Race Overview
 
KOCHI   12 July 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:55 Race 1 1300m
T O RENOIR (9) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when fifth over 1600m at this track. Should park just off the speed. Leading contender. SAHARA VAINQUEUR (11) returned from a break last start with a moderate 13th over 2100m at Tokyo Dirt after giving away a big start. Has the talent to feature here. OCEA TOP GUN (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when ninth over 1600m at this track. Won't find this as tough so he is a major player. POSITIVE GIRL (5) finished sixth over 1600m at this track last time out following a determined win two runs back. Solid claims on best form.
2 03:30 Race 2 1400m
SHISHINO HEART (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1600m at this track. Well placed and is a top chance. NEO TRUE (10) started at $7 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below his best, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track. Faces an easier assignment and can feature. BOLD STATE (6) held on well to finish second last start over 1600m at this track, beaten half a length. Likely improver. LA INA SHERRY (11) missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track when sixth. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth thought.
3 04:00 Race 3 1400m
DANON EARLY (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1600m at this track. Sure to be in the thick of things again. YAMANIN BRIGHTEN (6) finished fourth last start over 1600m at this track. Can give a great sight. SWORD CUT (8) finished fifth last start over 1600m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Must be included among the main hopes. MANTARO (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1600m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so another bold effort is on the cards.
4 04:40 Race 4 1300m
TRIOLE (9) returns from a spell. Finished third at this track and distance at his only appearance last prep four-and-a-half months ago. Reunites with Eita Inoue who has been in the money two times when aboard. Should be in the finish. THESE DAYS (8) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing third over 1600m at this track last time out. Should be poised just off the lead. Expected to be in the finish. MONONOFU GOLD (6) had been rock-solid with two placings in a row before finishing fourth over 1600m at this track last start. Can make amends. HOPE IN THE DARK (3) was unwanted in betting last time but scored by one length over 1600m at this track. In the mix again.
5 05:15 Race 5 1300m
THE CENTURY (9) broke through for his maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Shaping up nicely and he is a key runner. YURARI YURAMEITE (3) went forward last start over 1900m at this track and held on well for second. Has the talent to build on that strong effort last start. RIKEA MACCHIATO (4) could only manage fifth last start over 1900m at this track. Has a very good record here including four wins from seven starts and should be competitive. TOSANO MAIHIME (6) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell, finishing eighth over 1400m at this track. Among the better hopes.
6 05:45 Race 6 1300m
NOW'S THE TIME (10) met with solid support last start over 1600m at this track when second. Rates highly and is expected to atone. AUGENBLICK (12) scored at this track last time out with a neck in reserve at the end of 1600m. Has a good record at this track with two wins and six minor placings. Best form puts him right in this. CRACK OF DAWN (3) took advantage of the good draw last start and led for much of the way before finishing third over 1400m at this track. Top-three hope. ECHT STAHL (2) is back from a break of 12 weeks. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when eighth over 1400m at this track. Solid claims on best form.
7 06:20 Race 7 1300m
UKIYONO YUME (3) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2 lengths at this track over 1600m. Has a good record here at this journey with three wins and two minor placings from five starts. Major player. SCENT OF SIN (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m. Has the ability to take care of this field. GHOST BUSTER (4) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1400m at this track then fought on gamely to finish second. Anticipating a big run again. POPULAR SONG (5) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
8 06:50 Race 8 1300m
VALIANT (8) is in fine form and hasn't missed the frame in his past seven starts. Last time out he scored over 1400m at this track. The testing material. NOBLE RUN (9) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when 11th over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Cherry-ripe now and shapes as a leading player here in easier. GRAND MALL (6) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when ninth over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race this time and can turn things around. VIADUCT (5) was eighth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Capable of featuring prominently.
9 07:20 Race 9 1300m
COASTAL TERRACE (12) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Include. SHOW VALENCE (2) has been kept fresh since finishing fourth over 1600m at this track four weeks ago. Was a determined winner two runs back. Rates highly and expected to go well. MINNIE BAROWS (10) performed above expectations last time over 1300m at this track, getting the prize by a neck. Has won three races at this course and distance from eight tries. One of the main contenders. MANHATTAN ROAD (9) got the prize two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
10 07:50 Race 10 1300m
KINGDOM WINNER (9) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. Could be hard to beat in this suitable race. TAMAMO ITTOSEI (12) ran well below his best last time over 1400m at this track when fourth starting at $5.60. Commendable record at this trip with a win and two minor placings and is right in this. COSMO MEIGETSU (2) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when seventh here over 1400m. Ideally placed and in the mix. HAKKYOI (6) was ninth in a 1400m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth consideration.
11 08:20 Race 11 1300m
RAISON DU SOURIRE (1) ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only half a length over 1400m here. Must raise the bar but a big run is on the cards. HEKIKU (6) turned things around last start and scored by 2.5 lengths as favourite over 1400m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. DONA APHRODITE (12) is a distance specialist who progressed nicely last time out to finish just half a length from the winner in second over 1400m at this track. Worth serious consideration. HOKKO HANAMICHI (4) finished second last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out.
12 08:50 Race 12 1300m
LOVE BEACH (5) finished fourth last start over 1600m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Sure to give a great sight. MAJOR LABEL (12) finished out of the money when fourth over 1600m at this track two weeks ago. Nicely placed to get the prize. MONCH (7) improved last start to finish third over 1600m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. REVERSIBLE LANE (11) last raced on June 28 when fourth at this track over 1600m after he gave away a big start. Anticipating a better performance.