Race Overview
 
KOCHI   04 April 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 02:55 Race 1 1300m
STAR CRUISING (4) recorded another win last time, scoring by 1.5 lengths over this journey at this track, making it two straight wins. Should be involved in the finish. GRUSS GOTT (7) finished 0.9 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 1600m at this track, an improvement on his ninth at this track the run before. Nicely placed to get the prize. REWRITE HISTORY (3) finished 7 lengths adrift in sixth last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. NAVARONE (5) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths. Deserves another chance.
2 03:25 Race 2 1300m
IL CUORE (6) proved too strong last start and scored by half a length over 1400m at this track. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and three minor placings from 10 starts. Has a high cruising speed. Will prove tough to beat. YAMANO IMPACT (4) ran a better race last start when he did his best work late to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Looks well placed so expect another big run. THREE ROSEMARY (3) was well in commission last start over 1400m at this track when sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Masashi Ueda who has scored on her two times retains the mount. Has claims on her best figures. SAIKAKU (5) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. No surprise to see him in the frame.
3 04:00 Race 3 1300m
SUPER KITTY (3) is going well this time in work, including a last start win over 1600m at this track to bring up three wins from six runs in the campaign. Taichi Nagamori who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Expecting a bold showing. LEMON CHIFFON (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m after being in the firing line all the way. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. TIGER WAGON (6) pushed forward from a wide draw last start and found a position close to the lead before sticking on well to finish second over 1600m at this track. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SANONO AMERICAN (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
4 04:40 Race 4 1600m
SPEED SOLDIER (1) was a dominant winner last time over 1400m at this track, getting home by 4 lengths. Should be prominent from the outset. Leading contender. KURINO ORION (7) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start when she worked home well but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Meeting a tougher field but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. DAITA JUSTICE (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1300m at this track. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. SIEG SCHWERT (8) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate seventh over 1300m at this track a week-and-a-half ago. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
5 05:15 Race 5 1600m
MORINO CARNIVAL (2) built on a nice second when fresh from a spell two starts back at this track with success as public elect over 1400m at this track a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Taking on a better field but he is worth serious consideration. TOSANO SHUJINKO (3) was narrowly beaten last time when second over 1400m at Himeji. Stepping up in distance now which looks a nice option. Winning chance. CHURA RIVAL (1) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a neck over 1400m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a lovely run and he cannot be underestimated. CESA SONG (6) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1400m at this track. This looks a good race for him and he is one of the key runners.
6 05:45 Race 6 1600m
MIKKI STRIKE (5) turned in a modest performance when second last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has the talent to produce another win. MEISHO SHIROGANE (4) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Not disgraced last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.75 lengths. Nicely placed to return to winning form. NAMURA IRIS (1) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. BERLINETTA (3) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1400m at this track last time out. Must be included in calculations.
7 06:20 Race 7 1600m
SOKKO TARUMAKA (10) showed good early speed last start before boxing on well and finishing third, beaten one length, over today's trip at this track. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. FUKUNO LUKKA (8) returns from a break of five-and-a-half months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. OLIVE BRANCH (7) was a gutsy winner last time over 1600m at this track, scoring by half a length and making it two wins in a row. Hard to knock recent runs and looks a definite winning hope again. KINSEN O (3) strode forward early last start from his wide draw and was never headed, scoring by one length at this track over 1400m. Has a terrific record here with two wins and five minor placings from seven starts. Solid claims on best form.
8 06:50 Race 8 1400m
9 07:20 Race 9 1400m
MEISHO KAZUSA (8) was in a different class last time, sitting just off the speed before letting down impressively for a 8 length win at this track over 1400m. Will go forward and should be in the finish again. RARITAS (5) raced in the leading division and kept going to score by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1400m at this track. Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. IN ORBIT (6) was prominent at the corner and ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1300m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Nicely placed to take this out. MUTABILIS (3) took up the running last time and turned in front but faded to finish fourth, beaten 5 lengths, over this journey at this track. Can feature in the finish.
10 07:50 Race 10 1400m
COPANO CURACAO (4) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by a neck over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins from seven starts. Top chance again. HOUYHNHNM (7) impressed last time with a 2.5 lengths win at this track over this journey. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best figures should see him run well. RESURRECTIO (3) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. MAGIC TOUCH (9) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1300m at this track. Makes plenty of appeal.
11 08:20 Race 11 1400m
KELPIE (3) has three wins and two minor placings from five runs this preparation. Scored last start by 4 lengths at this track over 1400m after being prominent upon straightening. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running a bold race. DANON FAST (5) was in the firing line on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meets some better types this time but another big run is on the cards. SAISEISEI (6) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Going up a level this time but he can win again. T O SIRIUS (7) started at $1.60 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, at this track over 1400m. Should be poised just off the lead. Can feature in the finish.
12 08:50 Race 12 1400m
PRINCESS DIA (1) was sent out at $21.90 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1600m at this track. Should feature in the finish again. DIAMOND FUJI (10) has missed the frame at his last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing 14th over 1200m at Nakayama. Finds an easier assignment and is a winning hope. WHITE TURF (12) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1400m at this track, beaten 10 lengths into seventh. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of a big performance. KINGDOM WINNER (3) was ridden quietly from a good draw last start before closing nicely to get up for sixth over 1400m at this track. Can play a role in the finish.