KOCHI   31 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1300m

Track:      

Tamamo Ittosei to take charge ahead of Go Max at a strong tempo. TAMAMO ITTOSEI (9) went fast early over 1400m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by 2.5 lengths. Likely to press forward from wide out. Taking on a better line-up this time but he deserves plenty of thought. GO MAX (5) was last at the races when he finished 15th over 1600m at Hanshin on March 16. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Yuji Uchikoshi. One of the genuine hopes in the race. A SHIN OTTIMO (3) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1400m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. NEO HUGHES (7) finished 6 lengths back in fifth over 1400m at this track last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Top-three chance.
1 48990 TOKEN TAKAHARU
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 16 len behind B B Belleza with 57kg at $331.40. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 14 len behind Meisho Hyuma carrying 57kg at $162.30. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
1
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 87466 HATTO GUTTO GET
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshikazu Kobayashi
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind B B Belleza carrying 57kg at $63.20. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Meisho Hyuma with 57kg at $37.70. Faces a tough task.
2
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Grey cap
3 26619 A SHIN OTTIMO
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meisho Rosy carrying 55kg at $36.40. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at this track May 4 over 1300m defeating Bai Yulan carrying 55kg at $5.70. Winning hope.
3
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 247x0 GOLD EAGLE
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsuro Murata
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 18 len behind Meisho Rosy carrying 57kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at this track on October 14 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Brooklyn carrying 56kg at $10.40. Unlikely to threaten.
4
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 0x60x GO MAX
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
TO RACING LLC.
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Hanshin March 16 over 1600m, 12 len behind Fervent with 55.0kg at $21.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 14 at Kokura February 23 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Wurttemberg carrying 58.0kg at $14.30. Likely to play a major role.
5
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 66773 MANHATTAN ROAD
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hiro Shige Dia carrying 57kg at $27.70. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 54kg at $42.90. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
6
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 x7015 NEO HUGHES
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Shunji Nishida
Most recently 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind B B Belleza carrying 54kg at $45.10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track April 19 over 1400m defeating Sugino Majesty with 57kg at $5.60. Genuine chance this time around.
7
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light green cap
8 79330 SUNRISE KNIGHT
Ureshi Katsunori
10YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 9 len behind Gray Storm with 57kg at $143.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ardore carrying 57kg at $37.70. Expected to be doing his best work late.
8
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 83431 TAMAMO ITTOSEI
MASAMITSU SAKAI
7YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Tamamo K.
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track May 18 over 1400m defeating Popular Song carrying 57kg at $2. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Show Valence with 57kg at $2.50. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
9
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 52424 YUKINO MARIA
KAZUTO TAIRA
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hiro Shige Dia carrying 52kg at $8.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Marumo Lumiere with 52kg at $21.90. Among the winning chances.
10
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
11 55868 APOLLO DARWIN
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Apollo Thoroughbred Club
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind B B Belleza with 57kg at $164.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Super Favor carrying 57kg at $103. Prepared to risk on current form.
11
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap