Race Overview
 
KOCHI   24 November 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:50 Race 1 1300m
Market moves may prove the best guide with no exposed form to work with. PARTY MELODY (3) is on debut for the Hirokazu Miyagawa stable. Two-year-old filly by Chrysoberyl from Party Dress. Expected to go well. BARI KING (2) is a two-year-old colt by Talismanic out of Vintage Port from the Mamoru Tanaka stable. Draws well and looks set for a bright start. TOSANO BRIAN (4) is a two-year-old colt by Gold Dream out of Bergsteigen from the Yuji Uchikoshi stable. One to keep tabs on, particularly if popular in betting. HAKUNO SEVEN (5) is by Satono Aladdin and hails from the Kurakane Ikuyasu stable. Keep safe.
2 03:25 Race 2 1600m
NITTO RAIJIN (3) enjoyed a class drop last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Draws well and looks well placed so expect another big run. REWARD PASION (7) last appeared when he finished tenth over 2000m at Sapporo on August 30. Has switched to the Masamitsu Sakai yard. Much better placed at this level. SOCIAL WORKER (6) has not raced since his debut on June 22 2024 over 1800m at Tokyo. He can measure up in this easier company. T O SIRIUS (5) is now under the care of new trainer Shinji Kudo. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
3 04:00 Race 3 1600m
IDRISS (5) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1400m at this track when second, beaten 2 lengths. Fitter for that and goes up to the mile. Top chance. LOOK UP TO (8) is am eight-start maiden who was beaten 3.6L at her latest appearance over 1300m at this track. Placed in two of her previous three outings. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. CROWN SIHR (9) is a three-year-old colt who was well fancied but never a threat when resuming last start. Expect he is capable of much better. MIYA FIGHTER (1) made progress last time out, finishing 3 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Respect.
4 04:35 Race 4 1600m
LUMEN (4) kicked off the campaign with a second then finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track two weeks ago as $1.9 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Peaking now and ready to win. DEEP KINDS (6) is a 15-start maiden finding it tough to win but has been in the placings at his last two runs, finishing third most recently over 1400m at this track. Seiya Tatara stays aboard and has been in the money on two occasions. Likely to run well. JO ELPIZO (2) wound up strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1300m at this track. Nicely drawn to go one better. JOSHO SAKURA (7) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Can feature in the finish.
5 05:05 Race 5 1600m
SAIMON GRIT (1) was thereabouts again last time out when third at this track over 1400m, beaten 1.1 lengths. Has managed three minor placings and a fourth from his last four runs at this circuit. Draws the inside and could break through. PEISHA BOOGIE (7) finished a nose from the winner in second in a much better run last time at this track over 1400m. Suited at the longer journey and is a leading player. LIBERATIO (8) will be fitter third up and won the lone attempt at this course and distance. HABSBURG (6) could get into the finish in this line up.
6 05:35 Race 6 1600m
KELPIE (8) is resuming from a spell of ten months and having his first run for the Mamoru Tanaka yard. Was in the placings when first-up from a spell last campaign at Nakayama Dirt. Nicely placed for a winning return. POSITIVITY (5) spotted them a big start last time out and could only manage to finish seventh but was runner-up in the previous two outings. Finds the right race to break through. TOSHIN MIR (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, getting there by 2.5 lengths. Well drawn and she is one of the main chances. CALLING ME (1) produced a better run last start, beaten 3 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Chance from the inside gate.
7 06:10 Race 7 1400m
BIOGRAFIA (5) has strung together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on November 8 over 1600m when he scored by 3 lengths. Winning rider Taichi Nagamori retains the mount. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. SANONO ESPO (6) has switched yards since finishing 12th seven weeks ago over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Leading hope in this more suitable grade. DANON MICHAEL (1) improved last time out to score by 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner over 1600m at this track. Draws well so may repeat the dose. TAMAMO MASURAO (10) has good form here at this journey with five wins from eight runs. Best figures stack up nicely.
8 06:40 Race 8 1600m
HOUYHNHNM (8) made it back-to-back wins when he scored two starts ago at this track then settled well back against stiffer opposition last time before winding up in sixth. Looks better placed and can return to winning form. ETERNAL LIES (10) turned in a much better effort last start when beaten only a head into second at this track and trip. Should be prominent from the outset. Among the leading chances. COCOLI HAKUTAKU (3) strode forward early last start from his wide draw and was never headed, scoring by 2 lengths at this track over 1400m. Could go on with it. SIEG MIND (7) could be ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1400m at this track.
9 07:15 Race 9 1600m
UNDER THE BRIDGE (8) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. He may be ready to go through his grades now. MORNING HAZE (9) was outclassed when resuming from a spell against much stronger opposition last start over 1300m at Tokyo Dirt. Much better placed and is likely to be there at the finish. AKI ROCK (1) ran a better race and finished 3.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely drawn so can feature. CITY OF LONDON (5) got the prize two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fourth. Consider.
10 07:45 Race 10 1400m
LORD GLADIO (8) is returning from a spell of four months. Finished second in a richer race at Urara at the end of last prep. Now with a new trainer Yuji Uchikoshi. Well-placed and looks ready to fire. ROYS PEAK (1) was well fancied last start over 1600m at this track when fifth. Recorded a win and a second within the previous three starts so can make amends. JOSHO HOPE (2) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten. Draws well and can do better. BARI CHULO (5) has a decent record at this track and trip so could be competitive.
11 08:20 Race 11 1400m
CASTLE TOP (10) was prominent from the outset when a resuming second at this track and trip last time out. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Fitter so could go one better. WIN WURDE (2) opened this prep with a win two runs ago. Good again last time out when in contention on the turn before winding up in third over 1600m at this track, beaten a neck. Major player. LORD LEY LINE (1) turned in a fine effort to win by a neck at this track and distance when resuming from a layoff last start. Minoru Miyagawa gets the best out of this seven-year-old entire. Can repeat the dose. FOUR SIDE NINE (5) booted up from the inside draw to sit on the speed last start then went on to register a determined win by a neck at this track over 1600m. Chance again.
12 08:50 Race 12 1600m
GINGA EXPRESS (2) finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell. Steps up in journey today and will be fitter. Backmarker who keeps coming. Leading contender. BOURGEOIS (7) has finished out of the money at the last two starts back but looks suited going up to 1600m having placed the last time she attempted this distance three back. REWRITE HISTORY (11) is an 11-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Looks likely to play a big role. MEISHO HAYASE (6) could be competitive with her best form.