KOCHI   22 Jun 2025
 
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Race 3 1300m

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Expecting Josho Make to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. KENZAN (1) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when third over 1400m at this track when he was handy all the way. Looks well placed so expect another big run. REGGAE PUNCH (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1300m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. EXCEL STATE (8) scored two back at this track but was below his best last time when sixth over 1300m at this track. Finds a nice race and can make amends. BONJOUR ZEN (12) produced another moderate effort last start when 14 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest.
1 90323 KENZAN
Toshihiro Nishigawa
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Canterbury Bike with 57kg at $9.10. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Konig Blut carrying 57kg at $83.70. Leading player.
1
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, White cap
2 45606 ALLSPICE
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nine Power carrying 52kg at $7.10. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 13 len behind Petal Bijou carrying 55kg at $18.10. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt.
2
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 13344 REGGAE PUNCH
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Rikea Black carrying 55kg at $7.10. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ittoshogu carrying 55kg at $3.90. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside alley.
3
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 x2864 KHACHAPURI
S BEPPU
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nine Power with 55kg at $10.90. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Konig Blut with 52kg at $26.70. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
4
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 23147 JOSHO MAKE
MASAMITSU SAKAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Canterbury Bike carrying 55kg at $8.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Nagisano Jojo carrying 55kg at $1.90. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
5
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 86x75 VIF ACTOR
DAISAKU MEKUSA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 14 len behind Konig Blut with 55kg at $28.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Nine Power carrying 55kg at $20.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 09084 KAWANO MUKONI
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Copano Dylan with 57kg at $695.70. Before that second last of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 12 len behind Rikea Black with 57kg at $123.40. Likely to struggle.
7
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Light green cap
8 8x216 EXCEL STATE
JOJI TANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Masazumi Tanikawa
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 6 len behind Rikea Black carrying 57kg at $8.20. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track May 11 over 1600m defeating Azione carrying 57kg at $2.50. Capable of a better run.
8
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light green cap
9 01546 JOSHO SAKURA
MASAMITSU SAKAI
3YO  DK B  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Kumada
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Copano Dylan with 55kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Belle Violette carrying 55kg at $4. Will be saved up for one last crack.
9
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 28733 S K DANDY
YUMA KAWANO
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nine Power carrying 57kg at $8.50. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Konig Blut carrying 57kg at $108.40. Wide draw makes it tough.
10
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 90898 FLAN FIZZ
DAI MUNEISHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Canterbury Bike with 57kg at $363.20. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 17 len behind Rikea Black with 57kg at $170.80. Can't recommend.
11
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 03158 BONJOUR ZEN
DAISAKU MEKUSA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Zenjiro Tanaka
At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 14 len behind Copano Dylan carrying 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Rikea Black with 57kg at $2.80. Worth another chance.
12
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap