Race Overview
 
KOCHI   23 February 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:45 Race 1 1400m
FRANGIPANE (2) stepped out for her debut over 1400m at Tokyo Dirt back on October 25 and finished tenth. She drops down to NAR level today and that's a big tick for her. Should be better for the debut run and looks the one to beat here. KIICHI DED MIRROR (3) debuted two months ago when he finished 12th over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. She's another that drops down to this level after starting her career on the JRA circuit. Ticks plenty of boxes. SOSHITE AISARETE (11) has not raced since she finished third on debut over 1300m at this track on October 19. Sure to measure up. OLIVIER OLIVIER (10) was never in contention last time over 1400m at this track when she finished ninth. Worth including in this suitable contest.
2 04:20 Race 2 1400m
MEISHO INUWASHI (8) finished fifth last start over 1600m at this track after racing on the pace for much of the way. Will be on the speed in transit and is expected to take some running down. KIMON NICHOLAS (5) ran a good race last start to finish third over 1600m at this track. May appreciate coming back in journey. Nice run last time and should be in the finish. FLUGELHORN (9) turned in a modest performance when third last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MIYA FIGHTER (1) is a last-start winner a week-and-a-half ago, scoring by a neck over 1300m at this track. Well placed and likely to feature.
3 04:55 Race 3 1600m
MIKKI STRIKE (3) was well beaten in stronger company two starts back then found a better race last time and scored by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Up in trip here shouldn't be an issue and she can go on with the job. SPEED YELLOW (2) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Has the speed to be prominent from the outset. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. BERLINETTA (5) finished in fourth last time out over 1300m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in distance today. Can play a big role. SAISEISEI (1) showed early speed from a good draw last start then battled on well for third, beaten 0.6 lengths, over 1600m at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance.
4 05:30 Race 4 1300m
DEEP KINDS (5) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 1400m here last time. Draws to settle a touch closer today and is on the quick turnaround. Can play a leading role. BRICK BARN (1) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1600m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CUENCA (8) comes here off a last-start seventh over 1300m at this track. Key player. FUTURE AI (7) has not won for a long while. Last raced on February 10 when beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth at this track over 1300m. Best figures measure up nicely. Can do a lot better.
5 06:05 Race 5 1300m
ABENDSONNE (3) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 2 lengths over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with four wins and five minor placings from 11 outings. Sure to go well again. KELPIE (9) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Going up a level this time but he can get the job done. THREE ROSEMARY (4) showed good early speed from the inside draw last time and led throughout to score by a head over 1400m at this track. Masashi Ueda who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Has winning claims on best figures. DAORADAORA (6) turned in a fine effort to score by 6 lengths at this course and distance last start in a far better run. Steps up a level but he is good enough to figure in the finish.
6 06:40 Race 6 1300m
TOKAI KLEOS (3) returns from a break of 12 weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a fourth over 1400m at this track. Rates highly and a bold showing is expected. COSMO BULLET (10) returns from a spell of 20 months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished 12th at Sonoda over 1870m when first-up last time in work. Likely to play a major role. MASA WOOD TAIL (7) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 1300m at this track only to fade late and finish fifth. Will push forward and is among the chances. SURPRISE ONE ONE (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1300m after racing in the leading division. In the right race and should be in the mix.
7 07:10 Race 7 1300m
POSITIVITY (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 21 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run. UNCLE THUNDER (2) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 4 lengths starting at $4. Likely improver with strong prospects. MEISHO OGISHI (1) showed good speed here last time over 1400m until tiring late and finishing seventh, beaten 4.5 lengths. One of the main contenders. BALLSY (3) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when eighth over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
8 07:45 Race 8 1300m
ENOUGH SAID (3) returns from a spell of three months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished 15th at Niigata Dirt over 1200m when first-up last time in work. Winning chance in this much easier assignment. CARRY HAPPINESS (2) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1300m at this track last time. Should run well. YUKINO MARIA (4) did a great job to score by 2.5 lengths over this course and distance last start in a far better run. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. PISTON BOY (6) finished second two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by one length over 1300m at this track. Likely to be in the finish again.
9 08:20 Race 9 1300m
LE CORSAIRE (1) made it three wins in succession last start when he scored by 2.5 lengths over 1300m at this track. Winning rider Shuji Akaoka retains the mount. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is good enough to play a major role. FUYUSOBI (5) showed good early dash last start and held on well to finish 3 lengths back in second over 1400m at this track. Steps up a level but he is capable of another big run. AURA BILLS (6) showed good pace and went on to score by 3 lengths when resuming last time out over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. RYUNOSU (3) didn't do a bad job when fifth last start over 1600m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. In the mix.
10 08:50 Race 10 1400m
CASTLE BAJI O (2) failed to figure again last time over 1300m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into seventh. He's among friends here however and looks a leading contender in this suitable event. INITIAL T (6) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1300m at this track. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. ENFANT TERRIBLE (4) again failed to feature last start, finishing tenth and beaten 11 lengths over 1300m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Winning claims on best figures. NOBLE PROCESS (10) ran a better race last start, finishing 3 lengths away in sixth over 1300m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.