Funabashi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1500
FEZ MINT (1) sets the standard at 1500m with two 2nds from three runs at the trip and strong local record, and the inside draw suits after racing wide previously. LA MON PANTHER (5) appeals as the danger off a last-start 3rd over this course and a solid 4th here prior, holding consistent 1500m efforts. YUYU FIRE (6) has claims with two placings at the track and a 2nd at this distance, forgiving the heavy-track miss last time. ANSAR (7) is next best after a respectable 4th over this track and trip two starts back. Lean FEZ MINT (1) to convert consistent 1500m form.
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Placed in 2 of last 3 and has a solid profile at Funabashi 1500m with (3:0-2-0). Latest run was 2nd of 10 here over 1500m on 28 Sep on soft, beaten 5L at $6.50, after a prior 2nd of 6 here over 1500m on 27 Aug on firm, beaten 2.5L at $6.00. Draws the inside after coming from barrier 9 last time, which reads as a positive set-up. With his consistent efforts at the trip and track, Fez Mint has genuine claims.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SOFT | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:39.20 | - | 9 |
| 5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:39.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 | |
| 4/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:38.30 | - | 4 |
| 12.75L | $61.00 | |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | SOFT | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:03.60 | - | 4 |
| 7L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 54kgs
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First up after 12 weeks, the filly returns to Funabashi and draws better in to barrier 2. Her only run was 3rd of 6 over 1200m here on 6 Aug at $11.00, beaten 9.5L on firm ground. With the softer draw and race experience, Mamichan has a platform to progress at 1500m.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Hotaru Tokoro | 53kg | 01:16.50 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and draws better, shifting from barrier 7 to 3. Last start at Funabashi over 1200m on 28 Sep he finished 7th of 12, beaten 12.5L on soft at $51.00. The kinder gate should help him settle into the race more comfortably. Scope to improve at 1500m with Ryou Nobata sticking.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Hibiki Oki | 51kg | 01:16.40 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 | |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:15.90 | - | 6 |
| 9L | $16.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:02.60 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Daisuke Shouji
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Draws much better after jumping from 11 last time and now lands barrier 4. At her only run she finished 8th of 12 over 1500m at Funabashi on 1 Oct on GOOD, beaten 15.6L at $251.00. The kinder gate gives her a chance to show more.
Last Starts 32 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 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | GOOD | Daisuke Shouji | 54kg | 01:39.70 | - | 11 |
| 15.6L | $251.00 | |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 01:15.10 | - | 7 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 | |
| 8/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Mikio Fujiwara | 54kg | 01:17.10 | - | 2 |
| 18.6L | $71.00 | |
| 5/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | HEAVY | Kazuma Nakano | 54kg | 01:17.70 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 | |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SOFT | Kazuma Nakano | 54kg | 01:31.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 | |
| 7/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Kazuma Nakano | 54kg | 01:16.50 | - | 3 |
| 27.25L | $201.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Kazuma Nakano | 54kg | 01:02.70 | - | 4 |
| 18L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ryouma Kimatsuka
Weight: 55kgs
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Brings two 1500m Funabashi runs, improving from 4th of 12 on 27 Aug (GOOD) at $71.00 to 3rd of 9 on 30 Sep (HEAVY) at $20.00. That latest effort, beaten 5L, suggests he’s learning his craft at the trip. With Ryouma Kimatsuka up again, the consistent placement at this track and distance gives him a competitive platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | HEAVY | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:36.30 | - | 4 |
| 5L | $20.00 | |
| 7/11 | 10/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | HEAVY | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:36.00 | - | 3 |
| 11.75L | $201.00 | |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | GOOD | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:36.80 | - | 4 |
| 9L | $71.00 | |
| 8/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | FIRM | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:27.70 | - | 1 |
| 12.15L | $151.00 | |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | HEAVY | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:15.60 | - | 4 |
| 20L | $9.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SOFT | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:31.00 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $23.00 | |
| 5/12 | 15/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SOFT | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:33.80 | - | 7 |
| 5L | $21.00 | |
| 4/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Kenji Okamura | 54kg | 01:16.50 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $71.00 | |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 54kg | 01:02.70 | - | 5 |
| 11L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Eiki Nishimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Placed in 2 of last 3 and has twice finished 2nd at Funabashi, both for this jockey-trainer pairing (3:0-2-0 at the track and with them). Latest was 7th of 9 over this trip here on 30 Sep on HEAVY, beaten 16.51L at $51.00, but prior run was a 2nd of 6 at the 1500 here on 3 Aug on FIRM at $13.00. Draw improves from 9 to barrier 6, which can help secure a cleaner run. Genuine track record at the venue gives Yuyu Fire a chance to bounce back at 1500m.
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 | 30/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | HEAVY | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 01:36.30 | - | 9 |
| 16.51L | $51.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | FIRM | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 01:38.30 | - | 7 |
| 9L | $13.00 | |
| 2/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | GOOD | Eiki Nishimura | 54kg | 01:17.20 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Back to Funabashi 1500m, where Ansar was 4th of 10 on 28 Sep on SOFT at $67.00, looks a more suitable set-up than Urawa 1400m last time when 6th of 12, beaten 7.3L at $16.00. Draw improves from 12 to barrier 7, which can help find a better spot. With that prior run at the trip and a kinder gate, a competitive showing is within reach.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Urawa | 1400m | FIRM | Kousei Akimoto | 55kg | 01:30.10 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 | |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | SOFT | Ryou Kosugi | 54kg | 01:39.20 | - | 5 |
| 6.05L | $67.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Ryou Kosugi | 54kg | 01:16.60 | - | 3 |
| 6L | $31.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | FIRM | Ryou Kosugi | 54kg | 01:02.60 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $29.00 |