Kochi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
EDEL KRAFT (3) Ran 5th last run at the track. Likely to bounce back. Will be positive in the run early. Winning chance in this line up. PIKO BULLET (9) Nice run when 3rd last start around here. Coming to a new trainer. Has the speed to overcome the wide alley. Respect. DANON TOUCHDOWN (6) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this track. Minoru Miyagawa is a pivotal booking. Should go close. THREE KIZUNA HIME (7) Below expectations when 6th last time at this venue. Shows good early pace. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after six weeks since a plain Mdn seventh over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt, where he settled rearward and made no impression late, finishing beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. His previous fifth at Chukyo Dirt was also a heavy defeat, beaten over 13 lengths. The class drop helps, but 1400m is new and his four-start record leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:54.90 | 13-10-7 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $74.10 |
| 5/14 | 23/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $39.20 |
| 11/16 | 16/08/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:55.00 | 7-11-11 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $14.30 |
| 7/16 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:53.80 | 16-15-7 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $154.20 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground after conceding a huge start when eighth at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths after being unwanted in the market. That was more competitive than her prior COND sixth, where she was beaten over 16 lengths. The concern is a 30-start maiden record and no placings from nine tries at this track and distance, so she profiles as a place hope only if she settles closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $42.50 |
| 6/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $459.90 |
| 8/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $265.10 |
| 5/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:24.60 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $58.60 |
| 9/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 0:49.40 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $38.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-5 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had too much to do from the back when fifth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths, and the result was a clear step down from his prior COND second when pipped by Reve Road as a well-supported favourite. He has placed twice from three runs around 1400m and has also placed twice with Seiya Tatara, which is enough to keep him a realistic minor-money chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $8.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/12 | 13/09/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 5-4-3 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
| 9/15 | 08/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:58.60 | 6-4-9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $110.20 |
| 13/14 | 26/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 14-12-13 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Finished last at this track two weeks ago, beaten over 20 lengths after settling miles back and failing to improve at long odds. The start prior was no better, finishing second last in a COND and beaten a long way after never getting into the race. With one placing from 23 starts and no return from eight track-and-distance runs, he looks up against it again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $141.90 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $108.80 |
| 6/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Kenji Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 5-8-6 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $92.60 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $107.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $46.20 |
| 8/12 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 8-6-8 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after six weeks following a better Mdn fifth over 2200m at Hanshin, beaten just under five lengths after settling rearward at big odds. He had been sixth at Chukyo the run prior, so the form is trending the right way, and the class drop comes at a suitable stage fourth-up. The new 1400m trip is the query, but his recent form still gives him a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 13/09/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,150.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | M Demuro | 57kg | 2:12.20 | 17-17-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $105.00 |
| 6/18 | 16/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 57kg | 2:12.70 | 16-14-6 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $120.30 |
| 10/16 | 25/07/2026 | 125 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 13-13-10 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $16.90 |
| 7/15 | 22/03/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 13-12-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $16.70 |
| 7/13 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 2:02.10 | 4-10-7 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $76.60 |
| 12/17 | 18/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 2:03.50 | 14-15-12 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after placing at this track last start, finishing third and beaten just over four lengths as a well-supported favourite, though he only battled on late. His prior Open run at Niigata Dirt was a clear forgive-free miss, but the higher-class background and a placing from his only run at this venue give him a strong enough base to bounce back into the winning fight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 13/15 | 16/08/2026 | 371 | OPEN 3U | $375,300.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kosei Miura | 55kg | 1:10.40 | 7-8-13 | 13 |
| 14.7L | $50.70 |
| 14/16 | 10/08/2025 | 56 | OPEN 3U | $458,920.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Rachel King | 57kg | 1:09.20 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.20 |
| 9/14 | 15/06/2025 | 133 | LR OPEN 3U | $561,940.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:21.70 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $20.40 |
| 12/16 | 02/02/2025 | 364 | G3 OPEN 4U | $802,550.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:08.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $95.10 |
| 15/16 | 04/02/2024 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $802,940.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $145.80 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor from well back when sixth at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior is the key reference, as she won a COND at this venue by half a length from Real Paradise when near the top of betting. A track-and-trip winner with 52kg, she is capable of improving enough to be a genuine place player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:25.60 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $22.40 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 8/13 | 29/08/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:59.90 | 10-12-8 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $135.50 |
| 15/18 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:25.30 | 3-12-15 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $178.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:25.70 | 3-4-9 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $50.30 |
| 10/13 | 02/05/2026 | 110 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:01.40 | 4-3-10 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $138.20 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both recent starts at this track, finishing seventh last start and beaten over 13 lengths after settling well back at long odds. Her previous eighth in a COND was also plain, beaten over 18 lengths after failing to improve. Any gradual improvement this campaign has not yet translated into a competitive finish, and a sizeable lift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $154.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 10-8-8 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $32.80 |
| 14/15 | 16/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 55kg | 1:55.10 | 9-14-14 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $77.00 |
| 16/18 | 01/08/2026 | 83 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 2:00.70 | 16-17-16 | 17 |
| 11.9L | $223.60 |
| 10/14 | 10/05/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 2:03.50 | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $126.50 |
| 15/16 | 08/03/2026 | 62 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:57.90 | 3-9-15 | 9 |
| 26.4L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with the best recent run in this field when third at this track, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite after giving a sight and being claimed late. That was a much sharper local effort after his Niigata Mdn eighth, where he lacked the required turn of foot. Second-up, with that track placing behind him, he looks the runner they have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 8/17 | 02/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:21.20 | 3-5-8 | 11 |
| 4.4L | $55.60 |
| 10/16 | 24/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 4-5-10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $28.30 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at this track last start, beaten just under seven lengths after settling rearward and starting unwanted in the market. His prior COND third behind Reve Road had merit on position but still came with a seven-and-a-half-length margin. A track placing is some support, and the leading rider helps, but he must close the gap to threaten the main hopes.
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 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $50.90 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.40 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 7-5-4 | 12 |
| 9.5L | $4.80 |
| 10/16 | 01/08/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 9-7-10 | 6 |
| 30.6L | $207.80 |
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $157.20 |
| 11/15 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 15-13-11 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $218.00 |