last start. Will try to take advantage of the draw. Can measure up to this company. LA MON PANTHER (5) Came in 3rd last run around here. Contender. YUYU FIRE (6) Mediocre display when 7th last start at this venue but solid career start. Exhibiting good form since returning from a break. Looks a great place bet.
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up in consistent form, with seconds at his past two starts over this course and distance. Led and battled on when beaten five lengths by Fly The Flag last start, after being near the top of an open market and fighting on behind Fleur Magique the run prior. With three placings from four starts and Kenji Okamura aboard, he has the right profile to break through.
Last Starts 35 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 | 28/09/2026 | 32 | COND 2 | $41,570.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.20 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:39.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $47.30 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:03.60 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $10.60 |
Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break following a debut third at this track, where she worked home evenly and was beaten nine and a half lengths by Naniwano Benkei. That came at generous odds in a small field, so the form is still lightly exposed rather than proven. The 1500m is new, but from barrier two she has enough upside to be a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 1:16.50 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a plain seventh at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Initiation when unwanted in the market and unable to make any impression. He had been second here the start prior, but that was still a nine-length defeat at long odds. Now tries around 1500m for the first time and has to produce far more substance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/09/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $41,570.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Oki Hibiki | 51kg | 1:16.40 | 10-11-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $54.80 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $62.80 |
Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 54kgs
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Back after five weeks since another heavy defeat, finishing eighth at this track and beaten over 16 lengths by Fleur Magique after conceding a huge start. The start prior was no better, with a well-beaten sixth at long odds behind Tsuite Yukitai. Unplaced in all seven starts overall, she will have to lift sharply to trouble these.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/10/2026 | 38 | COND 2 | $82,267.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 54kg | 1:39.70 | 10-12-8 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $345.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $41,552.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $237.80 |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $33,561.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 1:17.10 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $88.80 |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | COND 2 | $40,250.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:17.70 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $44,133.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $93.40 |
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $55,166.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 37.3L | $190.60 |
Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from five weeks between runs after a better third at this track, beaten five lengths by True Target at long odds. That was a clear improvement on his Kawasaki seventh, where he settled back and was beaten over 12 lengths by Loose Aggressive. He has placed over this distance, but the winless record keeps him more in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $22.90 |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $172.40 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $71,917.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $89.90 |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | 44 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $164.80 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | 5 | COND 2 | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 8 | COND 2 | $44,133.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.50 |
Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up needing to rebound from a plain seventh at this track, beaten over 17 lengths by True Target after sitting just off the leaders and offering little. The start prior second behind Premium Team was also a nine-length defeat, but he has placed twice from three starts and has a prior edge over Fez Mint at this venue. Place claims if he recaptures that steadier form.
Last Starts 33 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 | 30/09/2026 | 58 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 2-3-7 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $56.20 |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $9.40 |
| 2/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 1:17.20 | 5-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly when sixth at Urawa last start, beaten just over seven lengths by Maple Ship as an outside chance in betting. His previous fourth at this track behind Fly The Flag was sound enough without threatening, and he was behind Fez Mint in that meeting. Still a maiden with one placing from four starts, but the recent effort gives him minor claims.
Last Starts 12 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 | 21/10/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $42,779.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 6-6-6 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $41,570.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:39.20 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $36,758.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 3-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $37.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $29.70 |