Kochi Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
MEISHO CLIFT (5) Made no mistakes when winning by a margin of 6L last time around here. Maintaining a perfect record the last 3 starts. Stable is in form. Should go well. SAMBURU (10) Came in 3rd last time around here. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. In top form this preparation. Taichi Nagamori is a suitable booking. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. SMILE GARDEN (4) Came in 7th last run at Hanshin and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Coming to a new trainer. Jockey Minoru Miyagawa is highly regarded. Stays under notice. PEISHA NIT (8) Below par when 8th last run at the track. Has claims.

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Tamamo Amalfi at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after sitting handy enough and failing to finish off. The start prior was a fourth at long odds, though the margin was over 11 lengths, so the recent form is more honest than threatening. Still winless from 40 starts and unplaced in 22 goes around 1400m, but has enough placing depth to be a minor hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 6-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $20.40 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $88.60 |
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 30.3L | $34.20 |
| 4/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $35.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 4-2-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.10 |
| 3/12 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led clearly before compounding to finish last behind Tani Noble at this track, beaten a long way and starting at long odds. That followed another last placing when never competitive against Meisho Yuzuruha, so the current form makes difficult reading. Weight relief and a proven distance record are small positives, but he will have to lift sharply to trouble these.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-2-12 | 12 |
| 23.0L | $33.70 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 3-11-11 | 1 |
| 69.0L | $22.70 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $11.20 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.80 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | B1B2 4U | $28,566.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 0:49.90 | 6-6-6 | 12 |
| 4.1L | $107.80 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped right out when last behind Tamamo Amalfi at this track, beaten over 18 lengths after being claimed soon after. She was also beaten out of sight the run prior, despite showing some early advantage, so the recent pattern is a genuine concern. Past track-and-trip placing form and the returning winning rider are positives, but the latest figures say others are safer.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 1-3-12 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $11.80 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 1-6-9 | 9 |
| 55.0L | $143.10 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $11.90 |
| 12/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-8-12 | 8 |
| 45.0L | $40.30 |
| 11/11 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 2-5-11 | 4 |
| 32.5L | $81.70 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $37.50 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing seventh in a Mdn at Hanshin Dirt, beaten just under eight lengths when she failed to quicken over 1800m. Her previous third at Chukyo Dirt behind Akino Beauty was better, and the class drop into this C3 is a clear help. The 1400m is new, but she has placed four times from ten starts and profiles as a strong winning chance in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 6-4-7 | 14 |
| 7.9L | $27.10 |
| 3/15 | 30/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $32.80 |
| 12/16 | 19/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:46.70 | 15-10-12 | 13 |
| 18.8L | $13.80 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:53.30 | 4-3-8 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $7.30 |
| 3/15 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:54.80 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $7.20 |
| 9/16 | 28/02/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Soft | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:45.20 | 7-7-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it three wins from four runs this campaign with a dominant six-length victory at this track, beating Kuruma Torasan after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. He had won by nine lengths here the start prior as a prohibitive favourite, so the market confidence has been fully justified. Three from three at this venue and proven around 1400m, he is clearly the horse to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 16/16 | 01/08/2026 | 147 | ALLOW 3U | $320,250.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:23.50 | 3-3-16 | 16 |
| 28.3L | $477.60 |
| 15/15 | 07/03/2026 | 181 | ALLOW 4U | $324,980.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $185.20 |
| 11/12 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $368,510.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 58kg | 1:10.50 | - | 8 |
| 13.7L | $97.50 |

Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market and finished tenth behind Tani Noble at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths after settling rearward. That was a sharp backward step from his narrow win here the run prior, when he worked home over the top of Vivid Pink as favourite. The track-and-trip win is a positive, but his overall record is thin and he must rebound strongly.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 10-12-10 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $171.90 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $310.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 7-9-4 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 12-11-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $32.30 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 40.8L | $165.40 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into fourth behind Glorious Hero at this track last start, beaten six lengths after settling rearward and starting at long odds. Two back he was well held behind Kiichi Ded Mirror, so the latest run was at least a steadier effort. The 1400m record is place-heavy rather than winning, and he looks more a realistic minor chance than a runner to push the favourite aside.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $37.10 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-9-6 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $134.30 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $82.40 |
| 6/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 11-10-6 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $99.80 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $43.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:22.80 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $90.00 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten out of sight behind Meisho Yuzuruha at this track last start after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. Her previous fourth behind Black Orange was also by a heavy margin, despite being near the top of an open market. Past track form gives her some base, but recent performances are well short of what is required.
Last Starts 28 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 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 5-6-8 | 3 |
| 47.0L | $15.30 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 31.3L | $6.10 |
| 11/12 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 2-7-11 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 0:48.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when sixth behind Tani Noble at this track, beaten eight lengths at big odds, and that effort had more merit than her finishing position suggests. The run prior was poor, however, when never competitive and beaten out of sight. She has placed four times in the past 12 months, so a minor placing is within reach if she repeats the latest effort.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.30 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $176.50 |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 44.0L | $141.20 |
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $110.70 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 5-10-10 | 7 |
| 48.8L | $35.80 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:22.10 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $5.10 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $28.70 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed again at this track last start, finishing third behind Tani Noble after working home evenly and starting near the top of betting. The start prior was a stronger piece of form, when beaten only a length by Comme Le Vent after fighting hard late. He is proven at 1400m and has been consistent this campaign, making him one of the main threats to the favourite.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2026 | 90 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/13 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 3-2-10 | 12 |
| 9.9L | $3.20 |
| 11/11 | 28/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 1-8-11 | 4 |
| 52.8L | $11.10 |
| 7/14 | 13/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:37.50 | 1-2-7 | 13 |
| 11.0L | $1.30 |