Funabashi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1200
MISS MELODY (5) appeals second-up after a close 4th at Funabashi over 1000m (1.55L at $1.09) and stretches to 1200m from a better barrier. ELMO (6) is third-up and brings the best recent 1200m finish here with a 4th at Funabashi (9.4L) from the inside draw last start, now out to barrier 6. CASTLE SWORD (3) is fourth-up and has consecutive Funabashi 1200m runs, latest 5th of 7 (14.4L) and can hold a spot from barrier 3. REINA FAMILIA (2) is second-up and draws low again after a debut 4th of 5 (17.5L) at this track and trip, with a rider change to Ryouma Kimatsuka.
Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back to 1200m from the inside barrier after a tough 9th of 9 at Funabashi over 1200m on 25 Aug (54kg, SP 61), beaten 10.61L by Co's Martha. His debut run here over 1500m on 5 Aug (54kg, SP 34) produced 4th of 6 but at a big 31L margin, so further improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Kentarou Usui | 54kg | 01:16.60 | - | 1 |
| 10.61L | $61.00 | |
| 4/6 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | FIRM | Kentarou Usui | 54kg | 01:39.80 | - | 6 |
| 31L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a Funabashi 1200m debut when 4th of 5, beaten 17.5L at $13 on FIRM going, carrying 54kg from barrier 1. Draws barrier 2 this time and sticks to the same trip with Ryouma Kimatsuka taking over. Needs to show sharp improvement but the experience and low draw could help her lift.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Ryou Kosugi | 54kg | 01:16.50 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Hotaru Tokoro
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back to 1200m at Funabashi, he has yet to place from three track runs and two tries at the trip. Last start he was 5th of 7 over 1200m here on 25 Aug (53kg, SP 126), beaten 14.4L behind Crazy Rocker after drawing inside. Barrier 3 again should give him every chance to settle handier, but he needs to lift on exposed figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Hotaru Tokoro | 53kg | 01:15.90 | - | 2 |
| 14.4L | $126.00 | |
| 9/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Hotaru Tokoro | 53kg | 01:17.70 | - | 3 |
| 16.9L | $81.00 | |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | GOOD | Yuuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 01:02.80 | - | 5 |
| 27.75L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and drawn barrier 4, she returns off a 44-day break after finishing 5th of 10 over 1100m at Monbetsu on 13 Aug (53kg, SP 16), beaten 7.31L by Victor Kic on firm ground. Her prior run was a 3rd over the same trip on 29 Jul (SP 23), 6L off New Melody, suggesting some early ability; a light 54kg today keeps her in the mix.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Ryouga Fujita | 53kg | 01:09.20 | - | 1 |
| 7.31L | $16.00 | |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | GOOD | Ryouga Fujita | 53kg | 01:09.00 | - | 6 |
| 6L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a promising debut at Funabashi over 1000m when 4th of 6, beaten 1.55L under 54kg at $1.09. Steps to 1200m from barrier 5 and retains Masashige Honda; the slight distance rise could suit. Holds a solid platform to build on today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 01:03.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.55L | $1.09 |
Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and sticking to 1200m at Funabashi, he improved from 5th of 6 (16.8L) on 6 Aug to 4th of 7 (9.4L) on 25 Aug at $51. Draws barrier 6 after rails and inside draws previously, and keeps Tatsuya Hamada; another step forward would see him competitive for a placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Tatsuya Hamada | 54kg | 01:15.90 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 01:16.50 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back at Funabashi after a 32-day break, he carries 54kg and draws barrier 7. Last start he finished 7th of 9 over 1200m here on 25 Aug (SP 14) beaten 10.3L by Co’s Martha, after a 4th of 7 over 1000m on debut (SP 2.6). Needs to find improvement at this trip but the extra race experience could help.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Jouji Wada | 54kg | 01:16.60 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 | |
| 4/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:02.60 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.60 |