Race Overview
 
KOCHI   15 March 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 05:05 Race 1 1300m
CHUO SUBARU (3) was safely held when fifth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 4.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. TANI NOBLE (6) launched his career with a win two runs ago. Couldn't follow that up last time out when second over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SMART VIGOR (1) made progress last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. S K BLOOD (2) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
2 05:35 Race 2 1300m
JOSHO GENIE (1) is an honest type who impressed last time, scoring by 4 lengths over 1400m at this track. In form and expected to be in the finish again. A TO Z (5) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. JOSHO BRILLER (3) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 4 lengths starting at $2.60. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SNOW PRINCE (4) was beaten 8 lengths into sixth over 1400m at this track at his latest appearance. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
3 06:10 Race 3 1400m
CARLINO (1) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 0.8 lengths over 1300m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with five wins and four minor placings from 11 starts. Top chance again. KURINO ORION (3) scored a narrow win last time over 1300m at this track on March 1. Nice weight drop so she is a leading contender again. COPANO JAMES (6) is racing well, scoring two back at this track before finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in second last time over 1300m at this track. Goes well at this journey with four wins and four placings from 12 starts and shapes as one to consider. KINSEN O (9) finished third last time over 1300m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track. Worth noting Taichi Nagamori goes aboard. Ready to go a couple better.
4 06:45 Race 4 1400m
ZOKUZOKU (6) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 1.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is right in contention. COPANO CURACAO (7) built on a nice second two starts back at this track with success as public elect over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 0.8 lengths. Shuji Akaoka scored on him last time and retains the mount. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. JUGGERNAUT (5) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, stalking the pace before lengthening nicely to score by 2.5 lengths. Among the main hopes. MISTERIO (8) is having his first run since October 16. Has never missed the top-three at the start of his campaigns, and he did win over 1400m at Kawasaki at the start of last prep. Makes plenty of appeal.
5 07:15 Race 5 1400m
BANDONEON (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track three weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. DANON FAST (9) stepped up in trip to 1600m last time at this track and ran below his best, finishing 7 lengths away in fifth. Appeals back in trip this time so a bold showing is expected. IL CUORE (2) did little and finished 11 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1300m at this track last start after being in the firing line on the bend, a less impressive effort than his sixth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. MUTABILIS (8) finished second at this track two runs back but was less effective last time over 1300m at this track, finishing 12 lengths back in sixth. Finds a nice race and can atone.
6 07:45 Race 6 1600m
FORD TESORO (2) was an emphatic winner last time over 1600m at this track with today's rider Shuji Akaoka engaged. Has a strong record here at this journey with two wins from four runs. A bold showing is expected. MAGIC SEVEN (7) was below his best last time, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to turn things around. CASTLE TOP (4) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when sixth, beaten 7 lengths, at this track over 1600m. Has a good record at this course and distance, including three wins. Nicely placed to bounce back. AMULETUM (8) was responsible for a better run last start, beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to find some form.
7 08:20 Race 7 1600m
ECORO FALCON (6) showed good early dash and led throughout to score by a neck last time out over 1400m at this track. Has a strong association with Minoru Miyagawa who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Should be in the finish. NEO BRAVE (4) showed little early dash last start but found the line strongly to get up for second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over this course and distance. Well placed to feature again. DANON DANCER (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1600m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. FOUR SIDE NINE (1) ran well below his best last time over 1600m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into sixth at $3. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. One of the better hopes.
8 08:50 Race 8 1400m
A SHIN QUASAR (6) finished one length from the winner in fifth last start after being in contention on the bend over 1300m at this track, an improvement on his eighth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. CAPO DI TUTTI CAPI (5) improved last start when he worked home well to finish third over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. AMMINO LEMON (12) was thereabouts last time out when third at this track over 1300m, beaten 0.6 lengths. Tricky draw but should still be in the finish. OE ACTIVE (11) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to find winning ways.