Kochi Race 2 - Race 2 - 1600
KONIG BLUT (8) has recently been thereabouts without winning, the latest effort a second over 1300m at this track. Unplaced in only try at this trip but gets his chance to break through. JOSHO SAKURA (1) appreciated the easier grade last time, scoring over 1300m at this track. Leading player again. CALLING ME (10) started at $5.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth at this track over 1400m. Likely improver. CANTERBURY BIKE (6) was fourth in a 1300m contest at this track last time out. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track April 27 over 1300m defeating Excel State with 55kg at $2.20. The start before that 13th of 17 at Chukyo on March 23 over 2000m, 11 len behind Three Laken carrying 55.0kg at $122.20. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 9-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
13/17 | 23/03/2025 | 50 | MDN 3 | $112,930.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 2:01.70 | 17-17-13 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $122.20 |
8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 6 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 54kg | 1:47.10 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $118.30 |
6/14 | 26/01/2025 | 56 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 52kg | 1:48.90 | 13-13-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $225.60 |
10/11 | 01/12/2024 | 8 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:48.50 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $243.00 |
14/14 | 23/11/2024 | 68 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 53kg | 1:54.10 | 7-14-14 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $127.40 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, neck behind Josho Make with 52kg at $50.50. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 14 len behind Egg Hunt carrying 55kg at $22.30. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $22.30 |
2/10 | 13/04/2025 | 77 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 52kg | 1:31.50 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $50.50 |
4/8 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $23.40 |
6/10 | 12/01/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $116.40 |
7/9 | 28/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,631.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 5-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $169.90 |
8/11 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,631.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $132.20 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 11 len behind Egg Hunt carrying 57kg at $88.40. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shine Rosa with 57kg at $44.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $88.40 |
8/10 | 12/04/2025 | 25 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 5-4-8 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $44.10 |
2/9 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $26.60 |
11/11 | 09/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 7-9-11 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $131.60 |
5/10 | 24/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.40 |
6/8 | 09/02/2025 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $89.10 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 20 len behind Egg Hunt carrying 57kg at $117.50. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Shine Rosa with 57kg at $61.90. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $117.50 |
10/10 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:35.80 | 2-5-10 | 9 |
| 17.6L | $61.90 |
10/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,867.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 56kg | 1:28.20 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $151.60 |
9/11 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 2-4-9 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $21.60 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 6 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $38.20 |
4/10 | 24/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bonjour Zen carrying 57kg at $33.20. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 20 len behind Josho Make carrying 57kg at $45.10. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:27.80 | 3-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $33.20 |
10/10 | 13/04/2025 | 26 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-9-10 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $45.10 |
9/9 | 18/03/2025 | 226 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:35.10 | 3-8-9 | 8 |
| 21.1L | $3.90 |
2/7 | 04/08/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $21,931.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 55kg | 0:49.50 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.60 |
3/4 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | COND 2 | $20,204.00 | Kochi | 800m | Good | Kensuke Hayashi | 55kg | 0:49.80 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.90 |
3/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | COND 2 | $40,408.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 55kg | 0:49.50 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Egg Hunt carrying 57kg at $13.60. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 24 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Coofa Grace with 56kg at $1.50. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 27/04/2025 | 62 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $13.60 |
4/9 | 24/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |
1/8 | 09/02/2025 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:35.60 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
13/14 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,590.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 10-13-13 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $650.00 |
11/16 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:55.80 | 8-9-11 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $578.60 |
9/15 | 16/11/2024 | 33 | MDN 2 | $104,500.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 21.6L | $288.70 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 10 len behind Egg Hunt carrying 53kg at $78.90. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Josho Make carrying 53kg at $54. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 53kg | 1:26.10 | 8-8-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $78.90 |
5/10 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $54.00 |
6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 5 | COND 3 | $10,867.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 52kg | 1:28.20 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $69.50 |
8/9 | 18/03/2025 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 52kg | 1:35.10 | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $105.20 |
9/9 | 11/03/2025 | 9 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Kensuke Hayashi | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 4-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $72.70 |
6/8 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Kensuke Hayashi | 54kg | 1:27.60 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $140.20 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Bonjour Zen carrying 57kg at $1.50. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Mutabilis with 57kg at $3.90. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:27.80 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
2/11 | 13/04/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
9/18 | 15/03/2025 | 48 | MDN 3 | $113,210.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Hokuto Miyazaki | 57kg | 2:13.80 | 15-16-9 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $472.70 |
11/15 | 26/01/2025 | 64 | MDN 3 | $108,840.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hokuto Miyazaki | 57kg | 1:54.40 | 12-11-11 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $242.30 |
0/15 | 23/11/2024 | - | NEWC 2 | $136,800.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takeshi Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:35.50 | 15 | 10 |
| 99.0L | $49.70 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 11 len behind Bonjour Zen with 55kg at $126.20. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Josho Make carrying 55kg at $56.90. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $126.20 |
9/10 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $11,542.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.6L | $56.90 |
8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 12 | COND 3 | $10,867.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 54kg | 1:27.00 | - | 5 |
| 15.1L | $183.10 |
5/9 | 11/03/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,894.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Hideya Sahara | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $93.00 |
8/10 | 24/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $18.20 |
7/8 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 54kg | 1:35.60 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $138.30 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track February 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Itsuwarino Yubiwa carrying 54kg at $146.90. At her first start won by 1.0 len this track November 24 over 1300m defeating Rikea Black carrying 54kg at $11. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 09/02/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $10,613.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $146.90 |
8/12 | 29/01/2025 | 17 | COND 3 | $34,911.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 12-12-8 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $84.80 |
6/9 | 12/01/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 |
6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,631.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $49.40 |
11/12 | 14/12/2024 | 20 | COND 2 | $16,631.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:27.60 | 7-11-11 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $26.10 |
1/4 | 24/11/2024 | - | COND 2 | $43,075.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |