Funabashi Race 4

1500

Stake: $55,782

STEEL SONIC (6) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1200m at this track in a tougher race. Promising type with improvement to come so he shouldn't be a maiden for long. MISS MELISSA (1) was out of the money first up but has since been on the money on two consecutive occasions, the latest when third over 1500m here. Finds a nice assignment and this might be her day. WALL ROSE (4) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1500m at this circuit. Can play a big role. SOL LUNA (2) finished midfield on debut last time out, safely held 10 lengths from the winner over 1000m at this venue. Likely improver who can feature in the finish.

Distance: 1500m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Miss Melissa (1) 433
Trainer: Shigenori Ito ()
Jockey: Shoutarou Kawashima
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $20,518
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: SUZUKA CAUSEWAY (JPN)

Dam: RED ADENIUM (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1500m

Comments

Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Yukuyuku with 54kg at $23.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 38 len behind Make Sense carrying 54kg at $11.60. Genuine contender.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	31/7/25	Funabashi	1500m	COND 2	6	Shotaro Kawashima	54kg	Fast	1:38.80	54.7 km/h	5.5L	5-4	$24	28	$43,646	$6,061	1. Yukuyuku 2. Moko Punch 3. Miss Melissa
3rd of 5	3/7/25	Funabashi	1200m	COND 2	2	Ryo Novata	54kg	Fast	1:14.30	58.1 km/h	38.0L	2-3	$12	28	$51,959	$7,217	1. Make Sense 2. Baby Face 3. Miss Melissa
4th of 9	5/6/25	Funabashi	1000m	COND 2	9	Takayuki Yano	54kg	Good	1:02.00	58.1 km/h	8.0L	7-7	$3.40	-	$86,880	$7,240	1. Amour Pisces 2. La Tarantella 3. Make Sense

Sol Luna (2) 3
Trainer: Noboru Tamai (FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Kazuma Nakano
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $11,835
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SATONO GENESIS (JPN)

Dam: LAND MACARON (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Comments

Jumped at very long odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1000m, 10 len behind Geopark Love with 54kg at $67.70. Capable of taking this out.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 5	31/7/25	Funabashi	1000m	COND 2	1	Nakano Kazuma	54kg	Fast	1:02.70	57.4 km/h	10.0L	3-3	$68	-	$85,214	$11,835	1. Geopark Love 2. Kenshi Yuki 3. Sol Luna

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Result

3rd of 5

31/7/25

Funabashi

1000m

COND 2

Nakano Kazuma

54kg

Fast

1:02.70

57.4 km/h

10.0L

3-3

$68

$85,214

$11,835

1. Geopark Love

2. Kenshi Yuki

3. Sol Luna

Joy Seven (3) 446
Trainer: Y Yano (Japan)
Jockey: Naoki Machida
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $12,436
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DISCREET CAT (USA)

Dam: GLADLY (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1500m

Comments

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 18 len behind Haseno Gaisen with 54kg at $132.50. The race before that eased back early on second last in a small field at this track on July 4 over 1500m, 15 len behind Konyo Bankoku with 54kg at $16.80. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	29/7/25	Funabashi	1500m	COND 2	1	Ryouma Kimatsuka	54kg	Fast	1:37.30	55.5 km/h	18.5L	-	$133	25	$72,743	-	1. Haseno Gaisen 2. King Perle 3. Woke Up
4th of 5	4/7/25	Funabashi	1500m	COND 2	2	Ryouma Kimatsuka	54kg	Fast	1:38.00	55.1 km/h	15.5L	5-4	$17	28	$62,351	$5,196	1. Konyo Bankoku 2. Amour Pisces 3. Wall Rose
4th of 6	6/6/25	Funabashi	1000m	COND 2	5	Ryouma Kimatsuka	54kg	Fast	1:02.30	57.8 km/h	9.8L	3-3	$4.50	-	$86,880	$7,240	1. Strong Bond 2. Wall Rose 3. Baby Face

Wall Rose (4) 234
Trainer: Masakazu Kawashima ()
Jockey: Masashige Honda
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $34,028
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: SATONO DIAMOND (JPN)

Dam: DAIKAGURA (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1500m

Comments

Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on July 29 over 1500m, 10 len behind Haseno Gaisen with 54kg at $20.70. The run before that 3rd in a small field at this track on July 4 over 1500m, 7 len behind Konyo Bankoku carrying 54kg at $5.50. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	29/7/25	Funabashi	1500m	COND 2	3	Masashige Honda	54kg	Fast	1:37.30	55.5 km/h	10.5L	-	$21	25	$72,743	$6,061	1. Haseno Gaisen 2. King Perle 3. Woke Up
3rd of 5	4/7/25	Funabashi	1500m	COND 2	3	Masashige Honda	54kg	Fast	1:38.00	55.1 km/h	7.5L	1-1	$5.50	28	$62,351	$8,660	1. Konyo Bankoku 2. Amour Pisces 3. Wall Rose
2nd of 6	6/6/25	Funabashi	1000m	COND 2	2	Masashige Honda	54kg	Fast	1:02.30	57.8 km/h	7.0L	2-2	$2.30f	-	$86,880	$19,306	1. Strong Bond 2. Wall Rose 3. Baby Face

Flame Cat (5) 6
Trainer: Yasuhide Yoneya (FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DISCREET CAT (USA)

Dam: OWLISH (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

At debut, second last of 7 at this track on July 5 over 1200m, 43 len behind Haseno Gaisen with 54kg at $12.20. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	5/7/25	Funabashi	1200m	COND 2	6	Masashige Honda	54kg	Fast	1:15.50	57.2 km/h	43.3L	5-7	$12	-	$85,214	-	1. Haseno Gaisen 2. Tatsuno Sky 3. Toyamano Gold

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Barrier

Jockey

Weight

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Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

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Days

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Prize Won

Result

6th of 7

5/7/25

Funabashi

1200m

COND 2

Masashige Honda

54kg

Fast

1:15.50

57.2 km/h

43.3L

5-7

$12

$85,214

1. Haseno Gaisen

2. Tatsuno Sky

3. Toyamano Gold

Steel Sonic (6) 3
Trainer: Takashi Harita ()
Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $11,574
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: M O VENUS (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Comments

Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on August 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Baila Noche carrying 54kg at $3.90. Shows ability and can open the account this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	1/8/25	Funabashi	1200m	COND 2	6	Akira Harita	54kg	Fast	1:15.30	57.4 km/h	10.0L	4-3	$3.90	-	$83,334	$11,574	1. Baila Noche 2. Tokyo Anna 3. Steel Sonic

Place

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Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

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Avg. Speed

Margin

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Prize Won

Result

3rd of 7

1/8/25

Funabashi

1200m

COND 2

Akira Harita

54kg

Fast

1:15.30

57.4 km/h

10.0L

4-3

$3.90

$83,334

$11,574

1. Baila Noche

2. Tokyo Anna

3. Steel Sonic

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