KOCHI   17 May 2025
 
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Race 7 1400m

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Misotaro has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. MISOTARO (12) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by one length over today's journey at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins and a placing. Top chance. KINGDOM WINNER (3) improved sharply with success as public elect over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Steps up a level but he is good enough to cope. NEO HUGHES (4) was a determined winner last time at this track, scoring by half a length over this distance. Nice weight drop so he shapes as one to consider. B B BELLEZA (10) finished third two runs back but was less effective last time over 1300m at this track, finishing back in tenth. Well placed and in the mix.
1 00024 GRAND MALL
MAMORU TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Useful type. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Dona Aphrodite with 57kg at $6.60. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Meisho Elegy carrying 57kg at $3.30. Won’t spend a dime in the run from the inside draw. Good each-way hope.
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SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 45586 APOLLO DARWIN
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Super Favor with 57kg at $103. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Mozu Mazoku carrying 53kg at $148.50. Tested on recent form.
2
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 41141 KINGDOM WINNER
TETSUYA NAGASE
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing well. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track May 4 over 1400m defeating Vinnarkrona with 57kg at $1.90. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 5 len behind Discerning with 57kg at $7.40. No reason he cannot salute again.
3
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Salmon cap
4 9x701 NEO HUGHES
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Shunji Nishida
Most recently won by 0.5 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Sugino Majesty carrying 57kg at $5.60. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 39 len behind Lux Cherry with 54kg at $31.30. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
4
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 64899 TOKEN TAKAHARU
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 14 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $162.30. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Super Favor carrying 57kg at $339.40. Hard to recommend.
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JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 x9364 MATSURIDA CHOPIN
S BEPPU
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 4th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Meisho Hyuma with 57kg at $35.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ardore with 57kg at $21.20. This looks too tough.
6
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
7 85777 MEISHO PISUKARI
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 54kg at $75.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Super Favor with 54kg at $94.20. Hard to have.
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MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 15195 GHOST BUSTER
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 4 len behind Dona Aphrodite with 57kg at $6.80. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ardore carrying 57kg at $4.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light green cap
9 07550 IRIS QUARTZ
TETSUYA NAGASE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 10 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 55kg at $29.70. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Super Favor carrying 55kg at $189.30. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
9
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 x3530 B B BELLEZA
Kurakane Ikuyasu
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Useful gelding. Last start second last of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 9 len behind Gray Storm with 57kg at $27. The run before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Le Vent Vert with 56kg at $7.20. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
10
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
11 58746 HATTO GUTTO GET
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshikazu Kobayashi
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $37.70. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ardore carrying 57kg at $158.30. Wide draw too testing.
11
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap
12 31321 MISOTARO
Kurakane Ikuyasu
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Useful colt. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Tomiken Shairi with 57kg at $1.50. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Sunrise Titan with 57kg at $1.60. Can get the job done again.
12
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap