KOCHI   04 May 2025
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Strong pace from You're My Dream, Rikea Macchiato and Drive Away. JUGEMOON (10) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 2 lengths win over 1400m at Saga to make it two in a row. Top chance again. DRIVE AWAY (4) found one better when resuming last start at Saga over 1800m after she was in the firing line on the bend. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring two times from three starts. Seiya Tatara who has five wins when partnering stays on. Best form puts her right in this. YOU'RE MY DREAM (11) has been in great form recently, the latest effort a dominant win by 9 lengths over 1300m at this track. Meets some better types this time but another big run will not surprise. PICTURE CARD (9) did a great job to score by 2.5 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Likely to be there at the finish again.
1 12116 RYUNOSU
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 6 len behind Tosano Maihime carrying 56kg at $4.60. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track February 19 over 1400m defeating Point Forward with 55kg at $1.50. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside gate.
1
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 12216 TOSANO MAIHIME
SHINJI KUDO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at Nagoya on April 10 over 1700m, 8 len behind Copano Emilia with 55kg at $4.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track March 9 over 1300m defeating Miracle Dream with 54kg at $5.50. Looks tested despite the low draw.
2
TOMOHIRO YOSHIMURA
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, Grey cap
3 34344 OLIVE BRANCH
DAISAKU MEKUSA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Rikea Cappuccino carrying 57kg at $82. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sunrise Ares carrying 56kg at $11.10. Prefer to see.
3
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 171x2 DRIVE AWAY
SHINJI KUDO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 10 at Saga on April 6 over 1800m, 3 len behind Omochichan carrying 54kg at $1.10. Previously second-up favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track August 4 over 800m defeating Kenzan carrying 54kg at $1.20. Among the leading chances.
4
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 51522 YURARI YURAMEITE
MASAMITSU SAKAI
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Rikea Cappuccino with 57kg at $18.60. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1400m, head behind Josho Line carrying 55kg at $1.80. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
5
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 4221x YAMANO ASHIOTO
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len this track February 9 over 1400m defeating Tosano Maihime carrying 56kg at $2.90. At his first start to post a big 5 len win. This track July 21 over 1300m defeating Scotch with 55kg at $1.10. Expect a forward showing.
6
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Yellow cap
7 11163 RIKEA MACCHIATO
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 5 len behind Tosano Maihime with 56kg at $2.40. The run before that ran last in a small field at Himeji on February 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind A Shin Harrier carrying 55kg at $1.70. Likely to play a big role.
7
F KOMAKI
GREEN, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 70106 KAN VIVRE SUN
YOICHI MIYAJI
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 7 len behind Nagisano Jojo carrying 55kg at $58.30. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 50 len behind Rikea Cappuccino with 55kg at $325.40. Tricky assignment.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
9 29321 PICTURE CARD
MAI MIYAGAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating God Impulse carrying 57kg at $1.10. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Valiant with 57kg at $7. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
9
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Light brown cap
10 75511 JUGEMOON
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Saga March 23 over 1400m defeating A Shin Harrier carrying 56kg at $1.30. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 23 over 1400m defeating Pingxiang carrying 55kg at $1.70. Has the right credentials.
10
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 13711 YOU'RE MY DREAM
SHINJI KUDO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start scored a big 9 len win at this track April 13 over 1300m defeating Satono Rush carrying 53kg at $2.30. The race before that won by 3 len at this track March 23 over 1300m defeating Copano James with 52kg at $1.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
11
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
12 33347 ZOKUZOKU
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
3YO  GREY  FILLY 55.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1600m, 13 len behind Rikea Cappuccino with 55kg at $58. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Tosano Maihime carrying 54kg at $33.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
12
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap