KOCHI   15 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

Strong tempo, primarily from Gray Storm and Regnum. REGNUM (2) was back from a spell last start and finished fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.7 lengths. Will be fitter and has put together a string of wins before the spell. Has an impressive strike rate here. Rates highly on best form. GRAY STORM (3) put together a series of wins before he finished fourth, beaten 3.6 lengths, last time out over 1300m at this track. Boasts dominant form here with five wins from six starts and is unbeaten at this distance. Danger. LAPLACE (11) has collected his four minor placings in a row since back to back wins here. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Strong prospects. METUS (4) was fourth over 1400m at this track two weeks ago. Next best.
1 4079x BLUE SYMPHONY
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Hanshin Dirt April 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Ecoro Gaia with 58.0kg at $33.30. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Nakayama September 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Win Monarch carrying 56.0kg at $20.40. Hard to enthuse.
1
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 111x4 REGNUM
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after two months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Namura Teddie with 57kg at $1.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 4 len at this track February 24 over 1300m defeating Gold Eagle carrying 56kg at $1.90. Improver with winning prospects.
2
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 11114 GRAY STORM
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kota Kanematsu
Going well. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Patriot Run with 57kg at $1.30. The start before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Full Of Praise with 57kg at $1.30. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
3
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 51654 METUS
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Simply The Best carrying 57kg at $8.10. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 5 len behind Point Forward with 57kg at $29.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
4
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Cyan cap
5 00950 VIVA MOON
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 13 len behind Simply The Best with 55kg at $102.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind I'll Be Major with 57kg at $3.70. Better off looking to others.
5
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 58730 HIGH MOBILITY
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Koichi Takeshita
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Namura Teddie with 57kg at $134.10. The race before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Patriot Run carrying 57kg at $112.40. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
6
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 53340 KIZOKU
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Norito Nishimura
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 12 len behind Simply The Best carrying 54kg at $26.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Tiger Minoru carrying 57kg at $7.50. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
7
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 83966 DARMSTADT
S BEPPU
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Koji Murano
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Namura Teddie with 57kg at $135.10. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Kazu Laureato carrying 57kg at $59.30. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
8
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 76029 KANADERU STAR
YUMA KAWANO
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kazu Laureato carrying 55kg at $25.40. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Tiger Minoru with 55kg at $35.10. Wide draw makes it tough.
9
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 29287 SHKMERULI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Patriot Run carrying 57kg at $56.90. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Aura Bills with 57kg at $18.70. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.
10
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 12233 LAPLACE
Toshihiro Nishigawa
9YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Racing well. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Simply The Best with 57kg at $1.40. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $3.20. One of the chief contenders.
11
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap