Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1600
TAMAMO AMALFI (11) Did a good job when winning by 3/4L last run here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Amongst the placegetters regularly this campaign. Has the ability to take this out. GEKU (1) Bold effort to win by 2 1/2L last start at this track and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Recent form of Mamoru Tanaka is strong. Winnable race. PEISHA MY DAYS (5) Did well when 2nd last start at the track and promising career start. Displays good tactical speed. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts. Appears well in this. AIMEE VIBERT (8) Finished 4th last time around here. Include.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed in excellent style at this track, taking control and putting Guerriere Kic away by two and a half lengths as favourite over 1300m. That was a clean rebound from a well-beaten eighth at Kawasaki in COND grade before the break. He has had one previous unplaced try around 1600m, but barrier 1 and the winning rider back give him every chance to carry that first-up form forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 73 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $16.40 |
| 16/16 | 27/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 58kg | 1:06.00 | 4-6-16 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $328.30 |
| 12/16 | 11/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Ryuichi Sugahara | 58kg | 1:10.70 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $305.60 |
| 7/12 | 24/03/2026 | 58 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $24.40 |
| 9/15 | 25/01/2026 | 39 | ALLOW 4U | $216,710.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 58kg | 1:11.50 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $421.10 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way off them at both recent runs, finishing last over 1300m at this track when beaten over 20 lengths by Mozu Ganesa at long odds. The start prior was no better, well beaten by 27 lengths after settling rearward. He has won at around 1600m, but his recent form and track-distance record leave him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $78.10 |
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 9-9-8 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $192.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 16.1L | $98.80 |
| 11/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:47.50 | 7-11-11 | 11 |
| 24.5L | $640.60 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:23.20 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $284.90 |
| 9/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $175.80 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together two sound placings at this track, most recently third to Tamamo Amalfi over 1300m when beaten just under four lengths. Two back he was beaten only half a length by Hot Rod Star in COND grade, so his current form is honest. The concern is that he remains winless from 19 starts and is unplaced in three tries around 1600m, making him a stronger place than win option.
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 | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $20.70 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 12-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $48.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $54.90 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not shown enough in two runs this campaign, finishing sixth both times at this track and beaten over 16 lengths last start behind Vip Malik after making no impression. The run prior in COND grade was also plain, beaten just over nine lengths by Energy Ayu. Third-up fitness helps in theory, but he is still a maiden from 12 starts and must find far more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $50.90 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 3-4-6 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $14.10 |
| 6/9 | 22/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $14,580.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 56kg | 1:14.70 | 7-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $59.80 |
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:36.10 | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $517.20 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $39,405.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | SP | Naota Uezato | 53kg | 1:44.80 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $28.30 |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3 | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 1:50.30 | 8-10-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $271.60 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a strong early record, with a win and two placings from five starts and a top-three finish in both runs at this track. He won a COND by two lengths from Crack Me Up two back, then was second to Vip Malik last start when close enough but unable to quicken. Around 1600m is new territory, yet his recent consistency and track form make him 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 32 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $20.40 |
| 15/16 | 20/06/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 2-5-15 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $19.80 |
| 12/12 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-12 | 9 |
| 25.9L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Gets weight relief, but the recent form is hard to recommend. She was ninth at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths by Rize Rainbow at long odds after giving away a big start, and her previous sixth behind Tani Noble was also well held. With no win from 34 starts and no placing at this track and distance, a sizeable turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:26.50 | 4-8-9 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $436.80 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $313.40 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $266.10 |
| 9/11 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $286.60 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 49.5L | $330.90 |
| 8/9 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:43.00 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 46.8L | $198.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent runs have been well below the level required, finishing last at this track in successive starts and making no impression from the rear. He was at long odds when well held behind Rize Rainbow last start and had been beaten over 20 lengths behind Tani Noble two weeks earlier. His 25 unplaced runs in the past 12 months make it difficult to build a case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:26.50 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $234.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $384.80 |
| 11/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 19.6L | $108.10 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 42.2L | $438.90 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $419.10 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:44.30 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $163.20 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into better form when fourth at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Tani Noble after being right in the race before levelling out. That was a clear step forward from a heavy defeat over 1300m, and he has placed twice from three starts around this distance. He is still winless in the past 12 months, but the current setup gives him each-way appeal.
Last Starts 27 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 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $6.30 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 269 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $12.70 |
| 9/12 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $323,413.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 8-11-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $194.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2025 | 46 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished midfield or worse in recent runs without threatening, beaten over 18 lengths by Mozu Ganesa last start after being unwanted in the market. The run prior behind the same winner was a little more genuine late, but he was still beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. As a lightly raced maiden with just one placing from eight starts, he has a fair bit to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $84.20 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $119.30 |
| 8/11 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $7.90 |
| 10/13 | 02/08/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:12.50 | 2-3-10 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 9/16 | 27/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Francisco Goncalves | 57kg | 1:59.60 | 10-7-9 | 12 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/16 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 2:01.90 | 3-4-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after a third at Kawasaki in COND grade, beaten just over five lengths by Velours Du Roi. That was a more competitive result than his previous Niigata Dirt Mdn run, where he was beaten over 20 lengths at big odds. The class drop is useful and he has placed around this distance, but a maiden record of no wins from 15 keeps him to place claims.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.90 |
| 13/15 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 2-2-13 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $278.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 7-10-9 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $65.30 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $171.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $162.80 |
| 8/13 | 23/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 1-1-8 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $77.50 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after scoring at this track over 1300m as favourite, letting down well to beat Crack Me Up by just under a length. She had earlier run third to Peisha My Days in COND grade, beaten just over two lengths, so the form ties in neatly. The wide barrier and first look around 1600m ask questions, but her track record and recent form keep her right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.10 |
| 4/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 02/08/2026 | 57 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |
| 16/16 | 06/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 5-13-16 | 11 |
| 26.2L | $138.40 |
| 8/13 | 28/03/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 10.4L | $17.90 |