Kochi Race 7 - Race 7 - 1600
VAL D'ORCIA (2) Fought on gamely when winning by a head last start at this track and has a positive barrier. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Serious player. CRACK ME UP (1) Got the prize when winning by 2 1/2L last time here on a heavy track and has minimal work to do from the gate. Should go close. SUNRISE JUDGE (6) In the money when 2nd last time at this venue on a heavy rated track. Very competitive this preparation. Can take this out. GRAND MAIS (9) Below expectations when 6th last start at Sonoda. Should come to hand quickly. Minoru Miyagawa is a plus. Can win.

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
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Broke through in good style at this track last start, taking control over 1400m and beating Reve Road by two and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. That followed a strong second to Tamamo Amalfi over 1300m, beaten just under a length. The step to around 1600m is new, but barrier 1 and his consistent record make him a genuine place hope with winning upside if he stays.
Last Starts 12 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 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 6-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $8.10 |
| 3/12 | 02/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $7.90 |
| 11/16 | 05/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Masami Matsuoka | 57kg | 1:48.40 | 12-13-11 | 12 |
| 7.7L | $175.60 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Comes through two tight, high-quality runs at this track, winning last start over 1300m as an odds-on elect after being heavily supported, having been pipped by Emphasize over 1400m the start prior. Third-up now, with one win and one place from two runs at this venue, and his 1600m record gives him enough substance for the rise. With the leading jockey-trainer pairing, he looks the horse to beat.
Last Starts 26 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 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/09/2026 | 71 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:30.10 | 8-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 14/15 | 18/07/2026 | 300 | ALLOW 3U | $273,260.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 58kg | 1:44.30 | 3-6-14 | 10 |
| 19.6L | $56.90 |
| 9/9 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $309,610.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 58kg | 1:32.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $30.50 |
| 14/16 | 07/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW 3U | $311,690.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $25.80 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2025 | 343 | ALLOW 3U | $309,230.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 58kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-12 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
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Has been well beaten in consecutive runs at this track, finishing ninth behind Royal Time last start after fading late and beaten over 20 lengths. The start prior was no stronger, again ninth and beaten over 13 lengths by Rize Rainbow after never getting involved. With no wins from 35 starts and a poor 1600m record, she has a serious form task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 52kg | 1:47.60 | 5-9-9 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $309.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:26.50 | 4-8-9 | 11 |
| 12.9L | $436.80 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $313.40 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 7-10-10 | 1 |
| 18.6L | $266.10 |
| 9/11 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 26.0L | $286.60 |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:46.60 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 49.5L | $330.90 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 57kgs
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Worked home into fourth at this track last start over 1400m, although the official margin of over 10 lengths keeps that performance in perspective. His previous fifth at Ohi in C2 grade over 1200m was sound enough against stronger company, beaten four lengths. Still winless from 19 starts and unplaced around 1600m, but his recent pattern gives him some minor-money appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 24/10/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 10-4-4 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $64.30 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $27,971.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:14.50 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $31.70 |
| 8/10 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,181.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $39.40 |
| 9/14 | 31/08/2026 | 139 | C2 3U | $27,169.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $39.40 |
| 5/14 | 14/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $27,922.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $23.10 |
| 7/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:13.50 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been consistent without winning, placing at his past two runs at this track, most recently second to Royal Time when beaten three lengths at big odds. He had also run third behind Tamamo Amalfi over 1300m. The concern is the broader profile: still a maiden after 20 starts and only one placing from four attempts around 1600m. He must turn consistency into sharper finishing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $44.80 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 7-6-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $20.70 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 10-9-5 | 8 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 12-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $48.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:46.00 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Arrives in strong order, closing well for second to Vip Malik last start over 1400m at this track when beaten half a length after starting near the top of an open market. He had won the start prior over 1300m, beating Energy Ayu by a head. The return to around 1600m asks more, but two wins and two placings from four runs at this venue make him a major winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/12 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 7-2-3 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 10-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.50 |
| 14/16 | 01/08/2026 | 111 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Shota Kato | 57kg | 1:54.60 | 4-4-14 | 10 |
| 46.9L | $187.10 |
| 9/15 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 4-4-9 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
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Has finished fourth at his past two starts at this track, beaten seven lengths by Royal Time last time after failing to quicken. The prior fourth behind Tani Noble was better, beaten three and a half lengths, but he again could not sustain the run. He has placed around 1600m before, yet remains unplaced from four starts at this venue and looks more a rough place hope than a winning threat.
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 | 1600m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $18.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $19.40 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 8-6-6 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $6.30 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2026 | 269 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $12.70 |
| 9/12 | 06/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $323,413.00 | Monbetsu | 2000m | Good | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 2:06.40 | 8-11-9 | 8 |
| 19.4L | $194.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $33,927.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:56.00 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Recent form is very hard to recommend, with a last placing behind Royal Time last start when beaten a long way and unwanted in the market. The start prior was also plain, finishing last behind Rize Rainbow after settling rearward and never threatening. His old record contains wins, but he is unplaced from 25 starts in the past 12 months and has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:47.60 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 51.0L | $577.70 |
| 11/11 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:26.50 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $234.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $384.80 |
| 11/11 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 19.6L | $108.10 |
| 11/12 | 02/08/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 42.2L | $438.90 |
| 9/9 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:46.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $419.10 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Drops back from a C1 at Sonoda, where he finished sixth behind Zeus Silhouette and was beaten over 12 lengths after never looking likely. His previous run in COND company was also plain, finishing last behind High Love Legend at long odds. The class relief and Minoru Miyagawa booking are positives, and his two wins from twelve starts give him some grounding, but he has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $16,453.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $10.30 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $63,955.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:53.00 | 3-6-9 | 9 |
| 21.2L | $68.60 |
| 7/12 | 20/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toyokazu Tano | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 6-9-7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $42.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/08/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $17,580.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 19/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3 | $12,609.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $7.60 |