Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1300
MANA SKY (5) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1300m. Looks well placed tin his line-up. Go close. NANYO LARK (1) recorded a strong maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, getting there by 7 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Aided by the rails draw and she is one of the main chances. TECHNO MELON (4) is a nine-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1300m after being in contention on the corner. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. LA VESTALE (7) has not raced since she scored over 1300m at this track on August 23. One of the main contenders.

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Apollon Tesoro with 54kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 7 len at this track January 18 over 1400m defeating Or Mare with 54kg at $2. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 11 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 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2025 | 70 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.80 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 15/18 | 18/10/2025 | 97 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:09.50 | - | 11 |
| 9.6L | $398.90 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 21.3L | $217.30 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $153,900.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:10.20 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $57.90 |

Jockey: Shinya Matsui
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 14 len behind Raijin Bolt carrying 55kg at $38. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 22 len behind Ikeno Asachan carrying 56kg at $62.80. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $62.80 |
| 11/12 | 30/11/2025 | 84 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:25.40 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $38.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/09/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 7/10 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:50.90 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $96.10 |
| 11/16 | 06/07/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:10.80 | - | 15 |
| 8.8L | $119.70 |
| 8/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:09.90 | - | 10 |
| 17.8L | $62.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 20 len behind Ultra Kid carrying 54kg at $109.80. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Wise Portia with 54kg at $90.20. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-8-9 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $109.80 |
| 11/11 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 6-11-11 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $90.20 |
| 10/12 | 30/11/2025 | 50 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Kosuke Sakurai | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 9-9-10 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $15.10 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $24.30 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 52kg | 1:33.80 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Shodan Begin carrying 54kg at $7.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Star Of Looks with 54kg at $12.50. Leading contender coming out of a very nice stall.
Last Starts 12 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.20 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 2-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $12.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 2-4-7 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $21,525.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shunya Hasebe | 54kg | 0:52.60 | 4-5-6 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $1.70 |
| 11/11 | 03/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 54kg | 1:34.70 | 7-11-11 | 8 |
| 30.7L | $20.80 |
| 6/12 | 17/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $22,479.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 54kg | 0:51.30 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Sanzakurosu carrying 55kg at $2. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Shodan Begin carrying 56kg at $1.20. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 12 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:26.20 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $1.20 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 93 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:25.60 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:47.00 | 8-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.60 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 55kg | 1:39.80 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $36.80 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $42,215.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:08.60 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $11.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at this track October 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Daimei Ai with 54kg at $8.90. On debut fourth of 8 at this track June 15 over 900m, 11 len behind Triton Tesoro carrying 54kg at $37.40. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 94 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 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $29.20 |
| 6/10 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $88.60 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,069.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $10,069.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $15.20 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoji Nishimori | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Yuuki Miyauchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning by 2.5 len this track August 23 over 1300m defeating Face Eve carrying 54kg at $19.60. On debut ran last in a small field at this track July 19 over 900m, 40 len behind Wann Klasse with 54kg at $16.90. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 159 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 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $10,069.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $19.60 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,822.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 0:56.40 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $16.90 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ikeno Asachan carrying 54kg at $87.70. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 11 at this track on December 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ultra Kid with 54kg at $11. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-6 | 10 |
| 15.6L | $87.70 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 6-11-12 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $24.40 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 1-2-10 | 10 |
| 14.4L | $7.70 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 10/11 | 27/09/2025 | 23 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 1-6-10 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ultra Kid carrying 54kg at $30.30. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wise Portia with 54kg at $160.20. Wide draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 24 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 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $30.30 |
| 8/11 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 5-7-8 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $160.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $86.20 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $19.90 |
| 6/11 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 7-9-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $25.40 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $53.10 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind Ikeno Asachan with 54kg at $135. Before that second last of 9 at this track on December 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Techno Strawberry carrying 54kg at $165.20. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $135.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $165.20 |
| 9/12 | 30/11/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $27.80 |
| 5/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 4-3-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $19.90 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 10-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $22.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $17,692.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 53kg | 1:38.60 | 10-12-11 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $132.40 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 17 len behind Ikeno Asachan with 54kg at $76.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Star Of Looks with 54kg at $51.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
Last Starts 19 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 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $76.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 12-7-3 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $51.70 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 10-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $26.90 |
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,143.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:28.40 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $42.30 |
| 6/6 | 04/10/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $16,859.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $20.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $37,465.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Yuma Kato | 51kg | 1:34.80 | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $33.70 |