KOCHI   18 May 2024
 
GOING:

Race 7 1400m

Track:      

Pace strong from Plot Samani and Gempachi Mighty vying for the lead closely attended by Starlight Kiss. GEMPACHI MIGHTY (7) finished fifth last start over 1600m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down. GOOD FAITH (1) finished 11th when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out to score by 9 lengths as favourite over 1400m at this track. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. PLOT SAMANI (8) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1600m at this track. Taking on a better field but she is up to the task. NOISY APPROACH (5) hasn't been able to break through recently, the latest effort a fourth over 1400m at this track after he gave away a big start. In the right race and should be about the money.
1 00x01 GOOD FAITH
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
ST Racing
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lord Strom with 55kg at $119.50. Second-up favourite; won by 9 len at this track May 5 over 1400m defeating Win Joyful with 56kg at $2.10. Impressed last start. In the mix again.
1
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
2 92569 BATTLE HOSANNA
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
10YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
A.Miyagawa
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 16 len behind Adler with 51kg at $372.60. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cosmo Seawolf carrying 51kg at $90.60. Likely to play a big role.
2
KOICHIRO SENOO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
3 5800x STARLIGHT KISS
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 51.0KG
Makio Okada
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track January 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sant Medir with 54kg at $35.30. Previously first up; 15th of 18 at Kokura February 12 2023 over 1200m, 10 len behind Improviser with 56.0kg at $23.20. A big run will not surprise.
3
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
4 08888 B B REFLECT
JOJI TANAKA
11YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Naoyuki Naridomi
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lyra Tesoro with 56kg at $157.80. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 15 len behind Cosmo Seawolf carrying 56kg at $144.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
5 49434 NOISY APPROACH
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Godolphin
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lyra Tesoro carrying 54kg at $22.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Spring Love with 56kg at $136.50. Genuine chance this time around.
5
HIDEYA SAHARA
RED, BLACK VEE, SLEEVES, RED ARMBAND, Light brown cap
6 16779 PHILOS
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Takahashi Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 18 len behind Cosmo Seawolf carrying 54kg at $86.90. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 17 len behind Namura Swagger with 54kg at $108.30. Others appeal more heading into this.
6
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 11125 GEMPACHI MIGHTY
MAMORU TANAKA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Takeshi Hirano
Useful entire. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track on May 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Abagnale with 56kg at $1.60. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Spring Love carrying 56kg at $1.10. Must be respected.
7
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
8 16231 PLOT SAMANI
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
6YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Shingo Fukuzawa
Going well. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track April 20 over 1600m defeating Yamanin Felix carrying 54kg at $2.20. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on April 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 54kg at $6.80. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
8
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Hot pink cap
9 62455 RUFFIAN KIC
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
KIC Racing
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Adler carrying 56kg at $23.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Spring Love with 56kg at $18.30. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
9
TAICHI NAGAMORI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Grey cap
10 63757 BLAU NILE
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
7YO  BLACK  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Adler carrying 54kg at $516.90. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cosmo Seawolf carrying 54kg at $128.80. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
SHOJI NISHIMORI
MEDIUM BLUE, PURPLE YOKE,MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND ,PURPLE COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
11 50668 CASTLE ROCK
S BEPPU
5YO  GREY  HORSE 53.0KG

Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Eel Tesoro with 54kg at $5.40. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Spring Love with 56kg at $82.70. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
11
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap