Kochi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
GINGA EXPRESS (10) sets the standard on the strength of a last-start third at Saga in 3yo+ COND grade, beaten just over three lengths, and his broader profile reads well with three wins and five places from 19 starts in the past 12 months. SHONAN NATSUZORA (1) is the main threat, bringing consecutive fourths at Kochi and a proven track-and-distance record, though she still has to turn those honest runs into a sharper winning finish. SHISHI (6) is the volatile runner: his latest eighth was plain, but the start prior he beat Brick Barn by four lengths at Kochi, so his best form is good enough. JAGUAR BAROWS (8) appeals as the value danger after a narrow second two back, but he must rebound from a safely held seventh last time.

Jockey: Haruki Wada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well when fourth at Kochi last start, albeit beaten over 10 lengths behind Rhizomatics after starting only an outside chance in the betting. Her previous fourth over 1600m here was similar in margin, so the knock is the lack of a winning punch. A track-and-trip win gives her a genuine base for this, and she rates as one of the better hopes if she can settle closer enough to matter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $18.80 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 8-6-4 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $10.20 |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.30 |
| 6/11 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 6-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $68.80 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 7-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $37.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at Kochi last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Copano Curacao after getting too far back and making no impression. That followed a last in 3yo+ C1 grade, beaten over 12 lengths by Meisho Mikawa when unwanted in the market. The class drop is some help, but his current form leaves a sizeable improvement task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 12-12-9 | 8 |
| 10.6L | $313.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $155.30 |
| 8/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 11-9-8 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.10 |
| 9/11 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $49,912.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 11-9-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $153.50 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-7-4 | 12 |
| 9.0L | $197.70 |
| 8/12 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $49,912.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 10-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $92.10 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a huge start when sixth at Kochi last time and, while fair late, was still beaten over 14 lengths by Rhizomatics. She had also been seventh here over 1600m, beaten just over seven lengths when unwanted in the market. Two wins at this track and distance are in her favour, but she looks a place chance only if she can avoid giving away such a head start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $73.30 |
| 7/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:49.10 | 10-10-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $175.60 |
| 3/11 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $92.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 8-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $78.60 |
| 10/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 3-9-10 | 4 |
| 46.2L | $136.80 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 7-7-9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Came from well back for a decent finish when ninth at Kochi last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Logan Pass and unwanted in the market. Two back he was fifth to Shishi over 1600m, beaten five and a half lengths after working home only fairly. His track-and-distance record offers some support, but he needs to produce more sustained pressure to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 10-8-9 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $62.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:49.70 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $13.80 |
| 8/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $168.80 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 10-7-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:47.90 | 8-7-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Yuuga Ookubo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to make an impact when eighth at Kochi last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Baby Boss at big odds, so that run has to be treated cautiously. The start prior is the reason he remains firmly in the mix, having led and beaten Brick Barn by four lengths over 1600m here. His overall record is sound and a return to that July form would make him a serious player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-4-8 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $54.80 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $74.40 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:23.10 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $27.40 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.30 |
| 6/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 3-5-6 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Mototsugu Abe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and battled evenly when fifth at Kochi last start, beaten just over six lengths by I Blanco at big odds. That was an improvement on his second last in 3yo+ C1 grade, where he was beaten over 18 lengths by Craving Honor. He has a track-and-distance win, but no wins from 23 starts in the past 12 months is a major concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $58.70 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $183.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $233.10 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 3-5-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $32.70 |
| 12/12 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 6-12-12 | 1 |
| 46.6L | $30.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 4-9-10 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was always behind the race when seventh at Kochi last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Baby Boss after conceding a big start. The better reference is his previous second here over 1600m, beaten a length by Meisho Inuwashi when near the top of an open market. He is proven at the distance, but needs to reproduce that sharper run to be a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $22.40 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 5-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.10 |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 8-8-10 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $4.10 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 5-10-5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $1.90 |
| 13/15 | 22/05/2026 | 25 | B3 3U | $63,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Wada Joji | 56kg | 1:27.10 | 7-11-13 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $41.90 |
| 12/16 | 27/04/2026 | 101 | B3 3U | $65,699.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:27.10 | 7-9-12 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Yuuichirou Shibata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Kochi last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Rhizomatics after getting well back and never looking likely. Her previous fifth over 1600m here was also a long-margin effort, beaten over 11 lengths by Misterio when unwanted in the market. A track-and-distance placing profile helps a little, but she needs a much sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $107.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $206.20 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 10-9-11 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $259.60 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $154.70 |
| 9/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $360.80 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $189.80 |

Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third in 3yo+ COND grade at Saga last start, beaten just over three lengths by Rommet after being near the top of an open market. He had earlier been fifth in 3yo+ C3 grade at Kochi, beaten just over four lengths by Al Malikat Saba. With a win and three places from nine starts at this track and distance, he brings the most reliable profile in this field.
Last Starts 23 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 | 29/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.80 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |
| 7/8 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $182.30 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:22.80 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $20.10 |
| 7/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 4-5-7 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $7.20 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:23.50 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $134.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a seventh at Kochi, beaten over 14 lengths by Nicholaus after settling back and making no impression late. His previous run was in December, when fifth in 3yo+ C1 grade here and beaten just over five lengths after catching the eye late. One win from four starts at this track and distance is useful, but he must lift sharply second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 266 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $18.90 |
| 5/10 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $35.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $53,571.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 12-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $190.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-10 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $53,812.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 8-11-11 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/12 | 04/10/2025 | 56 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Seiya Morita
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled just off the lead but faded to seventh at Kochi last start, beaten ten lengths by I Blanco when unwanted in the market. The run prior was also plain in 3yo+ COND grade, beaten over 12 lengths by Stella Matutina after falling away late. He has won at this track and distance, but recent evidence points to others having stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $50.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $144.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 7-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $130.10 |
| 7/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $54.40 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 10-9-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $14.60 |