Kochi Race 3 - Race 3 - 1300
GRIT ROAD (3) brings the most reliable 1300m profile, beaten just 0.3L when 2nd here on 5 Sep (HEAVY, 55kg, SP 2.2) and a solid 3rd on 20 Sep (GOOD, 4.5L), and draws well again in barrier 3. FLOWER HOPE S (4) is second-up and comes off a 2nd here on 4 Oct over 1300m (HEAVY, 56kg, SP 4.4), now with a softer gate. YAMASHU (5) was a close 3rd on 4 Oct at this trip (HEAVY, 4.5L) and can settle handier from barrier 5. SHISHIMARU (6) maps to get his chance back to 1300m after a 3rd here on 20 Sep (GOOD, 2.5L) and a forgive run at 1400m last time.
Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after a career-best 4th at Kochi over 1300m 26 days ago, beaten 3L at $17 from a wide gate. His prior runs included heavy and firm defeats, so the recent improved effort on good ground is a positive. From barrier 1 with 56kg, he can hold a spot and look to build on that progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | GOOD | Naoki Kimura | 56kg | 01:30.60 | - | 6 |
| 3L | $17.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Naoki Kimura | 56kg | 01:28.80 | - | 7 |
| 21.8L | $61.00 | |
| 11/11 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | FIRM | Naoki Kimura | 56kg | 01:27.30 | - | 5 |
| 22.8L | $201.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Naoki Kimura | 56kg | 01:24.60 | - | 5 |
| 45.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Minoru Miyagawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 3rd at Kochi over 1300m on heavy 12 days ago, beaten 9L at $6.5. Draws barrier 2 after jumping from the inside gate first-up, and remains at 55kg for Minoru Miyagawa. With race experience and a soft draw, the mare can build on that placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Shouji Nishimori | 55kg | 01:25.80 | - | 1 |
| 9L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply this prep at Kochi 1300m, peaking with a 2nd on 5 Sep (Heavy) beaten 0.3L by Nine Smile at $2.2 before a solid 3rd on 20 Sep (Good) behind Maono Sailing, both under 55kg. Draws barrier 3 again with Chikanao Shirono and holds a consistent track/distance record (5:0-1-1). Genuine place hope if she reproduces her early-September effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | GOOD | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 01:28.10 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 | |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 01:28.80 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 | |
| 4/11 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | FIRM | Chikanao Shirono | 55kg | 01:27.30 | - | 10 |
| 8L | $201.00 | |
| 8/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 01:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 9.51L | $151.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 01:23.50 | - | 6 |
| 35.5L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Eita Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 2nd at Kochi over 1300m 12 days ago, beaten 3L on heavy going at $4.4 carrying 56kg. Draws better from barrier 4 and stays at the same weight; a repeat of that effort puts him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Eita Inoue | 56kg | 01:25.80 | - | 5 |
| 3L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd at Kochi over 1300m 12 days ago on HEAVY, beaten 4.5L at $21 carrying 56kg from barrier 9, and now draws barrier 5 with 55kg. His two 3rds at the track and trip this season underline a consistent base without a breakthrough. Honest type who can hold his form around this setup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 01:27.00 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | GOOD | Shougetsu Kondou | 55kg | 01:28.10 | - | 5 |
| 12.31L | $34.00 | |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Shougetsu Kondou | 55kg | 01:28.80 | - | 6 |
| 20.3L | $7.50 | |
| 5/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | FIRM | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 56kg | 01:27.00 | - | 5 |
| 25L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1300m after a 7th of 10 at Kochi over 1400m 13 days ago, and he did place 3rd over this trip two starts back when sent out $1.75. Draws barrier 6 again and sticks at 56kg; capable of a sharper showing if he reproduces that September 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1400m | GOOD | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 56kg | 01:33.70 | - | 8 |
| 11.31L | $151.00 | |
| 3/6 | 20/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | GOOD | Kaisei Shinjou | 56kg | 01:30.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.75 | |
| 7/11 | 19/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 01:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 | |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kochi | 1300m | HEAVY | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 01:24.10 | - | 1 |
| 12L | $11.00 |