KOCHI   02 May 2026
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Saiseisei leading Houyhnhnm. ADLER (5) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Perfectly placed and is likely to be there at the finish. BIG SHOW TIME (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.3 lengths from the winner at the end of 1600m. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. HOUYHNHNM (4) was sent out at long odds last time but ran above expectations to finish fourth, beaten only one length, over 1600m at this track. Drawn to stalk the leaders. One to consider. DAITA JUSTICE (10) raced below his best last time but is capable of better.
1 00003 BIG SHOW TIME
MAMORU TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Takatoshi Sakai
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind T O Sirius with 57kg at $2.80. Before that 11th of 13 at Nakayama on February 28 over 1600m, 12 len behind Cosmo Anthology carrying 58.0kg at $553.60. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
1
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 13575 TROLLTUNGA
SHINJI KUDO
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Dearest Club Co. Ltd.
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind T O Sirius carrying 57kg at $39. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 9 len behind Bonjour Zen carrying 56kg at $28.80. This is outside his grasp.
2
MEGUMI JONO
GREEN, WHITE RIGHT SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 01x85 YAMANIN BRIGHTEN
DAISAKU MEKUSA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Hajime Doi
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Resuming ran last of 8 at this track on March 3 over 1300m, 11 len behind Flyer True with 57kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kaiser Blitz with 57kg at $8.50. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
3
NAOYUKI TSUKAMOTO
GREEN, YELLOW DOUBLE BAND, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 27114 HOUYHNHNM
SHINJI KUDO
4YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Chizu Yoshida
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Stella Matutina with 57kg at $78.20. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Ocea Hartman carrying 57kg at $2.60. Not far from winner at his last appearance and rates highly.
4
SEIYA TATARA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Blue cap
5 x6402 ADLER
YUJI UCHIKOSHI
12YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Yoshizawa Holdings Co. Ltd
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 2 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 57kg at $3.50. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on February 23 over 1300m, 11 len behind Sable Mirage with 57kg at $52.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
5
MINORU MIYAGAWA
BLACK,WHITE FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
6 61937 VINNARKRONA
JOJI TANAKA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 57.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind T O Sirius with 57kg at $32.40. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Saiseisei with 57kg at $13. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
6
MASAYOSHI YAMASAKI
RED, YELLOW DIAMOND BAND, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPE, Green cap
7 15426 OKEHAMPTON
MAMORU TANAKA
8YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 13 len behind T O Sirius carrying 57kg at $5.60. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 4 len behind Bonjour Zen with 57kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
YUTA GOMA
WHITE, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 52019 SAISEISEI
S BEPPU
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG

Most recently second last of 10 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Stella Matutina carrying 57kg at $116.90. Before that won by 2 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Kurino Orion carrying 57kg at $6.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
8
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Orange cap
9 48999 SHISHINO BRAVE
TADAYOSHI HOSOKAWA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG

Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 18 len behind T O Sirius with 57kg at $172.60. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 15 len behind Bonjour Zen carrying 57kg at $217.10. Others have better credentials.
9
SEISHIRO OSAWA
SKY BLUE, WHITE CHECKS, SKY BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STARS, Pink cap
10 72848 DAITA JUSTICE
JOJI TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 57.0KG
Tetsutaro Nakagomi
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on April 18 over 1600m, 15 len behind T O Sirius with 57kg at $9.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Bonjour Zen carrying 57kg at $3.90. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
10
HIDEYA SAHARA
WHITE , MEDIUM BLUE HALVED , MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,WHITE ARMBAND ,WHITE COLLAR, Pink cap