Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
KURINO DRAGON (11) First up after 14 weeks and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at this venue on a heavy surface. Will be motoring home late. Can win this. INAZUMA TAILOR (6) Won narrowly by 1/2L last run at this track. Chikanao Shirono is a key engagement. Among better hopes. KONOYORUO TOMETEYO (2) Finished 8th last time at the track but can find a nice position from the draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has to be included. NEUJAHR (9) Disappointing display when 12th last start here but hard to fault at this distance. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Top American with 55kg at $562.20. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 14 len behind Bratty Kid with 57kg at $224.30. Can't make much of a case.
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 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 7-6-8 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $562.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $224.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $124.70 |
| 9/12 | 25/07/2026 | 55 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $117.60 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $26.90 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:22.30 | 1-5-10 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Copano Hampton with 55kg at $19.30. Before that won by 4 len at this track on September 20 over 1400m defeating Morning Haze carrying 55kg at $4.30. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $34,735.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:29.20 | 2-1-8 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $19.30 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:46.10 | 1-3-3 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.90 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 3-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Copano Hampton with 57kg at $50. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mozu Rickey with 57kg at $65.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $34,735.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 6-6-11 | 12 |
| 17.0L | $50.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $33,754.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 4-1-4 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $65.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $78.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 3-3-5 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $49.70 |
| 11/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 19.8L | $193.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $129.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Olive Branch with 55kg at $1.90. The race before that failed to make an impression; 11th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 16 over 1800m, 15 len behind Vai Vai with 56.0kg at $47.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/10/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 11/16 | 16/08/2026 | 35 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:53.60 | 2-2-11 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $47.50 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1700m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:44.70 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $8.60 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:52.40 | 2-1-4 | 12 |
| 4.8L | $10.40 |
| 10/11 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:12.30 | 5-6-10 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $5.30 |
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 56kg | 1:52.30 | 1-1-7 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Copano Hampton with 57kg at $83.40. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bratty Kid with 57kg at $42.30. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $34,735.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 11-10-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $83.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $42.30 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 8-6-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $25.60 |
| 9/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 8-8-9 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $17.40 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 7-9-7 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $15.20 |
| 6/11 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $49,912.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:43.40 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track on October 3 over 1400m defeating Meisho Inuwashi carrying 56kg at $10.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Plaisir carrying 57kg at $5.40. Can get the job done again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.70 |
| 7/9 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-5-7 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.40 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:49.50 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $67,478.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 8-5-8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $30.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,787.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:48.60 | 3-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $25.20 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 2 len behind Olive Branch with 57kg at $96. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Enjolras with 57kg at $7.30. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $96.00 |
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 59 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.30 |
| 6/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $95.80 |
| 8/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 7-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $57.80 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $129.60 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Sonoda June 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Satono Ruffian with 57kg at $75.40. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Sonoda December 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Smart Amber with 55kg at $37.70. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $75.40 |
| 7/12 | 15/05/2026 | 30 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:19.10 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $55.30 |
| 4/9 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $59,129.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Tatsuya Takemura | 57kg | 1:19.00 | 3-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $16.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 56 | A2B1 4U | $45,990.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $17.40 |
| 10/12 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Takemura | 58kg | 1:32.50 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $49.90 |
| 8/12 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $51,576.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 12-12-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $133.80 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 24 len behind Olive Branch with 55kg at $16.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mozu Rickey with 55kg at $22.10. Has the ability to turn things around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 3-5-12 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $16.20 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $33,754.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $22.10 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 6-6-3 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $17.80 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 2-4-8 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $24.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 2-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Top American carrying 55kg at $55.80. The start before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mozu Rickey with 55kg at $119.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $55.80 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $33,754.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 11-8-8 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $119.40 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 9-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.90 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 11-10-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $43.30 |
| 4/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 10-8-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $19.30 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track July 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind With Your Dream carrying 57kg at $12.30. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track May 11 2025 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Kurino Nice Guy with 57kg at $1.80. May need the run.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $33,989.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $12.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 7-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $49,912.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 2:06.20 | 10-11-7 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:33.10 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 41 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:30.20 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $7.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $21,089.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 9-3-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $18.70 |