KOCHI   14 Jun 2025
 
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Race 1 1400m

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Solid tempo set by Reward Merlin and Meisho Hyuma. MEISHO HYUMA (9) was beaten just a nose when second at his latest appearance at this track over 1300m after a win here the start prior. Major player. MISHIRO WAY (8) finished third two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1400m at this track, finishing back in eighth. Worth noting Shinji Hatanaka goes aboard. Well placed and can measure up. SHISHINO BRAVE (5) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when sixth over 1900m at this track. Has the ability to take this out. REWARD MERLIN (1) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1400m here. Has a win and four minor placings from seven starts at this track and distance. Can feature.
1 12422 REWARD MERLIN
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Going well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Discerning carrying 55kg at $19.10. The race before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Galapagos carrying 55kg at $3. Draws the fence and looks a genuine chance.
1
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 80293 ELABORATE
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 9 len behind Derma Azrael carrying 56kg at $100.40. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 17 len behind Discerning with 54kg at $82.30. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
2
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Grey cap
3 00000 SANONO BISCUITS
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Nobuyuki Sano
Most recently ran last of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 20 len behind Derma Azrael carrying 57kg at $68.40. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 14 len behind I'll Be Major carrying 54kg at $24.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 49808 BLADE KING
YOICHI MIYAJI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Toyohiko Oshima
Most recently second last of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Atman with 57kg at $228.50. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 15 len behind Moriden Arrow with 57kg at $93.40. Other runners are much more appealing.
4
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 84516 SHISHINO BRAVE
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Kazu Laureato carrying 57kg at $23.40. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track May 17 over 1400m defeating Eel Tesoro with 57kg at $9.50. Can atone.
5
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 12644 BOB'S YER UNCLE
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Godolphin
Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 11 len behind Derma Azrael carrying 57kg at $3.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mozu Life Saver carrying 57kg at $1.90. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
6
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
7 78645 MEISHO MICHI ROKU
SHINJI KUDO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Derma Atman carrying 57kg at $28.80. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Moriden Arrow with 57kg at $145.50. One of the roughies.
7
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 26138 MISHIRO WAY
Kurakane Ikuyasu
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Derma Azrael with 57kg at $9.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Animal Boss carrying 57kg at $4.10. Can do much better.
8
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light brown cap
9 00112 MEISHO HYUMA
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Going well. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 31 over 1300m, nose behind Win Award with 57kg at $1.60. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Win Award with 57kg at $1.20. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 34959 MEISHO MIRAI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 12 len behind Moriden Arrow carrying 57kg at $17.40. The race before that failed to make an impression; 5th of 11 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 12 len behind Galapagos carrying 57kg at $26.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
10
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap