Funabashi Race 11 - Race 11 - 1600
TRUE TARGET (3) Solid effort when winning by 2 1/2L last run here. Ultra competitive this campaign with 2 wins from 2 runs. Should muster plenty of early speed. Worth strong consideration. GOLD CARRERA (1) Was strong to the line when winning by 6L last run at Kawasaki and solid career start. Very competitive this campaign and has a nice advantage with a good draw. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. LOOSE AGGRESSIVE (9) Below standard effort when 8th last start at Kawasaki but promising career start. Jockey Tsubasa Sasagawa and trainer Satoshi Kokubo are a formidable team. Can take this out. PREMIUM TEAM (7) Well beaten when 11th last time at Kawasaki but promising career start. Jockey Takayuki Yano is in top form for this stable. Will be pushing for a forward position early. One of the major players.
Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a sharp last-start win at Kawasaki, putting six lengths on Co's Bleu as a prohibitive odds-on favourite and picking up impressively late. The start prior he was safely held by Loose Aggressive, beaten eight and a half lengths, so the strength of the latest win has to be balanced against that. Proven around 1600m and drawn to use barrier one, he profiles as a genuine placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $49,360.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:36.80 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 5/11 | 10/09/2026 | 45 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.40 |
| 1/8 | 27/07/2026 | 39 | COND 2 | $40,250.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:46.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,200.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks following a Mombetsu fourth over 1800m, where he was near the top of an open market but did not quicken and was beaten just under five lengths. His previous third to Answerer was more competitive, beaten just under two lengths from a rearward spot. With two wins and a placing from three around 1600m, the trip profile keeps him right in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 44 | COND | $72,361.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $38.30 |
| 1/8 | 04/06/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 6-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 13/05/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $7,186.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | COND 2 | $44,621.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks with an unbeaten record and the strongest exposed form in the field. He won by six lengths on debut at this track, then backed it up by beating Naniwano Benkei by two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. With two wins from two starts at this venue, the winning rider back and a third-up profile, he has the right platform to remain unbeaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/09/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well when second at Urawa last start, beaten two lengths by Ken Sirius after being sent out an odds-on favourite. The beaten-favourite tag is a small query, but his previous run was a three-length win over Yamato Ryu Tan and he has already won at around 1600m. Honest enough to be around the placings, though he must find a sharper winning edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 20/10/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $55,960.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 58 | COND 2 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Shoya Hozono | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $67,621.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks having won first-up at this track, extending clear to beat Fez Mint by five lengths in comfortable style. That was a clear step on the earlier third behind Buridaikon in a small field, where he was beaten six and a half lengths. His track and trip record is tidy, but against the better chances he still has to raise his level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/09/2026 | 91 | COND 2 | $41,570.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 1:39.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/5 | 29/06/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:39.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $64,623.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:40.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $7.60 |
Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks following a plain fifth at this track, beaten over 14 lengths by True Target after giving away a big start in the lane. The run prior he was favourite and second to Buridaikon, but still beaten six lengths and lacking a turn of foot. The stable and track record give some support, yet recent margins leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/09/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 27/08/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $71,917.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 6-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:39.80 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last and beaten out of sight at Kawasaki when resuming, settling rearward and giving further ground in a weak run to the line. That is hard to overlook, even allowing for his start-prior nine-length win at this track as a prohibitive odds-on favourite in a small field. His venue record is strong, but he has to rebound sharply to threaten this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 14/10/2026 | 72 | COND 2 | $271,481.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 9-11-11 | 5 |
| 48.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:38.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,011.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:40.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 30.0L | $1.60 |
Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks and brings consistent track form, with a win and two placings from three starts at this venue. He was second to True Target last start, beaten two and a half lengths after being in front and unable to sustain it, while his previous third behind Buridaikon was sound without being dominant. The head-to-head task is clear, but his reliability keeps him in the winning conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/09/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.60 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $71,917.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:36.80 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $10.10 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:16.50 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing as favourite at Kawasaki last start, settling handy but failing to quicken when eighth and beaten ten lengths by Bluff Catch. His start-prior win was far stronger, beating Unoki Bombaye by five lengths while keeping plenty in reserve, and his broader record is three wins from five. If he returns to that level he is an each-way hope, but trust is the issue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/10/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $271,481.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 3-2-8 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 10/09/2026 | 30 | COND | $175,875.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $5.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | 25 | COND | $175,797.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $56,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 22/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $66,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks after finishing fourth at this track behind True Target, beaten nine lengths when fair to the line but never a serious threat. His previous 1200m win over Au Dela showed he has ability, putting that race away quickly, and the jockey booking is a positive. Even so, the latest margin against key rivals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/09/2026 | 37 | COND 2 | $74,040.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:36.30 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2026 | 18 | COND 2 | $41,552.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $65,524.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.30 |
Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks off a strong Mombetsu third over 1800m, beaten just under a length by Ikemen Monster after picking up impressively late. He had also worked home well when fourth to Answerer the start prior, beaten just under three lengths. With one win and a placing from three around 1600m and the best recent-rating profile, he appeals as a major danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/09/2026 | 41 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 5-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.60 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 44 | COND | $72,361.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/07/2026 | 47 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $43,114.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:51.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |