Kochi

GRAY STORM (4) Tidy run when 2nd last run at this venue on a heavy rated track. Shuuji Akaoka has multiple wins aboard. Major chance. BOUNTY CAT (1) Below expectations when 8th last time here. Expected to rebound and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Expect to go close. EARTH RISER (9) Tidy effort when 2nd last start here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Taichi Nagamori is highly regarded. Winning hope. A SHIN OTTIMO (5) Fought on gamely when winning by 1/2L last run at this track on a heavy track. Mototsugu Abe rates highly aboard. Can win at odds.