Kochi Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
NIXON TESORO (1) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time when seventh, beaten 8 lengths, at this track over 1600m. The engagement of Shuji Akaoka is a positive move. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around. LORD IN FIGHT (9) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months and it is noteworthy that he has scored at his past two first-up appearances, last prep over 1600m at this track. Solid chance. LUPINUS TESORO (5) was quickly into stride over 1400m at this track last time and dug deep to score by 3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. GREAT HIEN (7) ran well below her best last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth at $3. Reunites with Takuya Okamura who has two wins from four rides. Among the hopes.

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Ecoro Courage with 57kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Preflop All In carrying 57kg at $5.10. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 25/05/2025 | 42 | COND | $236,117.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 13/04/2025 | 19 | COND 4U | $192,369.00 | Kochi | 1900m | M | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 10-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.10 |
4/12 | 25/03/2025 | 23 | COND 4U | $543,362.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 12-11-4 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $213.30 |
1/12 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | COND | $181,566.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kato | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $89.20 |
1/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $28,301.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.90 |
8/10 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $28,301.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 7-6-8 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Ryoutarou Oka
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Lupinus Tesoro with 57kg at $74.90. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Danon Justice with 57kg at $35.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $74.90 |
8/9 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,779.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $35.60 |
6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 19 | A2 3U | $30,779.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:42.70 | 4-5-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $94.10 |
5/12 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | COND 4U | $54,336.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $109.60 |
5/8 | 16/03/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $36,313.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Ryotaro Oka | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $91.50 |
7/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $28,301.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 56kg | 1:46.80 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $45.40 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Saga on April 20 over 1750m, 6 len behind Seven Colors with 55kg at $28.10. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 23 over 1900m, 15 len behind Sun Eau Claire with 56kg at $6.20. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 20/04/2025 | 56 | COND | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 55kg | 1:54.10 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $28.10 |
8/12 | 23/02/2025 | 41 | COND 4U | $141,505.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 56kg | 2:09.50 | - | 5 |
| 15.2L | $6.20 |
1/12 | 13/01/2025 | 13 | COND 4U | $69,822.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $10.70 |
2/6 | 31/12/2024 | 24 | COND 3U | $27,923.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 54kg | 1:48.20 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
8/12 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | COND 3U | $87,260.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 54kg | 2:02.60 | 1-2-8 | 12 |
| 7.8L | $31.50 |
5/10 | 24/11/2024 | 217 | COND 3U | $33,902.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 3 len at this track May 11 over 1400m defeating Ecoro Falcon carrying 52kg at $22.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mozu Gold Medal carrying 57kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Kondo Shogetsu | 52kg | 1:27.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $22.90 |
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 55 | COND 4U | $76,948.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 4-6-10 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $3.50 |
6/12 | 23/02/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $141,505.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 2:09.50 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.90 |
1/10 | 02/02/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $28,301.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
5/12 | 13/01/2025 | 70 | COND 4U | $69,822.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.20 |
1/11 | 04/11/2024 | 22 | COND | $169,508.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:59.40 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track March 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Kyoei Gale carrying 56kg at $5.30. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. This track January 5 over 1400m defeating Seton with 56kg at $1.10. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 25/03/2025 | 23 | COND 4U | $54,336.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-10 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $5.30 |
6/12 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | COND | $181,566.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 1-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
3/12 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | COND | $212,257.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:23.20 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
2/12 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | COND | $209,467.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
1/7 | 05/01/2025 | 70 | COND 3U | $41,893.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
1/8 | 27/10/2024 | 13 | A2 3U | $27,516.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Minoru Miyagawa | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Takuya Okamura
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lupinus Tesoro with 55kg at $3. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Mozu Gold Medal with 57kg at $1.80. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 11/05/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 25 | COND 4U | $76,948.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-3 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
3/12 | 25/03/2025 | 23 | COND 4U | $54,336.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $33.60 |
1/9 | 02/03/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $29,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
6/7 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $42,451.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $2.80 |
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $27,929.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on May 25 over 1600m, 8 len behind Roys Peak with 57kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sunrise Grit carrying 55kg at $92.40. Needs to find lengths to test these.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $31,482.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | COND 4U | $98,382.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 3-8-9 | 9 |
| 10.7L | $92.40 |
3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $30,779.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:23.80 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.90 |
11/12 | 13/04/2025 | 21 | COND 4U | $192,369.00 | Kochi | 1900m | M | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 2:02.80 | 11-12-11 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $166.40 |
7/9 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | A3 3U | $28,979.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:30.70 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $25.00 |
12/12 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | COND | $181,566.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 3-7-12 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $107.00 |