KOCHI   06 Jul 2025
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Expecting Derma Beelzebub to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. LORD IN FIGHT (8) is back at the races for the first time since January 26. Scored over 1600m at this track to launch the last campaign. Looks a winning chance. DERMA BEELZEBUB (3) returns from a break of four months. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a ninth over 1400m at this track. Expect he will be ready to run well as he already has two first-up wins on the board. Right in this. ROCKY THUNDER (5) finished 9 lengths adrift in sixth last time at this track in a disappointing performance. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. ROYS PEAK (2) was well in commission last time out but could only manage to finish seventh over 1600m at this track in a disappointing performance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
1 39350 NAMURA BOSS
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1800m, 25 len behind Yumeno Honoo carrying 57kg at $107.40. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind True Barows carrying 57kg at $41.20. Gets the inside alley so deserves respect.
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SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 57177 ROYS PEAK
YOICHI MIYAJI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Fumio Takahashi
Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at this track on June 22 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lord Ley Line with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Meisho Uzumasa carrying 57kg at $20.50. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 1219x DERMA BEELZEBUB
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track March 16 over 1400m, 6 len behind Namura Swagger carrying 56kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 8 len win. This track January 1 over 1400m defeating Sunrise Knight with 56kg at $1.50. Big chance if he can find the form from last prep.
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KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Salmon cap
4 01859 DANON JUSTICE
S BEPPU
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at Sonoda on June 19 over 820m, 7 len behind You're My Dream with 57kg at $69. The race before that second last in a small field at this track on May 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Roys Peak carrying 57kg at $7.90. No threat last start but is capable of better.
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SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Cyan cap
5 02556 ROCKY THUNDER
MAMORU TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yutaka Harada
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1800m, 9 len behind Yumeno Honoo with 57kg at $26.20. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meisho Uzumasa with 57kg at $9.10. Expected to finish much closer.
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SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 74438 KATSU BENKEI
MASAMITSU SAKAI
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1800m, 14 len behind Yumeno Honoo with 57kg at $105.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Meisho Uzumasa with 57kg at $82.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
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NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 248x6 A SHIN GLASS
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Eishindo Co. Ltd.
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 8 at this track on June 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Lord Ley Line with 57kg at $9.90. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on May 1 2022 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Matenro Magic carrying 56.0kg at $8.50. Must improve significantly.
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YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 2112x LORD IN FIGHT
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track January 26 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Win Wurde carrying 57kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len this track September 29 over 1600m defeating Ecoro Falcon with 55kg at $3.10. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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H YOSHIHARA
RED,BLACK STRIPES,NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
9 21x59 MAGIC SEVEN
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track on June 8 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind In His Eyes carrying 57kg at $5. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1800m, 19 len behind Yumeno Honoo carrying 57kg at $43.60. Fully tested.
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RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap