Kochi Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
PIKO BULLET (6) is the top pick, resuming after an eighth at Niigata where he was beaten four and a half lengths in a 17-runner 3yo Maiden. He was unwanted there, but that margin reads better than most exposed form in this field and the Mamoru Tanaka stable is a positive switch. DANON ON THE BEAT (3) was well found in betting before fading to ninth at Niigata Dirt over 1800m and now gets a cleaner chance to show why the market had respect for him. CALABASH (5) was poor at this track last start despite market support, yet his previous Chukyo Dirt run contained a decent late finish and he is third-up now. VIRA (1) has been out of form, but she comes through stronger 3yo Maiden races and the stable change gives her a genuine minor-money case.
Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing second last in a 3yo Maiden at Chukyo, beaten just over seven lengths when unwanted in the market and never a factor from well back. Her previous sixth over 2000m had more substance, although she still failed to quicken. The class drop and move to Mamoru Tanaka help, but a maiden still unplaced from seven starts profiles as a place hope rather than a win anchor.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 12-12-13 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $131.60 |
| 6/16 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:59.40 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $57.60 |
| 6/13 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 2:00.90 | 6-9-6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $70.60 |
| 11/18 | 28/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 13-14-11 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $63.40 |
| 13/18 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 7-8-13 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $187.60 |
| 12/15 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:45.60 | - | 2 |
| 8.1L | $23.60 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
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Resumes after three months off following a weak second-last at Kokura Dirt, beaten over 14 lengths after tracking the speed and folding from the turn. The run prior at Niigata Dirt was no better, with Mia Luce putting a big margin on her. Three previous attempts around 1300m have brought no placing, so she has to find a sizeable turnaround fresh.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/07/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 0:59.30 | 5-9-13 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $169.70 |
| 10/15 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:54.80 | 12-9-10 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $207.90 |
| 7/16 | 18/04/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $267.70 |
| 16/16 | 04/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 12 |
| 41.8L | $112.70 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $34.70 |
Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after leading and tiring to ninth at Niigata Dirt, beaten over 12 lengths by Martingale, but he was near the top of an open market and clearly had stable confidence. His debut was also well found before he failed to run on, so the raw form is risky. The class drop and new 1300m assignment give him a chance to reset, and he still rates as a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 15/08/2026 | 181 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kosei Miura | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 2-2-9 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $5.10 |
| 15/16 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 9-10-15 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
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Was seventh at this track a fortnight ago, beaten over 10 lengths in 3yo COND grade after offering little late. She had been eighth at this venue the start prior when at long odds and unable to make ground from well back. The figures around this distance remain winless and unplaced, but her current campaign has edged forward enough to keep her in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 1-7-7 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $7.30 |
| 8/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $85.20 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 3-12-12 | 3 |
| 54.1L | $22.80 |
| 13/16 | 13/06/2026 | 119 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Ono | 55kg | 1:24.40 | 5-6-13 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $231.40 |
| 9/15 | 14/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 13-13-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $115.20 |
Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up now and better than the bare eighth at this track last start, where he was near the top of betting but made no late impact and was beaten over 16 lengths. His Chukyo Dirt run before that had more merit, closing off from well back to be beaten just over eight lengths by Island. He has not put the result on the board yet, but this setup gives him a solid chance to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/16 | 16/08/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:55.00 | 14-12-7 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $60.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 11-10-12 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $29.10 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 8-10-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $26.10 |
Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after three months off with the best overall profile for this field, having been beaten four and a half lengths when eighth in a 17-runner 3yo Maiden at Niigata. He lacked a change of speed there, but the margin was still competitive by this standard, and his debut showed enough tactical speed to suggest he can take up a forward role. Back with Mamoru Tanaka, he looks the runner to beat.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 02/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 3-5-8 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $55.60 |
| 10/16 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 4-5-10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $28.30 |
Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after three months off following an eighth at this track, where he was well beaten after weakening badly in the run home. The start prior at Hanshin Dirt was also a long-margin defeat, with On The well clear and the market showing little interest. A much sharper return is required, though the class of opposition gives him some scope to sneak into minor money.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 22.3L | $25.80 |
| 14/16 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 6-11-14 | 10 |
| 21.0L | $227.30 |
| 17/18 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 57kg | 1:33.50 | 13-15-17 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $76.30 |
Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 53kgs
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Has been safely held in both runs this campaign, most recently finishing second last at this track and beaten over 17 lengths after fading late. Her previous run at this venue was also well below the mark, ending second last and 22 lengths from Wonder Muse. Third-up fitness helps only so much when the recent margins are that clear-cut, and she must lift sharply 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:25.20 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $37.10 |
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 64 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:30.80 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $33.90 |
| 11/15 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 10-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $286.50 |
| 16/16 | 21/06/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 1200m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:08.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $325.40 |
| 13/14 | 18/04/2026 | 84 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 1 |
| 17.1L | $127.80 |
| 9/16 | 24/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Keita Tosaki | 55kg | 1:14.20 | - | 15 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 |
Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Finished last at this track a fortnight ago, beaten over 19 lengths by Three Kizuna Hime after settling a long way back and failing to improve. The run prior was even more one-sided, with Suzuka Rose King beating her by 30 lengths. She remains unplaced from five starts and has not placed in two tries at this distance, so a major form reversal is required.
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 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 10-10-10 | 10 |
| 19.0L | $187.60 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $170.70 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 12-11-11 | 8 |
| 24.1L | $101.00 |
| 16/16 | 27/06/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 9-12-16 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $89.50 |
| 15/16 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 3 |
| 18.0L | $55.30 |
Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
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Was seventh at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Reve Road after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. She did finish ahead of Calabash that day, but the overall margin leaves little room to be bullish, and her previous second-last effort was weaker again. The light weight is a small positive, though others bring firmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:24.40 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $37.30 |
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | 120 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $12.00 |
| 11/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:12.10 | - | 13 |
| 19.0L | $78.00 |