Funabashi Race 8

1600

Prize Money: $21,940

KITASAN RISER (8) sets a clear standard after putting together two dominant Funabashi wins this campaign, most recently beating G T Pudding by five lengths as a very short odds-on favourite. His four-from-four track record and perfect association with Takehiro Kasano give him the strongest profile. SASAKIN TOMOGORO (1) is the main danger if he rebounds from a plain Kawasaki seventh, with his previous fourth behind Takka Valiant and strong record with Niihara Shuma keeping him firmly in the contest. BALANCE THE BOOKS (9) has also won two straight at Funabashi, including a neck success as favourite in 3yo+ C2 company, though his margin profile is not as commanding as the top pick's. LE GRAND CHARIOT (7) improved sharply fresh when third to Bright Beginning and has enough track-and-distance consistency to hold a place claim again.

Distance: 1600m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: C1

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Sasakin Tomogoro (1) 6581933647
Trainer: Shigemi Yasuike(KAWASAKI)
Jockey: Shuuma Niihara
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $58,812
Win / Place: 6.25% / 37%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MISCHEVIOUS ALEX (USA)

Dam: REASON TOSHO (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 1-1-4

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

12: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

16: 1-1-4

Dirt

16: 1-1-4

Firm

8: 1-0-2

Anti-Clockwise

16: 1-1-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1500m

Comments

Was below his best at Kawasaki last start, finishing seventh and beaten just over eight lengths after failing to finish it off at long odds. His fourth there two back, beaten two and a half lengths by Takka Valiant, reads far better, and Niihara Shuma has already clicked with him. The rise to 1600m is the query, but from barrier one he has the profile to rebound strongly.

Expected Settling Position: 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
7th of 12	10/9/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C1 3U	9	Hiroto Ito	55kg	SP	1:31.60	55.0 km/h	8.3L	3-4	$37	21	$19,186	-	1. Aoi Hanamichi 2. Smile Thrive 3. Teruken Yumimizuki
4th of 11	20/8/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C1 3U	1	Naoki Machida	55kg	Fast	1:31.70	55.0 km/h	2.7L	3-3	$8.30	23	$19,178	$1,598	1. Takka Valiant 2. Feitian 3. Atlas Rise
6th of 10	28/7/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C1 3U	10	Naoki Machida	55kg	Fast	1:32.20	54.7 km/h	4.4L	2-3	$13	18	$19,320	-	1. Flanking Line 2. Pod Bello 3. Le Tonnerre
3rd of 11	10/7/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C1 3U	4	Naoki Machida	55kg	Fast	1:31.40	55.1 km/h	2.8L	2-2	$4.40	23	$19,320	$2,683	1. Live Driver 2. Teruken Yumimizuki 3. Sasakin Tomogoro
3rd of 8	17/6/26	Kawasaki	1500m	COND 3	5	Niihara Shuma	56kg	Good	1:36.80	55.8 km/h	6.5L	2-2	$17	12	$39,405	$5,473	1. Canal Gale 2. Trill 3. Sasakin Tomogoro
9th of 10	5/6/26	Funabashi	1200m	COND 3	2	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	Good	1:15.90	56.9 km/h	17.5L	7-8	$88	25	$39,405	-	1. Quetzal Azul 2. Mari Face 3. Wild Pegasus

Madness Kazu (2) 433x244337
Trainer: Kazuhiro Hakodate(FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Tatsuya Hamada
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $139,683
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: BIG ARTHUR (JPN)

