Funabashi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1200
COSMO EN EN (8) Tidy effort when 3rd last start around here and hard to fault at the trip. Tsubasa Sasagawa takes the reins today. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Goes close. FAST LANE (5) Tidy run when 2nd last run at this track. Looks to be value. TATSUNO KING O (9) Finished 4th last time at Kawasaki. May see an upturn in form and going back up in distance. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Among better hopes. PETER RISE (7) Finished 7th last time at Kawasaki. Capable of a strong comeback. Might take a while to wind up but should be hitting top gear in the straight. Must be considered.

Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 53kgs
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Comes out of B1B2 company after finishing sixth at Urawa, beaten just under four lengths by Ningente Iina at long odds. The start prior he was fifth at this track behind Maile Lei, but his overall profile is far stronger than those margins suggest. With three wins and five places from 14 runs at this track and distance, the class drop and return to 1200m give him a serious winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $62,523.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:27.40 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $24.60 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:14.10 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $16.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/08/2026 | 21 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:13.40 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $35.60 |
| 3/9 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:14.40 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $61,181.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Sugawara Rikuto | 52kg | 1:26.50 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 9-6-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $62.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had market respect at Urawa last start but finished seventh, beaten seven lengths, despite making late ground from well back over 800m. She had earlier loomed at this track before flattening out into fourth behind Maile Lei. The class drop and return to a trip where she has won help, but the recent finishing effort still leaves her with plenty to find.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/10/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $57,587.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 0:46.50 | 11-10-7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2026 | 6 | B2 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 1-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $12.80 |
| 6/13 | 25/09/2026 | 49 | B1B2 3U | $60,757.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:27.20 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.70 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | B1B2 3U | $60,730.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:27.20 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $16.70 |
| 1/12 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | B3 3U | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $13.40 |
| 6/12 | 26/06/2026 | 76 | B2B3 3U | $55,166.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 1:26.30 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth first-up at this track, beaten seven lengths by Maile Lei when unwanted in the market. Her previous run in B1 company was better, running fourth and beaten two and a half lengths at long odds. The stable is respected and she has won at this venue, but with no placings from four runs in the past 12 months she appeals more for a minor cheque.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | 183 | B2 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 9-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $26.40 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 20 | B1 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $56.50 |
| 5/11 | 12/03/2026 | 101 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/9 | 01/12/2025 | 59 | B1 3U | $84,673.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 54kg | 1:12.40 | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $11.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 121 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 9-5-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.20 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2025 | 26 | B1B2 3U | $64,154.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:43.10 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening following an eighth at Urawa in B1B2 grade, beaten nine lengths by Eye Leads after only battling through the line. His prior run at this track was also plain, finishing seventh after being there to challenge but finding little. The redeeming feature is one win and six places from ten runs at this track and distance, which keeps him in the place mix if he lifts.
Last Starts 41 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 | 25/09/2026 | 31 | B1B2 3U | $60,757.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $29.50 |
| 7/12 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 6-4-7 | 12 |
| 7.9L | $43.10 |
| 6/9 | 05/08/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $16.60 |
| 3/11 | 30/06/2026 | 26 | COND | $76,029.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:11.40 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | COND | $245,622.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:14.60 | 11-10-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $22.30 |
| 3/9 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong second at this track, beaten a length and a half by Maile Lei when again near the top of betting. He was also competitive the start prior, beaten two and a half lengths after tracking the speed. A five-time winner with a 61% career place rate, and with Takayuki Yano taking the ride, he brings the most reliable recent form and looks the horse to beat.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 37 | B2 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 5/12 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:13.80 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 05/08/2026 | 174 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 8-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 12-9-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 43 | B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 6-5-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing last first-up at this track in B1B2 grade, beaten over 17 lengths after settling handy and dropping right out. That followed another heavy defeat when tailed off at this venue in May. His track record and strong figures with Shotaro Kawashima are positives, but first try around 1200m comes off form that requires a major turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/09/2026 | 148 | B1B2 3U | $54,296.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:41.30 | 4-9-10 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $52.80 |
| 12/12 | 05/05/2026 | 34 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:43.10 | 4-12-12 | 8 |
| 41.0L | $12.60 |
| 11/12 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 2-8-11 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $5.10 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $48,666.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 6-4-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | 43 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Gonsarubesu Furanshisuko
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Can be assessed more kindly on his narrow second at this track two starts ago, when he charged home from a seemingly hopeless position and missed Tatsuno King O by a head in B2B3 grade. Last start at Kawasaki he again conceded too much ground and finished seventh, beaten seven lengths as a well-backed runner. With one win and three places from four runs at this track and distance, he remains a genuine danger.
Last Starts 22 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 | 14/10/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $46,069.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 28/09/2026 | 19 | B2B3 3U | $47,966.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:14.30 | 11-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.70 |
| 2/12 | 09/09/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 11-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | B3 3U | $38,356.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $38,640.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 11-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 9-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a sound third at this track over 1000m, beaten just over two lengths by Springa Fort when near the top of an open market. That was a clear step away from his prior last placing, when beaten over 16 lengths. His record with Tsubasa Sasagawa is excellent at five wins and one place from seven rides, so he profiles as a realistic place hope.
Last Starts 37 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 | 29/09/2026 | 89 | B3 3U | $43,169.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:01.80 | 2-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $5.30 |
| 12/12 | 02/07/2026 | 30 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 5-8-12 | 12 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/06/2026 | 29 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | B3 3U | $42,850.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.70 | 8-10-7 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 30/03/2026 | 19 | B3 3U | $43,800.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 4-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 11/03/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Haruku Sano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks following a fourth at Kawasaki over 900m, beaten four and a half lengths by La La Avril at generous odds. The run prior is the one that keeps him in calculations, having finished strongly to beat Peter Rise by a head in B2B3 grade at this track. Three wins and four places from eight attempts at this track and distance make him an each-way chance if he reproduces that effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $39,488.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruhisa Sano | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 4-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.10 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $47,966.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Haruku Sano | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.40 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2026 | 208 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Haruku Sano | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $6.70 |
| 9/12 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 44 | B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 7-6-3 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 09/12/2025 | 145 | B3 3U | $47,628.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Jouji Wada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks and third-up after finishing ninth at Kawasaki, beaten just over nine lengths by La La Avril when big odds and making no late impression. He was also safely held at this track the run before, finishing sixth behind Tatsuno King O after settling rearward. One win and four places from 15 runs at this track and distance is some support, but others bring stronger current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $39,488.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Camellia Souta | 53kg | 0:54.10 | 10-12-9 | 12 |
| 9.1L | $89.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/09/2026 | 88 | B2B3 3U | $47,966.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Eiki Nishimura | 57kg | 1:14.30 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $71.80 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | B2 3U | $48,301.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.20 | 12-12-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $67.70 |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $19.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $47,611.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $23.90 |
| 8/14 | 31/03/2026 | 20 | B2B3 3U | $49,275.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | R | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |