KOCHI   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1300m

Track:      

Expecting Ascii Art to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sharp trip. SCANDINAVIA (4) recorded another success last time over 1300m at this track making it two straight wins this campaign. Had plenty on her rivals last time and will go close again. ASCII ART (2) took advantage of the good draw and led for much of the way last start before being run down in the straight, finishing fourth over 1600m at this track. Bold showing expected. COASTAL TERRACE (6) drifted back over 1600m here last time before winding up late to finish fourth. One to watch for in the closing stages. A SHIN OTTIMO (3) got the prize two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when seventh over 1600m at this track. Worth another chance.
1 56025 EVER SUNNY HEART
MASAMITSU SAKAI
8YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Haruo Horiguchi
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Elaborate with 57kg at $50.30. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Avery with 57kg at $16.30. Might need easier race.
1
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, White cap
2 19424 ASCII ART
YOICHI MIYAJI
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Elaborate with 53kg at $9.70. Before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, neck behind Echt Stahl carrying 53kg at $5.40. Capable of more – worth another chance.
2
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 67917 A SHIN OTTIMO
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
5YO  DK B  HORSE 55.0KG

Most recently got back early 7th of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Elaborate with 55kg at $33.70. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track December 13 over 1400m defeating Hardboiled carrying 55kg at $61.70. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
3
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 00x11 SCANDINAVIA
DAISAKU MEKUSA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ichikawa Yoshimi Holdings Co. Ltd.
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; scored a big 30 len win at this track November 29 over 1300m defeating Danon Wilhelm carrying 55kg at $2.50. Second-up favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track December 14 over 1300m defeating Arde Yano carrying 55kg at $1.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
4
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Blue cap
5 97808 ALL ROUNDER
Ureshi Katsunori
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Meisho Yonku carrying 57kg at $17.70. Before that second last of 12 at Nagoya on December 4 over 1500m, 11 len behind Kamille carrying 57kg at $74.10. Looks to be making up the numbers.
5
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 74174 COASTAL TERRACE
SHINJI KUDO
7YO  DK B  GELDING 57.0KG
Katsumi Yoshida
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meisho Yonku carrying 57kg at $12.70. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jasper Jack with 57kg at $141.70. Well placed to take this out.
6
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 76588 SPICE UP
KAZUTO TAIRA
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 14 len behind Shosan Kizuna carrying 56kg at $51.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Surprise View carrying 56kg at $44.10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
7
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 0x000 J L BULKER
DAISAKU MEKUSA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yukihito Hashimoto
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 18 len behind Shosan Kizuna carrying 57kg at $58.60. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 17 len behind Surprise View with 57kg at $6. On his best form has excellent prospects.
8
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, Pink cap
9 00000 TAMAMO ITTOSEI
MASAMITSU SAKAI
8YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Tamamo K.
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on December 28 over 1600m, 17 len behind Mononofu Gold with 57kg at $8. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 12 len behind Surprise View with 57kg at $36. Others are preferred.
9
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Pink cap