Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
LORD ECLAIR (4) is the horse to beat if he rebounds from a tailed-off last in 3yo+ A2 company, because his previous run was a clean two-length win over Herrschaft at this track as a short odds-on favourite. He is in the right stable and brings the strongest 12-month profile among the main hopes. KEIAI MAPLE (7) has to be assessed around the failed-to-finish result last time, but his neck second to Vin Quet Domingo two starts back reads well and his four wins from six starts at this track and distance make him a serious danger. MEISHO HYUMA (8) resumes from three months off after a sound fourth behind Thunder Zeus, beaten just under two lengths, and his reliable record at this track and distance keeps him firmly in play. DANON WILHELM (2) was plain first-up behind Amazing over 1600m, but he has won five times around 1400m and can improve enough second-up to press for a place chance with upside.

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with two heavy defeats in 3yo+ A2 grade at this track, the latest when last and tailed off at long odds behind Misuzu Grand O. That form is hard to dress up, but his six wins and three placings from 13 starts at this track and distance are a genuine counterweight. If he returns in order, he is more a place hope than a win anchor.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/06/2026 | 56 | A2 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $87.80 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $31,207.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $41.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 3-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.10 |
| 6/7 | 01/03/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.20 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:46.00 | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a plain sixth over 1600m at this track, beaten over 10 lengths behind Amazing after settling with too much to do and never threatening despite being near the top of an open market. His prior run had more merit, closing from an impossible spot to be beaten just under six lengths. Back to a trip where he has strong overall figures, he can improve into 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 99 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 9-8-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.90 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1800m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 12-10-6 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $13.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:42.00 | 10-9-7 | 11 |
| 2.9L | $7.20 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:43.90 | 6-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 26/04/2026 | 40 | COND 4U | $69,349.00 | Kochi | 1800m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:58.00 | 9-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track last start after being unable to make ground, following a last placing behind Lyra Bond when among the outsiders. He is seasoned and has won eight times around this distance, but the current form is not strong enough. A sharp lift is required to trouble the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $8.10 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 10-9-12 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $36.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $30,365.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 7-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.90 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $23.60 |
| 7/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $47,585.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.90 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $56.90 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Can make his own running and brings the key recent form reference, having beaten Herrschaft by two lengths in 3yo+ A2 grade at this track two runs back as a short odds-on favourite. The latest tailed-off last behind Shamal was clearly below his level, but the class drop, fourth-up fitness and leading jockey-trainer combination all point to a strong rebound. He sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-8-8 | 7 |
| 41.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 126 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 11/12 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | COND | $162,221.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-11 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/12 | 18/01/2026 | 28 | COND | $206,304.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:29.60 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third in 3yo+ A2 company at this track two starts back, albeit beaten eight lengths and sent out at long odds. He then finished sixth over 1900m behind Sanono Espo after being unable to make ground from a difficult spot. The return to 1400m suits his broader profile and he did beat Lord Eclair recently, so he has genuine minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $247.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $130.70 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $47,234.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $152.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $124.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $114.60 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $115.20 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not gone on with the solid earlier campaign form, finishing eighth behind Vin Quet Domingo and then last behind Amazing, beaten over 17 lengths over 1600m at this track. His four wins and five placings from 14 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong jockey-horse record, give him some background appeal. Recent performance still leaves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 3-7-9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $30,365.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $14.10 |
| 8/11 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $40,205.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 1-3-8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had the form interrupted when he failed to finish as one of the better-fancied runners behind Vin Quet Domingo last time, so that run is difficult to price cleanly. His start prior was much more reliable, giving a sight and being caught late when beaten a neck in 3yo+ A3 company. With four wins from six starts at this track and distance, he remains a major winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/11 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.80 | - | 8 |
| 13.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/8 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:27.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2026 | 105 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:27.60 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $33,370.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 58kg | 1:23.00 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after a sound fourth in 3yo+ AB company at this track, beaten just under two lengths behind Thunder Zeus after leading and working home evenly. He had also been fair to the line when fourth behind Placer Gold the start before. The win strike-rate at this track and distance is modest, but his place record is reliable and he rates strongly fresh.
Last Starts 83 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 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | AB 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:27.80 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:27.60 | 3-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.70 |
| 5/9 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/6 | 26/04/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $48,545.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |
| 3/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing tenth behind Nixon Tesoro and then second last behind Lyra Bond, beaten over 14 lengths on each occasion and unwanted in betting. His old track-and-distance record is excellent and the rider has done well on him, but recent evidence is hard to overlook. He must rediscover his better form to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $104.10 |
| 10/12 | 19/07/2026 | 81 | COND | $169,946.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 11-12-10 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $105.70 |
| 12/12 | 29/04/2026 | 17 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 5-12-12 | 5 |
| 47.0L | $37.10 |
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | 19 | A2 3U | $31,207.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:43.30 | 5-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 9/12 | 24/03/2026 | 23 | COND 4U | $459,625.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $430.40 |
| 3/12 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND | $162,221.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 3-2-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out badly when last over 1600m at this track first-up, beaten over 11 lengths behind Lord In Fight after being close enough if good enough. The previous run was also a last placing behind Lord Eclair when unwanted in the market. He has some track-and-distance history, but the recent form pattern leaves him facing a difficult task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 70 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:44.00 | 2-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $18.40 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $22.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $20.20 |
| 10/11 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $201,023.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $80.30 |
| 8/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $83,759.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $58.40 |
| 5/12 | 25/04/2026 | 32 | AB 3U | $31,207.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.90 |