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A deep dive into the 56th Kochi Governor’s Award (Dirt 2400m), the grand finale of the 2025 season on December 31st. With Hyogo’s Odilon as the favorite, we analyze how local powerhouses Biographia and Excellent Time will rise to the challenge.
This year’s Kochi Governor’s Award features a field of 12 horses, headlined by the visiting star Odilon and a strong contingent of local talent.
| Gate | No. | Horse Name | Sex/Age | Weight | Jockey | Stable | Sire | Damsire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Biographia | M7 | 57.0 | Daichi Nagamori | [K] Shinji Beppu | Rulership | Sunday Silence |
| 2 | 2 | Neo Brave | M9 | 57.0 | Eita Inoue | [K] Daisuke Mesako | Furioso | Wild Rush |
| 3 | 3 | Amletum | M4 | 57.0 | Minoru Miyagawa | [K] Mai Miyagawa | Talismanic | Jungle Pocket |
| 4 | 4 | Excellent Time | G7 | 57.0 | Yuta Goma | [K] Yuma Kawano | Heart’s Cry | Brian’s Time |
| 5 | 5 | Odilon | M6 | 57.0 | Tomohiro Yoshimura | [H] Tomotaka Morisawa | Kitasan Black | Pivotal |
| 5 | 6 | Rocky Thunder | M8 | 57.0 | Yuji Iwahashi | [K] Mamoru Tanaka | Dunkirk | Kurofune |
| 6 | 7 | Tamamo Masurao | M5 | 57.0 | Shinji Hatanaka | [K] Ikuyasu Kurakane | Suzuka Causeway | Manhattan Cafe |
| 6 | 8 | Josho Hope | M5 | 57.0 | Takuya Okamura | [K] Masamitsu Saika | Mikki Rocket | Agnes Digital |
| 7 | 9 | A Shin Glass | M6 | 57.0 | Kensuke Hayashi | [K] Joji Tanaka | A Shin Hikari | King’s Best |
| 7 | 10 | Danon Justice | G9 | 57.0 | Chikanao Shirono | [K] Shinji Beppu | Kingman | Aldebaran II |
| 8 | 11 | Win Verde | M6 | 57.0 | Hiroto Yoshihara | [K] Yuji Utsukoshi | Roses in May | Meiner Love |
| 8 | 12 | Ardore | M10 | 57.0 | Shuji Akaoka | [K] Mamoru Tanaka | Orfevre | French Deputy |
The 2400m distance demands stamina and raw power. Here’s a look at the key contenders based on pedigree and recent performance.
Sire: Kitasan Black / Damsire: Pivotal
With projected odds of 1.6, Hyogo’s Odilon is the undisputed favorite. Riding a winning streak including a victory at the Sonoda Kinpai (Nov 27), he enters this race in peak form. With a comfortable 4-week rest, if he can handle the tough 2400m course, he’s the horse to beat.
Sire: Rulership / Damsire: Sunday Silence
Leading the local charge is Biographia. Sired by the stamina-rich Rulership, the extended distance should be a major advantage. While his last race was a 3rd place finish in a 1400m race on Nov 24, a 4-week break could see him return with renewed vigor.
Sire: Heart’s Cry / Damsire: Brian’s Time
The 7-year-old with the third-best odds. His pedigree, featuring Heart’s Cry and Brian’s Time, is perfect for long-distance racing. He’s in excellent form, finishing a close 2nd in the 1800m Nagahama Tokubetsu on Dec 7. Maintaining that condition on a 2-week rest will be key.
Ardore and Danon Justice face grueling schedules, putting their toughness under the spotlight.Ardore (Sire: Orfevre)Ran a strong race in the 1900m Kagamigawa Tokubetsu on Dec 20, finishing 2nd by only 0.3 seconds. Despite the grueling 1-week turnaround, his recent long-distance performance is a positive sign.Danon Justice (Sire: Kingman)Faces an even tougher challenge, racing for the second consecutive week after a 7th place finish in a 1400m race on Dec 21. A difficult task ahead.
Kochi’s 2400m is a battle of attrition with six corners. Here’s a look at the expected race dynamics based on running styles.
7 Tamamo Masurao
1 Biographia, 2 Neo Brave, 3 Amletum, 4 Excellent Time, 5 Odilon, 8 Josho Hope, 10 Danon Justice, 11 Win Verde, 12 Ardore
6 Rocky Thunder, 9 A Shin Glass
Expect Tamamo Masurao to set the pace. The heavy favorite, Odilon, will likely sit comfortably in the mid-pack, conserving energy. In a long race like this, conserving stamina and timing the final push will be the deciding factors.
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