Kochi Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
JO VESTA (2) Ran 4th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form and has a good draw. Must be considered. CALABASH (8) Came in 5th last start at this venue. Is capable of a resurgence. Worth consideration. WOGE (4) Mediocre performance when 9th last time here. Will be trying to topple them late. Respect against this field. YAMANIN RUBUS (3) Ran 6th last run at this venue. Giving another chance here. Appears well in this.

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Returns after six weeks on the sidelines following a very plain run when last at this track, beaten out of sight after settling miles back and failing to improve. The start prior was also weak in C2 grade, where he was last behind Mozu Rickey and well beaten by 23 lengths. His overall record is better than his recent form suggests, but he must show a clear turnaround to be more than a rough minor hope.
Last Starts 42 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 | 13/09/2026 | 50 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 54.5L | $66.70 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $71.90 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $45.20 |
| 7/10 | 13/06/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $13.30 |
| 14/14 | 10/05/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 4U | $269,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Heart Kameda | 52kg | 1:52.10 | 14-14-14 | 8 |
| 41.8L | $136.90 |
| 12/12 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $274,510.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Kota Washizu | 58kg | 2:15.30 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $217.30 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound fourth at this track, beaten a length and a half by Namura Koharu after working home well at generous odds. That was a clear positive after being second last in a Mdn at Kokura Dirt before the break, and she also had Calabash covered in the latest meeting. Still a maiden after six starts, but the fresh run gives her the strongest winning profile here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/10/2026 | 91 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $12.30 |
| 13/14 | 12/07/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 0:59.30 | 5-9-13 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $169.70 |
| 10/15 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:54.80 | 12-9-10 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $207.90 |
| 7/16 | 18/04/2026 | 104 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $267.70 |
| 16/16 | 04/01/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | K Ikezoe | 55kg | 1:13.20 | - | 12 |
| 41.8L | $112.70 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $34.70 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
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Comments
Worked only fairly to the line when sixth at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Real Paradise after starting at big odds. Two back she was second last in COND grade and never in the race after conceding a huge start. The 52kg helps and she has placed around 1400m before, but she profiles more as a place chance than a confident win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:27.10 | 1-2-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $22.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:24.80 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $15.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:30.80 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $100.70 |
| 12/15 | 19/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:46.90 | 12-13-12 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $116.50 |
| 16/18 | 31/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | N Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 17-17-16 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $51.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Had a forgettable latest run at this track, finishing second last and beaten over 19 lengths by Real Paradise with no clear excuse. The run prior gives him some claim, as he led and battled on for third in COND company behind Three Kizuna Hime. He has placed once from three tries around 1400m, so a rebound would put him back into the minor-money discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $9.40 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $16.90 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2026 | 53 | COND 3 | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 11-11-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $97.50 |
| 12/14 | 27/06/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1000m | SP | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 0:57.90 | 13-11-12 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $241.40 |
| 14/14 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:50.20 | 12-14-14 | 12 |
| 8.1L | $82.60 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Finished eighth at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Real Paradise after settling with too much to do and never looking likely. The start prior was no better, finishing last in COND grade and beaten over 18 lengths when unwanted in the market. With no placing from 24 starts and no placing from 22 tries around 1400m, she has plenty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $263.80 |
| 10/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $315.50 |
| 10/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 11-12-10 | 12 |
| 21.3L | $426.80 |
| 7/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 4-10-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $198.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $129.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 12-11-10 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $25.70 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Finished last at this track in COND grade four weeks ago, well beaten by Vip Malik after settling a long way back and making no impact. He was also beaten a long way by Sunrise Judge the run before, again at long odds. The class drop is some help, but a 25-start maiden with one placing overall has to lift markedly to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 7-9-10 | 9 |
| 26.4L | $356.70 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 12-9-9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $336.50 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 12-11-11 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $146.10 |
| 10/11 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:24.60 | 7-8-10 | 11 |
| 21.4L | $248.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 0:49.70 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $136.20 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Was last at this track last start, finishing well held behind Real Paradise after weakening badly in the run to the line. Two back she led before being claimed and dropping out alarmingly in COND grade behind Reve Road. She has also been beaten by Calabash recently and remains unplaced from ten starts, so only a sizeable form reversal brings her into calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 1-9-10 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $71.30 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:24.40 | 1-5-9 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $25.60 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $55.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 1-3-7 | 12 |
| 15.3L | $11.50 |
| 9/15 | 28/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 6-5-9 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $35.60 |
| 7/17 | 29/03/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yuji Nakai | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $440.50 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths by Namura Koharu after settling rearward. That was an improvement on his eighth in COND grade when near the top of betting and making no impression late. He was behind Jo Vesta in the latest meeting, but fourth-up fitness and a stronger stable profile give him a proper winning chance if he takes another step.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $7.70 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/16 | 16/08/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:55.00 | 14-12-7 | 14 |
| 8.1L | $60.00 |
| 12/16 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 11-10-12 | 8 |
| 16.4L | $29.10 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 2:25.70 | 8-10-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish last at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths by Paura Melodia after giving little in the straight. Her previous fifth in COND grade behind Peisha My Days was more respectable, though she was still safely held at long odds. With no wins or placings from ten starts and no success around 1400m, she looks a minor chance only if improving sharply.
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 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-12-12 | 10 |
| 18.4L | $12.20 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:24.80 | 1-2-5 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $191.50 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 3-11-12 | 3 |
| 54.3L | $57.10 |
| 4/11 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $42.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 0:48.90 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $28.40 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 2-5-8 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $17.00 |