Funabashi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1200
ESPOIR BIO (5) Really dug deep when winning last run around here and was a debutant last start. Jockey Masashige Honda and trainer Kiyoshige Arai must be respected together. Won't be far away. SUCCESS B B (4) Did well when 2nd last time around here. Among better hopes. UKIYONO MESSIAH (2) Disappointing effort when 9th last time here but has a good draw. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Capable of a big run. OSMANTHUS (7) Ran 4th last start here. Can fill a place in this field.

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 19 len behind Creme D'or with 51kg at $307.90. The start before that 6th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete with 51kg at $27. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:37.70 | 2-6-13 | 13 |
| 19.1L | $307.90 |
| 6/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 9-10-6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $27.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:37.90 | 7-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $46.60 |
| 6/13 | 09/12/2025 | 68 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:38.10 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $76.80 |
| 5/11 | 02/10/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $93,662.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:39.00 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $47.70 |
| 8/9 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | COND 2 | $46,831.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $16.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently did the work up front then tired 9th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 10 len behind Creme D'or with 54kg at $2.80. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 4 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken carrying 54kg at $7.40. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 1-1-9 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/12/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 1/12 | 05/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/12 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 3/12 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:03.10 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 54kg at $4.10. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at Tokyo on November 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Agnes Crest carrying 52.0kg at $245.30. Strong chance from a low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/01/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.10 |
| 12/18 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:21.70 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $245.30 |
| 15/18 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:21.50 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $52.20 |
| 7/13 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $12.40 |
| 7/16 | 27/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $30.90 |
| 5/15 | 14/09/2025 | 63 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.60 | - | 12 |
| 8.3L | $47.60 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Legend Master with 56kg at $9.10. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 12 len behind Teruken Yumito Ken with 55kg at $17.10. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 19 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 | 20/01/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:17.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $38,808.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:14.40 | 6-7-9 | 12 |
| 12.4L | $17.10 |
| 4/12 | 03/11/2025 | 69 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $5.70 |
| 1/12 | 26/08/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.50 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $12.50 |
| 3/11 | 08/07/2025 | 26 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:03.70 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track January 23 over 1200m defeating Goud Veel with 56kg at $1.20. Can keep the momentum up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:18.60 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Love Love Seina carrying 56kg at $119.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Flight Magic carrying 54kg at $8.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/01/2026 | 112 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $119.40 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $48,704.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:15.70 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $26.10 |
| 4/7 | 27/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $42,888.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.10 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 30/07/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $40,042.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:16.80 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $78,178.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:01.30 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Love Love Seina with 56kg at $17.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on December 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Attreve Face with 55kg at $33.30. Looks outclassed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 56kg | 1:15.00 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $17.40 |
| 4/12 | 08/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $44,100.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 11-11-4 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $33.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/11/2025 | 82 | C2 2 | $39,286.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Shoji | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 8-10-3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.50 |
| 1/12 | 13/08/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.70 | 11-10-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $15.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:10.20 | 11-9-5 | 10 |
| 3.9L | $23.20 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,633.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:16.60 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $30.50 |

Jockey: Kousei Akimoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Barcarolle carrying 56kg at $35.80. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lagoon Premium carrying 55kg at $36.40. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $35.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:32.80 | 10-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $36.40 |
| 3/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $71,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 13 at this track on December 9 over 1500m, 7 len behind Baila Noche with 51kg at $40.50. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track on January 19 over 1500m, 9 len behind Creme D'or carrying 51kg at $22.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 19/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:37.70 | 4-3-8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $22.30 |
| 4/13 | 09/12/2025 | 63 | COND 2 | $79,381.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:38.10 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $40.50 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,178.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.20 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 4/12 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:08.20 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 0.6L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Toshiki Yamamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on January 19 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sasuke Bella carrying 56kg at $36.20. Before that won by 4 len at Mizusawa December 22 over 1400m defeating Dan Stone Serieux with 55kg at $1.70. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:15.50 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $36.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $14,004.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | M | Toshiya Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:02.80 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:03.00 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 56kg | 1:03.40 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Urawa on January 8 over 1400m, neck behind Barcarolle with 54kg at $15.30. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Mizusawa December 23 over 1400m defeating Shiny Blue with 54kg at $15.90. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $30,946.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.30 |
| 1/11 | 23/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $12,358.00 | Mizusawa | 1400m | SP | Tatsunori Sugawara | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 6/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,843.00 | Mizusawa | 1300m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 16/11/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $10,843.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Ryoto Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 1-1-7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | 70 | COND 2 | $12,566.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Shion Sasaki | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.10 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 2-5-8 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $24.70 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at Urawa on January 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Peqin Peqin Itete carrying 52kg at $19.60. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Urawa on December 24 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lagoon Premium carrying 54kg at $6.30. Others read better. This will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 06/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-5 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $19.60 |
| 2/12 | 24/12/2025 | 48 | COND 2 | $42,336.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/10 | 06/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $143.30 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $10,563.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 3-3-10 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $28.70 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | R | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 1:03.50 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.30 | 2-1-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |