Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
TOP AMERICAN (7) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1400m at this track. Has a decent record here and could be hard to stop. DIAMOND FUJI (10) scored two runs back then was well in commission last time but could only manage to finish sixth over 1400m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he can bounce back. DARMSTADT (4) has been out of the winner's list for a while, last start finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. In the mix in this suitable race. AMMINO LEMON (5) latest effort an eighth over 1400m at this track after he was well back on straightening. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance.

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meisho Kazusa carrying 57kg at $26.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Nagoya on April 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind La La Effort carrying 57kg at $152.80. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $26.50 |
| 10/11 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | A4 3U | $18,615.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 4-7-10 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $152.80 |
| 9/12 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | A1 3U | $35,238.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 12-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $269.10 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 10-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $123.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | A5 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:19.30 | 5-6-11 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $8.60 |
| 1/12 | 09/02/2026 | 38 | A6 3U | $15,758.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 8-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Reward Imperio carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Sapporo Dirt on August 3 over 1000m, 11 len behind Meisho Kyrgyz with 58.0kg at $130. Should progress from that first-up 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 02/05/2026 | 101 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 4-6-10 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $66.20 |
| 2/11 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.40 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 21 len behind Reward Imperio with 57kg at $48.70. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind In Orbit carrying 57kg at $8.10. Has a nice gate but this will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $48.70 |
| 9/10 | 18/04/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $106.60 |
| 9/10 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $154.30 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $106.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:23.40 | 2-5-8 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Reward Imperio carrying 57kg at $22.20. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sunrise Sheer with 57kg at $12.10. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $22.20 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 94 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $145.60 |
| 10/11 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 9-11-10 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $53,571.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 9-12-9 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $79.50 |
| 10/12 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 7-11-10 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $313.20 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Daoradaora with 57kg at $189.90. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sunrise Sheer carrying 57kg at $62.40. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 11-10-8 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $189.90 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $62.40 |
| 6/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 10-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $107.30 |
| 8/12 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 11-10-8 | 12 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 12-9-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $10.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind Reward Imperio carrying 57kg at $180. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 16 len behind In Orbit carrying 56kg at $109.30. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 6-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $180.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:47.10 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $109.30 |
| 9/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-7-9 | 10 |
| 13.2L | $131.60 |
| 8/9 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:34.10 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $28.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $21,089.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 16.9L | $58.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $25.30 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Meisho Kazusa carrying 57kg at $4.90. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, neck behind Deep Kinds with 57kg at $2.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:46.90 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 17/03/2026 | 20 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:48.00 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 25/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 11/12 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | B1B2 3U | $79,083.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 8-9-11 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $301.50 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $79,083.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 8-6-9 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $67.10 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Reward Imperio carrying 57kg at $62.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind In Orbit carrying 57kg at $27.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $62.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $27.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 9-5-4 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $63.80 |
| 7/12 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 9-11-7 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 10-11-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
| 6/12 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,680.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 10-8-6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $63.90 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Reward Imperio carrying 57kg at $170.40. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind In Orbit with 57kg at $31. Draw no help to chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $170.40 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 8-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $97.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $37.30 |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $26.20 |
| 9/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 11-10-9 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daoradaora with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track April 19 over 1600m defeating Zokuzoku with 57kg at $4.30. Will hit the line hard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 8-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | 57 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:08.70 | - | 14 |
| 4.2L | $326.10 |
| 14/18 | 10/01/2026 | 126 | ALLOW 4U | $292,840.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:07.40 | - | 18 |
| 9.0L | $250.90 |
| 15/16 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $311,690.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 58kg | 1:09.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $215.60 |
| 14/14 | 23/08/2025 | 175 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Masashige Honda | 58kg | 1:09.00 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $107.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Houyhnhnm carrying 57kg at $22.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind T O Sirius carrying 57kg at $5.60. Better off avoiding.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $22.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:46.30 | - | 8 |
| 13.6L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 4-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $11.80 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:23.50 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $8.30 |
| 1/12 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |