Race Overview
 
KOCHI   06 October 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:55 Race 1 1300m
JOSHO TAIGA (2) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Chukyo Dirt, finishing ninth. Finds a much easier assignment dropping to NAR level today. Draws nicely and looks the one to beat right back in grade. YOU'LL BE BACK (7) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid third over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Has the ability to take care of this field. SHIROI YATSU (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing eighth starting at $2.70. Faces an easier assignment so he is set to turn things around. BLANCA ANGEL (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track, finishing in sixth. Well placed to bounce back.
2 03:30 Race 2 1300m
CHOTTO YABAIYONE (3) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing second and beaten 4 lengths over 1300m at this track. Open to sharp improvement and can get off the mark this time. KHACHAPURI (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1300m at this track, beaten only 0.8 lengths after being in contention on the bend. This doesn't look as hard so she is a major player. YURARI YURAMEITE (6) will find this a little easier than his third on debut three weeks ago, beaten 8 lengths at the end of 1300m at this track. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so he can feature again. SCOTCH (2) finished back in tenth at his last appearance over 1300m at this track on September 15 after he was well back on straightening. He's performed better than that in the past and an improved effort is expected.
3 04:05 Race 3 1300m
HAND RANGE (5) led all the way to score on debut over 1300m at this track three weeks ago. Promising type who can go back-to-back. TOSANO MAIHIME (1) won her maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by 3 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and she is definitely worth including. LAGOON (3) resumes after a break of 11 weeks. Trying to repeat her debut win over 800m at this track to kick off last prep. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SEKISHO IDAI (4) is a four-start maiden who has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1300m at this track. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be thereabouts.
4 04:35 Race 4 1300m
TRIOLE (7) missed the placings two runs back then got a long way back last start when 14th over 1700m at Sapporo Dirt. He'll find this a much easier assignment dropping in NAR level. Has the ability to take care of this field. CHOMECHOME (2) filled yet another minor placing last time when 2 lengths adrift in second over 1300m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. KURE FENO (4) met with solid support last start over 1300m at this track when second, beaten 3 lengths. Yoshihara who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Has winning claims on best figures. HIGH RELIEF (6) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 1.5 lengths over 1300m at this track. Well placed and should be about the mark.
5 05:05 Race 5 1400m
MEISHO UZUMASA (4) was far from disgraced when second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Yet to miss the placings in three starts over this course and distance. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. KOEI BAKUSHIN (6) started at $2 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at this track over 1400m. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Among the leading chances. NAMURA TEDDIE (5) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1300m. Expected to run well again. WATER LEMON (3) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as favourite over 1300m at this track. Likely to be in the finish again.
6 05:35 Race 6 1400m
RADIO GA GA (9) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when third, beaten 3 lengths. Reunites with Taichi Nagamori who has two wins from six rides. Leading contender. MEISHO EIKO (2) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a seventh over 1300m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. MASANO VISION (11) finished 4.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being in contention on the turn over 1400m at this track, an improvement on his eighth at this track the run before. Likely improver with strong prospects. RUFFIAN KIC (4) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Form here at the trip is sound with four wins and six minor placings from 15 runs. Deserves respect on best figures.
7 06:10 Race 7 1400m
RIKEA CAPPUCCINO (11) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1300m at this track when second, beaten 6 lengths. Tricky draw but obviously has his share of ability. Can bounce back this time out. I BET (1) broke through for her maiden win over 1300m at this track last time. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Inside draw will assist and she should be in the finish again. PICTURE CARD (9) resumes after a break of 11 weeks. Won on debut to launch the last campaign over 800m at this track. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. NYOIBO (3) was close to breaking through last start when beaten half a length into second over 1300m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
8 06:45 Race 8 1400m
VIE HOMMAGE (2) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1400m at this track then fought on gamely to finish third. Likely improver with winning claims. MONONOFU BLUE (8) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1400m at this track, an improvement on his eighth at this track the run before. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. DERMA AZRAEL (1) returns from a spell of four months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished seventh at Ohi over 1800m when first-up last time in work. Can measure up at the first run for a new barn. FREDDIE BAROWS (4) lines up on the back of a fifth placing over 1400m at this track. Has a win and four minor placings from seven starts at this track and distance. One of the main contenders.
9 07:20 Race 9 1400m
BOUQUET OF IRIS (3) improved last start to finish third over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. T UP X (7) finished ninth at this track over this distance last time out. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring three times from five starts. Reunites with Taichi Nagamori who has five wins from 11 rides. Sure to run well. TEMPESTAS (8) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. I'LL BE MAJOR (2) crossed the line in sixth over 1400m at this track last time out. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
10 07:50 Race 10 1300m
ANIMAL BOSS (3) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at this track with success as public elect over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to figure in the finish. VIN QUET DOMINGO (2) was successful last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 1.5 lengths to make it four wins on the bounce. Winning rider Naomi Hama retains the mount. Finds a tougher race but he has the ability to test this field. BRAVE TRY (7) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 1400m at this track. Faces an easier assignment so he is a major player. NANDE FESTIVE (1) improved last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can play a big role again.
11 08:20 Race 11 1600m
GRAN REGENT (2) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing 1.5 lengths away in second last time over 1400m at this track. Ryotaro Oka who has scored on him five times retains the mount. Sure to run well. PARADIS (8) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing third last time out over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. LONGWOOD (5) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track with a win over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. RENOIR (4) finished second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out.
12 08:50 Race 12 1300m
VIVA MOON (12) finished out of the money two starts back then he was always well out of his ground when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. BROMBEERE (8) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. One of the leading chances. CHIKICHIKI CHEETAH (10) showed early speed from a good draw last time and battled on to finish fifth, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at this track. One of the main contenders. RIKO PYTHON (9) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when sixth over 1400m here. Likely improver with strong prospects.