KOCHI   06 Jul 2025
 
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Race 3 800m

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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. ATID (7) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 1300m. Strong performer at this stage of the prep with a win and three minor placings from seven appearances. Will prove very tough to beat. WACHSTUM (8) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when tenth, beaten 20 lengths, over 1800m at Kyoto Dirt after he settled well back. Should be peaking now and is among the leading chances. LIBERATIO (2) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield and beaten 13 lengths over 1400m at this track. Change of jockey to Shinji Hatanaka who has a strong record when aboard, including two wins. Has winning claims on best figures. UTAMARO (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 19 lengths away in 12th over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
1 86989 MEISHO SASORIZA
DAI MUNEISHI
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 45 len behind Steelopolis with 53kg at $249.60. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 27 len behind Atid with 55kg at $202.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
1
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, White cap
2 112x6 LIBERATIO
Kurakane Ikuyasu
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after about 18 months 6th of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Steelopolis carrying 55kg at $12.80. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Tokyo on October 8 2023 over 2000m, 10 len behind Meiner Frantz carrying 53.0kg at $150.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
2
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 09900 ARATAMA FALX
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG
Kenji Araki
Last start second last of 11 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 76 len behind Luminous Flux with 53kg at $259.10. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 34 len behind Atid with 55kg at $266.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 45600 UTAMARO
MASAMITSU SAKAI
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at this track on June 22 over 1400m, 19 len behind Make A Story with 57kg at $4.20. The start before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 17 len behind Wakuwaku Dream carrying 57kg at $8.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
4
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 97669 DERMA LUCKY GUY
JOJI TANAKA
8YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 15 len behind Bratty Kid with 57kg at $76.40. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bessarabia carrying 57kg at $90.70. Not for ours.
5
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 26606 MIYUKI MAVERICK
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Junichi Nagai
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Sonoda on May 28 over 1400m, 41 len behind First Rickey with 57kg at $71.90. The start before that second last of 11 at Sonoda on May 6 over 1700m, 32 len behind Tagano Diosa with 57kg at $83.30. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
6
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 0x8x1 ATID
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Masayuki Takase
Second-up today. Last run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track June 8 over 1300m defeating Steelopolis with 57kg at $2.10. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at Monbetsu on August 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Destello with 57kg at $2.70. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
7
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 90x00 WACHSTUM
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Laurel Racing Co .Ltd.
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 57 days. First-up second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Agassi carrying 58.0kg at $367.20. Last start ran last of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on May 10 over 1800m, 20 len behind Little Hapi with 58.0kg at $290.40. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
8
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap