KOCHI   27 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Expecting plenty of speed from Shosan Kizuna, Best Decision and Echt Stahl from Fuyusobi. SHOSAN KIZUNA (1) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 3 lengths win over 1600m at this track to make it two in succession. Has a formidable combination with Masayoshi Yamasaki who has been aboard for his last two wins. Should be hard to stop. SARAH FAUCON (11) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 1.5 lengths at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and three placings. Has a high cruising speed. Expecting a bold showing. MEISHO OKIBI (10) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by a neck over 1600m at this track. That continued the good form this campaign, with six wins and four minor placings from 13 runs. Among the leading players again. ECHT STAHL (9) pushed forward and was a determined winner by a neck over 1600m at this track last time out. Should park just off the lead despite the wide draw. Not to be discounted.
1 13411 SHOSAN KIZUNA
Toshihiro Nishigawa
7YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Akikazu Suzuki
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Popular Song carrying 57kg at $1.30. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track December 28 over 1600m defeating Bicky First carrying 57kg at $1.60. Great chance to win with the aid of the inside draw.
1
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, White cap
2 00042 DANON EARLY
S BEPPU
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Danox Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on January 21 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Sarah Faucon with 57kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Meisho Yonku with 57kg at $13.40. Cannot be ruled out.
2
TATSUYA NAKAJIMA
NAVY, WHITE STRIPES, GOLD SLEEVES, Black cap
3 11343 YUKINO MARIA
KAZUTO TAIRA
6YO  DK B  MARE 55.0KG

At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 3 len behind B B Belleza with 55kg at $5.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Earth Riser with 55kg at $5.50. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
3
MASASHI UEDA
RED, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 43382 LUX CHERRY
TATSUYA NAKANISHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
LUX Inc.
At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, neck behind Echt Stahl carrying 53kg at $13.80. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Regolith with 53kg at $11.80. Close-up last start but this looks a stretch.
4
KONDO SHOGETSU
PURPLE, PINK ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 73512 FUYUSOBI
TERUYUKI KUNISAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Big Red Farm
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shinringenkai carrying 57kg at $9.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track December 14 over 1400m defeating Morpheus with 57kg at $11. Not far away last start. Big chance.
5
RYOTARO OKA
BLUE, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 13123 BEST DECISION
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Sunday Racing Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Shinringenkai carrying 57kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on December 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shinringenkai carrying 57kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
6
TAICHI NAGAMORI
RED, GREEN ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 63363 HIMAWARIKUN
MAMORU TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Meisho Okibi with 57kg at $3.10. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fox Sleep with 57kg at $6.70. Not far away last start. Big chance.
7
SHOMA KATO
ORANGE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ORANGE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, Green cap
8 07173 I AM LEGEND
YOICHI MIYAJI
10YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Grand Bokujo Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on January 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Shosan Kizuna with 57kg at $7.90. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Shinringenkai with 55kg at $78. Win would surprise.
8
EITA INOUE
WHITE, PURPLE FIVE STARS, Orange cap
9 55131 ECHT STAHL
MASAMITSU SAKAI
6YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Hidaka Breeders Union Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start won by a neck at this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Lux Cherry carrying 57kg at $2.90. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Crack Of Dawn with 55kg at $4.50. Big chance to go back-to-back.
9
TAKUYA OKAMURA
ORANGE, GREEN ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 12381 MEISHO OKIBI
TETSUYA NAGASE
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Last start came from midfield and won by a neck at this track January 13 over 1600m defeating Jasper Jack with 57kg at $2.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Shinringenkai with 57kg at $7.40. Found his best form now. Take beating.
10
SHINJI HATANAKA
YELLOW, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CHEVRON, Pink cap
11 72641 SARAH FAUCON
SHINJI KUDO
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
H.F Association
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track January 21 over 1300m defeating Danon Early carrying 54kg at $2.10. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Crack Of Dawn carrying 55kg at $2. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
11
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap