Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1300
JUGEMOON (10) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Sonoda over 1400m on November 6. Shuji Akaoka who has four wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. OICHO (3) made it two wins in succession last start when he scored by half a length over 1400m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. DAIJOBANAI (7) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by one length over 1400m at Sonoda as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Can feature again. LORD MIDNIGHT (6) was far from disgraced when second last start over 1400m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. In the mix.

Jockey: Komaki Futoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Sonoda December 17 over 1400m defeating Giyu with 58kg at $1.01. The start before that favourite; won by 5 len at Sonoda November 25 over 1400m defeating Taiki The Moment carrying 57kg at $1.01. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
Last Starts 33 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 | 17/12/2025 | 22 | B2 3U | $22,932.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | F Komaki | 58kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/7 | 25/11/2025 | 19 | B2 3U | $23,214.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
| 6/12 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | COND 3 | $357,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 1-3-6 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 10/10/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $19,731.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.10 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | 84 | COND | $176,917.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | F Komaki | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $5.20 |
| 2/12 | 26/06/2025 | 14 | COND 3 | $388,811.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | SP | F Komaki | 57kg | 2:05.10 | 1-3-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Sonoda July 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Resume with 57kg at $9.90. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind In Your Palace with 55.0kg at $28.80. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 200 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/07/2025 | 59 | A1A2 4U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 4-4-11 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $9.90 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2025 | 39 | COND 4U | $393,529.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $21.40 |
| 4/12 | 27/03/2025 | 29 | A1A2 4U | $48,903.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.40 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2025 | 28 | A1 4U | $47,758.00 | Himeji | 1500m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:38.60 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2025 | 38 | A1A2 4U | $47,130.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-1 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 13/16 | 22/12/2024 | 50 | ALLOW 3U | $364,640.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 58kg | 1:10.80 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $63.60 |

Jockey: Tatsuya Watanabe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 27 over 1400m defeating Lord Midnight with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track November 16 over 1400m defeating Digital Scion with 56kg at $7.80. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.00 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | COND | $67,460.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 8-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,763.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,776.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 7-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $38,776.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 0:53.20 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $11.90 |
| 2/10 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $41,956.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 9-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oicho with 56kg at $57.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lord Midnight carrying 56kg at $19.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.00 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $57.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $19.10 |
| 4/5 | 15/11/2025 | 61 | COND 3U | $36,964.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $30.20 |
| 9/11 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $116,141.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryota Sugawara | 55kg | 1:13.00 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $39.90 |
| 10/13 | 01/09/2025 | 22 | B1 3U | $89,916.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:26.50 | 10-12-10 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $62.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/08/2025 | 27 | B1 3U | $89,506.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | R | Ryota Sugawara | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $15.60 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track December 28 over 1400m defeating Akrasia with 55kg at $1.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 5 len behind S C Alber with 55kg at $1.50. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/10/2025 | 15 | A3 3U | $23,717.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $40,691.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 55kg | 1:34.60 | 6-11-5 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $16.30 |
| 2/12 | 18/09/2025 | 27 | A3 3U | $24,768.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.00 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Oicho with 56kg at $8.70. Before that won by a nose at this track December 7 over 1400m defeating Gold Legs with 56kg at $4. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.00 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,460.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $44.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $40,179.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $55.10 |
| 5/10 | 19/10/2025 | 43 | COND | $67,763.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $105.30 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $42,148.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.20 | 4-2-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Sonoda November 18 over 1400m defeating Dragon Goku carrying 57kg at $3.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on November 3 over 1230m, 13 len behind Smart Scepter with 57kg at $4.20. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 62 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 | 18/11/2025 | 15 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 03/11/2025 | 31 | A1A2 3U | $53,571.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 2-5-7 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 64 | A1A2 3U | $56,197.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.80 |
| 3/12 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | A2B1 3U | $43,856.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:19.50 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 6/11 | 03/07/2025 | 27 | A1A2 4U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $17.60 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 29 | A2B1 4U | $44,713.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 58kg | 1:18.90 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Kasamatsu on November 27 over 1400m, neck behind Stream with 57kg at $12.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 7 len at Kanazawa October 25 over 1400m defeating Hakusan Pioneer with 57kg at $1.60. Has to be considered.
Last Starts 53 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 | 27/11/2025 | 33 | COND 3U | $225,000.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $12.30 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $63,777.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:26.80 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | 55 | COND 3U | $131,127.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $14.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/08/2025 | 53 | COND 3U | $74,588.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 1-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 10/06/2025 | 18 | COND 4U | $136,084.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Ryan Curatolo | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 5-5-10 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2025 | 56 | A2 3U | $121,994.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryan Curatolo | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind A Shin Enbarr carrying 55kg at $138.40. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 15 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $425.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $138.40 |
| 10/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $425.80 |
| 8/12 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,460.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 11-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $369.10 |
| 8/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $40,179.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $303.10 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,763.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $156.80 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,776.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $69.40 |

Jockey: Shuuji Akaoka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on November 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Holy Grail carrying 57kg at $5.20. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on May 2 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind A Shin Captain with 55kg at $5.10. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 06/11/2025 | 63 | COND 3 | $357,143.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 7-7-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2025 | 32 | COND 3U | $505,776.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 53kg | 1:26.90 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $22.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/08/2025 | 42 | COND 3 | $186,471.00 | Kochi | 1900m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 2:06.60 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 22/06/2025 | 49 | COND 3 | $311,049.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 2:05.20 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 04/05/2025 | 42 | COND 3 | $157,411.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.90 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 28 | COND | $217,345.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 56kg | 1:27.30 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Kanta Inoue
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Sonoda August 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omatsuri Otoko carrying 57kg at $8.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sonoda March 27 over 1400m defeating Omatsuri Otoko carrying 54kg at $4.30. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 171 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 | 01/08/2025 | 42 | A1A2 3U | $55,941.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:28.40 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $8.40 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2025 | 36 | A1A2 4U | $58,322.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 2-3-6 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $1.70 |
| 11/11 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | COND 4U | $531,264.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 1-3-11 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | COND | $86,566.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:27.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/03/2025 | 77 | A1A2 4U | $48,903.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | B1 4U | $26,183.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |