KOCHI   03 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1300m

Track:      

Mio First, Sunrise Titan and Dona Aphrodite can set a genuine tempo. DONA APHRODITE (9) finished third over 1300m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. Should park just off the speed despite the draw. Likely to feature. IN ORBIT (2) built on a nice second two starts back with success over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by a neck. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is one of the chief contenders. SUNRISE TITAN (10) was safely held when tenth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Has his share of ability and finds a suitable race. GRAND MALL (1) made progress last time out, finishing second over 1300m at this track. Can go one better here.
1 20002 GRAND MALL
MAMORU TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful entire. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Meisho Elegy with 57kg at $3.30. The race before that ran last of 15 at Ohi on March 14 over 1200m, 20 len behind Keiai Capella carrying 55kg at $81.50. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
1
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 90321 IN ORBIT
Kurakane Ikuyasu
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start won by a neck at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Hokko Hanamichi with 57kg at $6.70. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on February 24 over 1300m, 3 len behind Meisho Elegy with 56kg at $1.90. Great chance to win again.
2
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 31519 GHOST BUSTER
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ardore carrying 57kg at $4.70. The start before that won by 2 len at this track April 6 over 1300m defeating Yukino Maria with 57kg at $1.90. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
3
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 55145 NANDE FESTIVE
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Kazuma Usui
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ardore with 55kg at $36.90. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $8.70. Can't see her troubling these.
4
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Cyan cap
5 73080 GRAND PRIX ONE
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Grand Prix Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ardore with 57kg at $60.10. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Bob's Yer Uncle with 57kg at $135.20. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 51765 MISS VIKING
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 8 len behind Meisho Elegy carrying 55kg at $122.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $123.90. Others look better placed.
6
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 59690 MIO FIRST
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 52.0KG
Hidetoshi Hattori
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ardore with 55kg at $53.30. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bob's Yer Uncle with 52kg at $29.40. A top-three finish would surprise.
7
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 49008 VIADUCT
Toshihiro Nishigawa
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ardore carrying 57kg at $220.10. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 24 len behind Bob's Yer Uncle carrying 57kg at $103.10. Tested on recent form.
8
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 01113 DONA APHRODITE
MAMORU TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Yoko Yamada
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 4 len behind Discerning carrying 55kg at $2.50. The start before that won by a nose at this track April 5 over 1300m defeating Show Valence with 55kg at $1.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 49310 SUNRISE TITAN
MAI MIYAGAWA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
Last start 10th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ardore with 54kg at $23.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track April 6 over 1300m defeating Misotaro with 57kg at $7.60. Worth another chance.
10
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap