Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1750
KASHINO CAMPIONE (8) placed as favourite last time over 1860m at this track after he had won nine races on end. Rates highly this line up and is worth another chance. LONDONDERRY AIR (7) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by 1.5 lengths over 1750m at this track as favourite. That continued the solid form this campaign, with 10 wins and four minor placings from 20 outings. Sure to go well again. PRINCIPAL ACT (2) improved sharply on his fifth two starts back at this track with success over 1860m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 3 lengths. Worth noting Shoma Kanayama goes aboard. No reason he cannot salute again. DANTSU TORRENT (1) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1750m at this track. Good record at this journey with four wins and four minor placings from 10 starts and must be respected.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 7 len behind Kashino Lucas with 56kg at $4.60. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on March 15 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Rhein Forte with 56kg at $6.70. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 8-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.70 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:07.20 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
4/9 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
3/8 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $1.40 |
2/12 | 18/01/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $16,634.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:00.00 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start won by 3 len at this track April 26 over 1860m defeating Kashino Campione carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 7 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $32.60. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1860m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
5/11 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 4-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $32.60 |
6/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $33.10 |
3/10 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:07.20 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.60 |
2/10 | 16/02/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 19/01/2025 | 8 | COND 3U | $7,988.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at this track March 2 over 1300m, 6 len behind Namura Joshua carrying 56kg at $18.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len this track November 4 2023 over 1300m defeating Kagetsu carrying 56kg at $1.30. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,842.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 11-9-5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $18.10 |
4/11 | 15/02/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $16,856.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 10-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.20 |
5/10 | 19/01/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,307.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
3/12 | 06/01/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $16,634.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $10.90 |
8/11 | 15/12/2024 | 27 | COND 3U | $16,631.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
2/12 | 18/11/2024 | 14 | COND 3U | $12,923.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 9-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1860m, 4 len behind Principal Act carrying 54kg at $12.60. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 10 len behind Seven Colors with 55kg at $184.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 16 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 | 26/04/2025 | 6 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1860m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 2:02.90 | 4-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $12.60 |
9/12 | 20/04/2025 | 29 | COND | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:54.10 | - | 12 |
| 11.0L | $184.50 |
6/11 | 22/03/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 53kg | 1:29.40 | 4-7-6 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $13.30 |
12/15 | 20/02/2025 | 22 | B3 3U | $93,643.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Akira Harita | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 4-8-12 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $11.50 |
9/12 | 29/01/2025 | 101 | B3 3U | $70,233.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:56.50 | 7-8-9 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $13.40 |
7/10 | 20/10/2024 | 8 | ALLOW 3U | $153,770.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:52.90 | 5-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $18.90 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 11 len behind Rosso carrying 53kg at $184.70. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 18 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 53kg at $150.20. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:30.50 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $184.70 |
11/11 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:56.10 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $150.20 |
10/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:56.00 | 4-9-10 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $303.80 |
7/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 2:07.20 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $214.80 |
4/8 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $40.80 |
8/8 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:59.30 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $138.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1860m, 4.5 len behind Principal Act carrying 56kg at $27.70. The race before that second last of 11 at Funabashi on April 1 over 1600m, 22 len behind Jun Harvest carrying 57kg at $133.30. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/04/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1860m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $27.70 |
10/11 | 01/04/2025 | 19 | COND 3 | $57,711.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | R | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $133.30 |
5/5 | 13/03/2025 | 29 | COND 3 | $145,253.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | SP | Tokoro Hotaru | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $39.00 |
11/12 | 12/02/2025 | 55 | COND 3 | $54,313.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | Fast | Toshiya Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:35.50 | 10-10-11 | 4 |
| 41.1L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 19/12/2024 | 21 | COND 2 | $83,154.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Genta Ochiai | 55kg | 1:44.50 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.50 |
4/10 | 28/11/2024 | 57 | COND 2 | $135,607.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Wada Joji | 55kg | 1:52.90 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful entire. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track April 25 over 1750m defeating Shonan Douglas carrying 56kg at $1.60. The start before that favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track March 23 over 1750m defeating S C Alber with 56kg at $1.70. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/04/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 3-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
1/11 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $9,493.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:56.70 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
2/9 | 06/03/2025 | 26 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
1/9 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,585.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $1.01 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,654.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
1/10 | 23/12/2024 | 13 | B1 3U | $9,034.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | R | Shoma Kato | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on April 26 over 1860m, 3 len behind Principal Act with 56kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track April 6 over 1400m defeating Mask Try carrying 56kg at $1.30. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 26/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1860m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 6-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.90 |
1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
1/10 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $8,309.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:57.80 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
1/12 | 11/01/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,982.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Digital Scion with 56kg at $61.40. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 6 len behind Namura Joshua carrying 55kg at $27. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 17 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 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $61.40 |
3/12 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
1/12 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $32.00 |
7/10 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $39.30 |
10/11 | 15/02/2025 | 230 | COND 3U | $16,856.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 4-9-10 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $43.70 |
9/10 | 30/06/2024 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,719.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Hakuai Richard with 56kg at $3.30. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 13 over 1750m, 0.5 len behind Tweed River carrying 56kg at $4.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | B6 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
2/11 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3 | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:57.80 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
1/10 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:01.50 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 25 | COND 3 | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $10.40 |
10/12 | 12/02/2025 | 18 | COND 3 | $141,505.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:49.20 | 8-5-10 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $85.60 |
2/9 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $13,307.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by a head at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Yoshio Drive carrying 56kg at $22.30. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 11 len behind Namura Joshua with 52kg at $27.80. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $22.30 |
8/12 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:23.30 | 7-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $27.80 |
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shunya Hasebe | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 10-8-5 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $7.80 |
6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,309.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
2/8 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
1/11 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |