Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi B1
JOYFUL ROCK (4) added to his impressive record with a win over 1200m at this track at his last appearance before a break three months ago. Goes very well when fresh from a spell with three wins from three starts so he should launch this prep in a positive manner. SAMMARU SHIP (1) added to his fine record when second over 1200m at this track at the last run before going for a break on December 12. Has a strong first-up record with five wins from 10 runs so he is a leading contender. LASER SHOW (10) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish 6 lengths back in ninth over 1200m at this track. Will give backers a sight. ZODIAC REVE (9) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 1200m at this track last time out. Should be prominent from the outset. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Norifumi Mikamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at this track December 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dread with 57kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 7 len win. This track August 29 over 1200m defeating A Shin Scotty carrying 56kg at $1.20. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 89 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 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 02/10/2025 | 34 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 147 | B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:12.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2025 | 130 | B2 3U | $57,711.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2024 | 26 | B2 3U | $53,844.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $26.60. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zeus Bisty carrying 55kg at $26. Low draw but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 4-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $26.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $109,369.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Takehiro Kasano | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 6-6-9 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $116.70 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | 100 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $6.60 |
| 12/16 | 03/09/2025 | 35 | COND 3U | $257,571.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 1:10.90 | 14-13-12 | 16 |
| 10.5L | $165.60 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2025 | 24 | A2B1 3U | $95,339.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 6-6-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $29.70. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Laser Show with 57kg at $16.30. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 12-10-4 | 11 |
| 0.7L | $29.70 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 10-10-4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $16.30 |
| 10/11 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 8-6-10 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $29.80 |
| 7/11 | 06/11/2025 | 267 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Daisho Yamamoto | 53kg | 1:12.90 | 8-7-7 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $28.20 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2025 | 19 | COND 4U | $112,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 52kg | 1:13.10 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2025 | 37 | B1B2 3U | $60,992.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 57kg | 1:13.80 | 8-7-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 7 len win. This track December 10 over 1200m defeating Fast Lane carrying 56kg at $1.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; to post a big 8 len win. This track September 29 over 1200m defeating Pink Towel Chan with 55kg at $1.70. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 35 | B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:11.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/9 | 05/11/2025 | 37 | B3 3U | $48,214.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:12.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2025 | 74 | B3 3U | $50,578.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:12.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.70 |
| 15/16 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | COND | $384,534.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:12.30 | 6-6-15 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $47.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/07/2025 | 27 | B3 3U | $51,483.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Seina Imamura | 52kg | 1:13.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 114 | COND 3 | $48,601.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 40 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on December 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bergeronnette with 57.0kg at $207.40. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hakusan Iris with 58.0kg at $122.70. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 39 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 | 31/01/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $291,600.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 58kg | 1:25.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $122.70 |
| 7/16 | 27/12/2025 | 76 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $207.40 |
| 11/14 | 12/10/2025 | 196 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $54.30 |
| 10/14 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $231,620.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:11.90 | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/02/2025 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:12.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2024 | 27 | ALLOW 3U | $307,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 58kg | 1:12.20 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $15.10 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zeus Bisty with 55kg at $4.50. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Ackerman carrying 56kg at $9.70. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 11-7-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 114 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 15/16 | 28/09/2025 | 113 | ALLOW 3U | $370,280.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:10.90 | - | 12 |
| 8.9L | $13.20 |
| 15/16 | 07/06/2025 | 70 | ALLOW 3U | $383,730.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 55kg | 1:22.70 | - | 3 |
| 20.3L | $29.90 |
| 12/16 | 29/03/2025 | 293 | ALLOW 4U | $378,760.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Christophe Lemaire | 58kg | 1:10.50 | - | 16 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 14/16 | 09/06/2024 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $342,020.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | M Demuro | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 16 |
| 17.4L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Sasagawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jet Speed with 54kg at $34.10. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track on December 17 2024 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Smile Now carrying 54kg at $10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/02/2026 | 98 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:13.90 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $34.10 |
| 5/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:12.90 | 6-8-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $115.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $35.20 |
| 8/11 | 15/09/2025 | 46 | A2 3U | $116,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 53kg | 1:13.00 | 11-11-8 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $28.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2025 | 25 | B1B2 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 53kg | 1:13.70 | 10-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.70 |
| 4/11 | 06/07/2025 | 31 | B1 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 54kg | 1:13.30 | 9-7-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track November 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Sammaru Ship with 56kg at $14.10. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track December 17 2024 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Smile Now with 56kg at $8.30. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/11/2025 | 35 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 11-11-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $14.10 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.90 |
| 6/11 | 15/09/2025 | 36 | A2 3U | $116,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/08/2025 | 10 | B1 3U | $89,506.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 9-8-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2025 | 25 | B1B2 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/07/2025 | 33 | B1 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Seiji Yamazaki | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, neck behind Ackerman with 56kg at $18.20. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Laser Show carrying 57kg at $14.60. Knocking on the door.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $18.20 |
| 2/11 | 21/01/2026 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | B1B2 3U | $58,212.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $95.10 |
| 9/11 | 06/11/2025 | 123 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 4-3-9 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $111.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/07/2025 | 31 | B1 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $13.30 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | B1 3U | $64,154.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $27.20 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 2.5 len at this track January 21 over 1200m defeating Zodiac Reve with 57kg at $6. Last start raced on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ackerman with 56kg at $4.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 145 | B1B2 3U | $56,734.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2025 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $61,535.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:00.10 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2025 | 118 | B1B2 3U | $62,924.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 7-4-9 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $63,482.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | B2 3U | $57,674.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:13.90 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ackerman with 56kg at $61.10. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Zeus Bisty with 55kg at $269.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 8-9-5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $61.10 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 16 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $269.90 |
| 5/14 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $51,576.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Akira Harita | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 6-4-5 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $123.60 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $140.60 |
| 12/12 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | A2 3U | $101,190.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 4-9-12 | 10 |
| 14.0L | $137.70 |
| 14/14 | 04/11/2025 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $89,286.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 9-11-14 | 6 |
| 23.7L | $85.20 |