Kochi Race 2 - Race 2 - 1300
BENTEN KAGURA (12) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Fukushima, beaten 5.5 lengths. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. PIKO MARQUISE (11) is returning from a spell of nine months. Finished 13th at Niigata Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Mamoru Tanaka. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. CRACK ME UP (9) is a three-start maiden who finished 11th, beaten 7 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Fukushima. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. JUN CHRONO SHIP (4) could only manage to finish 16th, beaten 22 lengths, at his latest appearance over 2400m at Hanshin after he gave away a big start. This looks a nice race so expect him to finish closer.
Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start ran last of 8 at this track on July 18 over 800m, 19 len behind Energy Ayu with 52kg at $23.10. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 21 over 1300m, 11 len behind Nox Papilio with 52kg at $105.90. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 0:48.90 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $23.10 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:25.40 | 1-5-9 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $105.90 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $37.90 |
| 13/16 | 26/04/2026 | 111 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:08.70 | - | 2 |
| 24.4L | $248.30 |
| 14/14 | 05/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:13.50 | - | 10 |
| 24.3L | $106.50 |
Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 18 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Celeb Torch with 55.0kg at $363.90. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Going Moon carrying 55.0kg at $296.70. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 28/06/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 18-18-18 | 18 |
| 20.7L | $363.90 |
| 12/16 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:11.00 | - | 2 |
| 16.9L | $296.70 |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 5 |
| 12.7L | $296.20 |
Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start eased back early on 9th of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 15 len behind North Blue Sky carrying 55.0kg at $115.20. Returned from break 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 13 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kiri Mitsu with 55.0kg at $231.40. Don't underestimate.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:24.40 | 5-6-13 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $231.40 |
| 9/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 13-13-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $115.20 |
Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 42 days. Resuming 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 14 over 1400m, 16 len behind Mozu General with 57.0kg at $98.90. Second run from a spell 16th of 18 at Hanshin on June 21 over 2400m, 22 len behind Buddy with 57.0kg at $255. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 21/06/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:27.60 | 11-15-16 | 14 |
| 22.8L | $255.00 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 9-8-11 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $98.90 |
| 10/16 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 11 |
| 10.1L | $171.00 |
| 7/16 | 22/03/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:25.10 | - | 6 |
| 13.3L | $51.60 |
| 13/13 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 2-7-13 | 11 |
| 46.9L | $10.30 |
| 6/12 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 57kg | 1:55.20 | 5-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $63.30 |
Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at this track on July 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind O K Tomboy carrying 57kg at $36.90. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on July 5 over 1400m, 23 len behind Mozu Ganesa with 57kg at $63.50. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 8-5-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $36.90 |
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 23.2L | $63.50 |
| 6/11 | 21/06/2026 | 85 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $64.50 |
| 16/16 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:12.50 | - | 15 |
| 21.8L | $438.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 10-9-12 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $60.10 |
Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran second last of 18 at Kyoto on May 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind A Shin Beacon carrying 57.0kg at $76.30. Second-up 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 20 over 1800m, 21 len behind On The carrying 57.0kg at $227.30. Looks one of the also-rans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 6-11-14 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $227.30 |
| 17/18 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 13-15-17 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $76.30 |
Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 57-day let-up. First-up after two months ran last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 6 over 1800m, 26 len behind Dream Carry carrying 55.0kg at $138.40. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Kitano Sariska carrying 55.0kg at $17.90. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 06/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 5-13-16 | 11 |
| 26.2L | $138.40 |
| 8/13 | 28/03/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $17.90 |
| 11/12 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $58.80 |
Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran second last of 16 at Chukyo on March 15 over 1600m, 18 len behind Thriller Night with 55.0kg at $55.30. Went for a break before returning ran last of 16 at Fukushima on June 27 over 1800m, 13 len behind Upper Water with 55.0kg at $89.50. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 27/06/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 9-12-16 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $89.50 |
| 15/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 3 |
| 18.0L | $55.30 |
Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 11th of 16 at Fukushima on July 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Margot Dry with 57.0kg at $175.60. At only start last preparation 12th of 18 at Tokyo on April 26 over 1800m, 6 len behind Daiyu Allegro with 57.0kg at $80. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 05/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 12-13-11 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $175.60 |
| 12/18 | 26/04/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:46.70 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $80.00 |
| 11/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 9-9-11 | 15 |
| 5.6L | $22.60 |
Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 12 len behind Tamamo Sky with 57.0kg at $285.30. Before that got back early 12th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1800m, 20 len behind Lord Veritas with 55.0kg at $210.60. Will need to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 16-15-10 | 9 |
| 12.2L | $285.30 |
| 12/16 | 07/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 13-13-12 | 9 |
| 20.6L | $210.60 |
| 9/13 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | M | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:51.80 | 11-13-9 | 9 |
| 23.8L | $174.60 |
Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Fukushima November 15 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ametista carrying 53.0kg at $249.30. On debut 13th of 15 at Niigata Dirt August 31 over 1800m, 29 len behind Matenro Da Vinci with 55.0kg at $49.90. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 15/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 12-12-14 | 16 |
| 7.6L | $249.30 |
| 11/14 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $111.10 |
| 13/15 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 15-12-13 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $49.90 |
Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last start 9th of 15 at Fukushima on June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Iron Pike carrying 55.0kg at $35.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 17 at Chukyo on March 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Melone carrying 55.0kg at $440.50. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 28/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 6-5-9 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $35.60 |
| 7/17 | 29/03/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $440.50 |
| 15/15 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:37.70 | - | 4 |
| 29.8L | $342.70 |
| 14/16 | 09/11/2025 | 71 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $347.80 |
| 7/8 | 30/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:31.90 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $163.30 |
| 11/11 | 16/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:10.60 | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $40.70 |