KOCHI   18 Apr 2026
 
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Race 6 1600m

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Good early pressure with Princess Dia or Rouge Amalia likely to take up the running. PRINCESS DIA (4) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 2.5 lengths last time out over 1600m at this track. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. DAISHINGEKI (1) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. RIKEA MACCHIATO (9) finished fourth last time out over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Shuji Akaoka who has four wins when partnering stays on. Fitter and capable of playing a big role. TRAUM PLATZ (2) hit the frame two starts ago but ran below par last time when sixth over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.
1 45043 DAISHINGEKI
YOICHI MIYAJI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Houyhnhnm carrying 55kg at $29.20. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Naeil Na carrying 55kg at $6.20. Capable of going to the next level.
1
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 87426 TRAUM PLATZ
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 6th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Houyhnhnm with 57kg at $22.30. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Do Force carrying 56kg at $11.20. Will be saved up for one last crack.
2
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 57x93 SHOTMAKER
MAI MIYAGAWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 57kg at $38.30. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Daoradaora carrying 57kg at $56.50. Not keen on his prospects.
3
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Red cap
4 48211 PRINCESS DIA
Ureshi Katsunori
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track March 24 over 1600m defeating G T Happy carrying 54kg at $21.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at this track March 10 over 1600m defeating Reward Elaine carrying 54kg at $5.40. Can take this out.
4
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 73795 PALACE PARTNER
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Yutaka Nishimura
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Enuma Elish carrying 55kg at $34.40. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 9 len behind Collbrande carrying 55kg at $9.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 80608 GOOD FAITH
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
ST Racing
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Houyhnhnm carrying 57kg at $89.40. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Do Force carrying 57kg at $5.80. Will find this too difficult.
6
NAOYUKI TSUKAMOTO
GREEN, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 41444 ROUGE AMALIA
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tokyo Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Enuma Elish carrying 55kg at $5.30. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kinsen O with 55kg at $12.80. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
7
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Orange cap
8 67298 O'KANE
TETSUYA NAGASE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 9 len behind Collbrande with 57kg at $38. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Neo Hughes with 57kg at $48. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few.
8
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 527x4 RIKEA MACCHIATO
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Kiyoshi Inaba
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Cosmo Luteus carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Kyoto Dirt on October 5 2024 over 1200m, 26 len behind T O Elvis carrying 54.0kg at $175.70. Improver with winning prospects.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 56086 KINGDOM WINNER
TETSUYA NAGASE
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 12 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Naeil Na with 57kg at $32.90. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Windsor Barows carrying 57kg at $129.30. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
10
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap