Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
FIRST RICKEY (8) was in the firing line on the bend and finished 4.5 lengths away from the winner in third last start at this track over 1750m Has a very good record over today's journey with 12 wins from 23 starts. Isao Yamaguchi who has scored on him three times retains the mount. Likely to feature. RHEIN ANGELA (7) recorded another minor placing last time out, finishing 4.5 lengths away in third over 1400m at this track when she was handy all the way. Must raise the bar but this looks well within her grasp. PATRIOT GAME (1) finished 11th two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the corner. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. COSMO VIOLA (6) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when sixth over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meiner Warrior carrying 53kg at $5.60. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1860m, 14 len behind Soy Jaguar with 54kg at $255.10. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 38 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 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $5.60 |
| 11/11 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3 | $135,526.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 2:01.00 | 8-10-11 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $255.10 |
| 3/10 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:55.70 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $17.30 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 53kg | 1:29.30 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $17.50 |
| 7/10 | 15/09/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $16,782.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 13 len behind Amalfi carrying 56kg at $200.20. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind First Rickey with 56kg at $43.30. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $16,071.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $200.20 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 4-5-4 | 9 |
| 12.0L | $43.30 |
| 9/11 | 25/10/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 2:04.20 | 11-10-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $357.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 37.6L | $351.60 |
| 8/10 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 10-8-8 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $100.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,430.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $73.00 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Amalfi with 54kg at $22.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meiner Warrior with 53kg at $10.40. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $16,071.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 10-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $22.30 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 9-5-4 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $10.40 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 10-6-4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $58.70 |
| 7/10 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 9-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $28.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $12.30 |
| 3/10 | 15/09/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kito Win with 54kg at $81.90. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meiner Warrior with 54kg at $19.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 9-9-7 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $81.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $19.10 |
| 3/11 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $209.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:29.80 | 10-9-7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $31.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-7-6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $177.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $55.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1750m, 16 len behind Bell No Raise with 54kg at $70.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sonoda on November 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Seiun Sweet carrying 55kg at $14.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $12,857.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 2-8-10 | 11 |
| 16.4L | $70.10 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $14.10 |
| 6/10 | 15/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.90 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | 133 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 14/05/2025 | 29 | C1 4U | $21,644.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $46.20 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2025 | 82 | C1 4U | $21,161.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Osamu Shimohara | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on November 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Amalfi carrying 54kg at $8.80. The start before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Kito Win carrying 54kg at $8.20. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 23 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 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $16,071.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $8.80 |
| 5/12 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $12,857.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $8.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/10/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $8,072.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,430.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,273.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:57.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $11.80 |
| 8/11 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,230.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:56.20 | 4-6-8 | 11 |
| 12.4L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Coin carrying 54kg at $2.70. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ichino Komachi with 54kg at $4.40. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 15/11/2025 | 19 | B4 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/10 | 27/10/2025 | 9 | COND 3U | $8,072.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,072.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $8,430.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 4-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,273.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on November 23 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Bell No Raise with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that won by 4 len at this track November 7 over 1400m defeating Amalfi with 56kg at $1.20. Genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $12,857.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:54.70 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $8,072.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,273.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/08/2025 | 28 | B2 3U | $24,241.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 11.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $19,068.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 58kg | 1:31.90 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind First Rickey carrying 56kg at $5.10. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1860m, 20 len behind Top Reach carrying 56kg at $16.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $5.10 |
| 10/11 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:04.20 | 1-7-10 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $16.60 |
| 6/10 | 13/10/2025 | 127 | COND 3U | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,997.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:59.60 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $24.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $17,709.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $10.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2025 | 16 | COND 3U | $8,854.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 13 len behind Kito Win with 53kg at $264.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Meiner Warrior with 53kg at $104.30. Draw no help to chances.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:29.20 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $264.40 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $104.30 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $191.10 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $294.60 |
| 8/10 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-8 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $101.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $137.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kito Win with 56kg at $336.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 16 len behind Meiner Warrior carrying 56kg at $90.80. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 21 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 | 24/11/2025 | 17 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.20 | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $336.90 |
| 8/10 | 07/11/2025 | 11 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $90.80 |
| 9/9 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | C2A2 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $181.10 |
| 8/10 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $106.70 |
| 5/10 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 9-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $13.30 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $16.10 |