Funabashi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
G T PHARAOH (11) Won by 2L last time at the track on a heavy rated track and suited at this distance historically. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HIRABOKU LAUGH IT (12) Proven record first up. Made a mess of them when winning by 3L last time at this venue and will be well suited at the distance. Looks promising in this race. T'S A LIGHT (1) Clearly outclassed when 11th last time at Urawa but suited at this trip historically. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can save some energy from the gate. One at a decent price. TAKARA LINER (10) Came in 3rd last start around here. Displaying good ability this campaign. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent Urawa runs, finishing last behind Bee Kong in an A2B1 over 1400m after settling rearward and starting at big odds. The start prior was similarly plain when second last behind Airport Liner in A2 company, beaten over 17 lengths. The return to a proven distance helps, but recent output leaves him with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 16 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 | 20/10/2026 | 26 | A2B1 3U | $124,314.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 1:26.90 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $142.30 |
| 11/12 | 24/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $79,943.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 2-11-11 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $29.20 |
| 11/14 | 09/09/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $439,687.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 56kg | 2:18.40 | 1-11-11 | 12 |
| 74.0L | $63.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 07/07/2026 | 26 | A4 3U | $11,664.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $13.10 |
| 5/11 | 11/06/2026 | 37 | COND | $214,098.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 2:08.60 | 1-3-5 | 11 |
| 14.3L | $86.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from a long way back when sixth at Kawasaki last start, beaten just over five lengths by Opera Plage at long odds. His previous run at this track was much weaker behind G T Pharaoh, but he is third-up now, gets weight relief and reunites with a jockey who has a strong record on him. More a place hope than a clear winning 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 | 16/10/2026 | 16 | B1B2 3U | $52,651.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 1:43.70 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $25.80 |
| 9/10 | 30/09/2026 | 118 | B1B2 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 54kg | 1:41.30 | 4-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $31.30 |
| 5/6 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 9-5-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $22.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/04/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |
| 4/13 | 06/03/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:44.10 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Junichi Jitsukawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing eighth at this track in B1 grade, beaten over 13 lengths by National Mall after settling handy and fading. He was also never a factor at this venue the run before, starting unwanted and finishing eight and a half lengths away. A track-and-distance win is a positive, but he must rediscover it quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 3-6-8 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $51.90 |
| 8/11 | 26/08/2026 | 55 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $69.10 |
| 6/13 | 02/07/2026 | 37 | A2B1 3U | $80,501.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 36.1L | $227.40 |
| 7/12 | 26/05/2026 | 18 | A2 3U | $79,351.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 7-8-7 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $150.40 |
| 2/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Junichi Jitsukawa | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $243.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $32.70 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a better effort at this track, leading in B1 grade before being run down late and finishing fifth, beaten four and a half lengths by National Mall. The prior A2B1 run over 2200m was poor, with a 26-length defeat at big odds. Third-up timing and a solid record with Yuki Yamanaka help, but he still has to find a stronger finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 34 | B1 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 2-1-5 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $15.30 |
| 11/12 | 28/08/2026 | 148 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 2:24.40 | 3-7-11 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $114.40 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $82,124.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | M | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $8.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 37 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 33 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 2:17.80 | - | 13 |
| 21.2L | $32.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | 24 | A2 3U | $113,658.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 55kg | 2:22.40 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after being beaten out of sight at this track, conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was another heavy defeat at this venue, and he was ignored by the market on both occasions. He has placed at this track and distance before, but current form says others make far stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/09/2026 | 148 | COND 3U | $603,291.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 43.3L | $664.30 |
| 12/13 | 05/05/2026 | 32 | COND 4U | $1,163,816.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 13-12-12 | 12 |
| 21.9L | $735.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $31.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 31 | B1 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 8-5-5 | 8 |
| 8.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/02/2026 | 18 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 8-6-2 | 13 |
| 0.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/11 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:56.70 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $55.70 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held at Urawa last start, finishing ninth in A2 company behind Marble Macaron at long odds. His previous fifth behind Airport Liner was better, especially as he was near the top of an open market and fair to the line. The key is his excellent record at this track and distance, with one win and three places from four attempts, which keeps him in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $82,267.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $50.10 |
| 5/12 | 24/09/2026 | 29 | A2 3U | $79,943.00 | Urawa | 1500m | M | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.60 |
| 3/11 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:40.90 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $52.20 |
| 8/9 | 14/07/2026 | 19 | A2B1 3U | $80,501.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 5-7-8 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $7.80 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | B1B2 3U | $59,895.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly from an unpromising position when fifth at Kawasaki in A2B1 company, beaten just under six lengths by Michael Maximus. Two back at this track he settled rearward and was beaten four and a half lengths by National Mall. His strike rate is modest, but the recent closing effort and proven track-distance record give him realistic place claims.
Last Starts 24 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 | 12/10/2026 | 11 | A2B1 3U | $78,976.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $23.70 |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $10.10 |
| 4/11 | 26/08/2026 | 83 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 11-11-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.60 |
| 3/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 13-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $27.10 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 11-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after dropping out badly at this track, finishing second last behind National Mall and beaten over 16 lengths after having every chance to improve. The start prior was a more respectable fifth, but he still never looked likely to feature. Unplaced at the distance and winless in the past 12 months, he has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $10.60 |
| 5/11 | 26/08/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 10-9-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.90 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 78 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 15/15 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $318,640.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 58kg | 1:49.10 | 12-13-15 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $97.20 |
| 11/15 | 29/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Kosei Miura | 54kg | 1:58.60 | 7-8-11 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $103.90 |
| 6/16 | 21/02/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 58kg | 2:10.70 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $139.70 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up in consistent form, having finished third at this track behind National Mall after closing strongly and going under by just over a length. That followed a good second to Shimizu Minato, also at this venue, when starting at long odds. His overall record is strong and Masashige Honda is a major plus, so he is a genuine placing chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | B1 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:50.70 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $17.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/08/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $41.20 |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2026 | 145 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 1:40.90 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 18.5L | $166.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $18.80 |
| 10/14 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 5-7-10 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $20.20 |
| 5/14 | 20/01/2026 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:42.60 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after extending his winning streak to eight, scoring by two lengths over Adam's Apple at this track as the short odds-on favourite. The start prior he also won at this venue in B2B3 grade, beating Ares Elpida when prohibitive odds-on. Six from six at this track and distance and five from five with Takayuki Yano make him the clear horse to beat.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 120 | B1B2 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2026 | 31 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 3-1-1 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:44.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 11/03/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:45.10 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/14 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $25,028.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 4-2-1 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Francisco Goncalves
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a strong B2 win at this track, where he beat Al Ain Oasis by three lengths as favourite and scored with plenty in hand. He had been beaten as a short odds-on chance in a small field the run before, but his overall record remains high quality. Three wins from five at this track and distance, plus a strong Mikamoto record, make him a serious threat.
Last Starts 70 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 | 27/08/2026 | 84 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:43.60 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 05/05/2026 | 104 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/14 | 21/01/2026 | 43 | B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 36 | COND 3 | $133,281.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:55.40 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |
| 4/13 | 03/11/2025 | 143 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 6-6-4 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $1.40 |