Kochi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1300
VIP MALIK (9) sets the standard after putting a 1300m race at this track away by six lengths two weeks ago, with Taichi Nagamori staying aboard after that first pairing produced an immediate result. His Niigata run two back was only fair on paper, but the latest win was decisive enough to make him the horse to beat. PEISHA MY DAYS (1) is the clear danger after winning by two lengths at this venue and building on a solid Kasamatsu third, so his profile has substance as well as upside. ZENNO STUNNING (10) brings plain recent 1800m maiden form, yet the drop into C3 company and change of stable give him scope to improve sharply if he handles this track. KAITO WEITER (7) was well beaten first-up, but his earlier third at this venue behind Convaincre keeps him in the conversation as a place chance if he can return to that level.

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
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Built neatly into this campaign before winning a 3yo COND over 1300m at this track last start, beating Crack Me Up by two lengths after finishing strongly. That followed a sound third at Kasamatsu when beaten two lengths behind Kaseno Soleil, and he now comes to C3 grade third-up with a win from his only run at this venue. The profile is progressive enough to give him a strong winning case again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $20.40 |
| 15/16 | 20/06/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-5-15 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $19.80 |
| 12/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-12 | 9 |
| 25.9L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has been a long way below the required level at his past two starts, finishing second last behind Energy Ayu at this track after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He was also last behind Mozu Ganesa the run prior. A previous win at around this distance is some context, but recent margins and market weakness leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 20.6L | $269.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 4-10-11 | 12 |
| 22.7L | $81.50 |
| 10/12 | 30/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 20.4L | $73.60 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 3-5-9 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $179.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 0:49.40 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $20.30 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $40.80 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a rearward spot when fifth behind Energy Ayu at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths at generous odds. Her previous sixth behind Mozu Ganesa was well held, but she has placed two times from three starts at this track and distance and gets her winning rider back. That makes her more a genuine minor-money hope than a horse to push as a key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $10.40 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $8.70 |
| 2/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 9-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | 40 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Resumed with a midfield sixth behind Energy Ayu at this track, beaten just over nine lengths after producing only a moderate final effort. The Mombetsu run before that break was also plain, with Loska Kic beating him seven and a half lengths when he was unwanted in betting. He is still a maiden after 11 starts, but the class drop gives him some place hope if he can finish off better second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/09/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $14.10 |
| 6/9 | 22/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $59.80 |
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $517.20 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 1:44.80 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $28.30 |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:50.30 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $271.60 |
| 11/16 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 1:53.70 | 9-12-11 | 16 |
| 25.3L | $213.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in consecutive runs at this venue, most recently seventh behind Energy Ayu when beaten over 16 lengths after giving away a big start. She was similarly well beaten behind Mozu Ganesa two back and was unwanted in the market there. Her broader record includes a 1300m win, but the current form reads too plain to rate as a serious threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $327.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 10-8-7 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $86.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $193.20 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:46.00 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $205.50 |
| 11/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $319.40 |
| 10/12 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $142.70 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a below-par seventh behind Twisted Silk at this track, beaten over 16 lengths after offering little late despite being near the top of an open market. The more encouraging reference is his previous third at this venue, where he was beaten three lengths by Convaincre after being run down late. A return to that effort would put him in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 125 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.70 |
| 10/12 | 17/03/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 1-5-10 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $10.30 |
| 7/14 | 31/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 57kg | 0:58.90 | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $102.20 |
| 11/16 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:08.90 | - | 16 |
| 5.5L | $72.10 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have left him well short of these, with an eighth behind Energy Ayu at this track last start when he was miles back and failed to improve. He had also been beaten over 19 lengths behind Mozu Ganesa the run prior at long odds. A 30-start maiden record is the main concern, and he has to show much more before becoming a realistic player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 18.1L | $292.30 |
| 9/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 18.9L | $81.50 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 5-7-7 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $179.80 |
| 7/8 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 0:49.70 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $67.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $15.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $331.50 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dominant winner over 1300m at this track last start, letting down quickly to beat Suzuka Rose King by six lengths in a 3yo COND. That was his first run at this venue and distance, and the leading track jockey stays aboard after winning on him at the first try. He now comes to C3 grade third-up with the sharpest recent win in the race and looks the horse they all have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.80 |
| 10/18 | 02/08/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 3-3-10 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $90.40 |
| 16/18 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 7-8-16 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $23.30 |
| 7/18 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 2-2-7 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $13.80 |
| 5/16 | 18/04/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Y Yoshida | 57kg | 1:34.20 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $32.20 |
| 13/16 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | T Eda | 57kg | 1:57.00 | 4-9-13 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $50.70 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after four weeks between runs and drops to C3 after two well-held 1800m maiden efforts on dirt, most recently 11th behind Kashima Raifu at Nakayama Dirt. The shorter trip and first look at this track are fair questions, but the class drop and stable change give him a different setup from those stronger maiden assignments. This is a suitable race for him to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | SLOPPY | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:53.50 | 14-11-11 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $68.40 |
| 11/14 | 01/08/2026 | 25 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 12-10-11 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $19.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $14,758.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/15 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:53.40 | 13-10-6 | 10 |
| 35.3L | $73.40 |
| 6/14 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:54.50 | 9-6-6 | 13 |
| 8.6L | $212.10 |
| 8/16 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:52.90 | 12-10-8 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $444.20 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Latest run was disappointing, finishing second last behind Hot Rod Star at this track after giving away a big start and never threatening. His fourth behind Mozu Ganesa two back had more merit, as he kept working from well back despite being beaten over 12 lengths. He has won at this track and distance, but the latest effort leaves him with a sizeable task.
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 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 3-9-11 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $16.20 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 11-10-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $50.40 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $44.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $8.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $208.10 |
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $25.90 |