KOCHI   12 Mar 2025
 
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Race 2 1400m

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Reasonable tempo with Regolith probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. REGOLITH (9) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 1.5 lengths when resuming last time out over 1300m at this track. Has to overcome a tricky draw but capable of another big run. AL JAHILI (4) improved last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track. Well-placed and should be right in the mix. OCEA DYNASTY (3) has switched yards since finishing 15th a month ago over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Solid top-three hope here in easier. MEISHO ROCKY (6) fair effort last start when second over 1400m at this track. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance.
1 18809 FOCAL POINT
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Last start second last of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 13 len behind Charged Up with 56kg at $85.20. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 24 len behind Bellwood Lien with 56kg at $151.30. Can't make much of a case.
1
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 43543 NOAH AGILE
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Kimio Sayama
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Charged Up with 54kg at $9.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind B B Laughter with 54kg at $7.90. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
2
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 0x0x0 OCEA DYNASTY
Kurakane Ikuyasu
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
XIAO Japan
Having second run back today. Last start second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on February 9 over 1200m, 14 len behind Lord Award carrying 53.0kg at $390.70. At only start last preparation 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lord Fons carrying 57.0kg at $221.60. Worth another chance.
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 04703 AL JAHILI
KEISUKE MATSUGI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Regolith carrying 56kg at $5.30. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 17 len behind B B Laughter with 56kg at $51.60. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
4
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Cyan cap
5 54534 INITIAL T
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Charged Up carrying 54kg at $37.20. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Ambitieux with 56kg at $13.90. Not one of the top selections.
5
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 38442 MEISHO ROCKY
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Couperin carrying 56kg at $5.10. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 32 len behind Pasion Blond carrying 56kg at $17.80. Capable of a strong showing.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 88999 CORNI HIT
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 23 len behind Gray Storm with 54kg at $278.40. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 18 len behind Bellwood Lien with 54kg at $222.80. Tested on recent form.
7
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
8 08408 NOAH PHARAOH
YUMA KAWANO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Kimio Sayama
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on March 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mononofu Gold carrying 56kg at $9.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Rival carrying 56kg at $35.10. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
8
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Light brown cap
9 899x1 REGOLITH
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
9YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after a year favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track February 25 over 1300m defeating Selenite Gray with 53kg at $1.80. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on October 15 2023 over 1800m, 34 len behind Saimon Xanadu with 54.0kg at $223.40. Among the top chances.
9
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 28062 CURRENDELICESMONDE
JOJI TANAKA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Takashi Suzuki
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Charged Up with 56kg at $24.40. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on February 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Caramel Chiffon with 56kg at $9.80. Likely to play a big role.
10
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap