KOCHI   17 May 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Eel Tesoro. DO FORCE (11) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third over 1300m at this track. Key runner. MAIDO OKINI (2) met with solid support last time out but could only manage to finish ninth over 1300m at this track in a disappointing performance. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Expect a big run this time. EEL TESORO (5) did well last start but found one better over 1300m at this track, beaten only a neck. Well placed and in the mix. GO MY WAY (6) was sixth in a 1300m contest at this track last time out. Well placed to turn things around.
1 33639 YAMANIN BASILISSA
DAISAKU MEKUSA
5YO  DK B  MARE 52.0KG
Hajime Doi
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Gray Storm with 55kg at $80.20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.
1
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, White cap
2 02389 MAIDO OKINI
MASAMITSU SAKAI
4YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Makoto Kosuge
Useful filly. Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 15 len behind Apollo Bibi with 55kg at $4.30. Before that second last of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1600m, 9 len behind Win Your Song with 55kg at $19. Capable of a better showing.
2
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 4009x SUNSET VERY
Kurakane Ikuyasu
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Lerver Co. Ltd.
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Sonoda December 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Yoshi Ichi with 53kg at $45.40. First up last campaign second last of 12 at Sonoda September 27 over 1400m, 15 len behind Kikuno Le Meilleur carrying 53kg at $17.50. Cannot enthuse.
3
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Salmon cap
4 32980 GHOST
SHINJI KUDO
9YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Takeshi Nishimura
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 57kg at $8. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Galapagos carrying 57kg at $27.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Cyan cap
5 63002 EEL TESORO
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, neck behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 55kg at $7.80. The run before that ran last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 23 len behind Point Forward with 55kg at $88.70. Big chance this time around.
5
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 35766 GO MY WAY
KAZUTO TAIRA
9YO  BLACK  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 55kg at $9.10. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Galapagos carrying 55kg at $35.50. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
6
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 30806 GARAGE DRIVE
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 8 len behind Apollo Bibi carrying 57kg at $63.40. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Galapagos carrying 57kg at $122.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 62750 AMMINO LEMON
YOICHI MIYAJI
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 7 len behind Gempachi Mighty carrying 57kg at $8.10. Before that 5th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Galapagos with 57kg at $37.30. Unlikely to threaten.
8
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Light green cap
9 79845 SHISHINO BRAVE
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Apollo Bibi carrying 57kg at $60.80. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $235.80. Has the ability to be in the finish.
9
TAISEI NAKAHARA
WHITE, RED BAND, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
10 80578 SURPRISE VIEW
DAISAKU MEKUSA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
CHEVAL ATTACHE Co. Ltd.
At the latest run got back early 8th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 57kg at $12.50. The race before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Galapagos with 54kg at $112.90. Needs to find lengths to test these.
10
KOICHIRO SENOO
NAVY, YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
11 09963 DO FORCE
MITOSHI HIGASHIHARA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Insel Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Gempachi Mighty with 57kg at $15.80. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Point Forward carrying 57kg at $203.20. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
11
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap
12 67584 MEINER MYTHOS
KAZUTO TAIRA
9YO  BLACK  HORSE 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd.
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 5 len behind Apollo Bibi with 55kg at $87.40. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Point Forward carrying 55kg at $72.10. Cannot enthuse.
12
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap