Funabashi Race 7 - Race 7 - 1200
SHINATSUHIME (1) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only half a length over 1200m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Meeting a deeper field this time but she deserves plenty of thought. TRAPEZIUM (5) displayed plenty of early toe over 1200m at this track last time and dug deep to score by one length. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. BECAUSE WE CAN (2) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1400m at Urawa. Meets a stronger field but he is capable of running a bold race. BEST POSITION (9) turned things around last start and got the job done by 1.5 lengths over 1200m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.

Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 54kg at $4.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at this track on July 2 over 1200m defeating The Big Man carrying 54kg at $8.60. Has the inside gate and is expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/08/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:15.00 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Naoki Machida | 54kg | 1:14.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.60 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/05/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:16.00 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $22.30 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | R | Wada Joji | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 9-6-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $22.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:37.30 | 2-5-10 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yuujirou Tanabata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Urawa on August 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vallumnos carrying 56kg at $3.10. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Egon Urrea carrying 56kg at $8.60. Will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 1500m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 7-6-6 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 1400m | M | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $26.30 |
| 3/11 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | R | Yujiro Tanabata | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-9-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $20.50 |
| 7/14 | 19/03/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $29,200.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $38.60 |

Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 53kg at $135.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Urawa on July 15 over 1500m, 9 len behind Public Sphere carrying 56kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Sugawara Rikuto | 53kg | 1:15.00 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $135.20 |
| 9/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 9-8-9 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $43,470.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SP | Nakano Kazuma | 56kg | 1:01.60 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $56.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/06/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $50,438.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | M | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $254.30 |
| 16/16 | 21/05/2026 | 22 | B3 3U | $63,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 15-16-16 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $305.20 |
| 12/16 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | B3 3U | $65,699.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Wada Joji | 57kg | 1:12.10 | 14-14-12 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $112.30 |

Jockey: Haruhito Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind King Perle carrying 55kg at $19.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track on July 2 over 1200m defeating Eis King with 55kg at $20.70. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $19.10 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $28,980.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Haruto Nakayama | 55kg | 1:15.80 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $20.70 |
| 9/12 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $48.70 |
| 5/12 | 05/05/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 10-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Takayuki Yano | 56kg | 1:16.00 | 7-9-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Shotaro Kawashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track on August 6 over 1200m defeating Orchidea Rossa with 54kg at $3.30. Before that 4th of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ashaka Lucca with 54kg at $12. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:14.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/12 | 14/07/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 61 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.40 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $21.80 |
| 4/11 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | M | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 6-3-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 04/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Shotaro Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind King Perle carrying 54kg at $61.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Kawasaki on July 8 over 1400m, neck behind Peter Rise with 54kg at $46.40. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 4-5-8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $61.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $46.40 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | B3 3U | $42,557.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $48.10 |
| 4/12 | 04/06/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $28,371.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Nakano Kazuma | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 2-4-4 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $79.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/05/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $29,565.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 54kg | 1:15.80 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind Egon Urrea with 51kg at $11. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind A Shin Dazzle carrying 52kg at $15.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 52kg | 1:15.00 | 6-7-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/12 | 14/07/2026 | 70 | C1 3U | $19,320.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:28.90 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/05/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $28,566.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:14.70 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2026 | 73 | C1 3U | $19,710.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.30 | 6-6-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/12 | 19/01/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisho Yamamoto | 51kg | 1:15.90 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $24.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/12/2025 | 104 | C6C1 3U | $31,752.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:15.10 | 7-6-11 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $24.50 |

Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 9 at this track on August 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Dazzle carrying 53kg at $5.10. Previously second-up won by a neck at this track on January 20 over 1200m defeating Eikichi carrying 54kg at $7.50. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 107 | C1 3U | $20,776.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 53kg | 1:15.00 | 3-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $93,074.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 2-5-6 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $11.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/02/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 54kg | 1:15.60 | 8-8-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $20.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Daisuke Shoji | 54kg | 1:16.20 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $72,325.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:01.50 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Aoi Shinoya
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at this track on August 2 over 1200m defeating Miyabi Mortar carrying 53kg at $11. The start before that ran last of 12 at Urawa on July 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ashaka Lucca with 55kg at $15.40. Should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 53kg | 1:16.50 | 9-9-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $48,301.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 55kg | 1:28.20 | 9-5-12 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $15.40 |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $28,371.00 | Urawa | 800m | SP | Mai Fukuhara | 55kg | 0:46.30 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 9-8-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:15.90 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/03/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $32,444.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 54kg | 1:16.60 | 12-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Perle with 55kg at $5.20. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track on July 4 over 1200m defeating Na Hiku carrying 56kg at $9.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $28,767.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $5.20 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $40,250.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.40 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $9.90 |
| 2/11 | 01/06/2026 | 84 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Kosugi | 56kg | 1:15.60 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $50.20 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $37,311.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:16.80 | 6-6-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/11 | 09/02/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $45.10 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Toshiki Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:16.40 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $22.40 |