KOCHI   20 Apr 2025
 
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Race 12 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Shkmeruli and Koei Bakushin kicking up from their low draws. SHKMERULI (3) was below par when 12 lengths from the winner in ninth over this course and distance last start. Has a much better draw this time. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Best form puts him right in this. MISSION RAIL (12) settled well back and failed to make significant inroads in the straight last start when tenth, beaten 12 lengths, over this course and distance. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. GOOD FAITH (9) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when ninth and beaten 16 lengths over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. KOEI BAKUSHIN (2) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 20 lengths into tenth over 1400m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
1 05966 SAISEISEI
S BEPPU
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sunrise Grit carrying 54kg at $113.40. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 7 len behind Tokai La Mer with 56kg at $27. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
1
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, White cap
2 604x0 KOEI BAKUSHIN
DAISAKU MEKUSA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
M.Ito
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 20 len behind Meiner Ilargi carrying 57kg at $45. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track on September 17 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Grand Bonheur carrying 56kg at $47.30. Worth another chance.
2
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 50229 SHKMERULI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. Last start 9th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Stormy Day carrying 57kg at $12.80. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Vin Quet Domingo carrying 56kg at $15.50. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
3
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 83709 I'LL BE MAJOR
JOJI TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Takefumi Okada
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Namura Bunchy with 57kg at $161.20. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 15 len behind Tokai La Mer carrying 56kg at $26.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 70488 O'KANE
TETSUYA NAGASE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meiner Ilargi carrying 57kg at $143.70. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Vin Quet Domingo carrying 56kg at $64.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 87698 YAMANO MATAKA
Ureshi Katsunori
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshio Sawamura
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fuyusobi with 57kg at $349.70. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind Vin Quet Domingo with 56kg at $75.60. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
6
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 056x8 DARMSTADT
S BEPPU
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Koji Murano
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sunrise Grit carrying 57kg at $121.70. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on February 27 2022 over 1800m, 16 len behind Roncone carrying 57.0kg at $242.40. Must improve significantly.
7
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Light green cap
8 29787 SHAFT OF LIGHT
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 14 len behind Namura Bunchy carrying 57kg at $123.80. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Kure Feno carrying 56kg at $22.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
HIDEYA SAHARA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE HALVED , MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Light green cap
9 07639 GOOD FAITH
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
ST Racing
Useful entire. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Meiner Ilargi carrying 54kg at $25.70. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kure Feno with 56kg at $55.60. Capable of more – worth another chance.
9
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 00570 FUKUNO ARZU
MAI MIYAGAWA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Fuyusobi with 57kg at $457.90. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Meisho Eiko with 56kg at $25.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 62550 VIVA MOON
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Sunrise Grit carrying 57kg at $100.20. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Le Vent Vert carrying 56kg at $18.10. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
11
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 44050 MISSION RAIL
YOICHI MIYAJI
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Three H Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Stormy Day with 57kg at $77. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on March 16 over 1600m, 14 len behind Fukuchan King carrying 56kg at $52.10. Can turn things around.
12
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap