KOCHI   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 4 1400m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Reward Merlin leading the way. DANON PEDRO (1) ran a better race and finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. HIMAWARIKUN (7) wasn't far away last time at big odds, finishing third over 1400m at this track. Expecting another bold showing. REWARD MERLIN (5) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish a neck away in second over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. MACCABAEUS (3) disappointed when ninth last start over 1400m at this track after finishing third at this track the run before. Has the advantage of an ideal gate. Has tasted success at this venue and is one of the main contenders.
1 63505 DANON PEDRO
S BEPPU
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dear Theory carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 15 over 1800m, 18 len behind Schalkhaft carrying 58.0kg at $37.50. Draws the inside and should take beating.
1
H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, White cap
2 13237 APOLLO BIBI
MAI MIYAGAWA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dear Theory carrying 57kg at $10.80. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Keiai Maple with 57kg at $11.10. Win doesn't look likely.
2
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 60339 MACCABAEUS
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Dear Theory with 57kg at $154.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 5 len behind Loulou Feuille with 57kg at $34.60. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 66769 DARMSTADT
S BEPPU
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Koji Murano
At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mononofu Pink carrying 57kg at $8.60. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 7 len behind Danon Makalu carrying 57kg at $109.80. Faces a tough task.
4
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 22292 REWARD MERLIN
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, neck behind Dear Theory with 55kg at $16.50. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 37 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 55kg at $29.90. Nicely placed to score.
5
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 87690 SHKMERULI
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 21 len behind Regnum carrying 57kg at $38.70. Before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 10 len behind Danon Makalu with 57kg at $25.40. Can bounce back.
6
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 6x413 HIMAWARIKUN
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Dear Theory carrying 57kg at $27.30. The race before that won by 1.0 len at this track June 28 over 1400m defeating Ghost Buster carrying 57kg at $9.10. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
7
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 75225 BRAVE TRY
MAI MIYAGAWA
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 6 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $140.70. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on June 15 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Keiai Maple with 57kg at $18.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
8
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 27808 O'KANE
TETSUYA NAGASE
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 8th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Mononofu Pink with 57kg at $35.10. Before that second last of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 14 len behind Danon Makalu with 57kg at $102.10. Has failed to show enough.
9
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 14907 NORTH JUSTICE
MASAMITSU SAKAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 1400m, 14 len behind Regnum with 57kg at $6.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 17 len behind Danon Makalu carrying 57kg at $3.40. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
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TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap