Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
PROTEA (8) did little and finished 11 lengths from the winner in 13th over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt last start after being in the firing line on the corner, a less impressive effort than his first-up 11th at Hanshin Dirt the run before. Has raced six times here and has never missed the frame. The engagement of Shuji Akaoka is a positive move. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. IN HIS EYES (9) clung on to finish third last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.6 lengths as favourite. Finds a suitable race and can find winning ways. POINT FORWARD (5) battled on well to hold second last start over 1300m at this track, beaten half a length. Has the talent to figure prominently. AMULETUM (7) turned in a strong run over this course and distance last time, settling well back then unleashing in the straight to get up for third. Will be doing his best work late.

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1600m, 13 len behind Win Wurde carrying 55kg at $144.60. Before that second last of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shinringenkai with 56kg at $171.70. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:46.00 | - | 4 |
| 13.2L | $144.60 |
| 11/12 | 12/01/2026 | 12 | COND 4U | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $171.70 |
| 8/8 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:47.30 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $102.10 |
| 10/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Megumi Jono | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 9-9-10 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $148.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $88,201.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 2:02.00 | 12-11-11 | 12 |
| 16.8L | $55.90 |
| 10/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | A3 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-7-10 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $80.40 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at this track July 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Highest Point carrying 57kg at $42.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at this track June 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Danon Dancer carrying 57kg at $58.10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 203 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 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,881.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 10-11-6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $42.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,136.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:23.40 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $32.60 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2025 | 70 | B2 3U | $23,329.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 10-10-4 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $58.10 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $30,779.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $9.40 |
| 6/12 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $21,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/11 | 04/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,313.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 6 len behind Meisho Hyuma with 57kg at $101.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Discerning carrying 57kg at $18.40. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $101.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $18.40 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $70,561.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 2:10.50 | 11-11-10 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $107.70 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $43.40 |
| 9/11 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | AB 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Hideya Sahara | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 6-11-9 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $57.20 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,700.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $152.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 6 len behind Discerning carrying 57kg at $77.40. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Yurari Yurameite with 57kg at $74.40. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:23.90 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $77.40 |
| 10/11 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | COND 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 8-9-10 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $74.40 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | COND 3U | $41,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $132.20 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $80.60 |
| 9/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 5-6-9 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $111.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | A3 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $13.60 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $5.20. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Skylight with 57kg at $30.50. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $30.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $35,280.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/11/2025 | 15 | B3 3U | $21,429.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $35,714.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on January 26 over 1300m, 10 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 56kg at $150.80. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Discerning with 56kg at $6.30. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $150.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | B2 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | COND 4U | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $123.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $70,561.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 2:10.50 | 6-7-8 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $36.90 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 6/11 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $71,429.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 9-6-6 | 11 |
| 11.1L | $101.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ecoro Falcon carrying 57kg at $5.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yurari Yurameite carrying 57kg at $5.80. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | COND 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 6/11 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2025 | 24 | COND 3U | $352,803.00 | Kochi | 2400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 2:48.00 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $50.90 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $88,201.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 9-7-6 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $15.30 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | A3 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $35.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:42.40 | 4-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Hanshin Dirt on December 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Coup D'ailes carrying 55.0kg at $25.90. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Irifi carrying 55.0kg at $72.90. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 05/01/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:12.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $72.90 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2025 | 210 | ALLOW 3U | $213,050.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:11.10 | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $25.90 |
| 6/16 | 18/05/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 16 |
| 4.8L | $11.50 |
| 3/16 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $237,650.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 16 |
| 1.7L | $24.00 |
| 1/16 | 08/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:12.80 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $28.90 |
| 11/14 | 16/02/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 0:58.20 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lord Eclair carrying 55kg at $3.70. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Shinringenkai carrying 57kg at $1.90. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | COND 4U | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 0.6L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 168 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:28.90 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $76,271.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | A3 3U | $31,105.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | A3 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2025 | 34 | COND 4U | $76,948.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on December 31 over 2400m, 19 len behind Odilon with 57kg at $17.80. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Sanono Espo carrying 57kg at $7.70. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/12/2025 | 24 | COND 3U | $352,803.00 | Kochi | 2400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 2:48.00 | 1-7-10 | 7 |
| 19.6L | $17.80 |
| 3/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $88,201.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | A3 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | 44 | COND 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:42.40 | 2-3-7 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $2.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | COND 3U | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $20.60 |
| 1/5 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $65,265.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 53kg | 2:02.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kensuke Hayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on January 20 over 1600m, 11 len behind Vendaval Y Rabiar with 57kg at $120.40. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Discerning with 57kg at $51.70. Hard to have on recent performances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 7-9-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $120.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | B2 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.70 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $137.80 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 3-7-9 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $53.60 |
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $12.40 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $21,429.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $21.10 |