Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
POINT FORWARD (9) Had difficulty when 7th last time here. Capable of bouncing back and suited at this trip in the past. Takuya Okamura has been successful before. Has the ability to take this out. FUKUNO YILDIZ (5) Below expectations when 6th last time around here but will be well suited at the distance. Should come to hand quickly. Can measure up to this company. WIN WURDE (4) Lacked competitiveness when 6th last run around here. Hiroto Yoshihara is a key engagement. Big danger. MEINER CITRUS (1) Ran 4th last run around here but gets a favourable draw. Minoru Miyagawa rates highly aboard. One at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when fourth to Lord Ley Line at this track first-up, beaten just under three lengths after starting an outside chance in the betting. The run prior was a distant last behind Goodhumour, and he has been unplaced in two starts across the past 12 months. His track-and-trip record gives him some grounding, but a sharper finish is required to trouble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 336 | COND 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $17.20 |
| 10/10 | 09/11/2025 | 28 | COND | $178,571.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $21.70 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $28,700.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.20 |
| 8/8 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $29,972.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:44.70 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $4.70 |
| 6/11 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $187,324.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 9-10-6 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $19.20 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2025 | 131 | A2 3U | $29,835.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 5-7-9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing second last in A3 company behind Mizuwario Kudasai after making little impact from back in the field. He had been last in an A2 at this venue start prior, beaten over 11 lengths after fading right out. The class drop and third-up profile are positives, but current form leaves 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $62.10 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 70 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:44.00 | 2-7-8 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $18.40 |
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $22.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $20.20 |
| 10/11 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $201,023.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 5-7-10 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $80.30 |
| 8/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $83,759.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $58.40 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to get into the race when last behind Lord Ley Line at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous fifth in A2 grade also lacked threat despite being near the top of an open market. Three wins and four places from 14 starts at this track and distance are positives, but his latest efforts point to others being better placed.
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 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $36.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $31.10 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.70 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:42.00 | 1-7-10 | 10 |
| 35.2L | $107.40 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most rounded winning case with a strong rider link, proven track-and-trip form and solid recent figures over the past 12 months. His latest sixth behind Lord Ley Line was plain after travelling handy, but the prior fourth in A2 company behind Lord In Fight had more substance. With three wins and three places from nine rides under H Yoshihara, he is well set up to peak third-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $10.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 84 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 5-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $5.80 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 88 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1800m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 4-9-11 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $45.90 |
| 2/11 | 24/03/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after being beaten over 11 lengths by Shamal in A2 grade, where he was swamped late and offered no clear excuse. His Funabashi run prior was also below his best, but the distance record is hard to ignore: 12 wins and two places from 19 starts at around 1400m. The class drop and suitable trip keep him in the minor-money conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 38 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $10.70 |
| 11/14 | 06/08/2026 | 49 | COND | $307,644.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 0:59.20 | 1-1-11 | 13 |
| 8.4L | $45.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/06/2026 | 50 | COND | $110,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 0:48.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/12 | 29/04/2026 | 50 | COND | $147,824.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 1-4-10 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $76.70 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 2-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $51.40 |
| 9/9 | 17/02/2026 | 37 | A1 4U | $50,056.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:37.70 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth to Mizuwario Kudasai in A3 grade last start, but he was a long way back before making some late ground, so the effort had more merit than the placing alone. He had been well held over 1900m the run prior when unwanted in the market. Drops in grade now and has three wins at this track and distance, giving him a clear chance to improve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.10 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $247.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 8-7-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $130.70 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $47,234.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $152.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $124.10 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $114.60 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fifth behind Lord Ley Line at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths at big odds, but the closing effort was only even and he did not quicken. His previous seventh in A2 grade was more concerning, beaten eight and a half lengths after never entering the picture. A past track-and-trip win helps, yet he looks reliant on others underperforming.
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 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $167.40 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:44.00 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $65.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $240.60 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $30,365.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $53.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $138.40 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $81.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when seventh to Sanono Espo over 1900m at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths after failing to raise a challenge. The run prior was a fair fifth behind Lyra Bond without ever looking a winning threat. Two wins and nine places from 22 starts with Yuta Goma are a useful support, though he profiles more as a place hope than a win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 2:03.70 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $44.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $168,769.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $75.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | COND | $169,946.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:21.10 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $194.90 |
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 27 | COND 4U | $83,187.00 | Kochi | 1800m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-10-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $102.60 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $201,023.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:41.30 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $173.90 |
| 9/12 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | COND 4U | $83,759.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 10-11-9 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $126.30 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well found first-up when seventh to Lord Ley Line at this track, beaten four and a half lengths after failing to finish off. That was below the level suggested by his wider profile, with 12 wins and 14 places from 35 starts overall and a strong record with Takuya Okamura. Second-up improvement would put him back around the money, but he must produce it on race day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/10/2026 | 182 | COND 3U | $31,261.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-4-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $4.10 |
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | 19 | COND 4U | $173,373.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 2:03.30 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $16.30 |
| 1/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 5-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $28.70 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $25,955.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | AB 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 4-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 08/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $26,696.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.70 |