Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1300
ROYAL DANCE (10) Came in 7th last start at this track. Should bounce back but down in trip. Jockey Taichi Nagamori is an asset. Has to be included. KAISER BLITZ (5) Only fair when 8th last run here but strong form at this trip. Displays good tactical speed. Tracking very well this campaign but dropping in distance. Will be around the mark at odds. LEESAN EYE (7) Finished 4th last time at this track and will be dropping in distance. Always seems to find the line well. Gains the services of jockey Minoru Miyagawa. Strong chance. LEMON CHIFFON (11) Ran 6th last start at this venue and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Can win.

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at her past two runs, most recently finishing eighth at this track when beaten over 15 lengths by Ironsides after conceding a huge start. The start prior was no better from a result perspective, with a seventh as favourite and again too much to do. Her record around 1300m offers some background hope, but recent form says she has to find a much sharper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:46.80 | 8-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $50.20 |
| 7/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $67,508.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Naomi Hama | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 12-12-10 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $88.80 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $15.10 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 9-9-6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $37.70 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $107.40 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent figures make tough reading, with an eighth at this track last start following a sixth in C1C2 grade when beaten eight and a half lengths. He was an outside chance in the betting last time but settled back and made little impact. One win from 57 starts and unplaced in all 21 runs across the past 12 months point to a runner who must lift significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:49.50 | 6-8-6 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $34.20 |
| 8/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $13.70 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 5-8-7 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $13.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-5 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $195.50 |
| 11/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:25.30 | 10-12-11 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $87.40 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was favourite in an open market last start but could manage only seventh at this track, beaten six and a half lengths after failing to finish it off. His previous fifth behind Cocoli Hakutaku was better, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds. The 1300m record is solid enough for this grade, and he profiles as a genuine place hope if he finds that earlier effort again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:49.00 | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $22.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 6-7-8 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $78.70 |
| 11/12 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $16,869.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 5-8-11 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $53.30 |
| 9/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,191.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:49.10 | 2-5-9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $11.50 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.80 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was plain last start when eighth at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths by Don Acheka after having the right run. His second behind Logan Pass two back reads much better, and the key positive is his track-distance record: three wins and two placings from six starts. With a leading jockey and trainer involved, he can rebound into the minor money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,467.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 2-4-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $22.40 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $31.60 |
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2026 | 112 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in consecutive 1600m runs at this track, finishing second last most recently when beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The start prior was also plain in C1C2 grade, with no headway from the rear and a nine and a half length defeat. His long career record is respectable, but recent evidence leaves him 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 5-10-10 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $42.80 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 56kg | 1:49.50 | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $56.10 |
| 3/12 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.20 |
| 4/11 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seiya Morita | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 1-3-4 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 3-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $50.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $144.60 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into the right race last start when fourth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths by G T Oja after picking up nicely in the straight. The start prior in COND grade over 1800m was poor, but he is rated highly on recent and 12-month form, and he has already beaten Naeil Na and Lemon Chiffon in a relevant recent meeting. That gives him the strongest winning case here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 10-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $12.50 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $52,102.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 11-11-9 | 8 |
| 15.2L | $115.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 12-8-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $73.90 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 10-6-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $31.90 |
| 6/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 9-8-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $27.80 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after a costly failure as favourite at this track, finishing eighth and beaten over 12 lengths by G T Oja. His start prior was a tailed-off last in a Mdn Steeplechase at Hanshin, so current form is a genuine concern. The return to a trip where he has two wins and two placings keeps him in place calculations, but he has to restore trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/10/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $2.60 |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2026 | 91 | MSTPLE 3U | $142,480.00 | Hanshin | 2970m | Good | Masayuki Nakamura | 60kg | 3:22.20 | 11-11-12 | 5 |
| 121.1L | $114.20 |
| 14/16 | 28/06/2026 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:45.40 | 11-8-14 | 9 |
| 18.6L | $52.80 |
| 12/16 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Kohei Matsuyama | 58kg | 1:24.00 | - | 15 |
| 8.2L | $25.80 |
| 2/16 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 58kg | 1:24.10 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $30.10 |
| 5/16 | 14/03/2026 | 62 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 58kg | 1:23.90 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $195.70 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran better than the market expected last start, finishing fifth at this track when unwanted in betting and only giving way late behind G T Oja. His previous C1C2 run was poor, but he has won at this track and distance and has two wins and five placings from 23 starts in the past 12 months. With Lemon Chiffon behind him recently, he remains a live winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $53.90 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $17,367.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 56kg | 1:49.50 | 2-4-9 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $80.80 |
| 11/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 3-8-11 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $219.10 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $23.20 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seishiro Osawa | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in two recent runs at this track, finishing seventh last start and sixth before that, both by clear margins. The positive is the rider angle, with Taichi Nagamori having two wins and four placings from eleven rides on him, and he has a useful 1300m base. That gives him each-way claims, though he must finish off more strongly than of late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $27,788.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $64.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.10 |
| 4/11 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,502.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $11.30 |
| 11/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 10-8-11 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor last start at this track, conceding a big start and finishing ninth, beaten over 13 lengths by G T Oja at long odds. His previous eighth behind Cocoli Hakutaku was more competitive on margin, but still only fair through the line. He has been beaten by several of the better chances here and will have to produce a clear form reversal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,733.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 11-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $57.30 |
| 8/11 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 11-9-8 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.90 |
| 7/11 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,894.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 11-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $17.50 |
| 11/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $27,003.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $67.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $13,496.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:32.30 | 9-4-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $19.20 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 9-9-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $110.70 |