Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
PRECIOUS MENO (8) sets the standard after successive Kochi wins, the latest a favourite's demolition job where she beat Quad Malinin by a long way. She has also won at this track and distance, so the main task is backing up that peak rather than proving the set-up. MEISHO YUZURUHA (10) is the class runner coming back from 3yo+ Open company, and while recent finishing positions read poorly, a six-length defeat at Chukyo Dirt is stronger form than most bring here. COUNTRY VICTOR (2) is the safer local yardstick after a third to Extra Note and a solid Saga fourth in 3yo+ COND grade. SHINZEN SHINE (1) lacks the same winning profile but has distance credentials and was fourth in the same Extra Note race, making him a genuine minor-money threat if he holds that level.
Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fourth at Kochi last start, beaten five lengths by Extra Note after being near the top of an open market. His previous run was plain, ninth to Or Du Souverain after enjoying the right run and offering little late, so the rebound mattered. The inside draw can help a natural leader use his distance record, and he profiles as a genuine place hope rather than the main winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $11.20 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 0:49.90 | 6-6-6 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $107.80 |
| 7/9 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | B2 4U | $23,805.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 0:50.60 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $103.20 |
| 11/12 | 16/04/2026 | 21 | B1B2 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 0:49.90 | 4-4-11 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $156.40 |
Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a solid run of form when third at Kochi last start, beaten four lengths by Extra Note at generous odds. Two back he was fourth in a 3yo+ COND at Saga, beaten three and a half lengths by Rommet after settling rearward. With two wins and seven places from 21 starts at Kochi, he brings reliable local form, though the distance query keeps him short of a standout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 11-9-3 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $168,694.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 2:08.70 | 11-11-8 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $340.80 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $67,979.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 9-6-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $44.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 9-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $49.10 |
| 9/12 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $266,200.00 | Kochi | 1900m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 2:09.10 | 9-7-9 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $342.30 |
Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fourth at Kochi last start but beaten out of sight by Black Orange after failing to finish it off, which makes the position read better than the run. She had also been second last behind Frosty Quartz two back after sitting handy and weakening badly. Her season record gives some support, and she can race on speed, but she needs a clear lift to convert that into more than place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 31.3L | $6.10 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-7-11 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 0:48.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $12.50 |
Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when sixth at Kochi first-up, beaten eight lengths by Slaylar at big odds. The run prior, back in April, was also safely held when second last behind T Up Mach and beaten over 11 lengths. He has placed at this track and distance, but the recent form is not strong enough to recommend without a much more decisive second-up improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/09/2026 | 140 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $37.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $78.90 |
| 7/11 | 11/04/2026 | 18 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 11-10-7 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $58.70 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 10-9-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:49.90 | 11-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $16.30 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 11-11-6 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.60 |
Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth at Kochi last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Extra Note after starting at big odds. That followed an even heavier defeat behind Himekamino Itadaki when she conceded a huge start and was never in the race. She has placed with Shinji Hatanaka before, but the current form pattern is a firm concern and others bring far more persuasive claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $110.70 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 48.8L | $35.80 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $28.70 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $45.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 6-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $20.60 |
Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held when second last behind Extra Note at Kochi last start after being sent out at big odds. That was a sharp regression from her previous second to Frosty Quartz, where she was beaten a head at long odds and was only grabbed late. She has placed three times from twelve at this track and distance, but the latest run makes her hard to trust as a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $156.30 |
| 2/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 4-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.2L | $43.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $157.20 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 8-6-4 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $47.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $77.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:22.30 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $19.10 |
Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some improvement when fifth at Kochi last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Extra Note after being near the top of an open market. Her previous run in a 3yo Maiden at Sapporo Dirt was poor, finishing second last and well beaten by Rosophia over 1700m. She remains a maiden, but that latest local run gives her a minor-money path if she can progress again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 5-6-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $6.20 |
| 13/14 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:45.80 | 9-14-13 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $18.50 |
| 7/16 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 54kg | 1:09.10 | 5-5-7 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $17.50 |
| 12/16 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:23.30 | 10-11-12 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.40 |
| 5/16 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 15 |
| 2.6L | $3.20 |
| 3/16 | 11/04/2026 | 195 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:08.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two emphatic Kochi wins, most recently starting favourite and beating Quad Malinin by a long way after extending clear. She had already won a 3yo COND at this track by two and a half lengths over Night Sniper, so this is no one-off spike. Her track-and-distance record is positive, and the current form gives her the clearest winning profile in the race.
Last Starts 12 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 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:23.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 0:49.20 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $13.20 |
| 9/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-8-9 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $5.60 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $12.60 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $67,008.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 2:04.00 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $71.70 |
Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish second last at Kochi most recently, beaten over 14 lengths by Slaylar after being among the outsiders. She was also last behind Snow Cruise two back, never competitive and beaten out of sight at long odds. Her track-and-distance placing record and Masayoshi Yamasaki partnership offer background positives, but recent form leaves a sizeable task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $11.90 |
| 12/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-8-12 | 8 |
| 45.0L | $40.30 |
| 11/11 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 2-5-11 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $81.70 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $37.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.70 |
| 12/12 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 1-10-12 | 1 |
| 44.6L | $16.50 |
Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from five weeks off after finishing 11th in a 3yo+ Open at Chukyo Dirt, beaten six lengths by Tripolitania when he did not quicken. His previous Hanshin Dirt run was much worse, last and beaten over 14 lengths by Grande Plage after being unwanted in the market. This is a significant class drop and Taichi Nagamori is a key booking, but the back in trip query remains real.
Last Starts 33 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 | 23/08/2026 | 71 | OPEN 3U | $375,390.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 53kg | 1:52.60 | 8-6-11 | 14 |
| 6.0L | $94.10 |
| 16/16 | 13/06/2026 | 41 | OPEN 3U | $370,320.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 54kg | 1:51.60 | 13-13-16 | 14 |
| 14.4L | $193.60 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $406,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 2:10.30 | 6-8-10 | 13 |
| 6.9L | $146.40 |
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | OPEN 4U | $381,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 15-15-11 | 14 |
| 5.8L | $80.30 |
| 5/16 | 07/02/2026 | 272 | OPEN 4U | $392,010.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 7-4-5 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $283.60 |
| 15/16 | 11/05/2025 | 84 | OPEN 4U | $462,180.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 13-12-15 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only seventh at Kochi last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by Extra Note at big odds. The run prior was more encouraging, third to Token Kumi and beaten just over three lengths, although the comment was that she was safely held. She has placed at this track and distance and with Yuta Goma, but she still needs to lift sharply to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 48 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $107.20 |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:49.00 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $70.60 |
| 11/12 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 4-11-11 | 4 |
| 39.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 3-11-12 | 7 |
| 42.9L | $14.10 |
| 3/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:26.40 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |