KOCHI   04 Oct 2025
 
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Race 8 1400m

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Off the low draw Akino Smart should lead at a genuine tempo. RYUNOSU (7) reunites with Takuya Okamura after scoring with ease over 1300m at this track last time out. Key chance here and looks tough to beat again. SHINRINGENKAI (2) was quickly into stride over 1600m at this track last time and defied all challengers to score by 4 lengths. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. SPIRIT WORLD (4) is returning from a spell of four months. Finished 15th at Hanshin Dirt over 1400m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Shinji Kudo. Sure to make his presence felt. AKINO SMART (3) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing second and only one length from the winner at the end of 1400m. Sure to be thereabouts.
1 34773 CRACK OF DAWN
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G1 Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind One Leon with 57kg at $50.90. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nil Admirari with 57kg at $46.90. Draws well but others preferred.
1
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, RED SLEEVES, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 x2691 SHINRINGENKAI
MAMORU TANAKA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
Most recently won by 4 len at this track September 23 over 1600m defeating Gran Raisins Dores with 55kg at $2.70. The run before that 9th of 11 at Ohi on August 11 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sakki Mitsugu with 54kg at $11.70. Big chance again.
2
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 92222 AKINO SMART
TETSUYA NAGASE
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoichi Masuda
Recent form sound. At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at this track on September 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ocea Top Gun with 57kg at $3.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on September 7 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Regolith carrying 57kg at $3.30. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside stall.
3
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Salmon cap
4 x030x SPIRIT WORLD
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Godolphin
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 8 over 1400m, 10 len behind Protoporos carrying 58.0kg at $45.90. Previously first up; second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt April 19 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ludique with 58.0kg at $19. Likely to feature.
4
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 41076 MONONOFU GOLD
TETSUYA NAGASE
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG
West.Forest.Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 9 len behind Skylight with 52kg at $12.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Highest Point carrying 52kg at $17.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 17x84 VIDA
S BEPPU
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Smile Farm Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Nil Admirari with 57kg at $21.20. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 2 len behind One Leon with 57kg at $50.80. Looks tested again.
6
KENSUKE HAYASHI
NAVY, WHITE FIVE STARS, SLEEVES, Yellow cap
7 49711 RYUNOSU
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG

Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track September 7 over 1300m defeating Matsurida Chopin with 57kg at $1.50. Before that favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track July 27 over 1300m defeating Full Metal Lady carrying 57kg at $1.60. Best form should see him measure right up.
7
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 00908 LORD IMMORTAL
HIROKI NISHIYAMA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 14 len behind Skylight carrying 55kg at $89.90. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 16 len behind Highest Point with 55kg at $161.40. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
8
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 00634 AMAZING RUN
SHINJI KUDO
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tomiro Fukami
Last start 4th of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Skylight with 57kg at $22.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Nil Admirari with 57kg at $53.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
9
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
10 90597 LORD REAL
YOICHI MIYAJI
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 13 len behind Skylight with 57kg at $47. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Highest Point carrying 57kg at $252.60. Looks outclassed.
10
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
11 76671 EVER SUNNY HEART
MASAMITSU SAKAI
7YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
Most recently favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track September 21 over 1400m defeating Tipsy World with 57kg at $4.30. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on September 7 over 1300m, 18 len behind Ryunosu with 57kg at $21.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
11
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 87000 VIADUCT
Toshihiro Nishigawa
4YO  GREY  HORSE 57.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track on September 21 over 1300m, 19 len behind Skylight carrying 57kg at $55.50. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on September 6 over 1400m, 20 len behind Highest Point with 57kg at $105.30. Wide draw too testing.
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MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Hot pink cap