Kochi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
GRAN ORCA (5) Fought on well to win a tight contest last start at this venue. Made it 2 wins in succession. Possesses very good finishing speed. Taichi Nagamori rates highly. Key hope. SURPRISE VIEW (6) Mediocre display when 9th last time at the track. Finishes off strongly. Can make a claim. CHEMIN DE ROI (4) Game effort to win narrowly last run around here. Worth keeping safe. CHAMPION RIBBON (3) Ordinary performance when 6th last time here. Would like to see betting push before considering.

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when seventh behind Tiger Wagon at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. The start prior was similar, finishing sixth behind Logan Pass at big odds after conceding too much ground. Class and weight relief are positives, but her 1400m record remains winless and she must lift sharply to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 9-7-7 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $70.80 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 11-12-6 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $61.40 |
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $22.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $180.40 |
| 6/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $17.90 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $52.30 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has gone backwards at her past two, finishing second last behind Scandinavia at this track in 3yo+ COND grade and beaten over 10 lengths after giving away a huge start. She was also eighth behind Logan Pass the run prior and unwanted in betting. Her broader 1400m record is sound, but current form leaves her with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 5-8-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $217.50 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $22.80 |
| 1/11 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $16.80 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $32.20 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when sixth behind Tiger Wagon at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths, which was at least a better effort than her tenth behind Logan Pass when beaten over 14 lengths. She has won at this track and distance and reunites with a rider who has placed on her before, but recent market and margin patterns keep her in the doubtful camp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:27.70 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $35.20 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $60.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:47.50 | 11-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $34.60 |
| 3/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $19.90 |
| 7/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:23.10 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $87.90 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 9-8-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to winning form at this track last start, beating Ironsides by half a length in 3yo+ C3 company after making strong late ground at big odds. That was a clear rebound from his heavy defeat behind Gran Orca the start prior, and that head-to-head remains the main measure. Still, he is proven around 1400m and brings enough last-start authority to rate as a serious winning chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $28.20 |
| 8/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 3-3-8 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $78.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 7-6-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.60 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 6-7-4 | 12 |
| 6.8L | $161.10 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.70 |
| 10/10 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 48.9L | $96.70 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two wins at this track and has earned top billing. He was sent out odds-on last start and beat Altstadt by a neck in 3yo+ C3 grade, having put six lengths on Photosphere the run prior. Two wins from three starts at this venue and a strong recent record give him the most reliable profile, while the leading jockey and trainer combination adds further confidence. Clearly the horse to beat.
Last Starts 28 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 | 06/09/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:23.50 | 1-1-1 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $1.70 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2026 | 144 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 0:48.40 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/16 | 10/02/2026 | 86 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Y Iwata | 58kg | 1:18.40 | - | 12 |
| 4.4L | $13.80 |
| 10/16 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $215,670.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:24.20 | - | 14 |
| 7.2L | $14.70 |
| 13/14 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:24.70 | - | 2 |
| 20.8L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing ninth behind Steve Barows at this track last start when beaten over 15 lengths after settling with too much to do. He was also ninth behind Logan Pass before that and unwanted in the market. Weight relief and past 1400m wins are positives, but the current form line is too flat to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 11-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $15.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran his best race for a while when third to Chemin De Roi at this track last start, beaten two lengths as a well-supported favourite after leading and being run down late. His previous fifth behind Kaiser Blitz was less convincing, though he was unwanted in that market. A repeat of the latest effort puts him around the placings, but the winning edge is not as strong as the main pair.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $143.70 |
| 7/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $46.80 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $95.80 |
| 6/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $211.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has produced two respectable fifths in succession at this track, most recently beaten just over four lengths behind Scandinavia in 3yo+ COND grade at long odds. Before that she was within three and a half lengths of Win Imeru in 3yo+ C3 company. She does not win often, but her recent margins are competitive enough to make her a live place chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $133.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $42.60 |
| 9/12 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $195.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $28.90 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 10-7-5 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $33.80 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $10.10 |