Funabashi Race 8 - Funabashi A2
ACKERMAN (2) has returned in good shape this preparation. Opened with a second at this track two starts back then landed the prize by a neck last time out over 1200m at this track. Masashige Honda scored on him last time and retains the mount. Stepping up a level this time but on current form he is one of the chief contenders. CUTIE ROMERA (3) showed good pace over 800m at Urawa last time and dug deep to score by a head. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. CRI D'AME (6) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into ninth over 900m at Kawasaki. Has a fair record when second up, including two top-three finishes. Fitter so expect a better run this time. NIGHT OF BUND (4) finished ninth over 1200m at this track at his most recent appearance on November 29 2024. Has recorded two wins when first up from a break. Looks a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Shouya Hozono
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 12 at Urawa on February 27 over 1500m, 14 len behind Edono Banzai with 54kg at $86.20. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on November 27 2024 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind O Sole Rika with 55kg at $3.90. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/02/2026 | 168 | B1 3U | $63,404.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 14.0L | $86.20 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2025 | 22 | A2B1 3U | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Haruto Nakayama | 50kg | 0:54.90 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $15.70 |
| 8/11 | 21/08/2025 | 17 | A2 3U | $74,588.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 53kg | 0:53.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $5.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/08/2025 | 13 | B1B2 3U | $50,347.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 55kg | 0:54.30 | 3-3-4 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $32.70 |
| 2/11 | 22/07/2025 | 34 | B2B3 3U | $66,737.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Akio Mikoshi | 55kg | 0:46.50 | 2-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/06/2025 | 40 | B1B2 3U | $52,489.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 1-3-10 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Zeus Bisty carrying 55kg at $12.10. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 13 over 1200m defeating Zodiac Reve with 56kg at $5.60. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 13/02/2026 | 24 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 7-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 230 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.10 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2025 | 27 | COND | $302,948.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:13.60 | 5-9-11 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $360,735.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/12 | 10/04/2025 | 92 | COND | $264,508.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 4-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/12 | 08/01/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $237,191.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:35.60 | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up sat on the pace before fading 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 900m, 8 len behind Crystallize with 54kg at $6.60. Second-up won by a head at Urawa February 25 over 800m defeating Smoke Flavor carrying 55kg at $27.40. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | 22 | B2B3 3U | $58,398.00 | Urawa | 800m | R | Yuki Yamanaka | 55kg | 0:46.20 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $27.40 |
| 9/12 | 03/02/2026 | 112 | B2 3U | $40,044.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 3-2-9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $6.60 |
| 9/11 | 14/10/2025 | 32 | COND 3U | $89,686.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 51kg | 0:53.40 | 2-2-9 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $19.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2025 | 126 | A2B1 3U | $74,930.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 0:54.90 | 5-5-4 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/05/2025 | 56 | A2 3U | $98,382.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 53kg | 1:00.20 | 2-2-9 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | A2 3U | $96,123.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 51kg | 1:00.90 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 15 months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track November 29 2024 over 1200m, 13 len behind Seidelbast carrying 57kg at $58.30. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Urawa June 20 2024 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Sea Serpent carrying 57kg at $97.70. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 468 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/11/2024 | 43 | A2 3U | $89,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:14.20 | 7-7-9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $58.30 |
| 12/12 | 17/10/2024 | 20 | A2B1 3U | $112,898.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Shun Ishizaki | 57kg | 1:27.60 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $75.60 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2024 | 41 | A2 3U | $91,176.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shun Ishizaki | 57kg | 1:14.80 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $36.90 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2024 | 33 | A2B1 3U | $113,311.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Shun Ishizaki | 57kg | 1:13.00 | 6-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $20.70 |
| 3/11 | 15/07/2024 | 25 | A2 3U | $84,183.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Shun Ishizaki | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $53.90 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2024 | 140 | A2 3U | $86,588.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Good | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $97.70 |

Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th of 16 at Ohi on February 16 over 1400m, 11 len behind Una Montana Alta with 57kg at $85.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on January 20 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zeus Bisty with 57kg at $4.40. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 16/02/2026 | 27 | A2B1 3U | $103,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $85.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/01/2026 | 39 | A2B1 3U | $85,960.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 57kg | 1:14.10 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 36 | A2B1 3U | $88,201.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 55kg | 1:14.10 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 8/11 | 06/11/2025 | 154 | B1 3U | $58,929.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:12.90 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $15.80 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2025 | 27 | B1 3U | $64,154.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Kota Motohashi | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 8-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | 35 | B1B2 3U | $64,932.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Kota Motohashi | 57kg | 1:13.40 | 8-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yuuma Katou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Kawasaki on March 2 over 900m, 7 len behind Praelude carrying 50kg at $19.10. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Kochi on October 5 over 1300m, 3 len behind High Mobility carrying 57kg at $3. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 02/03/2026 | 148 | A1 4U | $81,110.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Yuma Kato | 50kg | 0:53.90 | 5-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $19.10 |
| 4/12 | 05/10/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 3-2-4 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/09/2025 | 80 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-10 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $2.30 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2025 | 83 | ALLOW 3U | $376,380.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:07.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $46.30 |
| 6/16 | 13/04/2025 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $379,720.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $86.50 |
| 11/16 | 13/01/2025 | 72 | ALLOW 4U | $364,820.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:10.50 | - | 3 |
| 12.1L | $92.10 |