KOCHI   15 Jun 2025
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Genuine tempo with Tsubakuro leading the way. TSUBAKURO (2) has been thereabouts with placings in four of five starts winning here, the most recent offering a third at this track over 1400m when he was beaten 1.7 lengths. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in five starts, including three wins. Top chance. MORIDEN ARROW (5) ran below expectations last time at this track but was racing well prior including a win two back. Has strong prospects with his A-game. SABLE MIRAGE (4) finished fifth over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on February 19. Can make his presence felt fresh. FREE HORSE PARK (3) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth last time out. Draws well so can feature.
1 07890 LONGWOOD
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Godolphin
Last start second last of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 42 len behind Point Forward carrying 54kg at $390.50. The start before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 9 len behind I'll Be Major with 57kg at $10.80. Would rather see in something easier.
1
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 25223 TSUBAKURO
S BEPPU
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Racing well. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Point Forward with 57kg at $4.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Patriot Run carrying 57kg at $4.10. Low draw and expected to go well.
2
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Grey cap
3 22755 FREE HORSE PARK
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 5th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Point Forward with 57kg at $16.90. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Stormy Day carrying 57kg at $6. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
3
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 5235x SABLE MIRAGE
MAI MIYAGAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track February 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Everyone Black with 56kg at $4.30. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track April 13 2024 over 1300m, 10 len behind Lady Arthur with 56kg at $10.40. Could prove too smart for these.
4
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 23318 MORIDEN ARROW
JOJI TANAKA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Y.Morita
Useful type. Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Point Forward with 57kg at $4.20. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track May 18 over 1300m defeating Lord Dominion with 57kg at $3. Was disappointing last start but is a chance today.
5
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 48053 RAINBOW WEATHER
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
TG Racing
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Namura Teddie carrying 55kg at $117.20. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Kazu Laureato with 55kg at $30.20. Predicted to struggle.
6
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 81740 LINGUS WARRIOR
JOJI TANAKA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Iwao Ito
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 39 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $29.20. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 1.2 len behind Kazu Laureato carrying 54kg at $5.70. Genuine chance this time around.
7
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 43254 ZWEI STERNE
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $45.50. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vin Quet Domingo with 54kg at $8.10. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
8
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
9 10267 MEINER ILARGI
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Point Forward with 57kg at $11.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Stormy Day with 57kg at $3.30. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
9
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 139x4 ARUMAMA
SHINJI KUDO
9YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG
Big Red Farm
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 7 at this track on April 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sun Noble with 55kg at $11.20. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 1 2024 over 1300m, 2 len behind Cosmo Seawolf with 56kg at $1.50. Fitter and worth including.
10
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 68686 MEINER HERZ ASS
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
8YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1600m, 7 len behind Beat Magic with 57kg at $148. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 13 len behind Stormy Day with 57kg at $89.80. Wide draw too testing.
11
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 06106 SPICE UP
KAZUTO TAIRA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $21.60. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on May 18 over 1300m, 15 len behind Aura Bills with 57kg at $7.20. Watch for him late in the piece.
12
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap