Kochi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1300
TRUE KNIGHT (8) Ran 5th last start at this track. Looking for an improved run but coming back in distance. Stable is in form. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. MACHAON D'OR (1) Came in 6th last time at the track. Should improve here and drawn well. Minoru Miyagawa rates highly but dropping back to a shorter trip. Worth a ticket. HIDENO BLUE SKY (7) Performed below standard when 10th last run at this venue and dropping in distance. Has plenty of early speed. Follow market leads. DANON BLOSSOM (10) Finished 5th last time around here. In good form since returning from a spell. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back to 1300m after finishing sixth at this track over 1600m, beaten four and a half lengths when near the top of an open market and only fair through the line. His previous fourth behind Altstadt was also well held, but this trip is a clear fit with two wins and five placings from 10 starts around it. Minoru Miyagawa has won twice on him, so he remains a strong rebound chance.
Last Starts 12 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 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:46.30 | 8-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.7L | $5.80 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 9.2L | $27.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $16.20 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.10 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 7-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been giving away big starts and paid for it again when seventh at this track over 1600m, beaten over 15 lengths after being unwanted in the market. She was more competitive two runs back when fifth behind Big Band, but still started at long odds and had too much to do. The 1300m experience is extensive, yet current form leaves her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $157.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $57.80 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $115.60 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-6-5 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $8.80 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:49.20 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $32.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending his previous campaign in poor order, beaten out of sight at Niigata and also well held behind Body Blow at Hanshin Dirt before that. He does have two wins from 12 starts around 1300m, which gives him some grounding for this assignment, but the recent race record is a clear concern. A sharper fresh display is required to press the main hopes.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Y | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:12.70 | 13-13-14 | 9 |
| 121.1L | $66.20 |
| 15/16 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:11.70 | - | 13 |
| 17.7L | $89.80 |
| 13/16 | 10/02/2026 | 332 | ALLOW 4U | $210,330.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 58kg | 1:18.40 | - | 16 |
| 11.1L | $37.50 |
| 8/16 | 15/03/2025 | 34 | ALLOW 4U | $320,410.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $63.80 |
| 15/16 | 09/02/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 4U | $226,200.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:18.60 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $33.70 |
| 15/16 | 24/11/2024 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $298,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:24.40 | - | 16 |
| 13.4L | $16.50 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never competitive when last at this track, beaten out of sight after settling rearward and starting unwanted in the market. That followed a second-last finish behind Chemin De Roi when beaten over 10 lengths, so the recent pattern is hard to ignore. She has won at this track and distance, but on current evidence she has to show a major form turnaround.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 44.7L | $117.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $33.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 4-5-10 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $39.90 |
| 11/11 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 2-6-11 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $32.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $64.80 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not get into the race when eighth at this track over 1600m, beaten six lengths after settling miles back as an outside chance in the betting. The previous fourth behind Chemin De Roi was better, with a late pick-up that suggested he is not far off a minor cheque at this level. His track-and-distance record is only modest, so he profiles more as a place prospect than a win anchor.
Last Starts 12 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 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 11-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $46.60 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.10 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the strongest recent run in the race when fourth at this track over 1600m, beaten just over a length by Petal Bijou after being right in it late at generous odds. That was a clear return to competitive form from the well-beaten seventh behind Altstadt, and his 25-start record carries depth. He has placed often around 1300m and his proven partnership with Shinji Hatanaka makes him the one to beat.
Last Starts 12 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 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $17.30 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $62.50 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $52.90 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 7-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $8.10 |
| 6/8 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $11.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed badly as a well-supported favourite when last at this track over 1600m, finishing a long way back behind Meisho Habomai. His start prior was much more convincing, leading and only being run down late when third behind Wind Falx, beaten a length and a half. A track-and-distance win supports the case for improvement, but he is safer as a place hope after that flop.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 1-6-10 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Haruki Wada | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $177.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was there to strike last start but found little and faded to fifth at this track over 1600m, beaten over 12 lengths despite being near the top of betting. His second to Frere Filles the run prior was far better, beaten only a length after working home evenly. The 1300m record is excellent, with a win and three placings from four, but he must bring the sharper version.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 96 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,406.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $8,887.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,665.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | R | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:42.60 | 7-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was poised to strike in a small field last start but offered little and finished fifth, beaten over 15 lengths by Noah Agile at this track. Two runs back she was last behind Big Band after settling a long way out of her ground and failing to improve. Her 1300m record includes three wins, but recent efforts have not given enough to rate her a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $15.20 |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $33.30 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 1-4-7 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $21.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 3-5-10 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-8 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $170.40 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a four-week freshening after finishing fifth at this track, beaten over 10 lengths when near the top of an open market and only fair late. Her Sonoda C2 third two runs back reads better, beaten just over half a length as favourite after finishing strongly. With two wins and five placings from 10 starts around 1300m, she has the right base to rebound into winning calculations.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 58 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 05/05/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |