Kochi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1600
BABY BOSS (2) Put a gap on the rest when winning by a margin of 5L last time at the track and gets a favourable draw. Good chance in this event. WONDERFUL TODAY (9) Resumes from a break. Narrowly denied victory last run at this venue. Jockey Seiya Tatara has been successful previously. This field suits. WHITIANGA (7) Came in 3rd last time here and showing improvement in recent outings. One at a bit of odds. NAEIL NA (3) Below standard effort when 11th last start at this track. Won't be far away during the run. Good each way value for punters.

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening with plenty to turn around after finishing last in a C2 over 1400m at this track, where he sat handy but gave nothing late. The start prior was no better, beaten over 20 lengths and unwanted in the market. Weight relief and an older 1600m record offer some context, but his current form leaves him with a major task.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 1-8-12 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $160.90 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $67,478.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 6-9-11 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $203.50 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $39.80 |
| 3/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-3 | 11 |
| 3.8L | $4.70 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 3-9-10 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $101.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-11 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up in outstanding form, having put five lengths on Leesan Eye in a C2 over 1400m at this track as a dominant odds-on favourite. He had already beaten Meiner Earth the start prior and is now three from three at this venue. Proven at 1600m and drawn to use his natural speed, he sets a strong standard and is the horse they have to beat.
Last Starts 40 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 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 179 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:22.80 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/12/2025 | 42 | A1A2 3U | $52,920.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:18.80 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $32.90 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Kamomiya | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 5-5-7 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 409 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten behind Debug over 1400m at this track last start, with no real excuse offered after finishing a long way back at big odds. The run prior was much better, fighting on for second behind Zokuzoku when beaten half a length. He has won around 1600m before, but the latest run makes him an each-way hope only if he rebounds quickly.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-8-11 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $219.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $23.20 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |
| 4/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $33,989.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-4 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $69.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not make a serious challenge when seventh behind Misterio in C1 grade over 1400m at this track, beaten just over eight lengths at long odds. His previous fourth behind Copano Curacao was sounder, and the booking of Minoru Miyagawa is a positive. With four placings from eight tries at this distance, he profiles as a realistic place chance rather than a strong win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $45.40 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.10 |
| 6/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 7-2-6 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $19.90 |
| 3/10 | 30/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 9-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing second last behind Three Rose over 1400m at this track after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. He was also second last behind Zokuzoku the start prior. Past track-and-distance wins and weight relief are positives on paper, but recent form gives little confidence he can threaten.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 10-11-10 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $209.30 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 9-10-9 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $274.90 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $247.90 |
| 10/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 8-8-10 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $176.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 11-6-5 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $345.40 |
| 7/11 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:44.30 | 8-9-7 | 10 |
| 17.6L | $274.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Meisho Gemma over 1400m at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after settling miles back and making no impression. He was also last behind Juggernaut the run prior, well beaten by 22 lengths. A class drop and winning rider returning help only slightly, with his poor 1600m record another clear concern.
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 | 28 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-8-10 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $196.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:47.20 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $60.10 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $32.30 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 4-6-6 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $46.90 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 11-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $45.60 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 9-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $49.30 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran third behind Ironsides over 1400m at this track last start, beaten four lengths, and that followed a fourth behind Steve Barows when he worked home evenly. He is a proven track-and-distance performer with one win and three placings from ten attempts, so the move back to 1600m suits his profile. He lacks Baby Boss winning edge but rates a strong danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.20 |
| 4/11 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Morita | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-3-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $50.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $144.60 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:47.40 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $21.10 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 7-9-7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $130.10 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race when seventh behind Meisho Gemma in C1 grade over 1400m at this track, conceding a huge start and finishing over 13 lengths away. His previous fifth behind Misterio was more competitive, beaten three and a half lengths. The class drop and solid recent-season place rate give him claims for the minors, but he has to begin better.
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 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 8-6-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $29.80 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $58.40 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $214.40 |
| 7/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 9-9-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.20 |
| 8/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $64.70 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break with strong last-campaign form, last seen when beaten a nose by Diamond Fuji in C1 grade at this track after being heavily backed into very short odds. He had won here the start prior and owns an excellent record at this venue, including three wins from five starts. Freshness is the main query, but his best form is right up to this.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $1.30 |
| 15/16 | 22/02/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $283,930.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 58kg | 1:45.70 | 16-16-15 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $94.00 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Came from well back for eighth behind Ironsides over 1400m at this track, beaten just over eight lengths but finishing off better than most of his recent efforts. He had been seventh behind Zokuzoku the start prior and also lost to Whitianga a couple of weeks ago. Returning to a winning distance helps, though his long winless recent record points more to place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $13.70 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 5-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $13.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-5 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $195.50 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 10-12-11 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $87.40 |
| 4/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $7.30 |
| 6/11 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $98.40 |