Kochi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1300
VAL D'ORCIA (4) is the horse to beat after returning with a narrow second at this track, beaten a neck by Emphasize and rated near the top of betting. That was a clear rebound from his Fukushima Dirt run, and his overall record of two wins and five placings from 15 starts gives him the most reliable profile among the main chances. SUZUKA ROSE KING (10) is the obvious danger, having won strongly two back at this track before running second as a prohibitive odds-on favourite behind Vip Malik. SUNSHINE BEACH (3) has not won yet, but the neck second to Sunrise Judge two starts ago keeps her firmly in the race despite a plain fourth last time. BEAR EXPRESS (8) has placed at both recent runs, though she has been unable to quicken when asked and profiles more as a knockout chance than a dominant winning threat.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was always chasing after conceding a huge start when fifth in a 3yo COND at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths by Vip Malik. He had been third here two weeks earlier as favourite, albeit still beaten just over six lengths. Proven at this distance with one win and one placing from three tries, so a sharper beginning would put him back into the place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2026 | 260 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 14/16 | 15/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 2:01.10 | 12-12-14 | 16 |
| 7.6L | $249.30 |
| 11/14 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $111.10 |
| 13/15 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 15-12-13 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $49.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a plain tenth at this track, beaten over 11 lengths by Precious Meno after conceding a big start. His earlier seventh behind Toshikki Second had more merit, but he has still gone 14 starts without winning. Two placings from four attempts at this track and distance give him some place footing, while the win remains the harder sell.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 7-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $8.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $16.60 |
| 4/9 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $51.10 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept working without threatening when fourth at this track last start, beaten seven lengths by Energy Ayu after being near the top of betting. The stronger reference is her previous second to Sunrise Judge, where she gave a sight and was beaten only a neck. Still a maiden, but that run shows she has the right level of form to take a serious hand here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.90 |
| 11/16 | 08/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 6-6-11 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $40.60 |
| 10/18 | 28/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 14-15-10 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $89.50 |
| 11/16 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 9-9-11 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $57.90 |
| 5/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 2 |
| 12.1L | $86.70 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sharp second at this track, beaten a neck by Emphasize after being pipped on the post and again respected in betting. His previous Fukushima Dirt run was too poor to use as the guide, but he brings the strongest recent performance into this and has a solid overall record with seven placings from 15 starts. Second-up, he gets the right chance to turn that form into a win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/09/2026 | 71 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 14/15 | 18/07/2026 | 300 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 3-6-14 | 10 |
| 19.6L | $56.90 |
| 9/9 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $309,610.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:32.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $30.50 |
| 14/16 | 07/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $311,690.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $25.80 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2025 | 343 | ALLOW 3U | $309,230.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-12 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $6.90 |
| 1/10 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $218,500.00 | Sapporo | 1700m | Good | Joao Moreira | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up well enough when fourth behind Vip Malik at this track last start, but the margin was still just over seven lengths and he started at big odds. His previous fifth was also safely held, despite making ground late. A past win at this track and distance is a useful reference, but he will have to find more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $52.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.90 |
| 1/11 | 02/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 7-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hakodate | 2400m | Good | Y Iwata | 57kg | 2:36.70 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 42.3L | $17.90 |
| 11/15 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 14-14-11 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $11.40 |
| 6/15 | 22/03/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 9-6-6 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out badly when second last at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Flan Fizz after having every chance to run on. The run prior was weaker again, when never competitive and beaten out of sight. She is unplaced from 32 starts overall and has yet to place in 16 attempts at this track and distance, leaving others far easier to support.
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 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:33.00 | 4-6-9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $31.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:22.70 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 38.0L | $402.10 |
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 6-8-10 | 8 |
| 31.0L | $209.80 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 5-11-12 | 3 |
| 48.2L | $20.10 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 0:48.30 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $48.60 |
| 9/9 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 53.0L | $211.70 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Emphasize at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after settling rearward and starting unwanted in the market. He had also been fourth here the run prior, five lengths from Meisho Clift, so the recent form is honest without looking sharp. With no placing from seven starts in the past 12 months, he appeals mainly as a rough place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $24.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 9-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $50.20 |
| 15/15 | 02/08/2026 | 92 | ALLOW 3U | $271,240.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 58kg | 1:52.40 | 8-15-15 | 14 |
| 45.0L | $403.40 |
| 12/14 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 55kg | 1:36.70 | 10-9-12 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $317.50 |
| 15/15 | 04/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $279,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Yukito Ishikawa | 58kg | 1:53.40 | 13-14-15 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $161.80 |
| 9/11 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $274,420.00 | Nakayama | 2400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 58kg | 2:35.00 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $274.10 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put two thirds together at this track, most recently behind Vip Malik when beaten just over six lengths after travelling close enough but failing to quicken. She was odds-on when filling the same position behind Sunrise Judge two starts ago, which underlines the winning query. Consistent enough for the exotics, but she must show a sharper turn of foot to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 1-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/12 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 14/15 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 15-15-14 | 12 |
| 22.6L | $17.30 |
| 5/15 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:57.00 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $18.30 |
| 6/15 | 11/07/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:45.70 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $103.40 |
| 10/16 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:39.00 | 13-13-10 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $434.00 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 20 lengths when ninth behind Energy Ayu at this track last start, despite settling just off the lead. She had also finished well held behind Lord Belfast two weeks earlier and was at long odds again. Her track-and-distance place record offers minor historical support, but current form is well short of what 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:23.60 | 3-8-9 | 11 |
| 19.6L | $152.80 |
| 10/12 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 21.6L | $141.60 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:27.30 | 5-6-6 | 11 |
| 8.6L | $169.70 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 0:49.40 | 10-12-8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $30.50 |
| 6/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-6 | 12 |
| 4.6L | $4.60 |
| 11/12 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 6-9-11 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $301.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unable to justify prohibitive odds-on support when second to Vip Malik at this track last start, beaten six lengths after looking well placed. The start prior is the key: he won a 3yo COND here by four lengths from Riffle Force and kept finding strongly. With a win and a placing from two starts at this venue, he remains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2026 | 57 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 12/14 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 0:58.30 | 1-2-12 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $37.20 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 68 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 2-2-6 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $17.20 |
| 11/16 | 28/03/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 16 |
| 10.9L | $123.10 |
| 13/13 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:54.00 | 4-5-13 | 7 |
| 51.6L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Energy Ayu at this track last start after getting a long way back and failing to improve. That followed another last placing here, beaten a long way by Lord Belfast when among the outsiders. He has managed one placing from 14 starts overall and is unplaced in both runs at this venue, so a major turnaround 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $54.70 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 12-12-12 | 6 |
| 30.1L | $148.20 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Oki Hibiki | 53kg | 1:16.80 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $213.50 |
| 10/11 | 04/08/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $22,374.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:16.70 | 8-11-10 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $502.30 |
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $24,150.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 11-11-11 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $186.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2026 | 93 | COND 3 | $27,370.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Tokoro Hotaru | 55kg | 1:18.10 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $187.30 |