Saga Race 7 - Race 7 - 1800
MOON OF THE ACE (12) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last 10 starts, most recently finishing third over 1750m at this track. Top chance once again. HAKUAI ASSIST (4) finished fourth last time out over 1800m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Has a solid record here over this trip, winning on two occasions from five outings. Key runner. LOT FIGHTER (10) resumes after a break of 12 weeks. Looking to emulate his debut win over 900m at this track to kick off last prep. Likely to take beating. MITONO DREAM (9) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Shinsuke Ishikawa who has three wins when partnering stays on. Must be respected.

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 3 len behind Annie Break carrying 56kg at $3.20. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 6 len behind M T Peace carrying 56kg at $26.50. Take on trust.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
8/10 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:01.50 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $26.50 |
4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 22/02/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:00.10 | 4-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
3/12 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 12-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $210.70 |
5/9 | 25/01/2025 | 20 | COND 3 | $13,307.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 3-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Annie Break carrying 54kg at $11.60. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 4 len behind Police Vehicle with 54kg at $2.40. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 19 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 | 20/04/2025 | 125 | COND 3 | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.50 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.60 |
7/7 | 16/12/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $13,305.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.80 |
8/12 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | COND | $118,656.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 4-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $33.80 |
1/9 | 09/11/2024 | 49 | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
2/9 | 21/09/2024 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,847.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
3/11 | 08/09/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $103,333.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track April 20 over 1300m defeating Sagano Ojosan with 54kg at $9. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Sun Rock'n Roll with 54kg at $85. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.50 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
4/11 | 23/03/2025 | 31 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:23.80 | - | 9 |
| 4.7L | $85.00 |
11/11 | 20/02/2025 | 11 | COND 3 | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 4-10-11 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $344.20 |
10/12 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 3-11-10 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $65.10 |
5/8 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $87,278.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $15.30 |
1/10 | 11/01/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $16,634.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Retsu Oikawa | 53kg | 0:54.70 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind Omochichan carrying 54kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind M T Peace with 54kg at $1.90. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 33 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 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 6-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 41 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 2:01.50 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
4/12 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 10-2-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $87,278.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
1/12 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | COND | $69,822.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:57.70 | 9-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
3/12 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | COND | $118,656.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $18.80 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 25 len behind Jugemoon with 54kg at $34.50. Last start got back early 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 13 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $78.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 33 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 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $78.20 |
7/10 | 23/03/2025 | 97 | COND | $217,345.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.30 | - | 6 |
| 25.0L | $34.50 |
1/7 | 16/12/2024 | 15 | COND 2 | $13,305.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-6-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
2/12 | 01/12/2024 | 15 | COND | $118,656.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 12-7-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $37.70 |
1/10 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 9-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $6.70 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 20 | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Kaito Gobayashi | 51kg | 1:36.20 | 9-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Omochichan carrying 54kg at $79.10. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track June 30 over 1300m defeating Palm Beach with 54kg at $3.60. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 33 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 | 06/04/2025 | 91 | COND 3 | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $79.10 |
5/12 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | COND | $69,822.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:57.70 | 11-8-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
4/12 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | COND | $118,656.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $7.70 |
2/4 | 17/11/2024 | 13 | COND 2 | $12,923.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:59.60 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
3/12 | 04/11/2024 | 29 | COND | $169,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 10-10-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $17.30 |
2/11 | 06/10/2024 | 28 | COND | $103,187.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ryuichiro Kuratomi | 54kg | 2:08.20 | 10-4-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $78.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 7 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $8.70. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on September 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Py Wolf with 54kg at $5.10. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 70 | COND 3 | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 7-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | COND 3 | $87,278.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 8-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.90 |
3/12 | 05/01/2025 | 22 | COND | $69,822.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:57.70 | 10-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $52.10 |
3/8 | 14/12/2024 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,978.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $17.70 |
3/10 | 02/12/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,978.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
6/12 | 18/11/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-4-6 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $36.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Omochichan with 54kg at $86.90. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind M T Peace with 54kg at $75.50. Needs to improve to trouble the top handful.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $86.90 |
4/10 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 2:01.50 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $75.50 |
4/6 | 22/02/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $87,278.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
5/10 | 11/01/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $16,634.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 0:54.70 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $60.10 |
5/8 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,978.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $15.80 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 21 len behind Jugemoon with 54kg at $4.10. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track November 4 over 1400m defeating Moon Of The Ace with 54kg at $1.40. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/03/2025 | 139 | COND | $217,345.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:27.30 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $4.10 |
1/12 | 04/11/2024 | 57 | COND | $169,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 5-1-1 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
1/11 | 08/09/2024 | 70 | COND 2 | $103,333.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
1/7 | 30/06/2024 | - | COND 2 | $40,523.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 0:54.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at this track February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Moon Of The Ace with 56kg at $6.10. On debut won by 1.3 len this track November 23 over 900m defeating Maggie's Mission carrying 55kg at $1.40. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 89 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 | 09/02/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.10 |
4/12 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | COND | $69,822.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:57.70 | 7-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $6.20 |
1/9 | 15/12/2024 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,978.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 23/11/2024 | - | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 0:56.70 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 33 len behind Tsumo carrying 56kg at $53. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 37 len behind Jugemoon with 56kg at $240.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $7,791.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-4-5 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $53.00 |
9/10 | 23/03/2025 | 15 | COND | $217,345.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:27.30 | - | 5 |
| 37.0L | $240.40 |
6/9 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | COND 3 | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $27.40 |
9/12 | 20/02/2025 | 11 | COND | $117,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 8-8-9 | 11 |
| 19.5L | $163.40 |
8/12 | 09/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 9-8-8 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $115.50 |
3/9 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,307.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $142.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 3 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track March 9 over 1750m defeating A Shin Saffron carrying 56kg at $1.50. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 12/04/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | COND 3 | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 5-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
1/12 | 09/02/2025 | 35 | COND 3 | $88,440.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
2/12 | 05/01/2025 | 35 | COND | $69,822.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:57.70 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 01/12/2024 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,692.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
2/12 | 04/11/2024 | 29 | COND | $169,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shota Muramatsu | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $83.40 |