Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
DIGITAL SCION (4) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance last start to maintain his good form of late. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. MIFUNE (10) returns from a break of three-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. CHEERING SONG (3) has been out of the placings in tougher races at his last two runs, the latest when 14th in stakes class at Listed level at Nakayama. Much better placed this time. NEW FRONTIER (6) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1300m at this track. Must be respected.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 5th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 1750m, 2.75 len behind Seven Colors with 55kg at $40.60. At only start last preparation ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Kitano Soiree with 53.0kg at $229.30. Needs to lift.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 20/04/2025 | 92 | COND | $127,178.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:54.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $40.60 |
16/16 | 18/01/2025 | 88 | ALLOW 4U | $223,230.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 53kg | 1:11.30 | 6-8-16 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $229.30 |
5/11 | 22/10/2024 | 93 | COND 3U | $109,256.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 55kg | 1:27.50 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $44.30 |
14/15 | 21/07/2024 | 112 | ALLOW 3U | $280,050.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 56kg | 1:07.80 | 7-8-14 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $84.80 |
16/16 | 31/03/2024 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $222,380.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.20 | 3-3-16 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $21.60 |
1/16 | 10/03/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $155,480.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:11.70 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Digital Scion with 56kg at $19.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 9 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $53.30. Solid prospects and a good draw doesn't hurt.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 25/04/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $19.30 |
7/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $53.30 |
2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $44.50 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $17,302.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:07.20 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $36.90 |
5/9 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $64.80 |
3/9 | 01/02/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,642.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 15 at Kokura on February 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kitano Express with 57.0kg at $156.50. Second run from a spell ran last of 14 at Nakayama in LR on April 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Yoshino Easter with 54.0kg at $136.20. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/14 | 13/04/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 4U | $555,950.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 54kg | 1:08.00 | 6-6-14 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $136.20 |
12/15 | 16/02/2025 | 217 | OPEN 4U | $460,510.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 57kg | 1:08.50 | 13-13-12 | 15 |
| 3.1L | $156.50 |
10/16 | 14/07/2024 | 322 | OPEN 3U | $414,180.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:08.80 | 14-13-10 | 16 |
| 5.9L | $161.40 |
17/17 | 27/08/2023 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $553,760.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Takezo Nagano | 57kg | 1:20.80 | 17-17-17 | 16 |
| 44.7L | $253.00 |
10/18 | 30/07/2023 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $834,650.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Nanako Fujita | 57kg | 0:54.90 | 10 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $56.60 |
11/16 | 16/07/2023 | 56 | OPEN 3U | $472,370.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 57kg | 1:09.40 | 15-15-11 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $27.30 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful entire. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at this track April 25 over 1400m defeating A Shin Gluck with 56kg at $1.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 1.5 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $2.90. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
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 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,851.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 5-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
2/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $17,313.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $17,260.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
2/11 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,842.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.40 |
2/11 | 15/02/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $16,856.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.40 |
2/8 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $13,485.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:59.30 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Shouta Muramatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Singing Road carrying 53kg at $34. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 14 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $221.20. Likely to struggle.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:23.50 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shota Muramatsu | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 12-12-10 | 8 |
| 14.9L | $221.20 |
10/11 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 10-11-10 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $212.40 |
8/10 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 10-8-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $171.70 |
4/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | COND 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $35.80 |
9/9 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $147.40 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Singing Road with 56kg at $3.10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Akrasia with 56kg at $54.50. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | A2 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $54.50 |
4/10 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $20.90 |
4/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $21.70 |
6/9 | 08/02/2025 | 211 | A2 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $11.20 |
6/6 | 12/07/2024 | 12 | B1B2 3U | $77,448.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:12.90 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $14.30 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Singing Road with 56kg at $46.80. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 15 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $196.90. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $46.80 |
11/12 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 8-9-11 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $196.90 |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 11-11-10 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $316.50 |
9/10 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 8-9-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $269.60 |
9/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.90 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $81.20 |
7/9 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $105.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 3 len behind Singing Road with 54kg at $3.60. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track on September 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind T M Fonte with 54kg at $5. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 27/04/2025 | 126 | A2 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.60 |
5/10 | 22/12/2024 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,639.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 10-10-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $27.70 |
4/9 | 02/12/2024 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,639.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:28.40 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $24.30 |
5/10 | 18/11/2024 | 16 | A2 3U | $14,219.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,219.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $5.70 |
3/7 | 12/10/2024 | 20 | COND 3U | $14,426.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryuichiro Kuratomi | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on April 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Singing Road carrying 56kg at $54.90. The run before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 14 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $189.60. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 27/04/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $54.90 |
9/12 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 11-11-9 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $189.60 |
8/11 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $194.80 |
5/10 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 9-7-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $76.30 |
9/10 | 16/02/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $32.90 |
7/9 | 01/02/2025 | 6 | COND 3U | $14,642.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $39.50 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at this track January 26 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Fly All Days with 56kg at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck this track April 21 2024 over 1300m defeating Show Way Ko with 56kg at $6.60. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 106 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 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,642.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
3/9 | 05/01/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,642.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
1/9 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | A2 3U | $14,639.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
1/8 | 30/11/2024 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,219.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
1/12 | 18/11/2024 | 14 | COND 3U | $12,923.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 10-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
2/12 | 04/11/2024 | 22 | COND 3U | $12,923.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 900m, 5 len behind Abierto with 55kg at $9.20. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on April 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Namura Joshua with 56kg at $42.30. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 04/05/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $40,730.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 0:53.70 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $9.20 |
2/12 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,582.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $42.30 |
3/11 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $15,193.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 6-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $67.40 |
4/10 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | COND 3U | $15,230.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 7-5-4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $51.60 |
5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 174 | COND 3U | $40,454.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 0:53.30 | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $91.70 |
8/9 | 01/09/2024 | 35 | COND 3U | $36,106.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 48.2L | $97.40 |