Dam: GOLD WING (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 5-4-10

Distance

9: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

9: 2-0-1

Track

41: 4-4-10

Season

6: 0-1-2

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

43: 5-4-10

Dirt

43: 5-4-10

Firm

20: 3-1-6

Anti-Clockwise

43: 5-4-10

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh at Funabashi, beaten just over seven lengths by Bright Beginning at long odds. He conceded a big start there, but the prior third at the same venue showed he can still keep finding when the race sets up. His two wins at this track and distance are a positive, yet recent winning form is missing and he has ground to make up on the main chances.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
7th of 11	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	2	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	Fast	1:44.20	55.3 km/h	7.3L	10-9	$32	24	$19,178	-	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Le Grand Chariot
3rd of 9	2/8/26	Funabashi	1500m	C1 3U	2	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	Fast	1:37.90	55.2 km/h	3.8L	6-5	$26	31	$19,178	$2,664	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Madness Kazu
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	2/7/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	7	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	SP	1:44.50	55.1 km/h	7.5L	7-4	$26	7	$20,930	$2,907	1. Cellist 2. Takaminogakoi 3. Madness Kazu
4th of 11	25/6/26	Urawa	1500m	C1 3U	10	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	R	1:34.40	57.2 km/h	6.2L	7-5	$22	22	$28,371	$2,364	1. Palo Santo 2. Public Sphere 3. Go On Purpose
4th of 12	3/6/26	Funabashi	1200m	C1 3U	10	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	SP	1:16.00	56.8 km/h	2.5L	9-7	$18	30	$20,490	$1,708	1. Spirit Surge 2. Conspiracy 3. Shinatsuhime
2nd of 12	4/5/26	Funabashi	1200m	C1 3U	9	Ryo Kosugi	56kg	Good	1:15.10	57.5 km/h	4.0L	8-10	$66	277	$20,631	$4,585	1. Peter Rise 2. Madness Kazu 3. Miracle Mickey
277 Day Spell

Mad Speed (3) 80x6377334
Trainer: Takanori Yamanaka()
Jockey: Kouta Motohashi
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $63,985
Win / Place: 6.67% / 33%

3 yo Brown Colt

Sire: TO THE WORLD (JPN)

Dam: KITASAN GRACIAS (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-1-3

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

12: 1-1-1

Season

9: 0-0-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 1-1-3

Dirt

15: 1-1-3

Firm

11: 1-1-2

Anti-Clockwise

15: 1-1-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth in a 3yo COND at Funabashi, but the margin was over 10 lengths and he was unwanted in the market. His previous third behind Kiichi Movement was more encouraging, especially after settling rearward and still getting into the frame. A class drop and weight relief help, though he profiles as a place hope rather than a clear win threat.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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 13	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	COND 3	11	Takehiro Kasano	57kg	Fast	1:42.60	56.1 km/h	10.2L	9-10	$46	21	$39,954	$3,329	1. Danon Mustang 2. Top Ranker 3. Piguet
3rd of 12	5/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	COND 3	10	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:43.70	55.5 km/h	3.8L	8-8	$67	20	$39,954	$5,549	1. Kiichi Movement 2. Wizomania 3. Mad Speed
3rd of 11	16/7/26	Urawa	1400m	COND 3	8	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:28.90	56.7 km/h	2.0L	7-7	$117	17	$48,301	$6,708	1. Dream Fighter 2. Al Core 3. Mad Speed
7th of 8	29/6/26	Funabashi	1500m	COND 3	2	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	M	1:37.70	55.3 km/h	11.2L	7-7	$23	28	$31,524	-	1. Jee Haan 2. Flower Flora 3. Osmanthus
7th of 11	1/6/26	Funabashi	1200m	COND 3	7	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:15.60	57.1 km/h	4.6L	-	$56	7	$31,524	-	1. Earth Blue 2. Castle Loid 3. Gold Topiary
3rd of 10	25/5/26	Urawa	1400m	COND 3	7	Masashige Honda	56kg	Good	1:29.90	56.1 km/h	4.3L	7-6	$26	21	$28,566	$3,968	1. Tranquil Light 2. Kazuchan Pe 3. Mad Speed

Live Kitty (4) 769900x089
Trainer: Takamitsu Watanabe(FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Tsubasa Yamamoto
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $101,022
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

5 yo Dark Bay Mare

Sire: RULERSHIP (JPN)

Dam: ALGO L'OSIER (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 3-2-1

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

21: 3-1-1

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

24: 3-2-1

Dirt

24: 3-2-1

Firm

16: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

24: 3-2-1

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after another well-held 1200m run at Funabashi, finishing ninth and beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. She was second last and beaten over 12 lengths the start prior, with no clear excuse either time. The lighter weight and class drop are small positives, but she is unplaced in seven starts across the past 12 months and must lift sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
9th of 12	26/8/26	Funabashi	1200m	C1 3U	4	Kenji Okamura	54kg	Fast	1:14.80	57.8 km/h	9.2L	8-11	$119	22	$19,178	-	1. Mel Dore 2. Wonder Glee 3. A Shin Carrots
8th of 9	4/8/26	Funabashi	1200m	C1 3U	6	Shotaro Kawashima	54kg	Fast	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	12.4L	7-8	$147	21	$20,776	-	1. A Shin Dazzle 2. Shinatsuhime 3. Paris Fountain
12th of 12	14/7/26	Urawa	1400m	C1 3U	10	Shotaro Kawashima	54kg	Fast	1:28.90	56.7 km/h	9.2L	11-12	$39	173	$19,320	-	1. Egon Urrea 2. Because We Can 3. Vallumnos
173 Day Spell
11th of 12	22/1/26	Funabashi	1200m	C1 3U	6	Yuki Yamanaka	54kg	Fast	1:15.70	57.1 km/h	9.5L	9-11	$45	45	$30,946	-	1. Village Steel 2. Ho O Jubilee 3. Maruhiro Knight
45 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 12	8/12/25	Funabashi	1600m	B3 3U	10	Yuki Yamanaka	54kg	Fast	1:41.50	56.7 km/h	44.4L	6-7	$273	11	$47,628	-	1. Ruler Of Dirt 2. Digest 3. Final Heart
9th of 12	27/11/25	Urawa	1500m	B3C1 3U	5	Shotaro Kawashima	55kg	Fast	1:37.70	55.3 km/h	4.6L	12-12	$140	23	$44,643	-	1. Kaito King 2. Masked Samurai 3. Ken Blenheim

Keep Coming (5) 9007332874
Trainer: Hiroshi Yauchi(FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Yuuki Furuoka
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $92,776
Win / Place: 8.11% / 18%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN PATRIOT (USA)

Dam: TA PROHM (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 3-2-2

Distance

10: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

10: 0-1-2

Track

32: 3-1-2

Season

10: 0-1-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

37: 3-2-2

Dirt

37: 3-2-2

Firm

24: 1-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

37: 3-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

5: 0-1-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after a better fourth at Funabashi, beaten four and a half lengths by Bright Beginning after settling rearward at big odds. That was a step forward from his previous seventh when beaten over 17 lengths behind Cellist. He has placed three times from ten starts at this track and distance, but the winning edge has been absent for some 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
4th of 11	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	6	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	Fast	1:44.20	55.3 km/h	4.5L	3-5	$98	22	$19,178	$1,598	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Le Grand Chariot
7th of 8	4/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	8	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	Fast	1:43.80	55.5 km/h	16.8L	2-5	$49	25	$20,776	-	1. Cellist 2. Takaminogakoi 3. Non Standard
8th of 11	10/7/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C1 3U	10	Toshiyuki Takahashi	56kg	Fast	1:31.40	55.1 km/h	7.1L	6-8	$12	6	$19,320	-	1. Live Driver 2. Teruken Yumimizuki 3. Sasakin Tomogoro
2nd of 7	4/7/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	7	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	Good	1:46.90	53.9 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$4.50	31	$28,980	$6,440	1. Letemps Allure 2. Keep Coming 3. A Shin Dazzle
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 12	3/6/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	11	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	SP	1:43.30	55.8 km/h	5.0L	7-6	$16	28	$20,490	$2,846	1. Recado 2. Seinosuke 3. Keep Coming
3rd of 12	6/5/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	8	Yuki Furuoka	56kg	Fast	1:44.50	55.1 km/h	1.5L	7-9	$129	34	$20,631	$2,865	1. Snow Lightning 2. Letemps Allure 3. Keep Coming
34 Day Freshen-Up

Hakusan Top (6) 0470958888
Trainer: Y Yano(Japan)
Jockey: Ryou Kosugi
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $165,443
Win / Place: 10% / 22%

8 yo Dark Bay Horse

Sire: HAKUSAN MOON (JPN)

Dam: OAK HILLS (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 6-4-3

Distance

36: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

35: 2-1-2

Track

44: 5-3-2

Season

11: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-1

4th Up

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

59: 6-4-3

Dirt

59: 6-4-3

Firm

34: 5-3-1

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

58: 6-4-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening with recent form that is hard to support. He was eighth at Funabashi last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Bright Beginning after conceding a huge start, and was last by over 20 lengths behind Cellist the run prior. Despite past track-and-trip success, he is unplaced in 16 starts in the past 12 months and others hold far stronger claims.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
8th of 11	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	7	Kosei Akimoto	56kg	Fast	1:44.20	55.3 km/h	14.3L	8-8	$261	22	$19,178	-	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Le Grand Chariot
8th of 8	4/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	1	Kosei Akimoto	56kg	Fast	1:43.80	55.5 km/h	19.8L	7-8	$274	33	$20,776	-	1. Cellist 2. Takaminogakoi 3. Non Standard
33 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 9	2/7/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	2	Kosei Akimoto	56kg	SP	1:44.50	55.1 km/h	14.7L	8-8	$347	7	$20,930	-	1. Cellist 2. Takaminogakoi 3. Madness Kazu
8th of 11	25/6/26	Urawa	1500m	C1 3U	5	Ryouma Kimatsuka	56kg	R	1:34.40	57.2 km/h	12.6L	8-9	$164	24	$28,371	-	1. Palo Santo 2. Public Sphere 3. Go On Purpose
5th of 12	1/6/26	Funabashi	1500m	C1 3U	4	Naoki Machida	56kg	Fast	1:38.50	54.8 km/h	3.6L	-	$86	26	$20,490	-	1. Citron Vert 2. Orpheus 3. Reine Banquet
9th of 12	6/5/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	6	Kosei Akimoto	56kg	Fast	1:44.50	55.1 km/h	9.3L	9-9	$242	34	$20,631	-	1. Snow Lightning 2. Letemps Allure 3. Keep Coming
34 Day Freshen-Up

Le Grand Chariot (7) 6x053139x3
Trainer: Nobuhiro Yamada()
Jockey: Takayuki Yano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $68,717
Win / Place: 5.88% / 41%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: FUSAICHI SEVEN (JPN)

Dam: T S BERRY (IRE)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-2-4

Distance

5: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-3

Track

7: 1-1-3

Season

6: 1-0-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

4th Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

9: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

8: 1-1-4

Dirt

17: 1-2-4

Firm

4: 0-0-4

Clockwise

5: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

12: 1-1-4

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 1-0-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after a sound first-up third at Funabashi, beaten three and a half lengths by Bright Beginning after staying on honestly at long odds. His prior run before the break was a plain ninth, but his record with Takayuki Yano and repeated placings at this track and distance keep him in play. He maps as a natural forward runner and looks a genuine placing chance.

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 11	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	11	Takayuki Yano	56kg	Fast	1:44.20	55.3 km/h	3.5L	1-1	$14	82	$19,178	$2,664	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Le Grand Chariot
82 Day Spell
9th of 14	5/6/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	10	Takayuki Yano	56kg	Good	1:44.90	54.9 km/h	8.5L	3-4	$9.40	28	$28,371	-	1. Snow Lightning 2. Bold Char 3. Mcmurdo
3rd of 12	8/5/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	9	Takayuki Yano	56kg	Fast	1:45.00	54.9 km/h	2.2L	1-3	$6.10	39	$28,566	$3,968	1. Enry Prince 2. Bold Char 3. Le Grand Chariot
39 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 12	30/3/26	Funabashi	1500m	C1 3U	8	Takayuki Yano	56kg	Good	1:39.00	54.5 km/h	0.3L	3-2	$2.00f	21	$19,466	$10,815	1. Le Grand Chariot 2. Brillant Aube 3. Letemps Allure
3rd of 14	9/3/26	Funabashi	1600m	C2 3U	11	Naoki Machida	56kg	Fast	1:45.50	54.6 km/h	2.1L	2-1	$4.60	26	$24,333	$3,380	1. Takaminogakoi 2. Copano Howard 3. Le Grand Chariot
5th of 14	11/2/26	Funabashi	2200m	C2 3U	12	Kentaro Usui	56kg	Good	2:32.60	51.9 km/h	6.3L	3-2	$3.40	59	$25,028	-	1. Lapland 2. Face Kawasaki 3. Exmedi No Kiseki
59 Day Freshen-Up

Kitasan Riser (8) 556x711x11
Trainer: Takahiro Inamasu(FUNABASHI)
Jockey: Takehiro Kasano
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $64,610
Win / Place: 44% / 44%

Unbeaten Jockey / Horse Combo

Unbeaten the Track

Picket Fence

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: KITASAN BLACK (JPN)

Dam: KITASAN BECKI (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 4-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

4: 4-0-0

Season

2: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 4-0-0

Turf

3: 0-0-0

Good

3: 0-0-0

Dirt

6: 4-0-0

Firm

3: 3-0-0

Clockwise

3: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

6: 4-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

4: 4-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening in outstanding form, having won by five lengths at Funabashi as a dominant odds-on favourite after letting down with plenty in hand. That followed a seven-length 3yo+ C2 win over Jagannath, also at very short odds, so his current form has real authority. Four wins from four starts at Funabashi and the same perfect record with Takehiro Kasano make him the clear horse to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	24/8/26	Funabashi	1500m	C1 3U	8	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:35.30	56.7 km/h	-	5.0L	1-1	$1.10f	20	$19,178	$10,654	1. Kitasan Riser 2. G T Pudding 3. Maltese Veloz
1st of 14	4/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C2 3U	12	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:43.90	55.4 km/h	-	7.0L	1-1	$1.20f	272	$23,972	$13,318	1. Kitasan Riser 2. Jagannath 3. Vip Ryan
272 Day Spell
1st of 12	5/11/25	Funabashi	1500m	C2 3U	10	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Fast	1:36.20	56.1 km/h	-	6.0L	2-1	$1.10f	34	$17,857	$9,921	1. Kitasan Riser 2. Face Khmer 3. Narusa
34 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 12	2/10/25	Funabashi	1200m	COND 3	11	Takehiro Kasano	56kg	Good	1:14.30	58.1 km/h	-	8.0L	3-1	$2.30	32	$22,479	$12,488	1. Kitasan Riser 2. Ammirazione 3. Offenbach
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 16	31/8/25	Chukyo	1400m	MDN 3	6	Seinosuke Yoshimura	56kg	Good	1:25.40	59.0 km/h	0:38.30	10.3L	-	$9.80	78	$109,810	-	1. Sternbild 2. Odenta 3. Frontiere
78 Day Spell
6th of 16	14/6/25	Hanshin	1400m	MDN 3	16	Mirai Iwata	57kg	Good	1:25.30	59.1 km/h	0:38.10	4.9L	-	$6.40	14	$114,480	-	1. Keiai V Three 2. Mozu Flash 3. Val Miracle

Balance The Books (9) 0700056811
Trainer: Takashi Harita()
Jockey: Akira Harita
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $60,701
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

Going for the Hat-Trick

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: PYRO (USA)

