Kochi Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
HOT ROD STAR (8) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1300m at this track. Looks the one to beat. YUINO NANAFUSHIGI (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Sure to run well. CONVAINCRE (6) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. QUEEN'S BOTAN (2) returns from a spell of nine weeks and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished 11th at Kokura Dirt over 1000m when first-up last time in work. Should be primed for this.
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on December 14 over 1800m, 39 len behind Wolf with 56.0kg at $20.70. Went for a spell before returning second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on March 21 over 1400m, 17 len behind Pod Ripple with 57.0kg at $67.10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 21/03/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | S Hamanaka | 57kg | 1:24.80 | - | 12 |
| 17.7L | $67.10 |
| 11/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 1-2-11 | 9 |
| 39.3L | $20.70 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Hanshin Dirt February 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Komachichan carrying 55.0kg at $321. First up last campaign 11th of 14 at Kokura Dirt January 24 over 1000m, 13 len behind Kattappa carrying 52.0kg at $500.50. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:14.20 | - | 12 |
| 6.1L | $321.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 0:59.40 | - | 13 |
| 13.5L | $500.50 |
| 15/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 16 |
| 18.4L | $105.50 |
Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Time To Party carrying 57kg at $10.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mine Sailor carrying 57kg at $10.20. Deserves another chance.
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 | 12/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $10.20 |
| 4/10 | 23/03/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 10/18 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 54kg | 1:34.10 | 2-3-10 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $284.10 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:55.50 | 8-8-12 | 10 |
| 21.8L | $56.60 |
| 10/16 | 04/01/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:34.50 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $171.20 |
| 6/7 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $42.80 |
Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Chura Rival with 55kg at $171.90. Before that second last of 8 at this track on March 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Are You Real carrying 55kg at $57. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $171.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $57.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $201.10 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $107.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:28.20 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $168.80 |
| 10/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 9-10-10 | 2 |
| 49.5L | $56.60 |
Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by out of. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Hideya Sahara
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Time To Party with 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on February 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Resort Line with 57.0kg at $206.10. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 13/16 | 28/02/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:10.90 | - | 10 |
| 13.4L | $206.10 |
| 15/16 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 4-10-15 | 8 |
| 36.9L | $307.70 |
| 12/15 | 10/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:02.20 | 7-9-12 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $131.00 |
Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by out of. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track December 20 over 1300m, 4 len behind Kanaderu Laken with 56kg at $1.70. On debut fourth in a small field at this track November 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tosano Brian with 56kg at $25.10. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,857.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $25.10 |