KOCHI   22 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Copano Curacao to take up the running at a moderate tempo. KURINO DRAGON (3) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. COPANO CURACAO (8) ran below expectations last time at this track over 1300m, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Should camp just off the leaders. Expecting a bold showing. LUMINOUS FLUX (9) has switched yards since finishing tenth six weeks ago over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Comes here with definite top-three claims. ONTEMBAAR (2) finished ninth over 1300m at this track at her most recent appearance on April 13. One to consider.
1 69860 WE CAN
DAI MUNEISHI
10YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Koji Michinaga
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 16 len behind Shaman's Cave carrying 55kg at $435.80. Before that eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ocea Dynasty carrying 55kg at $201. Low draw but others have better credentials.
1
NAOKI KIMURA
RED, BLACK ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLUE DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 3659x ONTEMBAAR
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 52.0KG
Sakae Shibahara
Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at this track April 13 over 1300m, 48 len behind You're My Dream carrying 52kg at $24.70. On debut 11th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt December 3 2023 over 1200m, 16 len behind Grass Blanche with 55.0kg at $41.60. Worth keeping in mind.
2
ABE MOTOTSUGU
WHITE, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Grey cap
3 80x21 KURINO DRAGON
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 11 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Kurino Nice Guy carrying 57kg at $1.80. Second run from a spell came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track May 25 over 1400m defeating Steelopolis carrying 57kg at $4.20. Expected to go very well.
3
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 08977 SMILE
DAI MUNEISHI
9YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tatsue Ishikawa
Last start got back early 7th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 13 len behind Shaman's Cave with 57kg at $103.80. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ocea Dynasty with 57kg at $149.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
4
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Cyan cap
5 70657 CASTLE BAJI O
MAI MIYAGAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 11 len behind Bratty Kid with 57kg at $23.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bessarabia carrying 57kg at $8.50. Tough assignment.
5
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 00698 CORNI HIT
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 13 len behind Shaman's Cave with 52kg at $550.50. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Kurino Nice Guy carrying 52kg at $135.40. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Light green cap
7 08800 FOCAL POINT
DAI MUNEISHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Isao Nakanishi
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 18 len behind Bratty Kid with 57kg at $169.50. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 20 len behind Kurino Nice Guy with 57kg at $447.90. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
JUNYA ISHIMOTO
MEDIUM BLUE, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS, Light green cap
8 15124 COPANO CURACAO
MAMORU TANAKA
3YO  DK B  COLT 57.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shaman's Cave with 57kg at $2.80. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Chotto Yabaiyone with 57kg at $2.20. Expected to finish much closer.
8
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 0x000 LUMINOUS FLUX
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Tokyo Dirt on May 11 over 1600m, 13 len behind Argent carrying 57.0kg at $241.80. Before that 11th of 14 at Niigata Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 13 len behind Speed Panther carrying 55.0kg at $337.50. Can win based on best form.
9
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Light brown cap
10 00990 ARATAMA FALX
TOMOHARU EBESUMOTO
4YO  GREY  FILLY 53.0KG
Kenji Araki
At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1300m, 34 len behind Atid carrying 55kg at $266.10. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on May 25 over 1400m, 39 len behind Bessarabia carrying 52kg at $204.90. Happy to risk.
10
YOSHIMI NAKASHIMA
LIGHT BLUE, YELLOW CHECKS ,BLACK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE STRIPE, Hot pink cap
11 0x99x ENERGY GRAND
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Funabashi April 3 over 1200m, 17 len behind Strike On carrying 57kg at $39.90. First up last campaign ninth of 11 at Urawa March 20 over 1500m, 10 len behind Sea Serpent with 57kg at $17.30. May need the hitout.
11
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Hot pink cap