Kochi Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
AT ONCE (3) First up after 24 weeks and was rock solid when winning by a margin of 4L first up last preparation here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Key player. TSUMAYA (8) Was competitive when 3rd last run at the track. Winnable race. LORD STATUS (7) First up and was a comprehensive winner by 7L first up last preparation around here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Can measure up to this company. SMARAGDOS (4) Unsatisfactory performance when 11th last time at this venue. Likely to fill a place.

Jockey: Shinji Hatanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off soundly without threatening when fifth behind Elegant Wink at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths as favourite. Her previous fourth behind Cool German was stronger, beaten just over a length after coming from an unlikely position, and she has three wins at around 1400m. Proven at this track and distance, she has the right form base to be a major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $4.30 |
| 4/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 7-8-4 | 11 |
| 1.2L | $7.90 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $25.50 |
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $29.70 |
| 9/11 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 11-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $67.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $20,394.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $64.40 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a better effort when third behind Elegant Wink at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after racing right there but lacking the finish to threaten. That followed a safely held seventh at big odds, so she still has a ceiling. The weight relief and three wins with 18 places from 85 starts at this track and distance make her a genuine minor hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-3-3 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $13.30 |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:27.00 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $178.10 |
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 10-8-7 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $157.80 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $57.80 |
| 6/9 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $115.60 |
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-6-5 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with the strongest overall profile in this field, including three wins from ten starts at this track and three wins from five starts in the past 12 months. He ended last campaign poorly when beaten over 17 lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite, and 1400m remains the query, but the leading rider and trainer combination gives him a strong platform fresh.
Last Starts 168 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 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:23.60 | 4-4-10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $1.40 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,102.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-7 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 147 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:46.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,584.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 23/11/2025 | 29 | C3 3U | $10,714.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:48.20 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,762.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing first-up when second last behind Lala Jacaranda at this track, beaten over 11 lengths after settling handy and offering little in the straight. His previous third came in A1A2 grade at Sonoda over 1700m, albeit beaten just under six lengths at big odds. Second-up improvement is possible, but he has to produce a much sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 31/10/2026 | 107 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 4-6-11 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 34 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 57kg | 1:52.00 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $40.90 |
| 11/12 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | A1A2 4U | $56,743.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:51.40 | 12-10-11 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $108.80 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2026 | 95 | COND 4U | $189,142.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Kenta Sugiura | 57kg | 2:02.50 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $108.60 |
| 7/12 | 01/03/2026 | 36 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Yoshiyasu Namba | 60kg | 3:16.00 | 7-5-7 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $11.60 |
| 0/11 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MSTPLE 4U | $153,200.00 | Kokura | 2860m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 60kg | 3:14.40 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Lala Jacaranda at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after being handy enough but unable to finish off. The run prior was similar in effect, sixth behind Tani Noble after conceding a big start. He has won at around 1400m, but is unplaced in eight starts at this track and distance, leaving others with firmer claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $149.30 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 5-5-6 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $132.30 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $31.50 |
| 9/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $16.60 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $28.10 |
| 5/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $138.30 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to be assessed on her broader profile rather than the latest two starts, having finished last at this track on both occasions and been beaten over 16 lengths last time behind Happier Than Ever. She was unwanted in betting there, yet the tags point to a prior win at this venue and a recent-form rating strong enough to keep her in calculations. A rebound is required, but the setup gives her some hope.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $259.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at this track in July, well beaten by 24 lengths when claimed early and dropping out. The start prior was far better, a third over 1600m when run down late as a well-supported favourite. With Eita Inoue back aboard and three placings from four starts around 1400m, he can run into the money if ready fresh.
Last Starts 113 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 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 1-5-11 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $18.70 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:49.80 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:48.50 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:23.90 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | 32 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Put himself back on track when third behind Lala Jacaranda at this venue last start, beaten just over four lengths after tracking the speed and working home fairly. Two back he was outclassed over 1800m in a COND, but his 1400m record is far more convincing with three wins and two placings from nine starts. He looks a reliable place chance with a winning spark required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-3 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $52,102.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 2:00.40 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $196.50 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:48.60 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $27.70 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 35 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.00 | 9-7-4 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $9.40 |
| 4/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Junya Ishimoto
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing eighth behind Elegant Wink last start when beaten just under ten lengths at long odds. He was also second last behind Cool German the start prior and never looked likely after settling with too much to do. Despite a fair career record, he is unplaced in ten starts at this track and distance, which 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 8-9-8 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $87.10 |
| 11/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $62.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $117.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $85.40 |
| 11/11 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 8-10-11 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $105.30 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Junya Ishimoto | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 9-7-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $27.20 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two plain efforts, finishing seventh behind Happier Than Ever last start when beaten over 13 lengths and unwanted in the market. She had also been beaten nine and a half lengths behind Meisho Fujitaka the run prior. A prior track-and-distance win and a good record with Naoki Kimura are positives, but current form leaves her with plenty to prove.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Junya Ishimoto | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $182.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Masashi Ueda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market when eighth behind Lala Jacaranda at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths and only fair through the line. Her previous seventh behind Cool German had more merit, beaten just under four lengths after making late ground, but she remains winless from 32 starts. Minor place history here is not enough to make a strong case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $469.40 |
| 7/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 9-11-7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $33.90 |
| 8/10 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:47.80 | 4-7-8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $58.30 |
| 5/11 | 20/09/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $53.50 |
| 8/11 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $138.10 |
| 8/11 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:34.30 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $67.20 |