Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
LORD BELFAST (7) is favoured to turn the tables after starting a prohibitive odds-on favourite when second to TWISTED SILK at this track last start. The run was plain by market expectation, but it followed a determined win over Energy Ayu and his record of one win and two placings from three starts at this venue keeps him clearly in the right race. CRESCENT GOLD (4) brings the most consistent profile, with three straight seconds and a neck defeat to Night Sniper last time, while his one win and three placings from five starts at this track and distance make him a serious threat. TWISTED SILK (1) has the freshest winning form after beating LORD BELFAST by three lengths, and two wins from three at this track and distance demand respect despite the earlier defeat by CRESCENT GOLD. HOT ROD STAR (5) is harder to push as a win pick but earned his place among the chances by charging over Clymenus last start, and a repeat of that finish keeps him in the argument.

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a sharp statement at this track last start, winning a 3yo COND by three lengths over Lord Belfast after travelling in front and extending strongly. That was a clear lift from his fifth to Fulfilment the run prior, when he was handy but failed to finish off. Two wins from three at this track and distance, plus Taichi Nagamori back aboard, gives him a strong platform again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:26.60 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 0:49.70 | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 15/18 | 09/05/2026 | 58 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 1-1-15 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $127.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:45.70 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in recent runs, finishing eighth to Hot Rod Star at this track last start when settling well back and making no impression. Two weeks earlier he was sixth behind Fulfilment, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. The class drop helps only so much, with no wins from 11 starts and an unplaced record at both this track and around 1300m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $16.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $82.10 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $40.40 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 6-5-7 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $27.70 |
| 16/16 | 07/06/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 57kg | 2:00.00 | 9-12-16 | 13 |
| 19.8L | $464.10 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a well-beaten seventh behind Meisho Clift at this track, when he was a long way back and never threatened at long odds. His previous run was also poor, finishing eighth to Al Malikat Saba and beaten over 15 lengths when unwanted in the market. The older form says he has won races, but the current figures 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/09/2026 | 63 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 22.0L | $123.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 9-10-8 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $534.70 |
| 9/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $210.80 |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:23.10 | 6-7-9 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $473.10 |
| 11/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $76.70 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $96.50 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking loudly, most recently second to Night Sniper at this track when beaten a neck after finishing strongly. He had also been runner-up to Fulfilment two back, so the consistency is easy to trust even if he was beaten as a well-backed runner last time. With one win and three placings from five at this track and distance, he rates a major winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $14.60 |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2026 | 231 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 8-4-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $18.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 18/10/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $16,143.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through at this track last start, working over the top to beat Clymenus by half a length in a 3yo COND after being sent out at generous odds. That was a clear better result than his fifth to Mozu Ganesa two weeks earlier, although he did pick up late there as well. He has one win and two placings from eight at this track and distance, so a placing looks within reach again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $14.20 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $21.60 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $15.10 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $10.30 |
| 5/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out second last behind Mozu Ganesa at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after a moderate final effort. The prior third reads better on position only, as she was tailed off behind Night Sniper and started at big odds. She has placed four times at this track and distance, but recent margins make it hard to see her threatening the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-8 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $171.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $48.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 54kg | 1:27.10 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $46.30 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 0:49.40 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $46.30 |
| 1/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $10.70 |
| 6/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:24.50 | 11-9-6 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $247.00 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below market expectation when second to Twisted Silk at this track last start, beaten three lengths after sitting handy as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That followed a dogged win over Energy Ayu, and his record of one win and two placings from three starts at this venue is a solid anchor. With Eita Inoue retaining the ride, he gets the chance to rebound strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:26.60 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 4-2-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 0:59.60 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 7.4L | $89.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/06/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $14,273.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:14.60 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a consistent run with third to Mozu Ganesa at this track last start, though the eight-length margin shows she was never a serious threat after racing handy. She had earlier been third to Bari King, beaten just under four lengths and well found in betting. Her two wins and two placings from four starts at this track and distance keep her in the place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $9.40 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 5-3-5 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:23.40 | 6-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and worked home evenly when sixth to Hot Rod Star at this track last start, beaten four lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior was a distant last behind Night Sniper, so the recent profile is mixed despite proven 1300m experience. One win and two placings from 16 at this track and distance points more to a minor hope than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $5.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $20.60 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 4-6-10 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $146.30 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 0:49.40 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $12.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Meisho Clift at this track last start, beaten a long way after settling back and failing to improve. Her previous seventh behind Keiai Shelby was also well held, and the market has shown little confidence in either run. A light weight is some help, but one win from 47 starts and no placings in the past 12 months leave her hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:29.30 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 32.7L | $201.70 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:22.60 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $156.60 |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 34.0L | $144.20 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:23.00 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 22.0L | $187.10 |
| 8/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 0:48.30 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $202.80 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 44.0L | $323.60 |