Kochi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1600
PETAL BIJOU (5) Finished 4th last run at the track. Capable of a strong comeback. Won't be far away during the run. Masayoshi Yamasaki has a high strike rate on board. Underrated. DANIEL BAROWS (6) Fresh after a spell. Came in 7th last time around here. Expecting improvement. Should race on the speed. Definite claims. MOZU PLUS FORT (9) Below par when 10th last time at Hanshin. Will be hitting the line strongly. Great to see jockey Minoru Miyagawa taking the ride. Up to these. DANON PEDRO (8) Back from a break. Ran 7th last time at the track. First race for a new trainer. Finishes off strongly. Chance.

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Don Acheka after failing to finish it off, and there was no clear excuse in the run. The start prior was another plain effort at Kawasaki in B2 grade, where he was last and beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. Unplaced in two tries around 1600m, he has a sizeable form turnaround to produce.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/10/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:33.60 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $38,373.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $147.90 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $43,150.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $46.80 |
| 12/13 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 56kg | 1:44.20 | 10-13-12 | 11 |
| 41.1L | $121.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2026 | 45 | B2 3U | $45,081.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 43.0L | $12.50 |
| 12/16 | 24/05/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 10-12-12 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $16.80 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back out of a COND after finishing last at this track over 1800m, where he was well beaten by 28 lengths and gave further ground late. That run was poor, but his earlier third at this venue had merit as he was very strong through the closing stages. A prior winner at this track and distance, with one win and one placing from three starts at 1600m, he can rebound sharply in this grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $52,102.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 5-12-12 | 10 |
| 28.0L | $85.20 |
| 3/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:27.70 | 4-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.70 |
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:47.50 | 6-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 129 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:49.20 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two heavy defeats at this track, finishing last over 1400m last start when beaten a long way and unwanted in the market. She was also last the start prior after going quickly in front and dropping out sharply, despite being near the top of betting. The wider 1600m task is not the easiest profile, but her best would still give her some place hope in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 2-4-11 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $56.10 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 1-2-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $5.40 |
| 10/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 0:59.00 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $142.20 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 0:58.30 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $54.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 0:58.00 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $35.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track over 1400m last start and was again at long odds, settling rearward and making no impression. Her previous sixth had a similar shape, beaten over 12 lengths despite working home mildly from well back. She has won six races overall, but recent figures are well below the level required and she must find considerably more.
Last Starts 15 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 | 52kg | 1:33.60 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $192.40 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $261.90 |
| 8/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $214.90 |
| 9/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 19.5L | $193.30 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 1:49.70 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $38.30 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:24.80 | 8-11-9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $194.10 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fourth at this track over 1400m last start, beaten eight lengths after settling rearward, but that followed a C3 win at this venue where she beat Bandoneon by just under a length. The return to 1600m is a major positive, with three wins and two placings from eight starts at this track and distance, and Masayoshi Yamasaki's strong record on her adds further substance. She rates highly again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $12.90 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:46.30 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.80 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 6-9-10 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $82.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2026 | 57 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 1-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $30.70 |
| 7/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:47.00 | 1-2-7 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $5.40 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:23.10 | 6-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $20.60 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after six months off and was last seen finishing seventh at this track over 1300m, beaten over 13 lengths after racing handy and failing to quicken. The run before that was more competitive, fourth as odds-on favourite and beaten just under four lengths by Crown Sihr. One win and two placings from six starts at this track support a place case if he returns forward enough.
Last Starts 168 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 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 3-2-7 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $8.10 |
| 4/11 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,805.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/04/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $17,844.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/11 | 10/03/2026 | 31 | C3 3U | $9,733.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. Her previous second behind Gran Orca was better, even though the margin was nine lengths, and she has placed twice from three starts at this track and distance. She looks more a minor-money chance than a runner to trust for the win.
Last Starts 15 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 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 7-8-9 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $74.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 6-2-2 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $14.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $133.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $42.60 |
| 9/12 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 7-6-9 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $195.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after finishing seventh at this track over 1300m, beaten just over five lengths when only fair through the line. His previous fourth over 1400m was also safely held, and he was unwanted in the market in both runs. A track-and-distance win is the useful counterpoint, but he has not won in the past 12 months and others arrive with stronger credentials.
Last Starts 112 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 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 8-4-7 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $206.10 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $23.90 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:47.50 | 6-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $82.90 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $159.80 |
| 12/12 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:24.50 | 8-11-12 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $113.10 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $128.30 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after two months on the sidelines and gets his chance to improve third-up with a sharp class drop. He was tenth in an ALLOW at Hanshin Dirt last start, beaten just under nine lengths, and had earlier disappointed as favourite in a Mdn at Chukyo Dirt. The raw recent form is modest, but Yuji Uchikoshi and Minoru Miyagawa are strong track factors and the easier set-up gives him the right platform to win.
Last Starts 57 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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 11-12-10 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $17.90 |
| 9/16 | 16/08/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:24.30 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:24.90 | 6-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/16 | 25/04/2026 | 6 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:24.70 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/16 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/16 | 04/04/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 57kg | 1:23.70 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths by Gran Orca after coming under pressure late, and the market wanted little to do with him. His previous third was better, though still beaten nine lengths at generous odds. He has placed three times from seven starts at this track and distance, but a one-win record from 43 starts keeps the winning case thin.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $144.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $20.20 |
| 7/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 4-6-7 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $41.40 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $40.90 |
| 2/11 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:49.70 | 3-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled a long way back and was never in the race when eighth at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Don Acheka and unwanted in the market. She had worked home fairly from too far back when fifth the run prior, but was still beaten over 12 lengths. Her track-and-distance record and Naoki Kimura's return are positives, yet current form leaves her chasing improvement.
Last Starts 15 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 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 6-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $66.80 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $24.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 7-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $95.20 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 56 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $53.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 4-6-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $15.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,310.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |