Kochi Race 3

1300

Prize Money: $21,318

GRIT ROAD (2) sets the standard after going under by only a neck to Nine Smile at Kochi last start, a clear step forward from her earlier fourth when beaten eight lengths behind Smith Barows. She is still a maiden and was beaten after being well found in the market, but her latest figure is the strongest exposed form in this field. LIZARD KING (1) is the main danger on profile, having placed on debut at Kochi, though he was well held by Bear Magnum and must find natural second-start improvement. MAONO SAILING (6) is better judged on the debut second to Three Going than the latest sixth behind Sansan Kic, with that first run good enough to keep him in the mix. YAMASHU (5) has placed and is race fit, but being well beaten when third behind Nine Smile leaves him needing another lift to turn the tables on the top selection.

Distance: 1300m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Lizard King (1) 2
Trainer: S Beppu()
Jockey: Shouji Nishimori
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $8,523
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: INTI (JPN)

Dam: PRINCESS BOWLER (JPN)

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Comments

Placed on debut at Kochi when second to Bear Magnum over 1300m, though the margin says he was finished well held rather than truly threatening the winner. He worked home evenly and now has the advantage of race experience, with barrier 1 giving him the chance to use his natural speed. The form needs a lift, but he has enough upside at start two to be a genuine winning player.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 6	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	1	Takuya Okamura	56kg	M	1:27.10	53.7 km/h	30.0L	4-2	$8.80	-	$40,487	$8,523	1. Bear Magnum 2. Lizard King 3. Cape Point

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2nd of 6

6/9/26

Kochi

1300m

COND 2

Takuya Okamura

56kg

1:27.10

53.7 km/h

30.0L

4-2

$8.80

$40,487

$8,523

1. Bear Magnum

2. Lizard King

3. Cape Point

Grit Road (2) 6842
Trainer: Daisaku Mekusa(KOCHI)
Jockey: Chikanao Shirono
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $6,393
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: SHANGHAI BOBBY (USA)

Dam: TORINO REGIO (JPN)

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Comments

Lifted sharply last start at Kochi, finishing second to Nine Smile over 1300m and beaten only a neck after fighting hard late. That followed a fourth behind Smith Barows when fair to the line at long odds, so her form is trending the right way. She is still winless from four starts and has to back up that peak, but this is the clearest winning profile in the race.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	5/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	5	Chikanao Shirono	55kg	SP	1:28.80	52.7 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$2.20	34	$20,243	$4,262	1. Nine Smile 2. Grit Road 3. Yamashu
34 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 11	2/8/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	10	Chikanao Shirono	55kg	Fast	1:27.30	53.6 km/h	8.0L	3-6	$120	14	$20,243	$2,131	1. Smith Barows 2. Sansan Kic 3. Royal Quark
8th of 11	19/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	3	Chikanao Shirono	54kg	SP	1:25.50	54.7 km/h	9.6L	5-9	$301	21	$20,394	-	1. Sansan Kic 2. Royal Quark 3. Da Di Da
6th of 6	28/6/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	6	Chikanao Shirono	54kg	SP	1:23.50	56.0 km/h	45.5L	3-5	$17	-	$39,930	-	1. Tosano Shunrai 2. Rikea Bolero 3. Dyna Veil

Tosano Rindo (3) 38
Trainer: Shinji Kudo()
Jockey: Taichi Nagamori
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $6,440
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MAJESTIC WARRIOR (USA)

Dam: GLOBE (JPN)

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Comments

Had no real answer last start at Kochi, finishing last behind Sansan Kic and beaten over 15 lengths after settling rearward and making no impression. The better reference is her debut third to Three Going, where she was beaten four lengths and kept finding after having work to do. Third-up fitness helps, but she must rebound sharply to be more than a place chance.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 8	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	9	Chikanao Shirono	55kg	M	1:27.50	53.5 km/h	15.0L	5-7	$12	42	$20,243	-	1. Sansan Kic 2. Three Going 3. Black Patrol
42 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	1	Takuya Okamura	55kg	Fast	1:28.60	52.8 km/h	4.0L	3-3	$4.20	-	$40,787	$6,440	1. Three Going 2. Maono Sailing 3. Tosano Rindo

Meijo Platinum (4) 4
Trainer: Shinichi Tanaka(KOCHI)
Jockey: Naoki Kimura
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $4,262
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: BEACH PATROL (USA)

Dam: ETOILE DE ROSE (JPN)

