Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
CAM RANH BAY (6) looks the horse with the most persuasive blend of recent form and course suitability. He was beaten eight lengths behind Amazing last time, but the run had merit given he had plenty to do and kept working through the line, and his previous second to BURGMULLER reads well in this line-up. DERMA AZRAEL (9) brings stronger recent ratings, having run second in 3yo+ B2 grade two starts ago before closing off from well back when sixth behind Bystol. SHOSAN KIZUNA (10) is the proven track-and-distance runner, with four wins and three placings from eight attempts at this venue and trip, and his last two runs keep him right in the argument. EARTH RISER (7) has to rebound from a plain latest effort, but his past 12 months have produced four wins and five placings from 15 starts, so he remains a credible place-to-win danger on the right day.

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out after being close enough last start, finishing tenth behind Sanono Espo over 1900m at this track and beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. The run prior was also safely held when seventh behind Lyra Bond, though he does return to a trip where he has three wins and three placings from 20 attempts. That record keeps him in calculations for a minor cheque, but the recent level has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $192.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $112.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $30,365.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yasushi Nishi | 54kg | 1:21.80 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $25.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth in 3yo+ B2 company at this track last start but was beaten over 11 lengths after settling rearward, so the placing position flatters the run. His previous fourth behind Snow Horn Road was more competitive, beaten just over four lengths at generous odds. He did beat Derma Azrael at this venue a couple of months ago, and that gives him enough substance to be considered for the placings.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.90 |
| 4/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 8-11-4 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $12.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.90 |
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 4-3-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $9.70 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race from a handier spot last start and battled on fairly for fourth behind Excess Return, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds. That was a sounder effort than his seventh behind Yukino Maria when he gave away too much start. He has a win and four placings from 10 starts around this trip, but others bring stronger recent form and he must find another level.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $183.20 |
| 7/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 12-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $32.40 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 3-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.70 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 10-9-11 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $6.70 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 8-8-9 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $24.20 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $17.20 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lacked the change of gears required when fifth behind Excess Return over 1400m at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths as an outside chance. Two back he was beaten over 16 lengths in 3yo+ B2 company behind Carte Maitresse, so the recent form is not compelling. His rider has a solid record aboard him and he is a past track-and-trip winner, which leaves him as a place hope only.
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 | B3 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $27.40 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 2-3-8 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $42.80 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 7-4-7 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $14.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $11.30 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $130.70 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of form, finishing sixth behind Ryunosu in 3yo+ B2 company last start and beaten over 13 lengths after settling rearward. The start prior was weaker again when second last behind Amazing and well beaten at big odds. He owns a fair overall place record and has won in the past 12 months, but on current evidence he is relying on a considerable turnaround 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $49.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 24.5L | $153.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $30,365.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 7-10-8 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $57.50 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | AB 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $134.70 |
| 3/12 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yasushi Nishi | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 5-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $24.90 |
| 8/9 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:44.10 | 3-7-8 | 9 |
| 16.4L | $131.80 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off with purpose from a long way back when fifth behind Amazing at this venue last start, beaten eight lengths but producing an effort better than the margin suggests. The previous run was a narrow second to Burgmuller, beaten a neck when near the top of betting. With one win and two placings from four starts at this track and distance, he brings the right profile to take this out.
Last Starts 27 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 | 12/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $12.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 8-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Eita Inoue | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 8-4-3 | 12 |
| 5.2L | $16.60 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 9-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $21.40 |
| 9/12 | 26/04/2026 | 55 | COND 4U | $69,349.00 | Kochi | 1800m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:58.00 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of an open market last start but never looked likely behind Amazing, finishing sixth and beaten over 17 lengths. His previous second to Diamond Fuji was a much better guide, and his past 12 months show four wins and five placings from 15 starts. He has three wins and three placings around this distance, so a return to his earlier standard would put him in the minor-money picture.
Last Starts 27 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 | 42 | COND 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $7.70 |
| 2/12 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $67,478.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 4-4-2 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $10.90 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 8-5-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $11.10 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | B4 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 7-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave away a big start and was never in the picture when last behind Bystol over 1400m at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths at big odds. His fourth behind Amazing two back was still more than seven lengths from the winner, and recent form has lacked the finish required. A leading jockey goes on, but he will have to improve markedly to trouble the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $49.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:43.70 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.90 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 8-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $6.10 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $39,930.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:43.20 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $40,205.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 10-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made ground from well back when sixth behind Bystol last start, beaten three and a half lengths in a run that had more merit than the finishing position. Two back he was second in 3yo+ B2 grade behind Carte Maitresse after being run down late, and he has two wins and four placings from eight starts at this track and distance. With strong stable and jockey credentials, he shapes as a major winning chance.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 152 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.90 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 5-2-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $20,022.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/9 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled on well for fifth behind Bystol over 1400m at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths despite being unwanted in the market. He had worked home evenly for third in 3yo+ B2 company the run prior, and his track-and-distance record is outstanding at four wins and three placings from eight starts. That profile gives him a strong winning platform in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $24.40 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.30 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 7-5-5 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $16.10 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:44.10 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after ending his last campaign second last behind Outrange at Nagoya, where he was well beaten at long odds. His previous fourth behind Meisho Taisetsu was more respectable, beaten just under four lengths after picking up well. He has placed at both this track and distance, but first-up he still has to prove he can reproduce his better Nagoya form.
Last Starts 158 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 | 04/05/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $599,542.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:15.70 | 9-10-11 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $517.60 |
| 4/11 | 07/04/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $186,148.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 2:16.20 | 3-4-4 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $27.30 |
| 4/12 | 12/03/2026 | 25 | COND | $162,221.00 | Himeji | 2000m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 9-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.80 |
| 4/11 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | COND | $200,222.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $16.10 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | COND 4U | $214,127.00 | Kawasaki | 2100m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 56kg | 2:17.80 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $54.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $27,507.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |