Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
MAGICAL MOTION (5) is in sparkling form, scoring at his last three starts, the latest win coming over 1300m at this track. Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. SHONAN MARINE (3) scored two back at this track but was below her best last time when 12th over 1750m at this track. Is unbeaten in four starts at this course and distance. Has the ability to figure prominently. BURGEON FORTH (2) went around over this course and distance last time and led from the outset to score by one length. Form here at the trip is sound with three wins and a minor placing from five runs. Should be competitive. IKENO TSUBAMECHAN (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Likely improver with strong prospects.

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Chant A Charm with 56kg at $16.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 5 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $41.80. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $16.50 |
2/9 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $41.80 |
4/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.10 |
4/11 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $22.90 |
3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,982.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Ikeno Tsubamechan carrying 56kg at $7.80. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 12 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Team Chemistry with 56kg at $6.20. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 26/04/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
2/12 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.20 |
2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,245.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
1/12 | 23/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,585.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.80 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $10.50 |
1/10 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,742.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 49 len behind Seven Colors carrying 55kg at $9.20. Before that won by 2 len at this track March 6 over 1400m defeating Sound Rocks with 54kg at $1.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 20/04/2025 | 45 | COND | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:54.10 | - | 6 |
| 49.5L | $9.20 |
1/11 | 06/03/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
1/11 | 06/02/2025 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,585.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
1/11 | 25/01/2025 | 147 | C2 3U | $6,654.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
2/18 | 31/08/2024 | 21 | MDN 3 | $106,410.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Y | Taiki Hashiki | 52kg | 1:23.00 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Burgeon Forth carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shonan Douglas carrying 54kg at $1.90. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $1.90 |
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,245.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
1/9 | 06/03/2025 | 39 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.90 |
1/11 | 26/01/2025 | 50 | C2 3U | $7,485.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
11/12 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,484.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-5-11 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful entire. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating Phase Of Moon with 56kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at this track March 29 over 1400m defeating Fugetsumuhen with 56kg at $1.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.70 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
1/11 | 29/03/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,245.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
1/12 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,786.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
10/11 | 20/02/2025 | 26 | C2 3U | $7,585.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:57.90 | 7-8-10 | 11 |
| 15.7L | $1.60 |
1/12 | 25/01/2025 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,654.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
3/11 | 15/12/2024 | 12 | B2 3U | $7,864.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | R | Satoshi Yonekura | 56kg | 1:50.10 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1300m, 11 len behind Logi Sabbiare carrying 56kg at $10.30. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind S C Alber carrying 56kg at $46.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 6-11-10 | 10 |
| 11.4L | $10.30 |
5/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $46.40 |
5/10 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $16.50 |
10/10 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $35.10 |
4/11 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,982.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1750m, 20 len behind Londonderry Air carrying 53kg at $82.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Kawasaki on February 8 over 900m, 13 len behind Kachinuki Mariko with 54kg at $110.90. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 76 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:56.80 | 7-11-10 | 10 |
| 20.4L | $82.60 |
12/12 | 08/02/2025 | 155 | C1 3U | $22,474.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:55.40 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $110.90 |
1/12 | 06/09/2024 | 29 | COND 3 | $29,176.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Good | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:56.10 | 4-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $50.70 |
5/12 | 08/08/2024 | 15 | COND 3 | $21,931.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Niihara Shuma | 54kg | 0:56.30 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $29.60 |
11/11 | 24/07/2024 | 19 | COND 3 | $23,571.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 51kg | 0:55.00 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $57.00 |
6/12 | 05/07/2024 | 21 | COND 3 | $20,204.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 50kg | 0:55.00 | 6-8-6 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $14.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Logi Sabbiare with 56kg at $18.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 1750m, 10 len behind Londonderry Air carrying 56kg at $105.80. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 25/04/2025 | 33 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 10-4-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $18.50 |
7/11 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $9,493.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.70 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $105.80 |
7/12 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 11-8-7 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $106.20 |
4/11 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 10-7-4 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $60.50 |
3/12 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $9,149.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 11-9-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $124.60 |
7/12 | 06/01/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $9,149.00 | Saga | 1860m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:03.80 | 10-4-7 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $50.20 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 3 len behind Chant A Charm with 56kg at $30. The run before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 7 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $20.30. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $30.00 |
5/9 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $20.30 |
7/12 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 6-5-7 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $52.90 |
3/11 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $37.40 |
8/12 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $63.50 |
5/11 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 7-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $23.70 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 7 len behind Chant A Charm carrying 53kg at $29.70. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 900m, 8 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $16.80. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 27/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:23.50 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $29.70 |
6/9 | 06/04/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $16.80 |
3/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |
6/11 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $75.30 |
5/12 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $113.00 |
7/11 | 02/02/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 5-5-7 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $38.20 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1750m, 7 len behind Londonderry Air with 56kg at $113.10. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind S C Alber with 56kg at $103.70. Wide draw too testing.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 25/04/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,522.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 5-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $113.10 |
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 9-5-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $103.70 |
10/12 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 12-11-10 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $156.50 |
8/10 | 02/03/2025 | 176 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:59.50 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $70.10 |
11/11 | 07/09/2024 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,026.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 6-10-11 | 11 |
| 24.5L | $13.90 |
5/10 | 24/08/2024 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,904.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |