Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
TRAIT THEORY (4) improved last time out to score by 4 lengths over 1300m at this track. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. I BET (6) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten 0.7 lengths into third over 1400m at this track. Can repeat the dose. LET'S CODY (9) last time ran below expectations, finishing fifth here over 1400m. Better than that and expected to bounce back. KASTROM GALE (1) improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m here. Nicely placed to take this out.

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $2.90. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gurenno Arashi with 56kg at $1.50. Chances enhanced by the inside draw.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 4-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.50 |
1/12 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,516.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
1/9 | 01/03/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
1/12 | 06/02/2025 | 25 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
1/12 | 12/01/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,982.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head at this track April 27 over 1400m defeating S C Alber carrying 55kg at $17.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 4 len behind Trait Theory with 56kg at $3.70. Preferred in something easier.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | B6 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $17.80 |
2/10 | 13/04/2025 | 29 | B5 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 15/03/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,263.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
5/11 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $89.80 |
9/10 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,982.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $34.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Fukushima on April 13 over 2000m, 14 len behind Birdwatcher with 52.0kg at $47.20. The start before that second last of 15 at Chukyo on March 29 over 2000m, 19 len behind Honeycomb with 53.0kg at $44.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/16 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | ALLOW 4U | $162,450.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 2:01.10 | 5-13-13 | 11 |
| 14.6L | $47.20 |
14/15 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | ALLOW FM 4U | $161,940.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Y | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 2:00.60 | 6-8-14 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $44.80 |
17/18 | 15/03/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 4U | $162,340.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 2:15.10 | 11-7-17 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $135.00 |
7/12 | 23/02/2025 | 57 | ALLOW FM 4U | $158,150.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 51kg | 2:00.10 | 3-9-7 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $46.10 |
8/16 | 28/12/2024 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $156,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:47.90 | 4-5-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $160.60 |
5/17 | 30/11/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $151,560.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 52kg | 2:00.80 | 7-7-5 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $70.50 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track April 13 over 1300m defeating Hakuai Richard with 54kg at $6.20. The race before that second last of 10 at Urawa on March 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Apasionado with 53kg at $49.40. No reason she cannot salute again.
Last Starts 29 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 | 13/04/2025 | 27 | B5 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 6-3-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.20 |
9/10 | 17/03/2025 | 11 | C1 3U | $34,604.00 | Urawa | 1500m | SP | Haruku Sano | 53kg | 1:34.70 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $49.40 |
9/12 | 06/03/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $34,604.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | M | Haruku Sano | 52kg | 1:36.80 | 6-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $47.50 |
8/10 | 07/02/2025 | 154 | C1 3U | $33,711.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 52kg | 1:44.50 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 10.1L | $46.80 |
2/12 | 06/09/2024 | 29 | C1 3U | $32,823.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 51kg | 1:31.70 | 2-2-2 | 12 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |
2/12 | 08/08/2024 | 13 | C1 3U | $32,897.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Haruku Sano | 51kg | 1:30.40 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $19.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rosso with 56kg at $16.90. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gurenno Arashi carrying 56kg at $13.10. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 10-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $16.90 |
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 9-8-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $13.10 |
3/11 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $28.90 |
6/9 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,309.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $12.60 |
6/8 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
6/11 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 9-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Rosso with 54kg at $24.70. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 900m, 10 len behind Aneroid carrying 54kg at $9. Strong effort last time and looks a leading 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.7L | $24.70 |
9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 22/03/2025 | 55 | COND 3 | $13,808.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 2:01.50 | 2-8-9 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $11.60 |
3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 91 | COND 3 | $87,278.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 54kg | 2:01.70 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.70 |
10/12 | 27/10/2024 | 21 | COND | $182,094.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $70.30 |
3/11 | 06/10/2024 | 14 | COND 2 | $72,838.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Minoru Miyagawa | 55kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $74.70. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Gurenno Arashi carrying 56kg at $147.80. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 10-9-9 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $74.70 |
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 7-4-6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $147.80 |
10/11 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.60 | - | 11 |
| 11.2L | $108.30 |
7/9 | 06/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,309.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $58.30 |
7/8 | 20/02/2025 | 18 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $65.70 |
10/11 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 11-10-10 | 9 |
| 12.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 54kg at $16.50. Before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Gurenno Arashi carrying 54kg at $9.10. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $16.50 |
2/9 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.10 |
8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.60 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $10.20 |
1/11 | 02/02/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $9,271.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $30.20 |
4/12 | 04/01/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,149.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 6-5-4 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $54.20 |
3/10 | 15/12/2024 | 27 | C1 3U | $9,147.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $7.60. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, neck behind Gurenno Arashi with 56kg at $3.30. Everything points towards a big run.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 9-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $7.60 |
2/11 | 29/03/2025 | 23 | COND 3U | $8,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 10-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
3/9 | 06/03/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $8,309.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 5-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $1.60 |
2/11 | 22/02/2025 | 121 | COND 3U | $8,095.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 11-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $14.10 |
3/10 | 24/10/2024 | 13 | C1 3U | $10,015.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 56kg | 1:44.40 | 10-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $95.90 |
1/7 | 11/10/2024 | 15 | C3 3U | $6,677.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Shouta Muramatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $9. The start before that 6th of 10 at Nagoya on March 25 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Fulgurant with 56kg at $17.60. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 27/04/2025 | 33 | COND 3U | $8,657.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shota Muramatsu | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 25/03/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $13,595.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:36.90 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $17.60 |
6/11 | 12/03/2025 | 16 | B2 3U | $13,628.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Hiroki Murakami | 56kg | 0:54.70 | 10-8-6 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $31.30 |
7/11 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $13,276.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 2:13.40 | 8-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $19.40 |
3/11 | 11/02/2025 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,613.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 1:52.00 | 3-1-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.10 |
4/11 | 28/01/2025 | 11 | B3 3U | $10,473.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 1:36.80 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $25.40 |