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Comments

Finished fourth on debut at Kochi behind Bear Magnum, but that bare placing flatters the run as she was never competitive and was beaten out of sight. She settled rearward, was unwanted in the market and also finished behind Lizard King in that race. Second-up improvement is possible, but she has a sizeable gap to close on the exposed chances.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	2	Naoki Kimura	55kg	M	1:27.10	53.7 km/h	39.0L	6-6	$59	-	$40,487	$4,262	1. Bear Magnum 2. Lizard King 3. Cape Point

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4th of 6

6/9/26

Kochi

1300m

COND 2

Naoki Kimura

55kg

1:27.10

53.7 km/h

39.0L

6-6

$59

$40,487

$4,262

1. Bear Magnum

2. Lizard King

3. Cape Point

Yamashu (5) 53
Trainer: Joji Tanaka(KOCHI)
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $3,196
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: AMERICAN PATRIOT (USA)

Dam: SESHAT (JPN)

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Comments

Worked into a placing last start at Kochi, finishing third to Nine Smile, but he was never competitive and was beaten out of sight after having plenty to do. His debut fifth behind Rikea Rumba was also a long-margin defeat, so the finishing position alone cannot be taken at face value. Race fitness and the returning rider are positives, yet he profiles more as a place prospect than a win threat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	5/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	6	Kondo Shogetsu	55kg	SP	1:28.80	52.7 km/h	30.3L	6-5	$7.60	41	$20,243	$3,196	1. Nine Smile 2. Grit Road 3. Yamashu
41 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	5	Masayoshi Yamasaki	56kg	Fast	1:27.00	53.8 km/h	35.0L	4-5	$18	-	$40,787	-	1. Rikea Rumba 2. Black Patrol 3. Kabachitare

Maono Sailing (6) 26
Trainer: Shinji Kudo()
Jockey: Seiya Tatara
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $8,587
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: INCANTATION (JPN)

Dam: PLUMERIA (JPN)

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Comments

Was plain last start at Kochi when sixth to Sansan Kic, beaten over 10 lengths after settling rearward, and there was no obvious excuse in the run. His debut second to Three Going is a stronger guide, as he was well-supported favourite and fought on after holding a slender lead. If he can return to that level third-up, he is a realistic place hope with some upside.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	2	Minoru Miyagawa	56kg	M	1:27.50	53.5 km/h	10.5L	8-6	$12	42	$20,243	-	1. Sansan Kic 2. Three Going 3. Black Patrol
42 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	4	Seiya Tatara	56kg	Fast	1:28.60	52.8 km/h	2.0L	6-2	$3.10f	-	$40,787	$8,587	1. Three Going 2. Maono Sailing 3. Tosano Rindo

Kabachitare (7) 34
Trainer: Hiroki Nishiyama(KOCHI)
Jockey: Masayoshi Yamasaki
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $8,571
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HIGASHI WILL WIN (JPN)

Dam: GOTTERFUNKEN (JPN)

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Comments

Made some late ground when fourth to Sansan Kic at Kochi last start, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. Her debut third behind Rikea Rumba also came by a big margin, so while she has placed at the track and distance, the substance of the form remains limited. Third-up she can run honestly, but others bring sharper claims.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	3	Masayoshi Yamasaki	55kg	M	1:27.50	53.5 km/h	8.5L	5-4	$89	42	$20,243	$2,131	1. Sansan Kic 2. Three Going 3. Black Patrol
42 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	1	Abe Mototsugu	53kg	Fast	1:27.00	53.8 km/h	30.5L	3-4	$20	-	$40,787	$6,440	1. Rikea Rumba 2. Black Patrol 3. Kabachitare

Three Scarlet (8) 45
Trainer: Daisaku Mekusa(KOCHI)
Jockey: Naoyuki Tsukamoto
Weight: 52kg
Prize Money: $4,293
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Brown Filly

Sire: DANON PREMIUM (JPN)

Dam: SUZUKA QUEEN (JPN)

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Comments

Settled handy last start at Kochi but faded into fifth behind Sansan Kic, beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds. Her debut fourth behind Rikea Rumba was also beaten out of sight, leaving her unplaced from two starts at both the track and distance. The 52kg is a small help, but the recent form says she needs clear improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	6/9/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	8	Naoyuki Tsukamoto	52kg	M	1:27.50	53.5 km/h	9.5L	3-4	$127	42	$20,243	-	1. Sansan Kic 2. Three Going 3. Black Patrol
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	6	Naoyuki Tsukamoto	52kg	Fast	1:27.00	53.8 km/h	33.0L	1-2	$12	-	$40,787	$4,293	1. Rikea Rumba 2. Black Patrol 3. Kabachitare

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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