Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
DERMA BEELZEBUB (4) finished ninth last start, beaten 11 lengths, over 1600m at Kochi. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring 12 times from 18 starts. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. LONELY PLANET (3) was in contention on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. PATRIOT GAME (11) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. SUN SUIREN (9) produced another moderate effort last start when 13 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $18.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $44.10. Gets the inside alley so deserves respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $18.90 |
| 5/11 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $44.10 |
| 3/7 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | A2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 5-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.40 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:28.90 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $46.20 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 21 len behind Out Drive carrying 53kg at $375.90. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on November 2 over 2500m, 45 len behind Cosmo Farnese carrying 56kg at $140.20. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 28/12/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:54.30 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $375.90 |
| 7/7 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | COND 3U | $101,190.00 | Saga | 2500m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 45.4L | $140.20 |
| 5/9 | 04/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 6-6-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $18.10 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/08/2025 | 34 | COND | $70,444.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:53.20 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $42.20 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2025 | 23 | COND 3U | $39,470.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 5-9-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $22.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Rhein Forte with 56kg at $4. The race before that 8th of 12 at Funabashi on November 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fanyu with 56kg at $23.40. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 46 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | B2 3U | $53,571.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Naoki Machida | 56kg | 1:13.70 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $23.40 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2025 | 17 | B1B2 3U | $61,817.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 55kg | 1:13.40 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | B2 3U | $82,423.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 9-8-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2025 | 31 | B2 3U | $55,941.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/9 | 29/07/2025 | 24 | B2B3 3U | $57,203.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 57kg | 1:14.10 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Kochi on December 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sunrise Grit with 57kg at $6.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Kochi on November 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Four Side Nine carrying 57kg at $3.50. Strong chance from a low draw.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | A2 3U | $28,224.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Fast | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:46.10 | 2-5-9 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $28,571.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:42.40 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $43,049.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.10 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $89,686.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 4-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/09/2025 | 42 | A2 3U | $29,972.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:29.50 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $29,835.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $76.10. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheering Song with 56kg at $70.10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 9-6-7 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $76.10 |
| 7/10 | 30/11/2025 | 34 | A2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $70.10 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2025 | 97 | C2A2 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-6 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $20.20 |
| 3/9 | 22/07/2025 | 24 | A2 3U | $15,445.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.10 |
| 4/9 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,747.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $7.60 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,747.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $211.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Bellwood Uzume carrying 56kg at $32.70. Not keen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $211.60 |
| 7/12 | 07/12/2025 | 28 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $32.70 |
| 5/7 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $11.50 |
| 6/9 | 19/10/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:28.90 | 5-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $83.90 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $33.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2025 | 11 | A2 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Timely carrying 56kg at $44.30. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $50.50. Possesses a big finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $44.30 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 7-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $50.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | A2 3U | $16,171.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $84.90 |
| 6/12 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,243.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $99.10 |
| 10/12 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:12.80 | 12-12-10 | 12 |
| 13.6L | $78.20 |
| 10/12 | 23/09/2025 | 14 | A2 3U | $16,963.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 57kg | 1:14.00 | 7-8-10 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $23.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $39.50. The start before that second last of 12 at Kochi on November 16 over 1300m, 13 len behind Atid with 56kg at $98.60. Not far away of late. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $39.50 |
| 11/12 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:23.20 | 9-12-11 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $98.60 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,071.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Megumi Jono | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 12-11-10 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $53,812.00 | Kochi | 1800m | Good | Megumi Jono | 56kg | 2:02.90 | 11-12-10 | 11 |
| 12.5L | $136.70 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | 12 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 7-7-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $11.80 |
| 2/11 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | C1 3U | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Chikanao Shirono | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 11-10-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Oicho with 53kg at $16.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cheering Song carrying 54kg at $2.40. Can bounce back. Among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 53kg | 1:29.00 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $16.80 |
| 4/10 | 30/11/2025 | 35 | A2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 26/10/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 53kg | 1:30.00 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/10/2025 | 27 | COND 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 53kg | 1:29.80 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,104.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 53kg | 1:29.40 | 2-2-3 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 54kg at $263.20. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheering Song carrying 54kg at $183.20. Hard to have on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $263.20 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 34 | A2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $183.20 |
| 5/9 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | C2A2 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $73.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/10/2025 | 23 | A2 3U | $14,529.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $34.90 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,776.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 0:53.20 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,426.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 0:54.20 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track December 14 over 1400m defeating Rhein Angela with 53kg at $7.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meiner Warrior with 53kg at $5.60. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 37 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 11-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.30 |
| 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 |