Kochi Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
JOSHO BRILLER (12) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, scoring by 2.5 lengths and making it three straight wins. Rates as the testing material again. ZAGARA (11) went forward last start and gave a great sight when second over 1400m at this track. Will be looking to cross and steady the tempo. Form this track is hard to knock with two wins from six starts. Expected to be in the finish. CESA SONG (3) started at $2.90 last time on the back of a win at this track two starts ago but was below his best, finishing seventh over 1600m at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. QUEEN OF HEART (7) has not appeared since she finished 11th over 1400m at Tokyo on November 1. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Ousuke Tayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on November 9 over 1600m, 23 len behind Peace Sign carrying 55.0kg at $97.30. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:39.00 | - | 11 |
| 23.7L | $97.30 |

Jockey: Hiroto Yoshihara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after three months raced on the pace before fading ran last of 15 at Hanshin on December 27 over 1600m, 18 len behind Flame Star carrying 53.0kg at $117.70. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Chukyo on August 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lady Goal with 55.0kg at $23.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 27/12/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 53kg | 1:33.80 | - | 13 |
| 18.1L | $117.70 |
| 0/15 | 27/09/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 10 |
| 99.0L | $5.80 |
| 9/13 | 31/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $23.30 |
| 13/18 | 26/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 55kg | 1:21.30 | - | 8 |
| 11.7L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Yuuta Gouma
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on January 25 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kusudama with 57kg at $2.90. The run before that won by 3 len at this track January 11 over 1300m defeating Sox carrying 57kg at $1.20. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall.
Last Starts 16 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 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $68,768.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:47.80 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yuta Goma | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.10 |
| 10/10 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Akira Sugawara | 56kg | 1:48.70 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $52.00 |

Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1400m, 33 len behind Katsutenai Oishisa carrying 57kg at $151.90. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1300m, 3 len behind Cesa Song with 57kg at $31.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.50 | 9-3-4 | 4 |
| 33.1L | $151.90 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:26.70 | 8-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $31.60 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:27.90 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $21.80 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $130.90 |
| 8/9 | 30/11/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $62.40 |
| 6/12 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $8,085.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:09.00 | 11-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kissaki carrying 55kg at $47.60. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Josho Briller with 55kg at $88.30. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,011.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $47.60 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $88.30 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 1-6-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $119.70 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:27.50 | 3-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $26.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/12/2025 | 31 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Ryotaro Oka | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $59.40 |
| 10/10 | 12/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,516.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Takafumi Hattori | 55kg | 1:14.90 | 7-5-10 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Katou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 11th of 14 at Tokyo on November 15 over 1600m, 13 len behind Master Soarer carrying 55.0kg at $361.90. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:34.80 | - | 14 |
| 13.6L | $361.90 |

Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Tokyo November 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Mor Nike carrying 55.0kg at $187.30. On debut seventh of 13 at Niigata August 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Promesa Al Mundo with 52.0kg at $141.60. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:23.50 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $187.30 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | MDN F 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:35.90 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $203.60 |
| 9/16 | 15/09/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:13.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $44.50 |
| 10/11 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:35.80 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $123.80 |
| 7/13 | 03/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:34.90 | - | 5 |
| 10.9L | $141.60 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at Hanshin on December 27 over 1600m, 9 len behind Flame Star carrying 51.0kg at $514.40. The race before that 12th of 14 at Hanshin on December 13 over 1200m, 15 len behind Naxos with 55.0kg at $361.20. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:33.80 | - | 2 |
| 9.6L | $514.40 |
| 12/14 | 13/12/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 13 |
| 15.4L | $361.20 |
| 16/16 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.70 | - | 4 |
| 21.2L | $422.60 |
| 11/15 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:48.50 | 7-10-11 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $18.70 |

Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 14 len behind Josho Briller with 55kg at $96. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at this track on January 18 over 1300m, 2 len behind Snow Prince with 55kg at $55.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $96.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $55.40 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 55kg | 1:26.70 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $136.50 |
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $53.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $132.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 3-8-9 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $257.20 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Nakajima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 15 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1800m, 34 len behind T M Gogh carrying 55.0kg at $74.20. Previously first up; tenth of 16 at Kyoto October 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Nenekirimaru with 55.0kg at $72.10. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 02/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Arata Saito | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 11-11-14 | 3 |
| 34.0L | $74.20 |
| 10/16 | 13/10/2025 | 79 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:20.90 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $72.10 |
| 6/6 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:34.30 | - | 2 |
| 8.4L | $69.80 |
| 8/11 | 06/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:11.60 | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Tosano Shujinko with 56kg at $6.10. The start before that won by 2.5 len at this track December 13 over 1300m defeating Country Victor carrying 56kg at $2.90. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $141,121.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:26.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/9 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 3/10 | 02/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 12/10/2025 | - | COND 2 | $43,049.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track January 25 over 1400m defeating A To Z with 55kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 11 over 1300m defeating O Shin Million with 55kg at $2.20. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 5-4-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,315.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:27.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:28.10 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:26.80 | - | 12 |
| 9.2L | $274.20 |
| 11/12 | 15/11/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 3-7-11 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $153.00 |
| 10/14 | 30/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:55.50 | 13-12-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $134.20 |