Race Overview
 
KOCHI   29 June 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:30 Race 1 1300m
GLOBAL BLOOD (5) resumes from a spell of 17 months and is having his first outing under new trainer Yuji Uchikoshi. Finished fourth at Chukyo Dirt over 1800m at the opening run last time in work. Well-placed and should be primed for this. MEINER MYTHOS (11) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1300m here. Has a decent record at this track and should run well. NOAH CESARIO (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth. Worth noting Eita Inoue goes aboard. Finds a nice race and can make amends. STARLIGHT TAIL (8) improved last time out, finishing a neck from the winner in second at the end of 1300m at this track. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
2 04:00 Race 2 1300m
HORS D'AGE (6) is yet to miss the top three in two runs at this distance. Last time out finished second over 1300m at this track. Nice effort last start and can go on with the job now. TAIKI MAXWELL (7) finished third last time out over 1300m at this track. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Has the class to take this out. TRUST PACQUIAO (9) could only manage sixth over 1300m at this track last time out but is unbeaten in two third-up runs. Fitter and deserves another chance. DO FORCE (5) showed good early dash and raced on the speed last start before fading to finish back in fifth over 1300m at this track. Among the chances.
3 04:35 Race 3 1300m
AILES BRAVE (3) is racing well, including last start over 1300m at this track when fourth. Is a winner at this circuit and should be in the finish. YAMANIN BASILISSA (9) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1300m here. Re-unites with Shoji Nishimori who has a winning association. Excellent prospects in this suitable race. HISTORIA NOIRE (1) got well back over 1300m at this track last time and never threatened, eventually finishing tenth. Better than that run suggests and finds a suitable assignment. MIO FIRST (6) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1300m at this track. Can give a tremendous sight again.
4 05:05 Race 4 1300m
NIJIIRO LINE (9) was again denied last start when she found one better over 1300m at this track. Sure to be thereabouts. KNOCK ON WOOD (2) finished second two runs back but was less effective last time over 1400m at this track, finishing back in seventh. Finds a nice race and can feature. Grade 3 winner SATONO FAVOR (11) is having his first run since April 21. Goes well when fresh with four wins and two placings from nine starts and is sure to make his presence felt. SONIC LIGHT (10) closed last prep with a ninth over 1300m at this track on February 20. Worth noting that she opened the last campaign with a minor placing at this track over 1300m. A solid return is anticipated.
5 05:35 Race 5 1400m
MAGIC SEVEN (3) is a promising type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Placed last time over 1900m at this track but prior to that put together four wins on end. Races well here and looks a definite danger again. MYR (4) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing eighth starting at $6.70. Nicely placed to bounce back. LADY ARTHUR (12) scored two runs back then was popular with punters last time but could only manage to finish tenth over 1400m at this track. Can atone. AFAN (9) did little and finished sixth over 1400m at this track last start. Capable of sharp improvement.
6 06:10 Race 6 1400m
SPIN DOCTOR (5) scored at this track last time out with 0.8 lengths in reserve at the end of 1300m. Has a fair record at this track with a win and four placings. Taichi Nagamori stays aboard. Sure to run well. KOEI BAKUSHIN (3) was quickly into stride over 1300m at this track last time and dug deep to score by 7 lengths. Should be prominent again from the low draw. HOPE IN THE DARK (9) ran a strong second two runs back then was below his best last time over 1600m when tenth. Appeals back in trip and capable of a return to form. HACHIKIN MUSUME (8) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when tenth over 1400m at this track. Worth another chance.
7 06:40 Race 7 1400m
HORUS (3) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring by a nose over 1400m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and is a great chance to get the prize again. HISHI GEKKO (12) returns from a spell of three months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished ninth at Tokyo over 2400m when first-up last time in work. Solid chance first-up for the new barn. VITALITY (2) finished out of the money when sixth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago after being prominent at the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. NATHAN BAROWS (8) is a last-start winner two weeks ago, scoring by a nose over 1300m at this track. Strong top-three chance.
8 07:15 Race 8 1400m
HARUNO SAMSON (11) showed good speed last start from gate 9 but weakened late to finish fifth over 1400m at this track. Expected to be in the finish here. SHORT STOP (12) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when sixth over 1500m at Nagoya. Capable of more. NAMIB (1) settled well back last start and never threatened when ninth over 1600m at this track. Has the class to take care of this field. GEO VIGOROUS (4) had been performing well until racing below his best last time when fifth over 1600m at this track. Should improve and worth considering.
9 07:45 Race 9 1400m
DANCE IN THE RING (6) finished adrift in sixth last time at this track. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. MISSION RAIL (5) finished out of the money when fourth over 1600m at this track two weeks ago. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance so look for an improved run. LORD ASTERISK (7) showed good speed and led for much of the way before being claimed in the straight and fading to finish fourth over 1600m here last time. Form at this track is solid. Winning claims on best figures. STRAWBERRY TWO (12) was fourth over 1600m at this track two weeks ago. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth including.
10 08:15 Race 10 1400m
GOLDFARBEN (9) opened this prep last start with a third over 1600m at this track. Can go on with it. PRATA LUZ (3) held on well to finish second when first-up from a break last time out over 1400m at this track. Will go forward and is expected to be in the finish again. DANON DANCER (4) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 5 lengths over 1400m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Expect another bold showing. WIN JOYFUL (10) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 2 lengths at this track and trip last start in a far better run. Meets some better types this time but he has the talent to test this line-up.
11 08:45 Race 11 1400m
HAPPY PREVAIL (12) performed well last time at this track, finishing fourth and only 0.9 lengths from the winner at the end of 1300m when he did his best work late. Major player. WIN AIM HIGH (7) was out of the money last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. RUFFIAN KIC (8) settled well back last start and never threatened when tenth over 1300m at this track. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. GARAGE DRIVE (1) missed the placings last start when eighth over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see him in contention.