Race Overview
 
KOCHI   13 July 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:55 Race 1 1300m
JOSHO BOBBY (4) is a two-year-old colt by Shanghai Bobby out of Reine Renaissance stepping out on debut for the Masamitsu Sakai stable. Expected to go well, with betting a key indicator. COURAGE REN (5) is a two-year-old filly facing the starter for the first time. From a successful breeding line, being by Apollo Kentucky from Sentire. Should be thereabouts despite a tricky gate. PRETTY SUCHAN (2) is on debut for the Teruyuki Kunisawa stable. Two-year-old filly by Makfi from Rosa Reine. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting. CHEZ M (3) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of S Beppu. By Toby's Corner from Western Eve. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
2 03:30 Race 2 1300m
S K BLOOD (3) was well in commission on his debut over 1300m at this track two weeks ago and finished fifth. Will be better for that run. Leading contender. OHAJIKI (1) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1300m at this track when third. Likely improver and shouldn't be a maiden for long. COUNTRY VICTOR (6) failed to threaten on debut last start, finishing in the second half of the field over 1300m at this track. Capable of a far better run. MAGIC STELLA (5) was safely held on debut last start, finishing fourth over 1300m at this track. Will take a lot from that experience. Can improve.
3 04:00 Race 3 1300m
BARI GIGGLY (4) impressed when successful on debut over 1300m at this track four weeks ago. Likely to be popular with punters and looks very tough to beat again. KUROSHIO BANZAI (1) will find this a little easier than his second on debut two weeks ago, beaten 3 lengths at the end of 1300m at this track. Will benefit from that experience so a big run is anticipated. HARUUTA (2) debuted two weeks ago when she finished fourth over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Should be thereabouts. REWARD CORON (3) finished midfield on debut last time out, safely held over 1300m at this track. Top-three contender with that run under the belt.
4 04:35 Race 4 1300m
FAST FILL (8) changes rider since being well held last time in eighth over 1400m at this track on June 1. Forgive the last run and worth following up. BIG LOGOS ROOF (1) is building towards a win with placings at his last two runs, the latest effort a third over 1600m at this track. In the mix once again. DAICHI VIVANT (4) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 800m at this track when only beaten a neck. Among the chances again. DANON TEIO (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1600m at this track. Looks to be in the right race and he should be in contention again.
5 05:05 Race 5 1300m
OCEA HARTMAN (4) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second when resuming last time out over 1600m at this track. Should settle handy in the run. Rates a top chance. ZENIT (6) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth starting at $2.30. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. MOON BLUE (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. AKINO SMART (9) has switched yards since finishing ninth two months ago over 1400m at Kawasaki. Look for a bold run.
6 05:35 Race 6 1400m
CHAMPION FUJI (1) comes here off a break of ten months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1800m at Ohi. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Masamitsu Sakai. Looks a winning chance. SHONAN NATSUZORA (4) turned in a fine effort to score by 2.5 lengths at today's course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Must raise the bar but another win beckons. WIN AWARD (2) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when fifth. Has a solid record at this circuit. Sure to be competitive. DRIVE A LOCUS (5) has been racing well including a last start third over 1300m at this track. Well placed to figure prominently again.
7 06:10 Race 7 1400m
DANON PEDRO (7) has been safely held at his last couple of runs, the latest when 14th over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Likely to feature back at this level. DEAR THEORY (10) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on June 28 over 1400m when he got home by 4 lengths. Winning rider Eita Inoue retains the mount. Ideally placed and could prove tough to beat. LA GRACE DU CIEL (3) turned in a fine effort to score by half a length at this track and distance last start in a far better run. Tackling a deeper field this time but she is capable of another big run. HIMAWARIKUN (1) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at this track and distance last start which was an improvement on the first-up effort. Key runner.
8 06:40 Race 8 1400m
METUS (7) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1300m at this track. Should be prominent throughout again. BEAR ANGEL (2) was below her best form last time when finishing back in eighth over 1300m at this track. Seiya Tatara has a solid record aboard this four-year-old filly so sharp improvement will not surprise. REGNUM (6) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish ninth over 1300m at this track in a disappointing performance. Worth consideration. NORTH JUSTICE (4) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage 12th over 1300m at this track. Better than the last effort suggests and deserves another chance.
9 07:15 Race 9 1400m
BLUE SYMPHONY (2) met with solid support last start over 1300m at this track when sixth. Can bounce back. SUNRISE RAPPORT (7) was well fancied last start over 1300m at this track when fifth. Well-placed to make amends. MISTERIOSO (6) last raced on June 15 when fifth at this track over 1400m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. FUYUSOBI (5) missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track, finishing sixth. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
10 07:45 Race 10 1400m
SKYLIGHT (8) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by 6 lengths over 1600m at this track as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with three wins from four runs. Leading player again. RIKEA SHIRANUI (7) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at this track with a win as favourite over 1300m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. REGOLITH (4) has been racing in great heart with three top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1600m at this track when he was handy all the way. Steps up a level but he is good enough to take this out. ONE LEON (5) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1600m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Placed to advantage so anticipating another big run.
11 08:20 Race 11 1600m
GALAPAGOS (6) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Scored over 1400m at this track at the start of last prep. Boasts a first-up record of two wins and two placings from six starts. Has found the right race. DERMA AZRAEL (5) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on June 15 over 1400m when he scored by one length. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. DERMA ATMAN (1) finished sixth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by one length over 1400m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is up to the task. DANON MAKALU (2) recorded a strong on-pace win here last time by a neck over 1300m. In form and another bold showing is on the cards.
12 08:50 Race 12 1400m
WONDER ICHO (11) missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track when fifth. Will find this more suitable and can improve sharply. KOEI BAKUSHIN (6) finished out of the money when seventh in a 1300m contest at this track two weeks ago. Nicely placed to get the prize. FEARLESS HEART (8) ran a better race when he made late ground and finished fourth last time out over 1300m at this track. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. O'KANE (7) produced another moderate effort last start when 11th over 1300m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.