KOCHI   31 May 2025
 
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Race 6 1300m

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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by A Shin Quasar and Mio First. SHOW VALENCE (8) bounced back last start and landed the prize by 3 lengths after being in contention on the bend as favourite over 1300m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is good enough to play a major role. TOA NATALIE (10) was comfortably accounted for when third last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. IRIS BAROWS (4) finished third at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1400m at this track, finishing 6 lengths back in tenth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. DANIELA HONEY (5) was beaten 4 lengths into fifth in a 1400m contest at this track two weeks ago. Capable of featuring prominently.
1 96906 MIO FIRST
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Hidetoshi Hattori
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind Dona Aphrodite with 52kg at $80.80. The run before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ardore with 55kg at $53.30. Cannot enthuse.
1
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 35652 A SHIN QUASAR
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Quelle with 57kg at $52.90. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kingdom Winner carrying 57kg at $19.30. Has failed to show enough.
2
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 33434 EVER SUNNY HEART
MASAMITSU SAKAI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 11 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Quelle carrying 57kg at $7.30. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kingdom Winner carrying 57kg at $3.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 75830 IRIS BAROWS
Toshihiro Nishigawa
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Useful type. Most recently second last of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hiro Shige Dia carrying 55kg at $5. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Marumo Lumiere carrying 55kg at $49.20. Worth another chance.
4
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 11255 DANIELA HONEY
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hiro Shige Dia carrying 55kg at $3.20. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Hikaru Elizabeth with 55kg at $26.40. Sure to be about the money.
5
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Yellow cap
6 29346 LATENT ROAR
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hideharu Yano
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Hiro Shige Dia with 57kg at $3.90. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Marumo Lumiere with 57kg at $6.60. Strong winning hope.
6
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 08087 GRAND PRIX ONE
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Grand Prix Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hiro Shige Dia with 57kg at $161.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Dona Aphrodite with 57kg at $225.20. Even the minor placings look out of reach.
7
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Light brown cap
8 x9271 SHOW VALENCE
DAISAKU MEKUSA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Manabu Yoshitomi
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Trolltunga carrying 55kg at $2. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mozu Gold Medal carrying 55kg at $13.50. Will prove tough to stave off.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 47328 VINNARKRONA
JOJI TANAKA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Hiro Shige Dia with 55kg at $12.90. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Kingdom Winner carrying 55kg at $14.50. Would rather see in something easier.
9
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
10 12213 TOA NATALIE
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Takayama Land Co. Ltd.
Racing well. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Fukuno Lukka with 55kg at $11.60. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Meijo Solid with 55kg at $3.60. Expected to go well.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Hot pink cap