Kochi Race 5 - Race 5 - 1300
ENERGY AYU (1) Won narrowly last start here on a heavy rated track and has the ideal barrier. Will be positive in the run early. Tracking very well this preparation. Fights on bravely so consider. GEKU (2) Clearly outclassed when 10th last run at this track but will try to take advantage of the gate. Expecting to settle positively. Have to respect the recent stable form. Underrated. KURUMA TORASAN (7) Ran well when 2nd last start around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Can measure up to this company. PEISHA PLAY (3) Finished 4th last start around here. Worth an each way bet in this.

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes through two strong efforts at this track, winning by a neck last start after leading and holding off Lord Belfast in a tight finish. The start prior was just as sound when beaten a head by Sunrise Judge as a well-supported favourite. She has one win and two places from three starts at this track and distance, and Naoki Kimura has built an excellent record on her. From barrier one, she should take plenty of catching again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 24/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:23.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 0:48.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
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Had no answer last start when sent out an odds-on favourite and finishing second last behind Royal Time over 1600m at this track. That has to be balanced against his start-prior win here, where he beat Guerriere Kic by two and a half lengths as favourite and did it with authority. Back around a distance where his record is sound, he can rebound third-up, but the latest failure keeps him more a place hope than a clear winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 3-6-10 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2026 | 73 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/07/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $121,646.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 57kg | 1:43.00 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $16.40 |
| 16/16 | 27/06/2026 | 77 | ALLOW 3U | $267,950.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Ryuichi Sugahara | 58kg | 1:06.00 | 4-6-16 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $328.30 |
| 12/16 | 11/04/2026 | 18 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | M | Ryuichi Sugahara | 58kg | 1:10.70 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $305.60 |
| 7/12 | 24/03/2026 | 58 | COND 4U | $48,666.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
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Caught the eye late when fourth at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths by Meiner Tremors at generous odds. The issue is the run prior at Saga, where she was unwanted in the market and beaten out of sight in a COND over 1860m. Her overall 1300m record gives some grounding, but she must turn that latest finish into a more complete performance to threaten the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/10/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $15.70 |
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $120,803.00 | Saga | 1860m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 2:04.40 | 3-9-9 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $37.10 |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.70 |
| 9/12 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 4-7-9 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $10.20 |
| 2/9 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 55kg | 1:24.50 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
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Was always giving away too much ground when seventh at this track last start, beaten seven lengths by Meiner Tremors after conceding a huge start. Two back he produced the opposite result, sweeping home to beat Bari King by a length at generous odds. His one win and two places from four starts at this track and distance are useful, but he has to settle closer or finish off with real purpose to bridge the gap.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $15.50 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:26.50 | 9-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:29.30 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $15.10 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:22.60 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 9-6-3 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $44.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $35.00 |

Jockey: Naomi Hama
Weight: 53kgs
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Worked home evenly for fifth at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths by Meiner Tremors after being only an outside chance in betting. Her start-prior win at Saga was much stronger, leading throughout in a COND and beating Relish by three lengths despite being unwanted in the market. Weight relief helps and she remains a realistic place chance, though her record at this venue is still a reservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 24/10/2026 | 56 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $20.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $62.10 |
| 3/11 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $24.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 55kg | 0:49.70 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $37.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-5-8 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $19.60 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 2-3-9 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 57kgs
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Was beaten a long way at this track last start after fading late behind Quad Malinin, and the previous fifth behind Glorious Hero was only fair. The broader profile is exposed, with four wins from 73 starts and no wins from 17 tries at this track and distance despite three placings. He has some minor-place history under these conditions, but recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:25.70 | 3-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $7.20 |
| 3/10 | 13/09/2026 | 49 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:22.40 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $42.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $97.90 |
| 10/11 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:46.20 | 5-8-10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $118.90 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Has placed in both runs this campaign, most recently second at this track when beaten six lengths by Meisho Clift at long odds. The margin says he still has to find a winning edge, but the third-up profile is suitable and the stable has strong track credentials through Yuji Uchikoshi and Minoru Miyagawa. With two wins and seven places from 21 starts overall, he shapes as a reliable top-three prospect.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 130 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $28,743.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Manato Kurosawa | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $178.10 |
| 10/10 | 23/04/2026 | 252 | A1 3U | $29,747.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Ryu Abe | 55kg | 1:01.10 | 9-9-10 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $84.10 |
| 8/11 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | A1 3U | $33,772.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:13.40 | 10-10-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $224.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2025 | 83 | A1 3U | $34,534.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
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Finished well held when last behind Quad Malinin at this track last start, giving nothing after having the drop on the leaders. The run prior was also plain when second last behind Glorious Hero, beaten nine and a half lengths at generous odds. He has placed twice from five starts at this track and distance, but his recent efforts have lacked the finish required to be a serious factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 2-10-12 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $51.30 |
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 4-4-8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $19.20 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-5 | 5 |
| 32.3L | $11.40 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:22.40 | 3-5-7 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $15.90 |
| 10/12 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 1-5-10 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:23.00 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Second-up after a solid Kawasaki third in C2 grade, where he finished strongly and was beaten just over two lengths by Mokomoko. The drop into C3 grade is a clear advantage, and his record around 1300m already includes a win and a placing from three starts. First look at this track is the main new element, but his fresh run gives him the best recent form profile and he looks the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 13/10/2026 | 154 | C2 3U | $16,453.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Mitsuhiro Masuda | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $11.10 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $31,740.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $8.40 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $29,565.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 12-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
| 9/13 | 08/04/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $32,850.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 12-11-9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $46.90 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $40,555.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:37.70 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $7.10 |
| 6/14 | 03/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $58,398.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:37.80 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $215.00 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Recent Sonoda form reads poorly, with a last in A1A2 grade behind Z Silvia after settling prominently, following a second-last in A2 grade behind Rapido Fiore. That said, both runs came in stronger races and the class drop into C3 is significant. He also has four wins around 1300m and gets Taichi Nagamori, the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track, so a sharp turnaround is well within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | A1A2 3U | $59,232.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 2-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $42.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 54 | A2 3U | $44,768.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $27.10 |
| 12/14 | 26/07/2026 | 50 | MSTPLE 3U | $143,470.00 | Niigata | 2850m | Soft | Toshiki Inoue | 57kg | 3:07.20 | 8-11-12 | 9 |
| 59.3L | $108.70 |
| 14/17 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | ALLOW 3U | $268,390.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 54kg | 1:20.10 | 13-13-14 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $238.90 |
| 11/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 56kg | 1:31.90 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $131.70 |
| 7/11 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $204,490.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | N Yokoyama | 58kg | 1:08.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $59.20 |