KOCHI   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 2 1600m

Track:      

Not much early speed of note and Egg Hunt and Konig Blut may find themselves setting a steady tempo. AT ONCE (8) last appeared four weeks ago over 1600m at Hanshin when he finished 12th. This is his first run for the Yuji Uchikoshi stable. Looks set to run well for the new barn. KONIG BLUT (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1600m after being in contention all the way. Nicely placed to find winning ways. EGG HUNT (5) finished 6 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1400m at this track after being prominent at the bend four weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Strong top-three chance. AZIONE (6) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 89000 MEIJO SAKURA
SHINICHI TANAKA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1300m, 17 len behind Luna Veloce with 55kg at $169.80. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 23 len behind Copano Dylan carrying 55kg at $457.20. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
1
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
2 x0855 LYCORIS RADIATA
Toshihiro Nishigawa
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Avery carrying 55kg at $79. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Three Rosemary carrying 55kg at $35.80. Not on recent form.
2
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
3 55371 CUENCA
JOJI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Takaya Shimakawa
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track June 22 over 1300m defeating New Walk with 57kg at $42.60. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ittoshogu with 57kg at $25.50. Not one of the top selections.
3
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
4 22122 KONIG BLUT
Kurakane Ikuyasu
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on June 21 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Avery with 57kg at $1.80. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ittoshogu with 57kg at $7.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
4
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Yellow cap
5 01156 EGG HUNT
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ittoshogu with 57kg at $2.90. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1800m, 7 len behind Yamano Ashioto carrying 57kg at $2. Deserves another chance.
5
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
6 x9223 AZIONE
Toshihiro Nishigawa
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Copano Dylan with 55kg at $4. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 2 len behind Belle Violette with 55kg at $2.10. Forward showing expected.
6
TAKUYA OKAMURA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 900x6 SIEG MIND
SHINICHI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hokushun Kyosoba Kumiai
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1300m, 8 len behind Luna Veloce carrying 55kg at $6.40. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Chukyo Dirt on December 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mozu Tachiagare with 52.0kg at $266.10. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
7
TAISEI NAKAHARA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 50x30 AT ONCE
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Minoru Yoneda
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 15 at Niigata on May 10 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Manis carrying 57.0kg at $73.30. Second run from a spell 12th of 18 at Hanshin on June 8 over 1600m, 9 len behind Roll The Dice with 57.0kg at $20.30. Racing well. Has strong claims.
8
H YOSHIHARA
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap