Funabashi Race 1 - Race 1 - 1200
G T VALENTI (2) appeals on exposed form after finishing 4th at Funabashi over 1200m last start, beaten 8.1L. FOLLOW ME ALONG (1) was 5th in the same race over 1200m, beaten 12.1L, and draws the rail again. BRIGHTIA MER (9) resumes off a 4th at Funabashi over 1200m in January, beaten 4.8L, and can feature if holding that level. ARC ROSE (4) has race fitness with four runs this season, latest 7th over 1200m, and maps as a minor hope.
Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up after a 26-day break, the 3yo colt draws barrier 1 again for Satoshi Saitou. Last start 5th of 7 at Funabashi over 1200m on 8 May, beaten 12.1L on FIRM with 56kg at $13 behind Komasa. Keita Nishi takes over the ride at the same weight. Can improve from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 01:17.10 | - | 1 |
| 12.1L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up 3yo filly from Yuuta Satou, drawn barrier 2 with Yuuki Yamanaka and 54kg. Last start 4th of 7 at Funabashi over 1200m on 8 May, beaten 8.1L on firm going at $7.50 behind Komasa. Sticks to 1200m and draws two gates better than last time. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Yuuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 01:17.10 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Musee Sultan out of Fee De Neige for trainer Masao Ai. Draws barrier 3 with Kazuma Nakano up and carries 56kg. Set-up looks straightforward. Can improve.
Jockey: Hibiki Oki
Weight: 51kgs
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Has been around Funabashi’s 1200m for all four runs without a placing. Last start 7th of 9 at Funabashi over 1200m on 8 May, beaten 9.3L on firm, with 51kg at $81 behind Salire Cima. Prior run 7th of 9 on 3 Apr over 1200m, beaten 8.55L on soft at $14. Needs to lift but can improve from barrier 4 with Hibiki Oki aboard at 51kg.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Hibiki Oki | 51kg | 01:18.20 | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 | |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 01:19.60 | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $14.00 | |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Takehiro Kasano | 54kg | 01:18.60 | - | 2 |
| 12L | $101.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 01:19.20 | - | 1 |
| 13.52L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 51kgs
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Second-up 26 days after finishing 7th of 7 at Funabashi over 1200m on 8 May, beaten 15.2L on firm with 51kg at $71. Prior run was 7th of 7 at Funabashi over 1000m on 12 Dec, beaten 33.3L on firm with 54kg at $91. Three-year-old filly for Takeshi Hasegawa with Tsubasa Yamamoto sticks from barrier 5 at 51kg. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with racing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Tsubasa Yamamoto | 51kg | 01:17.10 | - | 2 |
| 15.2L | $71.00 | |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Kazuma Nakano | 54kg | 01:01.50 | - | 1 |
| 33.3L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Thunder Snow for Kiyoshige Arai. Draws barrier 6 with Ryou Nobata up and carries 56kg. Profile is unexposed but the setup looks straightforward. Can improve and has place claims.
Jockey: Rikuto Sugawara
Weight: 51kgs
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Third-up now after 61 days between runs. Last start 9th of 9 at Funabashi over 1200m on 3 Apr on soft, beaten 31.55L with 52kg at $29 behind Ficus Lyrata. Prior run 8th of 12 over 1200m here on 7 Nov, beaten 16.8L with 54kg at $91. Drops to 51kg and draws barrier 7; needs a lift but can improve.
Last Starts 62 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Hotaru Tokoro | 52kg | 01:19.60 | - | 9 |
| 31.55L | $29.00 | |
| 8/12 | 07/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Yuuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 01:17.70 | - | 10 |
| 16.8L | $91.00 | |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | GOOD | Yuuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 01:01.60 | - | 3 |
| 32.55L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Mind Your Biscuits out of Sekt. Draws barrier 8 with 54kg under Shoutarou Kawashima for Takahiro Inamasu. Setup looks straightforward and fitness will be key. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 54kgs
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First-up after 131 days. Last start 4th of 7 at Funabashi over 1200m on 23 Jan, beaten 4.8L by Espoir Bio at $15 with 54kg. Prior runs at 1200m here were 6th/12 and 9th/12, both on firm going. Can improve but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Aoi Shinoya | 54kg | 01:18.60 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 | |
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:16.40 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $7.00 | |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:16.40 | - | 9 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 | |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:16.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.01L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 56kgs
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First-up after 82 days. Last start 8th of 8 at Funabashi over 1200m on 13 Mar, beaten 34.6L on firm, with 56kg at $20. Draws wider today from barrier 10 after the inside gate last time. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Eiki Nishimura | 56kg | 01:18.60 | - | 1 |
| 34.6L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Nadal out of Vapour draws barrier 11. Carries 54kg with Yuuki Furuoka riding for Hiroshi Yauchi. Setup is straightforward without exposed recent form. Can feature with the right run.