Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
SOL DE MAYO (10) Resumes from a spell. Bolted in when winning by a margin of 4L last time at this venue and suited at this trip historically. Top prospects against this opposition. TRUE KNIGHT (1) Disappointing run when 8th last start around here. Likely to bounce back and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Recent form of the stable is strong. Appears well in this. HIDENO BLUE SKY (4) Finished 6th last run at the track. Will be positive in the run early. Use betting as a guide. SNOW CRUISE (9) Lacklustre showing when 7th last start at this track. Some place claims.

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best when eighth to Samburu last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after being close enough but weakening late. His win start prior at this track was much stronger, scoring by two and a half lengths after proving clearly superior late. With four wins and four places from twelve starts and a solid 1400m record, he has the right profile to put that last run behind him.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 9-7-8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $35.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 5-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $20,841.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:45.60 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2026 | 96 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/12 | 16/06/2026 | 22 | B2 3U | $8,827.00 | Mizusawa | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:41.70 | 8-3-3 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,406.00 | Morioka | 1600m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:39.10 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent starts, finishing eighth to Happier Than Ever last start when beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. The start prior was no better, finishing last behind Meisho Fujitaka after fading late at long odds. A past track-and-trip win is noted, but the current figures leave him with a steep task.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $96.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home soundly when seventh to Elegant Wink last start, although the beaten margin of nine and a half lengths keeps that effort in check. He had been second last at this track the run prior after settling too far back and offering little. Third-up fitness and a prior win at this track and distance help, but he appeals more as a minor hope than a winning anchor.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Kondo Shogetsu | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2026 | 99 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 12-12-11 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $129.20 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.00 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 40.9L | $9.20 |
| 10/10 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:23.10 | 9-7-10 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $7.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.10 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $21.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had his chance when sixth to Samburu last start, beaten four lengths after being positioned to strike and finding little late. His previous second to True Knight was much better, beaten two and a half lengths after only being run down late. Proven at this track and distance, he can be competitive again, though he has to reproduce the stronger of those two runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $54.70 |
| 2/10 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 1-6-10 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Haruki Wada | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 41 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing fifth to Dixie Vogue over 1600m at this track, beaten over 11 lengths despite making late ground. His previous C2 run was also well beaten at big odds. He has three wins at around 1400m, but with no win from 15 starts at this track and distance, he has plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 42 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 | 04/10/2026 | 70 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 5-4-5 | 9 |
| 10.6L | $83.10 |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2026 | 57 | C2 3U | $13,596.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:47.30 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $70.10 |
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shoji Nishimori | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-10-11 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $233.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 8-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $124.20 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 7-8-11 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $167.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $13,870.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:46.60 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $130.70 |

Jockey: Kaisei Shinjou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last to Elegant Wink last start, beaten over 19 lengths after settling rearward and weakening further in the run home. His fifth behind Meisho Fujitaka prior was better on paper but still came at big odds and he failed to finish it off. Unplaced in all 22 starts in the past 12 months, he has to find a major 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 11-10-11 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $17.80 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 6-3-5 | 12 |
| 4.5L | $433.70 |
| 9/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:47.80 | 8-10-9 | 8 |
| 23.6L | $313.90 |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $253.30 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 4-9-9 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $52.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 3-5-10 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Nearly pinched it last start when second to Elegant Wink, beaten a neck after giving a sight and only being run down late. That was a sharp lift on his tenth to Cool German the start prior, when he conceded a huge start and never came into the race. With three wins at this track and distance, he brings a sound winning case if he holds that latest level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naomi Hama | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 6-9-10 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $16.40 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $81.50 |
| 9/10 | 22/09/2026 | 16 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 3-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $136.80 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 6-8-7 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $96.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 5-5-8 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $116.60 |

Jockey: Seishirou Oozawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened at his past two, finishing second last to Happier Than Ever last start when beaten over 16 lengths and never likely. The start prior at Funabashi in C1 company was also safely held over 1200m, beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a big start. His overall record is respectable, but current form is well short of what is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/11/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,300.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoyuki Tsukamoto | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $10.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing when seventh to Samburu last start, beaten seven lengths after sitting close enough and fading in the run home. Her second to Meisho Fujitaka two back was far more encouraging, beaten a head after finishing strongly at long odds. A win from three starts at this track and distance keeps her in the mix for a placing if she bounces back.
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 | $20,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Shinji Hatanaka | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-6-7 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $64.20 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $31.30 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:47.80 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.60 |
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 52 | C3 3U | $20,252.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 7-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Naoki Kimura | 55kg | 1:23.50 | 10-8-5 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $35.10 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a dominant win at this track, beating Al Malikat Saba by four lengths when heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. He had faded behind Ambitieux the start prior, so there is some contrast in the profile. His four wins from ten starts demand respect, but first-up from five months off makes him an each-way proposition.
Last Starts 141 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 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:22.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $19,965.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 26/04/2026 | 104 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Yuuki Yamanaka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was poor when second last to Samburu last start, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds, so he has to be assessed on the stronger run prior. That win at this track was solid, making up many lengths to score by half a length from City Of London, and he beat Good Faith in the process. If he recaptures that closing effort, he is a genuine danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $20,600.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Naoki Kimura | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $155.10 |
| 1/12 | 17/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.80 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:49.30 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 8 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $38.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 44 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.20 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $18.30 |
| 5/10 | 30/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |