Kochi Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
TRUE KNIGHT (6) Solid win by 2 1/2L last start around here. In a purple patch of form this preparation. Mamoru Tanaka stable are on a hot streak. Appears as a winning threat. SAMBURU (2) On a short turnaround. Shot clear to win by a margin of 6L last run around here and can find a nice position from the draw. Shows good early pace. Key player. MEISHO YUZURUHA (5) Thrashed the field when winning by a distance last time here. Jockey Taichi Nagamori adds value. Gets a chance to win. HIGH CRITERIA (7) Strong performance to win by 2 1/2L last time at this venue and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Should be swooping on the field late. Sound chances.

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Put them away cleanly over 1600m at this track last start, winning by three lengths after being near the top of betting and giving a strong kick. The run prior at Kawasaki was also sound when third in a COND, beaten just over five lengths by Velours Du Roi. The query is coming back to 1400m for the first time, but he has the inside draw, the winning rider stays on, and his recent form makes him a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 8 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 | 24/10/2026 | 46 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $4.10 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $39,972.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:44.90 | 6-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $8.90 |
| 13/15 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 2-2-13 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $278.50 |
| 9/15 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 7-10-9 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $65.30 |
| 5/16 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 6-7-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $171.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 12-12-6 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $162.80 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the most decisive last-start figure in his recent form when winning by six lengths at this track, picking up strongly after being well off the leader. That followed a solid third behind Tani Noble, so his form line is building well. He has two wins and one place from three starts at this distance, and with a leading track jockey booked, he profiles as a serious threat again.
Last Starts 8 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 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/09/2026 | 90 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $15.40 |
| 10/13 | 15/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:39.80 | 3-2-10 | 12 |
| 9.9L | $3.20 |
| 11/11 | 28/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $39,676.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 55kg | 2:12.00 | 1-8-11 | 4 |
| 52.8L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrived late to win by half a length at this track last start, making up many lengths in the straight in an open-market race. The run prior was less convincing, as he was sent out odds-on and only battled into third behind Noah Agile over 1600m. He has plenty of exposure at this trip, with two wins from 44 tries around 1400m, so this looks more a place chance than a standout winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $38.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $18.30 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back well when second to True Knight at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after being run down late. That was important after he had finished last and was well beaten by 30 lengths as a well-supported favourite the run prior. His one win and two places from seven starts at this track and distance give him each-way substance, but he has ground to make up on the key rival.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 1-6-10 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Haruki Wada | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $177.50 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks since a dominant win at this track, where he was sent out a very short odds-on favourite and won by a long way from Country Victor. The run prior in Open grade at Chukyo Dirt was plain, but this level is far more suitable and he is third-up now. With Taichi Nagamori back aboard and a perfect one-from-one record at this track and distance, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 36 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 | 26/09/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 6-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.40 |
| 11/16 | 23/08/2026 | 71 | OPEN 3U | $375,390.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 53kg | 1:52.60 | 8-6-11 | 14 |
| 6.0L | $94.10 |
| 16/16 | 13/06/2026 | 41 | OPEN 3U | $370,320.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 54kg | 1:51.60 | 13-13-16 | 14 |
| 14.4L | $193.60 |
| 10/16 | 03/05/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $406,450.00 | Tokyo | 2100m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 54kg | 2:10.30 | 6-8-10 | 13 |
| 6.9L | $146.40 |
| 11/16 | 22/03/2026 | 43 | OPEN 4U | $381,040.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 15-15-11 | 14 |
| 5.8L | $80.30 |
| 5/16 | 07/02/2026 | 272 | OPEN 4U | $392,010.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 57kg | 1:58.30 | 7-4-5 | 14 |
| 5.1L | $283.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Rebounded strongly at this track last start, beating Hideno Blue Sky by two and a half lengths after being much too good late. His previous fifth behind Waterhouse was plain, as he was there to strike before dropping out and being beaten over 12 lengths, but his broader record is hard to ignore. Four wins and four places from eleven starts overall keep him firmly among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 96 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,406.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/05/2026 | 36 | B2 3U | $8,887.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.40 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply at this track last start, winning by two and a half lengths from Black Orange after tracking the speed as favourite. That was a clear improvement on his fifth behind Frere Filles, when he led and only worked home evenly. He has three wins around 1400m and the winning rider stays on, but the depth of this race makes him a realistic placing hope rather than a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/10/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:26.60 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $2.00 |
| 7/16 | 09/08/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $138,680.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 5-5-7 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $195.10 |
| 8/16 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:24.40 | 14-12-8 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $127.50 |
| 4/13 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $137,720.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:24.40 | 11-10-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $31.40 |
| 6/16 | 11/04/2026 | 89 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Yusaku Kokubun | 58kg | 1:24.00 | - | 10 |
| 3.9L | $182.10 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly for second behind High Criteria at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The concern is the run prior, when she was unwanted in the market and well beaten by 21 lengths behind Waterhouse. Her career record is steady enough, with two wins and six places from 28 starts, but she has to reproduce the latest effort to hold a place claim.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:45.60 | 1-8-9 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $25.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $21.30 |
| 4/12 | 02/08/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-2-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $87.50 |
| 8/11 | 12/07/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $67,979.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 3-7-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.10 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 0:48.00 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start, finishing second and beaten a head by Meisho Fujitaka after starting at big odds and closing strongly. She had also worked home well enough when fourth behind Meisho Habomai two back, beaten six and a half lengths. Those efforts are honest, and she has won at the distance, but the market profile and overall ranking suggest she must lift again to threaten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $31.30 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.60 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 52 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $35.10 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 37 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $13.80 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Made an immediate impact at this track last start, winning by five lengths from Chuwa London as a well-supported favourite after tracking the speed. The run prior at Nagoya in B1 grade was only fair, as he worked home evenly when eighth and unwanted in the market. He is one from one at this venue, but his overall strike rate is modest, so he appeals as a place chance if holding the latest level.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 53 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 8/11 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $10,566.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 0:55.30 | 5-4-8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $44.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | B1 3U | $12,934.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | R | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:51.30 | 9-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 2100m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 2:17.60 | 5-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 7-3-4 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |