Kochi Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
SANSAN KIC (5) is the clear benchmark in this 2yo COND over 1300m at Kochi. He has three wins and one placing from four starts overall, the same record at this track and distance, and his last-start three-length win as a prohibitive odds-on favourite gives him the strongest current form. NINE SMILE (2) is the obvious danger after knuckling down to win here by a neck at big odds, though that came after a heavy defeat, so she still has to prove she can repeat the performance. ROYAL QUARK (3) brings the most reliable place profile, having placed in all four starts, but he remains a maiden and was beaten seven lengths last time. REWARD LAUREN (6) has had market respect in recent runs, which keeps her in the conversation, yet her latest seventh behind SANSAN KIC leaves her with a clear improvement task.
Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in both starts and is now third-up, but the margins leave him with ground to make up. Finished third at Kochi last start, beaten seven lengths by Sansan Kic after being unwanted in the market and only battling on. His debut second also came with a heavy margin, so while he has race fitness and a handy profile, he needs to improve sharply to trouble the main hopes.
Last Starts 15 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 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:27.50 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $27.40 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back strongly at Kochi last start, winning by a neck over 1300m after having the job ahead and knuckling down late. That was achieved at big odds, so the market did not see it coming, and it followed a second-last finish beaten over 20 lengths behind Smith Barows. The rider has a perfect record aboard her, but she looks more a genuine place player than a runner to declare with confidence.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 8-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $25.30 |
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 54kg | 1:27.30 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $214.40 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $89.90 |
| 5/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 42.0L | $25.80 |
Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Keeps holding his form, placing in all four starts, and worked home evenly for second at Kochi last start when beaten seven lengths by Rikea Bolero. His previous third behind Smith Barows was better, beaten three lengths after starting near the top of an open market. He maps as the type to stay involved, but the lack of a win keeps him in the minor-money bracket.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 2 | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $30.70 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:27.30 | 5-3-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/11 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 9-5-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.10 |
| 3/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain at Kochi last start, finishing eighth and beaten over 14 lengths after being unwanted in the market, with the run home only fair. Her fourth behind Sansan Kic two starts back was more competitive, beaten just over four lengths, but she could not go on with it there either. With just one placing from three track-and-distance attempts, she must find a stronger finish.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12/09/2026 | 55 | COND 2 | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.60 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $63.10 |
| 4/11 | 19/07/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $18.40 |
| 2/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Koichiro Senoo | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.70 |
Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has had market respect at her past two runs, but the performances have not matched it. Finished seventh at Kochi last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Sansan Kic after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The run prior was only fair when sixth behind Smith Barows. Her lone placing from three starts is some background, but she needs a far cleaner effort.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/09/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:27.50 | 7-8-7 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $7.20 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $20,243.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |