KOCHI   12 Oct 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1600m

Track:      

A solid tempo on the cards with Monstruoso leading the way. MONSTRUOSO (4) was prominent in the run and gave a sight when fresh from a spell last start, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Has never missed the frame when second-up from four starts and has a decent record at this longer journey. Ready to find peak form this time. KAMPU (7) is progressing well, last time out finishing second over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed and anticipating another big run. PEISHA BOOGIE (2) has been out of the frame at her last couple of runs, last time finishing seventh over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt four weeks ago. Expecting a far better run at this level. OWENS VALLEY (10) has switched yards since finishing 14th four weeks ago over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Should be primed for this.
1 07898 SMART ESTELA
SHINICHI TANAKA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Toru Okawa
Last start second last of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1400m, 50 len behind Danon Fast with 55kg at $317.20. The start before that second last of 10 at this track on September 14 over 1300m, 56 len behind Back Screen with 55kg at $156.60. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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KOHEI KATSURAYAMA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND, White cap
2 64667 PEISHA BOOGIE
Toshihiro Nishigawa
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
Naoto Kitajo
Most recently 7th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on September 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Wanderer with 54.0kg at $239.10. Before that 6th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on August 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Win Realiser with 55.0kg at $18.20. Can atone.
2
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 00x2x MAHESVARA
JOJI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Kanazawa on April 8 over 1500m, 5 len behind Kaito Berg with 57kg at $46.30. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 6 2024 over 1800m, 20 len behind Stake All carrying 56.0kg at $219. Looks up against it.
3
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Salmon cap
4 212x2 MONSTRUOSO
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG

Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Danon Fast carrying 57kg at $1.70. Previously second-up favourite; won by a neck at Kawasaki April 4 2023 over 1500m defeating Moody Nile carrying 56kg at $2.40. Among the leading chances.
4
CHIKANAO SHIRONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 51257 SIEG MIND
SHINICHI TANAKA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hokushun Kyosoba Kumiai
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at this track on September 28 over 1300m, 8 len behind Eternal Lies carrying 55kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tokai Kleos with 55kg at $21.90. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 78000 FLAN FIZZ
SHINICHI TANAKA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on September 28 over 1300m, 21 len behind Eternal Lies carrying 57kg at $411.50. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, 28 len behind Tokai Kleos with 57kg at $322.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 x8x52 KAMPU
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Kyoko Habata
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on September 14 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arde Yano carrying 57kg at $3. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on September 28 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Smart Allister with 57kg at $6.40. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
7
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
8 60498 THREE ROSE
DAISAKU MEKUSA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Nagai Shoji Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on August 30 over 1800m, 17 len behind Happy Dun Chan with 55.0kg at $50.80. The race before that 9th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Eye Blink carrying 52.0kg at $21. Prefer to watch at this stage.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 99473 LIBERTY FLAME
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Godolphin
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 10 at this track on September 28 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Eternal Lies with 57kg at $6.80. The race before that 7th of 14 at Sapporo Dirt on August 2 over 1700m, 9 len behind Ralph Tesoro with 57.0kg at $8.60. This is well within his grasp.
9
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
10 00840 OWENS VALLEY
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 15 at Hanshin Dirt on September 14 over 1200m, 8 len behind Vivacious carrying 57.0kg at $46.60. The start before that 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on August 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Chimney Pipe carrying 57.0kg at $82.40. Should be right in the finish.
10
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap