Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
REWARD PHARAON (1) Back from a 80 week break. Finished 9th last start at Fukushima. Giving another go here and has drawn the rails. Change in trainer. Takuya Okamura takes the reins today. Can measure up to this company. ARC OF LIFE (8) Disappointing display when 9th last run at this track. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Must respect. HAPPIER THAN EVER (5) Unsatisfactory performance when 7th last time at this venue. Jockey Taichi Nagamori is in form. Has to be strongly considered. GRAND PARISH (2) Ran 4th last time at this track but has a good draw. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell with an excellent profile for this assignment. Was ninth in ALLOW grade at Fukushima Dirt when last seen before the break, beaten just over four lengths after settling rearward, and had been well beaten at Nakayama Dirt before that. The key is his local record: four wins from four at this track, unbeaten around 1400m, and Takuya Okamura is four from four on him. If forward enough, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 561 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 58kg | 1:09.40 | - | 14 |
| 4.2L | $6.90 |
| 14/16 | 15/03/2025 | 46 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:12.10 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $8.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2025 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,201.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2025 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,473.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2025 | 10 | C3 3U | $10,473.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2024 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,471.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
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Lifted at big odds when fourth at this track last start, beaten a length and a half by Meisho Fujitaka after settling rearward. That was a clear improvement on her fifth two weeks earlier, when beaten six and a half lengths after working home. She has won at this venue and owns three wins around 1400m, but her overall profile still says she has to find more to trouble the main chances.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $70.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $26.70 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $21.90 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 4-2-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $48.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:49.00 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Worked on fairly for seventh at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after having the job ahead, and that was at least more respectable than his ninth here start prior. The recent form is not strong, but he has won at this track and distance and comes from a leading local stable. He profiles as a seasoned runner who can land in the minor money if the race falls his way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 11-9-7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $108.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:46.30 | 5-9-9 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $43.30 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $77.20 |
| 5/11 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $162.80 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 8-6-6 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
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Led and was overrun late when sixth at this track last start, beaten five lengths after being near the top of an open market. His previous run was much weaker, finishing seventh and beaten over 19 lengths when unwanted in betting, so consistency is the issue. With one win and two places from nine starts at this distance, he has enough grounding to be a place chance rather than a firm win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-6 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 2-5-7 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $18.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:25.60 | 1-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 |
| 12/13 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $51,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 5-5-12 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $112.70 |
| 6/9 | 24/07/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Hiroshi Chida | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Had every chance to be more competitive when seventh at this track last start, beaten just under seven lengths after being near the top of betting. The better reference is his start-prior win here, where he came from a long way back to score from Tsumaya as an odds-on favourite. The 1400m record is the query, but he is third-up, has the winning rider back and remains a major winning chance if he recaptures that prior finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2026 | 77 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | ALLOW 3U | $272,450.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 58kg | 1:44.70 | 8-12-12 | 11 |
| 22.9L | $74.10 |
| 11/15 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $200,050.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 13-13-11 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $311.80 |
| 11/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $269,180.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 58kg | 1:11.50 | 11-10-11 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $200.30 |
| 9/9 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $277,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:20.20 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $160.70 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after two plain C1 runs at Funabashi, most recently second last and beaten over 13 lengths after conceding a huge start. He was also never a threat when seventh there start prior, but this is a kinder assignment and the weight relief helps. His broader record is solid, with nine wins overall and proven 1400m form, so a rebound would make him a serious player.
Last Starts 34 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 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $19,186.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.30 | 10-10-11 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $18.10 |
| 7/12 | 26/08/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Francisco Goncalves | 56kg | 1:14.80 | 9-10-7 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $10.10 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 02/07/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $20,930.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | SP | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:14.90 | 8-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.90 |
| 3/12 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $20,490.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.40 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 04/05/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 56kg | 1:15.10 | 11-12-4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Was last at this track a couple of weeks ago, beaten over 10 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. That was a poor follow-up to her 1600m win here, where she charged home from an unlikely position to beat Namura Rucola. She also lost to Happier Than Ever recently, so while her best run gives her place claims, the latest effort is hard to overlook.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $242.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:49.30 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.20 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $67.40 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $108.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $252.80 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $109.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Offered little when ninth at this track last start, beaten nine lengths after looking poised to do more. The run prior was worse again, finishing a distant last after giving ground late. Her overall record contains five wins from 23 starts and four wins in the past 12 months, but she is unplaced in three starts at this venue and her current form has to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 2-5-9 | 11 |
| 9.0L | $30.20 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 3-11-11 | 5 |
| 53.9L | $7.90 |
| 6/8 | 06/09/2026 | 31 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 1-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.80 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $5,789.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | C3C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:01.20 | 1-1-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $20.70 |
| 1/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has been safely held in both runs this campaign, finishing tenth at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds. She was also beaten over 17 lengths here start prior after failing to make any headway. A previous track-and-distance win is a useful fact, and she is now third-up, but the recent evidence leaves her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $266.30 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:44.40 | 10-7-8 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $39.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 2-9-10 | 3 |
| 40.8L | $105.20 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:47.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $5.90 |
| 4/12 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.80 |
| 11/12 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 8-12-11 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Faded into last at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds, and that followed a fourth here where he was still beaten over 10 lengths. He has won at this track and distance, and his long career includes seven wins, but the current form is very thin. Unplaced in all 22 starts in the past 12 months, he has to produce a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 4-11-12 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $220.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $350.80 |
| 11/12 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $321.90 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $187.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:47.90 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $104.90 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 3-6-10 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $199.70 |