KOCHI   10 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1300m

Track:      

Solid pace with Reward Imperio finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. POD CONTI (9) saluted over 1400m at this track at his most recent appearance on December 31. Has a very strong record at this course, scoring at three of four starts. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. COSMO LUTEUS (8) was far from disgraced when second last start over 1300m at this track, beaten one length. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Nicely placed to return to winning form. REWARD IMPERIO (2) finished eighth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 2 lengths as favourite after being in contention on the bend over 1400m at this track. Finds a tougher race but another win beckons. KELPIE (7) was comfortably accounted for when second last time out over 1300m at this track, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. In the mix.
1 55213 A'S ODIN
S BEPPU
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on February 23 over 1300m, 9 len behind Daoradaora carrying 57kg at $57.90. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track February 17 over 1600m defeating Big Band Beat with 57kg at $3.90. Might just find this a bit too tough.
1
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, White cap
2 11181 REWARD IMPERIO
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tadahiko Miyazaki
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track February 17 over 1400m defeating G T Happy with 57kg at $1.50. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ireland's Call with 57kg at $1.70. No reason he cannot salute again.
2
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 16372 MEISHO OGISHI
MAMORU TANAKA
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on February 23 over 1300m, 2 len behind Ocea Hartman carrying 57kg at $3.40. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track on February 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ireland's Call carrying 57kg at $29.20. Tested on recent form.
3
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Red cap
4 00x71 SILVER NIECE
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Tetsuya Kamei
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 8 at this track on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Flintlock with 54kg at $3.20. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating Sieg Mind carrying 54kg at $2.80. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
4
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 22551 MASA WOOD TAIL
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masanori Kaji
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track February 23 over 1300m defeating Tokai Kleos carrying 57kg at $16.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Black Souther with 57kg at $4.20. Fully tested this time around.
5
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 42441 DEEP KINDS
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Toshio Fukami
At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track February 23 over 1300m defeating Cuenca with 57kg at $1.80. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on February 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Reward Imperio with 57kg at $10.30. Others preferred at this stage.
6
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 1x212 KELPIE
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Atsuhito Suzuki
Recent form sound. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on February 23 over 1300m, 4 len behind Daoradaora carrying 57kg at $3.30. The run before that scored a big 4 len win at this track February 10 over 1300m defeating Saimon Grit with 57kg at $1.40. Should be right in the finish.
7
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 11112 COSMO LUTEUS
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on February 10 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind American Cool with 57kg at $1.80. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track January 26 over 1600m defeating Satsumano Kaze carrying 57kg at $1.01. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
8
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS, Orange cap
9 1x51x POD CONTI
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Masao Ogawa
Resuming after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign to post a big 8 len win. This track December 31 over 1400m defeating Ballsy carrying 57kg at $1.30. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track December 14 over 1300m, 9 len behind Scandinavia with 57kg at $7. Expected to prove hard to beat.
9
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Pink cap
10 01351 MEISHO INUWASHI
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshitaka Matsumoto
Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track February 23 over 1400m defeating Miya Fighter carrying 57kg at $2.60. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on January 26 over 1600m, 7 len behind Navarone with 57kg at $2.50. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
10
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Pink cap