KOCHI   04 May 2025
 
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Race 12 1300m

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A few sit handy but there won't be a great deal of early pressure. BOLD STATE (3) was well fancied last time out but after being in contention on the corner disappointed in finishing fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. This offers him a great chance of breaking through. ALSKAR (1) was never in contention when 13 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at this track the run before. Tackling a more suitable race this time so she is sure to be prominent. HO O VERITE (6) ran a better race last start to finish a close third over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. BAI YULAN (2) settled well back and never threatened when eighth over 1400m at this track last time out. Well placed and should be in the mix.
1 26240 ALSKAR
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start second last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mozu Gold Medal with 55kg at $197.60. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Daniela Honey carrying 55kg at $11.30. Will not spend a cent from the inside gate.
1
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, White cap
2 35358 BAI YULAN
YOICHI MIYAJI
4YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Naimama with 55kg at $38.60. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Discerning carrying 55kg at $28.60. Watch for sharp improvement.
2
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 6x464 BOLD STATE
S BEPPU
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mantaro carrying 57kg at $1.90. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dona Aphrodite carrying 57kg at $12.70. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside barrier.
3
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 35775 THESE DAYS
KAZUTO TAIRA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Takahiro Iida
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Neo Hughes with 52kg at $15.40. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 9 len behind Sunrise Titan with 52kg at $31.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
4
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 60855 EBENHOLZ
MASAMITSU SAKAI
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 9 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $187. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lux Cherry with 57kg at $80.90. Others offer greater appeal.
5
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 30683 HO O VERITE
SHINICHI TANAKA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Yoshihisa Ozasa
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Mantaro with 57kg at $43.50. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 10 len behind Dona Aphrodite carrying 57kg at $153.30. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
6
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 06266 A SHIN OTTIMO
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 11 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $44.40. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 36 len behind Full Of Praise carrying 57kg at $25.20. Tricky assignment.
7
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 8x377 AORAKI
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
5YO  WH  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruaki Ishii
Most recently second last of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 12 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $16.40. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 36 len behind Full Of Praise with 57kg at $4.70. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
8
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 445x3 MONCH
YUMA KAWANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroshi Hatasa
Second run back. First-up after nine months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Picture Card carrying 57kg at $10.80. Previously second-up 8th of 17 at Kyoto on April 23 2023 over 1600m, 10 len behind La Quemada with 56.0kg at $113.40. One of the top chances.
9
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 14045 RIVAL
MAI MIYAGAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
MARKS Co. Ltd.
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mantaro with 57kg at $18.40. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kingdom Winner carrying 57kg at $11.30. Has the ability to take this out.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 70807 HACHIKIN MUSUME
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start 7th of 9 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Misotaro with 52kg at $147.50. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 13 len behind Ghost Buster carrying 52kg at $107.80. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
11
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 33099 MEINER WARRIOR
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mantaro with 57kg at $4.60. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 13 len behind Dona Aphrodite with 57kg at $23.60. Genuine chance this time around.
12
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap