Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1600
WINDBLOWN (5) Ran 6th last start here. Is capable of a resurgence. Very competitive this preparation. Can measure up to this company. MACHT (1) Ran 5th last start around here. Happy to overlook that run and has drawn the rails. Up to these. CUENCA (9) Lacklustre showing when 10th last run here. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Won't be far away. IRONSIDES (3) Finished 5th last time at this venue. Taichi Nagamori is a bonus. Has early speed and positions nicely. Follow market leads.

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home with some purpose when fifth behind Ironsides over 1400m at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after being near the top of betting. He had also closed off from a long-odds position the start prior, so there is some merit in the way he is finishing. The 1600m record is sound enough, but he is unplaced in five starts at this venue and profiles more as a place contender than a win anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $4.70 |
| 6/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $30.80 |
| 4/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:48.30 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $20.60 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 4-4-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 02/06/2026 | 26 | B2B3 3U | $47,285.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Hamada | 57kg | 1:42.90 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $172.90 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has made late ground at both recent runs, finishing fifth behind Logan Pass last start after being well back and fifth behind Photosphere the start prior. The issue is that he was still beaten nine and a half lengths and just under six lengths at long odds, while his overall record shows only one win from 64 starts. Minoru Miyagawa is a positive booking, but he has to find a sharper winning edge.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 9-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $37.10 |
| 5/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $52.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 6-7-8 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $37.20 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $24.90 |
| 4/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.30 |
| 5/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:25.10 | 5-4-5 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $49.20 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth behind Gran Orca over 1400m last start, beaten just over nine lengths after failing to finish it off, but his previous win at this track was much stronger as he beat Leesan Eye by two and a half lengths. Taichi Nagamori returns, and the pair have a win and a placing from four together. The 1600m is the query, yet his winning form at this venue keeps him a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $33.20 |
| 1/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 4-2-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $51.90 |
| 12/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 6-6-12 | 10 |
| 18.3L | $31.10 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 3-9-11 | 12 |
| 20.1L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well below the required level last start when second last behind Logan Pass, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds after settling with too much to do. The start prior was better, finishing fourth behind Photosphere and beaten just over five lengths, and he is already a track-and-trip winner. Even so, the latest failure was too plain to ignore and he must lift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-5-9 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $62.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $125.10 |
| 10/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuga Okubo | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-11-10 | 6 |
| 44.7L | $14.20 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 3-4-8 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $54.80 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.10 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 7-9-7 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $74.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had been racing well before his latest sixth behind Debug over 1400m at this track, where he settled rearward and was beaten seven lengths at generous odds. The run prior was far better, beaten only half a length by Rhizomatics, and his broader profile is reliable with 11 wins and 16 placings from 59 starts. Proven at 1600m and often competitive at this venue, he is a genuine winning hope if he returns to his better recent level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 9-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $16.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $16.20 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 9-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:45.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 7-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye late when fourth behind Logan Pass last start, but the margin was still just over nine lengths and he was unwanted in the market. That followed a last placing behind Photosphere, beaten over 14 lengths, so the recent figures remain modest. He has winning form around 1600m and has won at this track, but the current form line leaves him needing a significant turnaround.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $113.30 |
| 11/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-10-11 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $235.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 4-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.0L | $252.10 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:48.30 | 2-6-8 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $52.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 4-6-7 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $12.80 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was a disappointing favourite when seventh behind Ironsides over 1400m at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after conceding a huge start. The run prior in COND company was also plain, finishing tenth behind Scandinavia at big odds. She has placed twice from five attempts at this track and distance, which gives her some minor claims, but the latest market miss is a clear warning.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $88.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $15.10 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $37.70 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $107.40 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:43.80 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $22.70 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of form for some time and last start did nothing to change that view, finishing last behind Logan Pass and beaten over 17 lengths after never getting into the race. He was also seventh behind Photosphere the start prior, beaten eight and a half lengths and unwanted in betting. Past track winning form is noted, but his current performances are well short of what 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 6-8-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $127.20 |
| 7/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-3-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $443.10 |
| 11/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 10-9-11 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $78.90 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 5-8-10 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $317.90 |
| 11/11 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $31.90 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been costly to follow lately, finishing second last as favourite behind Cocoli Hakutaku last start and second last again behind Photosphere the run prior. Those defeats are hard to overlook, especially given he had market respect both times. The case for improvement is his proven track-and-distance form and a strong record with Masayoshi Yamasaki, who has won six from 31 on him. Place claims hinge on a cleaner rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 3-9-10 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $3.30 |
| 10/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $7.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $30.10 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $8.70 |
| 6/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 7-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $13.40 |
| 3/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from a COND over 1800m, where he was fifth behind Keiai Shelby and beaten over 12 lengths after never looking a winning hope. The key is his previous C3 win at this track, beating Extra Note by just under a length, and his overall course profile of two wins and a placing from five starts. Already a winner around 1600m and fitter fourth-up, he has the right credentials to bounce straight back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $52,102.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $36.60 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 8-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2026 | 64 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.80 |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 6-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.10 |
| 6/9 | 04/07/2026 | 98 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 0:48.40 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.70 |
| 11/11 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $275,050.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 52kg | 1:19.80 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $136.30 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair through the line when ninth behind Cocoli Hakutaku last start, beaten just over five lengths at big odds, but that was still a clear improvement on the start prior when beaten over 18 lengths by Debug. Shinji Hatanaka has won on her before, and she has enough career placings to be included underneath. The lack of a strong recent finish keeps the win case fairly thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:35.00 | 10-11-9 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $27.80 |
| 9/11 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $349.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $30.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $107.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:47.30 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $206.20 |
| 11/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 10-9-11 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $259.60 |