Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
KAISER BLITZ (4) brings the most complete profile after winning a 3yo+ C3 at Kochi by four lengths as favourite, and his three wins plus one placing from five starts at this track and distance give him a firm base for the C2 test. WIN IMERU (8) is the immediate threat, having resumed with a half-length Kochi win as a well-supported favourite and proven he handles this 1300m. TRUST M C (6) has not been winning, but his last-start fourth behind Nicholaus was a step in the right direction and the drop back from a 3yo+ ALLOW run two starts ago reads well enough for this. GOODBYE WAVE (11) has been safely held at Sapporo Dirt, yet she returns to a more suitable distance range and lands in a race where her class relief gives her a genuine place-to-win chance if she improves on the recent margins.

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten at Kochi last start, finishing second last behind Rhizomatics after failing to make any real impression, and the run prior was no better when beaten over 19 lengths by Misterio over 1600m. The counterpoint is a strong course-and-distance record, with four wins from seven attempts, and he is third-up now. That record earns respect, but he must find a much sharper finish to turn it into a result.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $29.40 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2026 | 84 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $21.10 |
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $14.20 |
| 4/9 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $12.30 |
| 9/12 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 8-11-9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $21.60 |
| 1/11 | 10/02/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Kochi last start, beaten just under seven lengths by Logan Pass at big odds after settling rearward, which was honest enough without threatening. His previous sixth behind Shishi was similar, beaten five and a half lengths after keeping to the task. A long winless record remains the sticking point, so he needs more than race fitness to become a serious player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $40.60 |
| 6/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 7-4-6 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $6.20 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $47.20 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 7-4-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $32.50 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dominated a 3yo+ C3 at Kochi last start, leading and beating Al Hayl Fort by four lengths as favourite. That followed a third behind Al Malikat Saba when sent out short odds-on, so the current preparation has real substance. He races as a natural leader and his three wins plus one placing from five runs at this track and distance make him a major winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2026 | 112 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 10/11 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 8-7-10 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $14,600.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $21,089.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $21,691.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Kochi last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Nicholaus after settling rearward, and she was also well held when eighth behind Shishi over 1600m before that. Seven placings from 24 starts at this track and distance give a little minor-money background, but the recent margins and market drift make this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $36.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 5-10-8 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $11.30 |
| 12/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 7-12-12 | 12 |
| 14.0L | $14.70 |
| 10/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-10 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $12.40 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $26,620.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 8-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $71.20 |
| 2/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-5-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth at Kochi last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Nicholaus after looming and failing to go on, but that was still a more competitive effort than his Kokura run two back when beaten over 11 lengths in a 3yo+ ALLOW. He is race fit, drops into a more suitable scenario and gets Shuji Akaoka aboard, giving him a genuine chance to improve enough here.
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 | 57 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.90 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:46.50 | 8-11-8 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $153.90 |
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 2200m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 58kg | 2:11.20 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $89.30 |
| 13/15 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:55.20 | 10-9-13 | 11 |
| 19.6L | $23.90 |
| 5/10 | 19/04/2026 | 120 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Heart Kameda | 58kg | 1:59.30 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $23.60 |
| 11/16 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $212,270.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kasumi Kamio | 58kg | 2:00.10 | 2-2-11 | 16 |
| 8.5L | $32.60 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Kochi last start, beaten over 20 lengths by Nicholaus, and the in-running comment points to a weak finish rather than an excuse. She was also second last behind Shishi two runs back after settling just off the lead. Prior course credentials are outweighed by current form, and she has to produce a much 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $193.30 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $38.30 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:24.80 | 8-11-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $194.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:30.00 | 6-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $81.30 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $38.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:32.40 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with purpose at Kochi, winning a 3yo+ C3 by half a length from Pod Conti as a well-supported favourite after letting down neatly in a tight finish. That was a clear improvement on his Nakayama Dirt run over 1800m, where he was unwanted and beaten over 11 lengths. Second-up now with a win from one run at this track and distance, he has the right profile to press the top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | 148 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 11/16 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 58kg | 1:52.50 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 11.5L | $28.40 |
| 5/15 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:54.50 | 8-11-5 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $67.90 |
| 8/16 | 28/02/2026 | 54 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Masami Matsuoka | 58kg | 1:53.10 | 8-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $54.80 |
| 12/13 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 2:37.00 | 5-12-12 | 5 |
| 23.0L | $25.70 |
| 11/16 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1900m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 2:00.20 | 9-13-11 | 16 |
| 17.3L | $35.70 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for fifth at Kochi last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by Nicholaus at long odds, which was a backward step from his previous second behind Shishi over 1600m as favourite. He has placed twice from six at this track and distance and has some each-way history with Yuta Goma, but the latest run leaves him needing to lift.
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 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $40.90 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:23.10 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $42.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 4-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $11.30 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:34.70 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when sixth at Kochi last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Nicholaus at big odds, and her prior sixth behind Nitto Raijin was also safely held. The stronger angle is reliability around the edges, with three wins and eleven placings overall and a sound record with Naoki Kimura. She profiles as a place hope if the main chances underperform.
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 | 56 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $53.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 4-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $15.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |
| 2/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:34.70 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing tenth at Sapporo Dirt over 1000m, beaten seven and a half lengths by Misa Biscuits after making no late impression. She had kept on for fifth there the run before, also at long odds. The move back up in trip and class relief help, but she is new to Kochi and her past 12 months demand improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 0:59.00 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $142.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $54.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $35.40 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $44.10 |
| 8/16 | 17/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $196,090.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 0:55.30 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/15 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:09.20 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $38.70 |