Race Overview
 
KOCHI   25 April 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:35 Race 1 1300m
HOT ROD STAR (8) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1300m at this track. Looks the one to beat. YUINO NANAFUSHIGI (3) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when fourth. Sure to run well. CONVAINCRE (6) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid third over 1400m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. QUEEN'S BOTAN (2) returns from a spell of nine weeks and is having her first run for a new yard. Finished 11th at Kokura Dirt over 1000m when first-up last time in work. Should be primed for this.
2 04:05 Race 2 1300m
TIME TO PARTY (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 4 lengths at this track over 1400m. Will prove very tough to beat. MINE SAILOR (10) did well to score two runs ago, then last time out finished second over 1400m at this track, beaten a neck. Major player. MEGA CHROME (7) started at $4.80 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh at this track over 1400m. Sure to run well. KEY GOLD (2) ran a better race last start, finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. No surprise to see him in contention.
3 04:40 Race 3 1300m
PUGNA FATA (8) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, getting there by 3 lengths. Shaping up nicely and she is sure to go well. KIICHI DED MIRROR (7) was quickly into stride over 1400m at this track last time and went on to score by a neck. Key runner. CANTERBURY BEAM (1) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track. Can give this a shake. TANI NOBLE (2) turned in a modest performance when tenth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
4 05:15 Race 4 1300m
PINGXIANG (7) scored a dominant win at this track over 1400m at his latest appearance on February 10, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Has a strong association with Minoru Miyagawa who has been in the saddle for his last two wins. Leading contender. ENOUGH SAID (12) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to cope. ECORO FALCON (1) was a determined winner two back then drifted back last time and finished seventh over 1600m at this track. Winning claims on best figures. JOSHO HOPE (3) got the prize two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when 11th over 1400m at this track. Can bounce back.
5 05:45 Race 5 1400m
FUKUNO SPINE (4) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score by 2.5 lengths over 1300m at this track. Among the top chances again. BLISS DISHA (2) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by 0.8 lengths last start over 1300m at this track. Sure to take some stopping again. SMART ALLISTER (6) missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track, finishing fourth. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role. INTENSE FLAME (8) last raced on April 12 when ninth at this track over 1300m after he was well back on straightening. Well placed and can run a better race.
6 06:15 Race 6 1400m
KONIG BLUT (2) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1300m at this track at his latest appearance. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Among the leading chances. BLOOM SONG (1) resumes in a similar race to her last run three-and-a-half months ago when third, beaten 1.2 lengths. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. DURA LUNA (5) last appeared seven weeks ago over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt when she finished eighth. This is her first run for the Shinji Kudo stable. Sure to make her presence felt. FUJI RHUBARB (6) finished third last time over 1300m at this track. Will trim down following recent racing. Has started three times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.
7 06:45 Race 7 1400m
T UP MACH (8) had been in top form scoring two wins on end prior to missing the frame last time out at this track. Coming back in journey today. Can atone. MEISHO HOSEN (6) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when eighth over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. TESORINO (4) was below his best last time when sixth over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends. REGGAE PUNCH (3) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fourth over 1300m here last time. Warrants plenty of respect.
8 07:15 Race 8 1400m
IN YOUR EYES (1) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by a nose last start over 1300m at this track. Should measure up again. ROYAL DANCE (4) got the prize two runs ago then last time out was third over 1300m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TROIS VALLEES (6) failed to feature last start, finishing fifth over 1300m at this track. Will be picking them up late. KAMPU (3) was ninth over 1300m at this track two weeks ago. Well placed to make amends.
9 07:45 Race 9 1600m
MEINER FAUCON (4) won two starts back here then finished third last time out over 1400m at this track. Has the class to produce another win. CARRY HAPPINESS (9) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1600m at this track. Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be overlooked. NEO HUGHES (7) did a great job to score by 2 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is right in contention. COLOMBAGES (6) was sent out favourite but could only finish fifth over 1600m at this track last time. Prior to that had been racing well, collecting two minor placings on end. In the mix.
10 08:20 Race 10 1600m
SEIUN GALLEON (5) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at this course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Major player. DOTERAI YATSU (7) returns from a spell of four months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished eighth at Mizusawa over 1600m when first-up last time in work. Will be tuned-up for this and is expected to run well. FOX SLEEP (1) booted up from the inside draw to race on the speed only to be claimed late and finish fourth last start over 1400m at this track. Among the chances. CAT'S RISE (8) continued the good recent form when she finished just 0.8 lengths away in second last time out over 1400m at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Deserves respect on best figures.
11 08:50 Race 11 1300m
TAMARUKA (10) didn't feature last start when sixth over 1400m at this track. Capable of sharp improvement. MIA SOLEIL (6) could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 1400m at this track following a minor placing the run prior. Among the leading chances. MEIJO ENERGY (12) failed to make an impression last time out, settling well back and finishing tenth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed and a bold showing is expected. KINDER APO CHAN (1) spotted them a big start last time out and could only manage to finish ninth over 1400m at this track. Leading prospect on best form.