Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
GRAN RAISINS DORES (2) was an emphatic winner last time over 1400m at this track with today's rider Taichi Nagamori engaged. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Among the leading chances. NEO BRAVE (3) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish third last time out over 1600m at this track. Should run on into the finish again. EVERYONE BLACK (5) is back at the races for the first time since December 6. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal. FREE HORSE PARK (6) was below his best last time, finishing ninth and beaten 7 lengths over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends.

Jockey: Hideya Sahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ford Tesoro with 57kg at $6.20. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ford Tesoro with 57kg at $6.30. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $6.20 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 60 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 6-5-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $6.30 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.70 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $22.20 |
| 8/12 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $88,201.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 2:02.00 | 1-3-8 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $28.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $42,857.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track March 10 over 1400m defeating Protea carrying 57kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 24 over 1400m defeating Amuletum carrying 57kg at $2.10. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 80 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 4-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | B2 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | B3 3U | $21,168.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Excellent Time with 57kg at $8.60. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Win Wurde with 57kg at $19.70. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $8.60 |
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $19.70 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 6-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $10.30 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | A2 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 24 | COND 3U | $352,803.00 | Kochi | 2400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 2:48.00 | 10-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $109.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 15 len behind Goodwood Guy with 57kg at $201.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lord Ley Line carrying 57kg at $45.60. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $201.70 |
| 11/11 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-11-11 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $45.60 |
| 8/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 8.7L | $141.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | A2 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-5 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $31.60 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 10 | COND 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $13.30 |
| 3/7 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 7-6-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $68.20 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by nose this track December 6 over 1400m defeating Carte Maitresse carrying 57kg at $4.80. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track October 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Danon Dancer carrying 56kg at $4.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $35,280.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $35,714.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/12 | 26/10/2025 | 141 | AB 3U | $28,700.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | B3 3U | $23,329.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/04/2025 | 46 | COND 4U | $76,948.00 | Kochi | 1800m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/03/2025 | 20 | B2 3U | $21,788.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:45.30 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $127.60. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $127.60 |
| 4/11 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | AB 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $16.90 |
| 3/9 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $16.60 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $20,630.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | COND 4U | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Point Forward carrying 56kg at $61.90. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Excellent Time with 56kg at $16.10. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/03/2026 | 9 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-11-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $61.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:48.60 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $19.20 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:44.80 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:23.90 | 5-6-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | COND 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on March 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Gran Raisins Dores carrying 54kg at $149.70. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $228.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 10-12-10 | 9 |
| 13.1L | $149.70 |
| 10/11 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $228.50 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $133,482.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 2:09.80 | 12-12-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $269.70 |
| 11/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $74.90 |
| 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 |