Kochi Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
STAR CRUISING (10) First up after 28 weeks and close up first up last preparation at this track. Eita Inoue is a key engagement. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Should go well. DANON BLOSSOM (11) Ran well when 3rd last run here. Jockey Minoru Miyagawa is a plus. Going well this preparation. Right in this. MINATONO SOTA (6) Tidy run when 3rd last start at this venue. Gets back and needs luck. Solid place bet prospects. MEINER SANTE (7) Ran well when 3rd last start at the track. Has claims.

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops from B4 grade after finishing sixth at Mombetsu last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Queen's Monaka after working home from midfield on fast ground. He was favourite there two back when also sixth, beaten three and a half lengths, so the recent figures are better than the form line reads. The new stable, barrier 1 and Taichi Nagamori booking give him a strong chance to rebound in C3 company.
Last Starts 18 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 | 13/10/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,689.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:01.20 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $15.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 57kg | 1:01.50 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $2.20 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2026 | 45 | B4 3U | $9,416.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:01.60 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 13/14 | 01/08/2026 | 104 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:12.10 | 11-12-13 | 9 |
| 14.1L | $140.20 |
| 7/15 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 58kg | 1:08.40 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $36.10 |
| 8/16 | 11/04/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 58kg | 1:09.00 | - | 7 |
| 10.1L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at this track last start, beaten five lengths at big odds after settling rearward, which was sound rather than sharp. Her start prior was a distant second behind Night Of Bund over 1600m, grinding into the placings after having plenty to do. With one win and seven places from 26 starts for Ryotaro Oka, she is reliable enough for minor money if the main hopes underperform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 9-8-5 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $87.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $21.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 6-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.7L | $10.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:26.00 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 0:48.40 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $141.20 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths by True Knight at big odds, and there was little in the run to mark her as unlucky. The start prior was also plain when fifth in a small field, beaten over 15 lengths after offering little from a striking position. Her record around 1400m includes three wins, but recent efforts leave her with a substantial task.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 2-6-9 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $133.80 |
| 5/6 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $15.20 |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $33.30 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 1-4-7 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $21.20 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 3-5-10 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths by True Knight after settling a long way back and failing to improve. That followed another last when never competitive and beaten out of sight behind Happier Than Ever. She is race fit and has won higher, but her current form is well below the level required to threaten this field.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 5-10-10 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $153.30 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:48.60 | 3-9-9 | 4 |
| 44.7L | $117.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-3-10 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $33.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 4-5-10 | 11 |
| 13.2L | $39.90 |
| 11/11 | 25/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 2-6-11 | 8 |
| 49.3L | $32.20 |
| 2/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 0:48.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not been close in two recent runs, but the latest fourth at this track behind High Criteria was at least a step in the right direction in a 12-runner race. He was seventh behind Petal Bijou at the start prior after making no headway, so a sharper finish is required. The key positive is his record around 1400m, with three wins from nine starts and one win from three at this track and distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.60 | 12-7-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 8-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $9.20 |
| 5/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 11-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $44.20 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 8-3-4 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $37.50 |
| 6/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 9-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $13.80 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third at this track last start, beaten five lengths behind High Criteria, and that came after a solid fifth behind Petal Bijou when beaten two and a half lengths. He has two wins and three placings from 24 starts around 1400m and did finish ahead of Saimon Plaisir a couple of weeks ago, but the overall profile is more each-way than dominant.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:26.60 | 7-5-3 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $6.80 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $97.90 |
| 8/9 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $40.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 6-9-7 | 10 |
| 13.3L | $5.20 |
| 9/12 | 12/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:25.10 | 10-11-9 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close last start when third at this track, beaten a length by Cool German, which reads well enough for this grade. His previous third behind Night Of Bund was more distant, beaten ten lengths after grinding away from a long way back, so he still has to find a cleaner winning blow. Three wins from eight starts at this distance give him a genuine place profile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $17.10 |
| 7/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $6.70 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 2-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $86.80 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $43.20 |
| 6/11 | 18/07/2026 | 37 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $88.50 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths by Happier Than Ever after weakening badly from the front at 1600m. The start prior was no better, finishing second last and beaten over 19 lengths when unwanted in the market. He has a deep career record and plenty of 1400m experience, but his recent form has fallen away sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 1-3-7 | 9 |
| 11.7L | $46.70 |
| 11/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuga Okubo | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 3-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $59.50 |
| 5/11 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $68.80 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $15.60 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 6-5-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $79.40 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:22.80 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $239.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a decent late finish from well back at this track last start, but was still only sixth and beaten just over eight lengths behind True Knight. He had also been unable to make any impression when eighth behind Petal Bijou the run prior. Two wins and three places from eleven starts at this track and distance are positives, though current form says he must improve markedly.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $33.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 11-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.70 |
| 6/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $46.60 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy eight-month spell with the best overall profile in the race. She ended last campaign seventh as favourite behind Volcan Baru, but before that was third behind Rewrite History after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. Her record is strong, with three wins and five places from 13 starts, two wins at this track, and Eita Inoue unbeaten on her from two rides.
Last Starts 196 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 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:31.70 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 32 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:23.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 11/02/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:25.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 3-4-6 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 13/01/2026 | 61 | C3 3U | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Held third at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by True Knight despite being unwanted in the market. The start prior was only fair when fifth behind Extra Note and beaten over 10 lengths, but her broader recent record is solid with two wins and six places from ten starts in the past 12 months. She profiles as a sound placing chance if she repeats her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 58 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 7/12 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | C2 4U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/12 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 29/05/2026 | 24 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 3-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |