Kochi Race 7 - Race 7 - 1300
MAGIC TOUCH (10) Fresh today after a break. Brave effort to win narrowly by a head last start at the track on a heavy surface but back in trip. Well placed and has solid claims. NICHOLAUS (8) Ran 4th last run at the track. Expecting improvement here but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Jockey Chikanao Shirono has a high strike rate on board. Won't be far away. I BLANCO (6) Well beaten when 6th last start here and coming back in distance. Mamoru Tanaka stable are on fire recently. Should get going late. Consider an each way bet. COCOLI HAKUTAKU (7) Was fighting out the finish when winning last start around here. Jockey Taichi Nagamori is an asset. Solid each way claims.

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had little impact in a COND over 1800m at this track last start, finishing second last behind Keiai Shelby and beaten over 20 lengths after giving away too much start at big odds. The prior sixth behind Misterio was more respectable, albeit still beaten five and a half lengths. Back at 1300m, where he has three wins and three placings, he is a realistic place hope if he can settle closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/10/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $52,102.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $247.70 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2026 | 57 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $30.40 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:49.10 | 11-6-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 8-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.10 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 9-9-6 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $79.90 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a plain seventh in a COND at Nagoya, beaten over 10 lengths by Promised Gene and never likely at big odds. Her previous third to Daichi Rapport in A3 company was stronger, and she does have two wins and two placings around 1300m. Even so, she has not won in the past 12 months and has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $135,843.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Sachio Yamada | 56kg | 1:48.00 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $247.70 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | A3 3U | $22,641.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:34.00 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.10 |
| 3/12 | 29/07/2026 | 16 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 6/11 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 2-1-6 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/06/2026 | 22 | COND | $49,650.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Sachio Yamada | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 7-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $9.10 |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,704.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Aoi Kinomae | 52kg | 1:26.60 | 8-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $43.00 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening with recent form reading poorly, having finished tenth at Funabashi behind Yagiri Ibis and beaten over 16 lengths when unwanted in the market. He was also tenth at Urawa the start prior after settling rearward and making no impression. The easier C1 set-up helps, but his current form leaves little room for confidence.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 30/09/2026 | 5 | B2B3 3U | $49,360.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 5-7-10 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $159.90 |
| 10/13 | 25/09/2026 | 29 | B1B2 3U | $60,757.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ryouma Kimatsuka | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $177.60 |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | 41 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 8-9-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $87.80 |
| 8/11 | 17/07/2026 | 30 | B1 3U | $61,181.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Masashige Honda | 55kg | 1:26.50 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $29.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 58 | B2 3U | $44,133.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $15.20 |
| 5/13 | 20/04/2026 | 33 | B2 3U | $57,487.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has gone backwards through this campaign, finishing last at this track behind Inazuma Tailor and beaten over 14 lengths after dropping right out. That followed a second-last finish, beaten over 12 lengths, so the current form is a genuine concern. His track-and-distance record and previous success with Shoma Kato are positives, but he must show far more fight late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 2-9-12 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $117.90 |
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $31.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 84 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 3-6-5 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.70 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 12/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 2-8-12 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $13.90 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well found in betting last start but faded to eighth over 1600m at this track, beaten just under ten lengths by Flyer True. The start prior was another eighth, though the margin was only five and a half lengths behind Inazuma Tailor. His 1300m record is deep, with seven wins and ten placings, so a return to that trip keeps him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:48.20 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $4.10 |
| 8/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $45.80 |
| 6/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $27.90 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $51.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-5-10 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $107.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to justify solid market support last start when sixth over 1600m at this track, beaten over 13 lengths by Wakino Queen. His previous third behind Misterio was far better, beaten just over a length, and he has one win and one placing from three tries around 1300m. With a strong local stable behind him, he can bounce back into the minors.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 7-5-6 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,877.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 6-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 9/10 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $94,571.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | M | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 2:11.80 | 5-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $327.20 |
| 11/14 | 03/06/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $119,089.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:47.10 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $442.40 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Found the line strongly to win a C2 at this track last start, edging out Daita Justice by a head at generous odds. That was a sharp lift on his previous sixth behind Ironsides, when he only battled after sitting just off the speed. His past 12 months read well, and with Taichi Nagamori riding, he has enough substance to hold a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 5-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $11.10 |
| 6/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $15.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $39.70 |
| 4/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 10-7-4 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $26.70 |
| 11/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:48.90 | 2-6-11 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $15.60 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $101.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed as short odds-on favourite last start when fourth over 1600m at this track, beaten over 12 lengths by Wakino Queen. The run prior was sounder, finishing second to Meisho Gemma after working home evenly, and his record at this track and distance is excellent with two wins from three. Back to his proven 1300m profile, he is a major winning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 7-8-4 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/07/2026 | 178 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after tackling ALLOW grade at Hanshin Dirt, where he was 11th to Patient Sien and beaten over 14 lengths. That followed a last at Niigata Dirt in the same grade, so the recent margins are plain, but this C1 assignment is far kinder. His 1300m record is limited, yet the class drop and last-12-month rating give him a strong platform to rebound.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $319,950.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:51.30 | 4-4-11 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $69.60 |
| 15/15 | 23/08/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 3U | $319,810.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 1-2-15 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $13.80 |
| 3/15 | 01/08/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 3U | $319,990.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:53.00 | 3-2-3 | 12 |
| 2.1L | $15.50 |
| 8/16 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $317,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 15-14-8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $47.00 |
| 9/13 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 4U | $328,130.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 3-4-9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $38.20 |
| 13/14 | 01/03/2026 | 64 | ALLOW 4U | $324,620.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Taisei Danno | 58kg | 1:52.70 | 2-2-13 | 8 |
| 9.9L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending the last campaign with a determined win over 1600m at this track, holding off Flyer True by a neck when near the top of betting. He had been pipped by Snow Horn Road the start prior, so the form was consistently strong. With two wins and eight placings from 11 starts at this venue, he resumes as a genuine winning threat.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $33,275.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $12.60 |
| 2/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $26,803.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $20.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 182 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:47.10 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |