Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
BELL NO RAISE (1) last appeared seven weeks ago over 1400m at Saga when he finished third. This is his first run for the Mamoru Tanaka stable. Will prove tough to beat for the new barn. STORM VANGUARD (11) has missed the frame at his last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing 13th over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Better placed and can bounce back to form. BEST DECISION (6) was expected to do more last start when out of the placings over 1300m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. YAPUSHI (7) was in the money two starts back at Kawasaki but couldn't back it up last time when 11th, beaten 11 lengths, at Kawasaki over 1500m. Likely improver with top-three prospects.

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Saga on March 28 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Beiden Marina with 56kg at $4.10. Before that second last in a small field at Saga on March 14 over 1860m, 12 len behind Cosmo Farnese with 54kg at $16.30. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 50 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 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,956.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 2:02.10 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $16.30 |
| 7/11 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 4-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 10 len behind A Shin Ottimo carrying 57kg at $229.20. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Go Max with 57kg at $195.90. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $229.20 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $195.90 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:44.40 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $23.30 |
| 11/12 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 10-11-11 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.60 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $42.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $64.00 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 13 len behind Mozu Life Saver with 55kg at $117.10. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Go Max carrying 55kg at $128.50. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.9L | $117.10 |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $128.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:44.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $68.60 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:21.30 | 9-10-8 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $211.90 |
| 8/9 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $133.50 |
| 10/11 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:44.20 | 7-10-10 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 19 len behind Mozu Life Saver carrying 57kg at $101.90. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 16 len behind Go Max carrying 57kg at $281.20. Prefer others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $101.90 |
| 10/11 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $281.20 |
| 8/8 | 05/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:44.40 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $139.80 |
| 11/12 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 17.2L | $313.10 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 8 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $69.50 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:28.10 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $86.70 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 12 len behind Sokko Tarumaka carrying 55kg at $25. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Go Max carrying 55kg at $5.30. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $33,504.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $25.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 54kg | 1:48.40 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $28.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 2-5-7 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $31.50 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $52.10 |
| 3/9 | 26/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $41.80 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind A Shin Ottimo with 57kg at $1.40. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wonder Sting carrying 57kg at $25.70. Can take this out.
Last Starts 14 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 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $34,675.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 9-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $25.70 |
| 2/7 | 25/03/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:21.30 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-10 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Kawasaki on April 8 over 1500m, 11 len behind Monet carrying 57kg at $16.90. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kawasaki on March 4 over 1500m, 3 len behind Miss Margaux with 56kg at $11.40. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 08/04/2026 | 35 | B2B3 3U | $45,990.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-12-11 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $16.90 |
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $43,800.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:35.80 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.40 |
| 14/14 | 04/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $66,741.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:45.50 | - | 1 |
| 14.1L | $36.50 |
| 3/13 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | B2B3 3U | $46,418.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Ryo Novata | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $34.30 |
| 10/11 | 18/12/2025 | 31 | B1B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 5-8-10 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $14.30 |
| 6/11 | 17/11/2025 | 33 | B2 3U | $48,214.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Mozu Life Saver carrying 55kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Go Max with 54kg at $21.90. Should go well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 3-6-4 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 19/04/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $21.90 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $66,691.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $27.80 |
| 7/11 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $24.90 |
| 1/11 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 10-10-7 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mononofu Blue with 57kg at $24.90. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Neo Hughes carrying 57kg at $20.80. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 42 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 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:44.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $24.90 |
| 6/12 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $20.80 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |
| 3/12 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $12.20 |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 4-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Hideya Sahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track December 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Otamajakushi carrying 57kg at $20.80. On debut second of 10 at Monbetsu September 12 2024 over 1000m, 5 len behind Airplay carrying 55kg at $11.20. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 155 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 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $52,920.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 6-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $20.80 |
| 6/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $53,571.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $14.50 |
| 3/11 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $142,857.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.10 |
| 4/12 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $53,812.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $29,972.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/09/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Freshened for 49 days. First-up ran last of 12 at Kokura on February 14 over 2860m, 43 len behind Baby Bellissimo with 60.0kg at $70.60. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hurricane carrying 56.0kg at $116.80. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 1:11.40 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $116.80 |
| 12/12 | 14/02/2026 | 84 | MSTPLE 4U | $148,680.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:17.90 | 11-11-12 | 9 |
| 43.1L | $70.60 |
| 12/14 | 22/11/2025 | 41 | MSTPLE 3U | $159,130.00 | Fukushima | 2770m | Good | Kayata Komaki | 60kg | 3:01.50 | 14-12-12 | 9 |
| 27.9L | $28.40 |
| 13/14 | 12/10/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $298,060.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 2 |
| 13.1L | $104.30 |
| 16/16 | 05/10/2025 | 98 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:22.60 | - | 7 |
| 17.9L | $158.90 |
| 15/15 | 29/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW 3U | $322,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 58kg | 1:45.60 | 6-13-15 | 14 |
| 19.1L | $20.00 |