Funabashi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1200
Lean to NOBINOBI NOBI (6), who has at least put a run on the board with an 8th over this track and trip and can improve second up. Debutants ARCTICA (3) and WINNING ROAD (4) look the main dangers on potential with no exposed form opposing, while LAVIOS (10) also appeals as a first starter with a light 54kg. Narrow preference for NOBINOBI NOBI (6) on race experience.
Jockey: Toshiyuki Takahashi
Weight: 56kgs
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Third up and draws the inside after barriers 7 and 7, which could help. Last start at Funabashi over 1200m he finished 11th of 11, beaten 21.56L on soft at $151.00. Prior run here at 1200m was 8th of 8, beaten 32.75L on firm at $31.00. Needs the gate to make a meaningful difference.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Ryou Kosugi | 56kg | 01:18.30 | - | 7 |
| 21.56L | $151.00 | |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Ryou Kosugi | 56kg | 01:17.90 | - | 7 |
| 32.75L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 53kgs
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Fourth up and draws better with barrier 2 after coming from 5 last time, and drops 2kg to 53kg. Last start at Funabashi over 1200m on 2 Oct he was 10th of 11, beaten 16.56L at $126.00 on soft ground. Prior run here at 1200m on 28 Aug was 7th of 8, beaten 12.75L at $61.00 on firm. Map and weight tweaks offer a chance to settle into the race more comfortably.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Hotaru Tokoro | 55kg | 01:18.30 | - | 5 |
| 16.56L | $126.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Hotaru Tokoro | 55kg | 01:17.90 | - | 5 |
| 12.75L | $61.00 | |
| 9/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | FIRM | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 01:16.20 | - | 7 |
| 16.55L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter for Katsuo Ishii with Shoutarou Kawashima booked. Three-year-old gelding by Snow Dragon out of Yumeno Hito debuts at 1200m at Funabashi. Set-up is straightforward and the engagement suggests a tidy introduction is possible without exposed form to measure.
Jockey: Kenji Okamura
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by Silver State out of Enchanteleurs for Masakazu Kawashima, with Kenji Okamura booked. Debuts at 1200m at Funabashi in a 10-runner field. Set-up is straightforward and professional, and the stable-jockey combination looks well organised. Keep very safe on debut without overrating the unknowns.
Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter 3yo colt by Tanino Frankel out of Sammaru Kate for Hiroshi Yauchi, with Tatsuya Hamada booked. Debuts at 1200m at Funabashi in a 10-runner field. Low-profile setup but the stable/jockey combination and sprint trip give Sammaru Frank a straightforward starting point.
Jockey: Tatsuya Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
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Second up after an 8th of 11 over 1200m at Funabashi on 2 Oct, beaten 11.06L at $14.00 on soft ground. Stays at the same trip under Tatsuya Yamaguchi. Likely to appreciate getting that run under his belt and a return to familiar surroundings. A cleaner jump and improvement second up can see Nobinobi Nobi be more competitive.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SOFT | Tatsuya Yamaguchi | 56kg | 01:18.30 | - | 6 |
| 11.06L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter colt by California Chrome for Yoshiyuki Yano, with Ryou Kosugi booked. Debuts at 1200m at Funabashi, which suits a straightforward introduction. Stable/jockey combination and sprint trip give a practical platform. Respectable debut claims without exposed form.
Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 56kgs
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First starter 3yo colt for Katsuo Ishii by Strong Return out of Dixie Gold, with Kouta Motohashi booked. Debuts at 1200m at Funabashi, which suits a sprinting pedigree on paper without revealing race-day style. Low-mileage profile and stable/jockey pairing make him an interesting newcomer without exposed form.
Jockey: Kentarou Usui
Weight: 54kgs
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First starter by Real Steel out of Cigarette for Hayashi Gen, with Kentarou Usui booked. Debuts over 1200m at Funabashi, which suits a straightforward introduction. Set-up is uncomplicated and the map is open in a 10-runner field. Cigarette Cookie presents as a well-connected filly who can acquit herself professionally on debut.
Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 54kgs
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First starter colt by Danon Kingly out of X La Vita for trainer Takayuki Yamashita. Debuts over 1200m at Funabashi with Tsubasa Yamamoto booked. Stable/jockey combination gives a professional set-up for a fresh juvenile.