KOCHI   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

Race 8 1300m

Track:      

A strong tempo is assured with Scent Of Sin and Viru leading the charge. COUPERIN (7) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on March 26 over 1400m when he scored by 1.5 lengths. Winning rider Taichi Nagamori retains the mount. Likely to be in the finish again. SCENT OF SIN (8) has registered two minor placings from three runs this preparation. Was in the firing line all the way and finished one length from the winner in second at the latest outing over 1300m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. VIRU (11) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1300m at this track, an improvement on his sixth at this track the run before. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ZENIT (1) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1300m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well.
1 523x4 ZENIT
Ureshi Katsunori
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shinya Fukuzawa
Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Ambitieux with 56kg at $5.20. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Kokura on January 13 2024 over 2860m, 25 len behind Vigenere with 60.0kg at $222.50. Sure to run well.
1
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, White cap
2 07608 DAICHI VIVANT
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hidetoshi Hattori
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1600m, 10 len behind Regnum with 54kg at $153.10. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on March 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Le Vent Vert with 54kg at $95.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
2
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 77978 WIN LIBERALE
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Satono Rush carrying 56kg at $193.90. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Gray Storm with 56kg at $156.30. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
3
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 34668 GOLD PLAY
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazumi Yoshida
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ocea Hartman with 56kg at $28.60. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Classical Type carrying 56kg at $28. Hard to have.
4
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 65255 DERMA GARNET
DAISAKU MEKUSA
8YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 4 len behind Ocea Hartman with 54kg at $7.20. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Ambitieux carrying 54kg at $7.80. Likely to play a big role.
5
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 96803 BIG LOGOS ROOF
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
BIG ROOF RACING Co. Ltd
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Satono Rush carrying 56kg at $44.90. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on March 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Classical Type carrying 56kg at $45. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
6
HIDEYA SAHARA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE HALVED , MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Light green cap
7 x0x11 COUPERIN
DAISAKU MEKUSA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Kazutoyo Morita
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track March 5 over 1400m defeating Meisho Rocky with 56kg at $1.20. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 26 over 1400m defeating Oiseau D'or with 56kg at $1.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
7
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 1x252 SCENT OF SIN
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Ambitieux with 54kg at $3. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 8 len behind Gray Storm with 54kg at $1.70. Well placed to take this out.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
9 57895 HAYABUSA JUNICHI
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Toa Natalie with 56kg at $152.10. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1300m, 11 len behind Ambitieux carrying 56kg at $166.10. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
9
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Light brown cap
10 79435 SAKURA RAJAN
KAZUTO TAIRA
9YO  BROWN  HORSE 57.0KG
Sakura Commerce Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 26 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Satono Rush with 56kg at $15.50. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on March 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dona Aphrodite carrying 54kg at $6.50. Fully tested on his recent run.
10
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Hot pink cap
11 98964 VIRU
YOICHI MIYAJI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
IHR
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 18 over 1300m, 3 len behind Lis Marcelli with 56kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rinno Legend carrying 56kg at $7.10. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
11
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap