Funabashi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1000
MIHONO KISEKI (11) Ran well when 3rd last time around here. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Capable of taking this out. AI GRACE (7) Sub-standard effort when 9th last start at Urawa. Can take this out. SAVAGE LOVE (1) Disappointing display when 11th last start at Kawasaki but has drawn to do little work. Can win at odds. MEIMEI MEFA'A (4) Below expectations when 10th last time at Urawa. Kenji Okamura rates highly. Expected to settle towards the rear. Could work into the placings.

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well below her best at Kawasaki last start, finishing second last in a B3 when near the top of betting and beaten over 12 lengths by Kura Reve without a clear excuse. The run prior was much better, a second at this track behind Springa Fort after travelling kindly and working home. The class drop helps, but the latest effort keeps her more in the place mix than as a firm winning play.
Last Starts 21 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 | 12/10/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $34,552.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 0:54.30 | 8-5-11 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 58 | B3 3U | $43,169.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
| 10/12 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 0:58.30 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $35.50 |
| 10/12 | 12/07/2026 | 91 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 0:57.70 | 6-8-10 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $73.80 |
| 15/16 | 12/04/2026 | 238 | ALLOW 4U | $279,770.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:08.70 | - | 15 |
| 14.8L | $36.20 |
| 4/11 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $308,610.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 56kg | 0:58.70 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground when fifth at Urawa over 800m last start, beaten just under six lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous sixth at this track was only four lengths from Springa Fort in B3 grade, and he has a win at this track and distance to support the return to 1000m. The strike rate is modest, but the set-up gives him each-way substance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/10/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 0:46.50 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $75.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2026 | 32 | B3 3U | $43,169.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 5-5-6 | 13 |
| 4.0L | $32.00 |
| 10/14 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 12-11-10 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $44.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 64 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:00.80 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $21.20 |
| 2/13 | 03/06/2026 | 9 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 13-13-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $165.40 |
| 10/12 | 25/05/2026 | 12 | B2B3 3U | $55,546.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 55kg | 0:47.00 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 7.3L | $258.60 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks on the sidelines, he has plenty to turn around after finishing second last at this track over 1200m, beaten over 12 lengths by Tatsuno King O after conceding a huge start. The start prior was also plain in B2 grade when eighth, beaten just under nine lengths. The rider has won on him before, but recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 28/09/2026 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $47,966.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 8-11-10 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $41.10 |
| 8/12 | 25/08/2026 | 361 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $49.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2025 | 9 | B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | B1B2 3U | $70,859.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 3-11-11 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $18.10 |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2025 | 10 | B1B2 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:13.70 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $31.10 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $72,458.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:26.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $32.90 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both runs this campaign, finishing tenth at Urawa last start after being well back and beaten just over eight lengths. She was ninth at this track before that in B3 grade, again at big odds and unable to make an impression late. Kenji Okamura has a strong record on her, but she has to produce a much sharper finish to threaten these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/10/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 0:46.50 | 10-11-10 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $29.60 |
| 9/12 | 29/09/2026 | 127 | B3 3U | $43,169.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 1:01.80 | 6-5-9 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $32.30 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $55,546.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 53kg | 0:47.00 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $21.50 |
| 9/14 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 7-6-9 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $5.20 |
| 9/14 | 31/03/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 1:01.50 | 13-13-9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $23.50 |
| 4/12 | 09/03/2026 | 27 | B2B3 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 53kg | 1:15.20 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $41.10 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has shown little in two recent runs, finishing last at Kawasaki in B2 company last start when beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. Two back at Urawa he was never competitive and was beaten out of sight in B1B2 grade. The class drop is some help and his old 1000m record is sound, but his current form gives little confidence.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/10/2026 | 17 | B2 3U | $39,488.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 12-8-12 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $374.70 |
| 13/13 | 25/09/2026 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $60,757.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosuke Sakurai | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 9-13-13 | 3 |
| 40.8L | $247.80 |
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 6-5-8 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $108.80 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 63 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Nobuhiko Sanrindo | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $98.10 |
| 11/11 | 19/06/2026 | 246 | B2B3 3U | $37,828.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Kosuke Sakurai | 57kg | 0:54.20 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 22.0L | $95.10 |
| 8/11 | 16/10/2025 | 36 | B2B3 3U | $43,049.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | SP | Kosuke Sakurai | 57kg | 0:54.90 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $85.80 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a fourth at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Ortus Glow when near the top of betting. The run before was stronger, a close second to Fast One after being pipped at the post. He has placed seven times from 13 starts at this track and distance, so he profiles as a genuine place chance fresh.
Last Starts 66 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 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 3-4-4 | 14 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 35 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:00.80 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.70 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:01.60 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $30.10 |
| 8/13 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:01.80 | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $39.30 |
| 4/14 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 11-9-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $16.50 |
| 10/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 53kg | 1:01.50 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $42.90 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth at Urawa last start, beaten just over seven lengths by Arabian Rain after making some late inroads from well back. That was a better finish than the start prior, where she finished a distant last behind Elgar. Two wins from eight starts at this track provide some counterweight, but her recent form leaves her chasing a big turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/10/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 0:46.50 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $18.60 |
| 12/12 | 23/09/2026 | 15 | B2B3 3U | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Akira Harita | 55kg | 0:46.70 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 45.9L | $13.40 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Akira Harita | 54kg | 0:54.10 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 10/08/2026 | 25 | B2B3 3U | $55,935.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 55kg | 0:47.10 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $45.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/07/2026 | 260 | B2B3 3U | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 0:47.10 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $23.10 |
| 2/9 | 29/10/2025 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $62,780.00 | Urawa | 800m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 0:47.30 | 7-7-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing 11th at Urawa over 1400m, beaten over 15 lengths by Black X after failing to come into contention. Her previous Sapporo run was also well held, but the sharper case is the return to 1000m, where she has won once from five starts and rates well against this field. If she improves fitness-wise, she can be a strong player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/10/2026 | 65 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 53kg | 1:26.90 | 2-5-11 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $11.70 |
| 15/16 | 15/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $271,330.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:09.30 | 16-16-15 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $206.60 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 73 | ALLOW 3U | $201,460.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $197.30 |
| 11/13 | 21/05/2026 | 40 | COND 4U | $120,614.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $62.60 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW FM 4U | $207,040.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:10.50 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $135.70 |
| 1/14 | 22/02/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 0:59.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $153.70 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings a strong overall profile despite finishing second last at Ohi in COND grade last start, where he was at long odds and beaten just over nine lengths by Zelos. He had been fifth over 800m at Urawa the run prior and now gets a more suitable 1000m assignment with a class drop. One win and 14 places from 26 starts, plus four placings from six starts at this track, make him the runner to beat.
Last Starts 25 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 | 08/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $603,291.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 1:11.00 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $709.50 |
| 5/12 | 23/09/2026 | 58 | B2B3 3U | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 0:46.70 | 11-10-5 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $8.90 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | A2B1 3U | $64,401.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 53kg | 0:53.30 | 5-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.60 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | B1B2 3U | $43,470.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:54.30 | 8-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 10-8-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $57.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/06/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $42,557.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 0:53.90 | 6-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks on the sidelines, he has to come off a poor last-start performance at this track over 1600m, where he finished last and was well held at long odds. The start prior was only fair when ninth behind Ortus Glow, beaten six and a half lengths. His track-and-distance placing record offers a small positive, but current form is the major obstacle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/09/2026 | 33 | B2B3 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tatsuya Hamada | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 1-3-12 | 12 |
| 21.0L | $76.30 |
| 9/14 | 28/08/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:01.10 | 12-13-9 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $66.40 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:00.80 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.60 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 7-6-6 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $26.10 |
| 5/13 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:01.80 | 8-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $12.20 |
| 10/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-8-10 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $72.60 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a five-week freshening, she looks one of the key chances after a solid third at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Retro Boom as a well-supported favourite. Her prior second to Reishin in B3 grade adds depth, and she has one win and three placings from six starts at this track and distance. Weight relief is another plus and she should take plenty of beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 01/10/2026 | 149 | C1C2 3U | $29,616.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:01.60 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/14 | 05/05/2026 | 33 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 1-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $10.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | M | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:02.80 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.10 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:01.60 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 9.4L | $5.10 |
| 9/13 | 11/02/2026 | 469 | C1 3U | $30,033.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Good | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 1:02.60 | 1-1-9 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/14 | 30/10/2024 | 34 | C1 3U | $32,777.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:01.90 | 2-2-1 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |