Kochi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1600
MOZU RICKEY (5) is the clear horse to beat on current form, having won three straight and put Doterai Yatsu away by four lengths at this track last start as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His record at this venue is faultless and he has already won three times around this distance, so the profile is strong. SANONO SPEED (2) resumes with excellent track-and-distance credentials, with two wins and four placings from nine attempts, and his best form from the previous campaign is good enough to make him the main danger despite a plain finish before the break. ARDE YANO (6) also resumes and brings a reliable recent-season record, having placed at every run in the past 12 months and finished just over a length from Wonder Sting at his final run before a spell. GEMPACHI LEONIDAS (4) lacks the same winning punch, but his one win and six placings from 19 starts at this track and distance give him a genuine minor-money profile.

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last in a 3yo+ B4 over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, beaten over 17 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The start prior was even harder to recommend, as he was unwanted in the market and beaten out of sight behind Galapagos. His older track-and-trip wins read well on paper, but recent form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.60 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $74.10 |
| 10/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 11-10-10 | 7 |
| 48.5L | $211.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 6-10-10 | 12 |
| 13.7L | $208.30 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 47.5L | $38.60 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:23.30 | 7-9-8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $55.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months off with a strong record at this track and distance, having posted two wins and four placings from nine attempts. He ended last campaign with a seventh in 3yo+ B2 company, beaten four and a half lengths by Neo Hughes after being near the top of betting, so that effort was below expectations. His overall placing strike rate remains sound, and a return to his better venue form puts him right in the race.
Last Starts 111 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 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 3-4-7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $40,205.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $29.50 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $24,272.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $13.30 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Tracked the speed but failed to quicken when seventh in a 3yo+ B3 at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market. Two weeks earlier he was second last behind Daoradaora and beaten out of sight at long odds. The jockey has had success on him before, but his current form is too thin to support with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-6-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $110.20 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:45.00 | 1-9-8 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $222.60 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $104.20 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 7-10-9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $111.10 |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $52.90 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked on fairly without ever looking a winning hope when sixth in a 3yo+ B4 at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths by With Your Dream. His previous fifth behind Galapagos was more distant, but he again kept going after having the job ahead. With one win and six placings from 19 attempts at this track and distance, he profiles as a realistic place contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 8-5-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $8.70 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 9-5-5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $27.50 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $106.80 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:47.80 | 6-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $21.30 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 10-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $38.90 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here in outstanding form after making it three straight wins, most recently taking a 3yo+ C1 over 1400m at this track by four lengths from Doterai Yatsu as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. He had also beaten the same runner by six lengths the start prior and remains unbeaten from three runs at this venue. Proven at the distance and reunited with his winning rider, he sets the clear standard.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $33,754.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 59 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 11/13 | 27/05/2026 | 29 | COND | $203,668.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 13-12-11 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $247.20 |
| 10/16 | 28/04/2026 | 126 | COND 4U | $114,974.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 7-7-10 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $79.60 |
| 10/13 | 23/12/2025 | 42 | COND | $501,274.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 13-12-10 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $126.80 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after six months off, having ended the previous campaign with a close third at this track when beaten just over a length by Wonder Sting. He had also placed at his run prior, and his broader record is hard to fault with six wins and six placings from 20 starts. The break is the main reservation, but his consistency and proven distance record make him a strong placing chance.
Last Starts 173 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 | 19/04/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $34,675.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $14.30 |
| 3/10 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $66,691.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:44.90 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.30 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $15,017.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:43.80 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $21,691.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,034.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,404.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and made some improvement when fifth in a 3yo+ B4 at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths by With Your Dream at big odds. That was a better result than his previous seventh, where he was beaten over 17 lengths after making no headway. He receives weight relief and has won at this track and distance, but he still looks more of an each-way outsider than a prime 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $27.50 |
| 7/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 3-8-7 | 11 |
| 16.7L | $59.90 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-10-7 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $63.30 |
| 10/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $38.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.60 |
| 10/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $19.40 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in a position to do something last start but found little when seventh in a 3yo+ B4 at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by With Your Dream at long odds. The run prior was similarly plain, finishing sixth and beaten over 14 lengths behind Galapagos. He has won with this jockey before, but on current output he must show a much sharper finish to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $28.40 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B4 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 13.7L | $104.10 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $62.20 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 3-5-7 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $24.30 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:23.30 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.20 |
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $105.40 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not muster a challenge after settling handy when last in a 3yo+ B3 at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Excess Return. He had also been soundly held behind Daoradaora two weeks earlier, and his past-year record shows no placings from four starts. The older career record is respectable, but the recent pattern points the other way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $18.40 |
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 7-7-7 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $57.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 293 | B3 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yasushi Nishi | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $8.60 |
| 11/11 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $89,686.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 5-6-11 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $36.60 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $29,972.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $5.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | AB 3U | $29,972.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 2-4-8 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $2.40 |