Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
ARIAL BLACK (6) held on well to finish second last time out over 1300m at this track after leading for much of the way. Will go forward again and looks tough to beat. NAMURA IRIS (3) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1600m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. SPEED YELLOW (2) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Has a strong record here at this journey with two wins from four starts. One to consider. CINDERELLA SMILE (4) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1600m at this track. In the mix.

Jockey: Kensuke Hayashi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Mikki Strike carrying 57kg at $16.90. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 7 len behind Avery with 57kg at $6.20. Not doing enough.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | C1C2 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 3-4-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $16.90 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:23.50 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $6.20 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $21,691.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:24.00 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $49.70 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 5-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $29.80 |
| 5/10 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 5-5-5 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $217.20 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $7.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mikki Strike with 57kg at $3.60. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Arde Yano with 57kg at $4.20. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 | 23/02/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $21,691.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $18,911.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:45.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:25.90 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Top American carrying 55kg at $13.30. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Piston Boy with 55kg at $9.60. One of the chief contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:43.80 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kato | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 7-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 66 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 10/15 | 22/11/2025 | 69 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 54kg | 1:46.10 | 12-14-10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $153.20 |
| 12/14 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW F 3U | $158,190.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:34.50 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $268.50 |
| 12/18 | 03/08/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:19.80 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $105.50 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Danon Wilhelm with 55kg at $10.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Piston Boy carrying 55kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:42.70 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.90 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $22,350.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $22,932.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 12-10-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $37.70 |

Jockey: Kouichirou Senoo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at this track on March 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Meisho Yonku with 57kg at $8.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zwei Sterne with 57kg at $21.70. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $8.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $21.70 |
| 7/9 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $87.80 |
| 1/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $19.90 |
| 11/11 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-11-11 | 3 |
| 42.2L | $76.20 |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 3-5-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track on March 3 over 1300m, neck behind Seiun Galleon carrying 57kg at $1.40. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Morpheus with 57kg at $14.40. Worth following up.
Last Starts 7 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 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/11 | 18/02/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-3-5 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $14.40 |
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | C1C2 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.80 |
| 1/11 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $30,946.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/12/2025 | 17 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track February 25 over 1600m defeating O'kane carrying 57kg at $8.40. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 4 len behind Yukino Maria with 57kg at $17.60. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $17.60 |
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $11.40 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 3-3-9 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $28.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,348.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Danon Wilhelm with 57kg at $31.90. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind Viaduct carrying 55kg at $18.20. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:42.70 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $31.90 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:23.40 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $18.20 |
| 4/11 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $24.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $70,561.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 2:10.50 | 7-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $50.60 |