KOCHI   04 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 10 1400m

Track:      

Strong pace with Hikaru Elizabeth, Scent Of Sin and Valiant pushing forward, closely attended by Tomiken Shairi and Daniela Honey. VALIANT (1) was an impressive winner last time over 1300m at this track, leading throughout and putting 9 lengths on his rivals. Yet to miss the frame from five starts at today's journey, including two wins and is sure to play a big role. JASPER JACK (8) was far too good first up last start when he scored by 5 lengths over 1300m at this track. Fitter for that last hitout and is expected to feature in the finish. QUELLE (2) did a great job to score by 3 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a much improved run. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is capable of another big run. HIKARU ELIZABETH (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1300m at this track. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
1 123x1 VALIANT
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months favourite; won by 9 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating Picture Card with 57kg at $1.20. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Improver with winning prospects.
1
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 x9071 QUELLE
Toshihiro Nishigawa
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Toa Natalie carrying 57kg at $3.10. The run before that 7th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on March 22 over 1900m, 8 len behind Ho O Bergson with 57.0kg at $143.80. No reason he cannot salute again.
2
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 34221 FUKUNO LUKKA
Toshihiro Nishigawa
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating Toa Natalie carrying 55kg at $1.90. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Dona Aphrodite carrying 54kg at $4.50. Last-start winner worth including
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 x2521 SCENT OF SIN
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Recent form sound. Last start scored a big 6 len win at this track April 13 over 1300m defeating Couperin carrying 55kg at $4.20. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Ambitieux carrying 54kg at $3. Among the winning chances.
4
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 11142 HIKARU ELIZABETH
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kazunaga Anbiru
Useful filly. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 4 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 55kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 4 len behind Noble Shade with 54kg at $1.80. Sure to be about the money.
5
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 03301 MANTARO
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Crack Of Dawn with 57kg at $12.10. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 46 len behind Dona Aphrodite carrying 57kg at $201.30. Won last start and is well-placed again.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 24112 DANIELA HONEY
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Discerning carrying 55kg at $20.30. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track April 5 over 1300m defeating Smile Charge carrying 55kg at $1.30. This looks too tough.
7
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 758x1 JASPER JACK
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kazuo Kato
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 5 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating Saikaku with 57kg at $1.50. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Level Three carrying 56kg at $9.80. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap
9 72842 TOMIKEN SHAIRI
DAISAKU MEKUSA
7YO  GREY  HORSE 54.0KG
Kenji Togashi
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Misotaro with 57kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ghost Buster with 57kg at $11.10. No surprise if he was in the finish.
9
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap