Kochi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1600
NICHOLAUS (3) Was competitive when 2nd last start at this track. Chikanao Shirono has a high strike rate on board. Can go through the gears. Very competitive this preparation. Can get the job done. BAL MUSETTE (7) Came in 4th last run at the track. Can make a comeback. Jockey Taichi Nagamori is a bonus. Displays good finishing speed. Won't be far away. RESURRECTIO (4) Came in 5th last time here. Jockey Minoru Miyagawa is an asset. Not without claims. I BLANCO (6) Ran 3rd last run at this track. Mamoru Tanaka has been training plenty of winners recently. Don't disregard.

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Followed a C2 win at this track with third behind Meisho Gemma over 1400m a fortnight ago, although he was beaten five and a half lengths after fading late. The start prior was stronger, beating La Ina Sherry by two lengths on fast ground when near the top of an open market. Has two wins at this venue and is race-fit fourth-up, so he remains a genuine winning hope if he holds his effort better late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $11.70 |
| 1/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 5-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $5.60 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2026 | 266 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $18.90 |
| 5/10 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $35.50 |
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $53,571.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 2:04.40 | 12-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $190.30 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-10 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a plain seventh in a B2 at this track, beaten over 10 lengths by Win Award at big odds. His previous run was also safely held, finishing eighth behind Gran Raisins Dores in COND company. The class drop and two wins at this venue give him some background appeal, but he will have to lift sharply fresh to trouble the stronger chances.
Last Starts 207 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 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 9-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $31.20 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | B2 3U | $20,022.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 2/6 | 21/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $15,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/12/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $14.10 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a solid second behind Meisho Gemma over 1400m at this track, beaten two and a half lengths after starting short odds-on and working home evenly. He had earlier finished fourth in a C2 behind Rhizomatics, and his overall record at this venue is excellent with three wins and one placing from five starts. The step to 1600m is the one query, but his current form and track profile make him the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 178 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 10/14 | 14/01/2026 | 66 | B2 3U | $75,645.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $60.50 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back when fifth behind Inazuma Tailor over 1400m last start, beaten two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. The run prior was sound at long odds, finishing fourth behind Misterio after picking up nicely in the straight. He returns to a suitable 1600m and has a strong place record overall, but recent results suggest he is more of a knockout each-way hope than a top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-7-5 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 8-6-4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2026 | 126 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 11-6-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $11,355.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten over 10 lengths behind Meisho Gemma at this track last start and never became a factor despite making some late ground. The start prior was also plain, finishing eighth behind Enjolras after working home only evenly. She has placed at this track and distance, but the current form is short of what is required and a marked turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $58.40 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 4-3-8 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 1-2-9 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $6.40 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $15.80 |
| 2/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $15.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well for third behind Misterio over 1400m at this track last start, beaten just over a length after settling rearward and staying on. That followed a strong C2 win at this venue, where he beat Just A Spark by three lengths after firm market support. He has been placed at 1600m and owns a tidy record at this track, so he shapes as a sound place chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $94,571.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 2:11.80 | 5-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $327.20 |
| 11/14 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $119,089.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $442.40 |
| 9/14 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $95,221.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 2:24.90 | 8-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $66.50 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Meisho Gemma at this track last start, beaten eight lengths after giving himself a fair bit to do, and the margin leaves him with work to do. His previous third behind Zokuzoku in C2 grade was better, beaten a length and a half as short odds-on favourite. He has been around the mark this campaign, but must turn recent placings into something sharper to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 10-5-8 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | 407 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 8-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 8/16 | 14/06/2025 | 49 | ALLOW 3U | $383,840.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:35.60 | 8-6-8 | 14 |
| 5.3L | $154.60 |
| 11/16 | 26/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW 4U | $379,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:22.90 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $279.20 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding her form strongly, finishing second to Debug in a C2 at this track last start after working home evenly at long odds. Two back she was beaten just over half a length by Rhizomatics, again at big odds, and she beat Nicholaus home in that race. Proven at this distance and highly reliable at this venue, she profiles as a serious danger to the top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 8-4-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $28.80 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 4-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $29.70 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |
| 2/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:47.90 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/9 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:22.70 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when eighth behind Meisho Gemma over 1400m at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The start prior was no better, finishing second last behind Enjolras and beaten over 15 lengths. Weight relief and a past track-and-distance record are positives in isolation, but her present form is a long way below the required level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $118.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $80.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 28.0L | $61.60 |
| 11/11 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 5-10-11 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $106.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 3-6-7 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $17.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back to win a C2 at this track last start, beating Naeil Na by half a length after travelling close enough and fighting on strongly. That was a clear turnaround from her safely held seventh behind Copano Curacao the run before. The winning rider stays aboard and she brings a useful jockey-horse record, but her modest track-and-distance record keeps her in the place mix rather than higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-7 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $10.80 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:48.90 | 2-1-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $29.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $40.80 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 11-10-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.90 |