Kochi Race 6 - Race 6 - 1600
MOZU RICKEY (2) finished 11th two runs back at Urawa then improved last time out to score by one length as favourite after being prominent at the bend over 1600m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run will not surprise. ASCII ART (7) was a narrow winner two back at this track then in the placings last time at this track. Gets a little weight relief. Best form puts her right in this. OCEA HARTMAN (4) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of 12 weeks and looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Makes plenty of appeal. KONOYORUO TOMETEYO (1) scored two back at this track but was below her best last time when fifth over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so expecting a better run this time.

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1300m, 5 len behind Craving Honor with 55kg at $5.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track on July 11 over 1300m defeating Lemon Chiffon with 55kg at $3.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 3-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $9.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,620.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track on July 25 over 1600m defeating I Blanco with 57kg at $1.60. The race before that 11th of 13 at Urawa on May 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Exult carrying 56kg at $247.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 59 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 11/13 | 27/05/2026 | 29 | COND | $203,668.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 13-12-11 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $247.20 |
| 10/16 | 28/04/2026 | 126 | COND 4U | $114,974.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 7-7-10 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $79.60 |
| 10/13 | 23/12/2025 | 42 | COND | $501,274.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 13-12-10 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $126.80 |
| 6/13 | 11/11/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $125,000.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 9-5-6 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $46.00 |
| 10/16 | 22/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $411,061.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 7.9L | $103.80 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on July 25 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Apsara carrying 57kg at $51.30. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 14 len behind Galapagos carrying 57kg at $107.40. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $51.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-5-10 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $107.40 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 1-2-8 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $6.90 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $37.60 |
| 10/11 | 17/05/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 2-5-10 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $31.30 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 3 len this track June 13 over 1600m defeating Juggernaut with 57kg at $3.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len this track January 26 over 1300m defeating Hideno Blue Sky carrying 57kg at $40.90. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 84 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 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 2-8-12 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $13.90 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on July 18 over 1600m, 42 len behind Snow Horn Road with 57kg at $11.20. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sonoda on April 24 2025 over 1700m, 6 len behind Vlag carrying 56kg at $3.20. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 129 | B3 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $11.20 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $21,449.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 5-10-11 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $45.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 4-8-6 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $13.30 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | A4 3U | $18,910.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $10.10 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 40.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 03/01/2026 | 23 | A4 3U | $19,484.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on August 1 over 1300m, 8 len behind Colombages with 57kg at $13.70. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Berlinetta carrying 57kg at $5.30. Hard to envisage a win today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 4-6-11 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $13.70 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $64.30 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Adler carrying 55kg at $11.10. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track on July 12 over 1300m defeating Happy Bivouac carrying 55kg at $14.50. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.10 |
| 1/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $14.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $61.20 |
| 11/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 2-10-11 | 11 |
| 16.6L | $23.90 |
| 9/9 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 1-5-9 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $48.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 1-3-11 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $33.90 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on July 26 over 1300m, 20 len behind Craving Honor carrying 55kg at $106.50. The start before that ran second last of 8 at this track on June 27 over 1600m, 15 len behind Naeil Na carrying 55kg at $11. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 5-10-11 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $106.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $17.40 |
| 8/10 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 3-4-8 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $19.30 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $32.70 |
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $24.60 |