Dam: JUNE MAPLE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-2-2

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

16: 2-2-1

Season

11: 2-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

3: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

19: 2-2-2

Dirt

19: 2-2-2

Firm

11: 2-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

19: 2-2-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

12: 1-2-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1800m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after making it two Funabashi wins in a row, scoring by a neck in 3yo+ C2 company as the well-supported favourite. He had earlier won over 1800m by two and a half lengths when an outside chance in the betting, so the improvement has been sustained. Proven at the distance and reliable at this venue, he is a strong danger again.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
1st of 14	24/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C2 3U	13	Akira Harita	56kg	Fast	1:43.60	55.6 km/h	0.3L	2-1	$4.00f	22	$23,972	$13,318	1. Balance The Books 2. Fire Waltz 3. Vip Ryan
1st of 9	2/8/26	Funabashi	1800m	C2 3U	9	Shotaro Kawashima	56kg	Fast	1:59.10	54.4 km/h	2.5L	2-1	$12	25	$23,972	$13,318	1. Balance The Books 2. Peace Warrior 3. Norve Hero
8th of 12	8/7/26	Kawasaki	1400m	C2 3U	1	Shotaro Kawashima	56kg	Good	1:31.80	54.9 km/h	7.7L	11-10	$24	10	$16,100	-	1. Lemon Aika 2. Bold Policy 3. Ailes La Victoire
6th of 9	28/6/26	Funabashi	1600m	C2 3U	6	Shotaro Kawashima	56kg	SP	1:45.10	54.8 km/h	5.9L	6-5	$18	26	$23,643	-	1. Gold Partner 2. Marogare 3. Entusiasta
5th of 12	2/6/26	Funabashi	1500m	C2 3U	8	Shotaro Kawashima	56kg	Fast	1:38.00	55.1 km/h	6.7L	6-6	$142	29	$15,762	-	1. Gold Partner 2. Success Beiju 3. Live Baffy
11th of 11	4/5/26	Funabashi	1200m	C2 3U	10	Tokoro Hotaru	54kg	Good	1:15.00	57.6 km/h	24.4L	11-11	$161	34	$15,870	-	1. Bel Vivant 2. Tokushi Odin 3. Keiai Whakapono
34 Day Freshen-Up

Masano Cattleya (10) 5212653205
Trainer: Satoshi Saito()
Jockey: Keita Nishi
Weight: 53kg
Prize Money: $47,794
Win / Place: 10% / 50%

3 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: CALIFORNIA CHROME (USA)

Dam: LAKE PONCHATRAIN (USA)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-3-1

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

10: 1-3-1

Season

9: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

10: 1-3-1

Dirt

10: 1-3-1

Firm

7: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

10: 1-3-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1500m - 1600m

Comments

Returns from a five-week freshening after working home fairly for fifth at Funabashi, beaten six lengths by Bright Beginning after giving away too much start. That was an improvement on her 3yo COND tenth behind Kiichi Movement, where she was beaten over 15 lengths. Her overall Funabashi record is sound, but two unplaced runs at the distance temper the winning case.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
5th of 11	26/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	C1 3U	4	Keita Nishi	53kg	Fast	1:44.20	55.3 km/h	6.0L	7-7	$77	21	$19,178	-	1. Bright Beginning 2. Gold Breeder 3. Le Grand Chariot
10th of 12	5/8/26	Funabashi	1600m	COND 3	2	Ryo Novata	55kg	Fast	1:43.70	55.5 km/h	14.8L	9-10	$31	33	$39,954	-	1. Kiichi Movement 2. Wizomania 3. Mad Speed
33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 5	3/7/26	Funabashi	1500m	COND 3	2	Kenji Okamura	54kg	M	1:38.50	54.8 km/h	1.0L	4-3	$8.90	32	$40,250	$8,945	1. Legend Master 2. Masano Cattleya 3. Griotte
32 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	1/6/26	Funabashi	1500m	COND 3	4	Ryo Novata	54kg	Fast	1:38.70	54.7 km/h	2.3L	-	$4.90	27	$31,524	$4,378	1. Griotte 2. Mada Yarukai 3. Masano Cattleya
5th of 12	5/5/26	Funabashi	1500m	COND 3	2	Kenji Okamura	54kg	Fast	1:39.40	54.3 km/h	3.9L	11-11	$6.00	36	$31,740	-	1. Narisuna 2. Kenshi Yuki 3. Peach Peach
36 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 11	30/3/26	Funabashi	1500m	COND 3	2	Kenji Okamura	54kg	Good	1:38.70	54.7 km/h	6.5L	5-9	$14	21	$37,311	-	1. Kramskoi 2. Aufguss 3. Pop That Body

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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