Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
VISU IIJAN (9) turned in a fine effort to score by 0.8 lengths at today's course and distance last time out to build on a solid first-up result. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is one of the key runners. NOBOSEMON (8) launched her career with a win two runs ago. Not as effective last time out when ninth over 1400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but she is good enough to play a major role. L'AMOUR DU VENT (7) finished 6 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt after being in the firing line on the corner six-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Sure to feature again against this opposition. OTEMOYAN (1) turned in another moderate effort last start when 5.5 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1200m at Nakayama Dirt. Finds a nice race and can bounce back.

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pur carrying 52.0kg at $14.10. The race before that 6th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Dona Sol carrying 52.0kg at $12.10. Worth thought from inside alley.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:13.10 | - | 15 |
| 5.6L | $14.10 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.90 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/15 | 08/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:19.30 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $254.50 |
| 8/13 | 19/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:26.30 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $173.90 |
| 10/16 | 27/09/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:11.80 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $468.60 |
| 13/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 3 |
| 39.6L | $61.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wise Portia with 56kg at $38.10. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Takeno Tsurugi with 55kg at $5.50. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 18 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 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $38.10 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 33 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 55kg | 1:33.20 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:25.40 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $151.90 |
| 16/16 | 05/10/2025 | 78 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | M | Haruhiko Kawasu | 56kg | 1:24.50 | - | 4 |
| 20.6L | $149.90 |

Jockey: Seina Imamura
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Kyoto Dirt November 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kanekome Bright with 55.0kg at $157.30. First up last campaign ninth of 16 at Tokyo Dirt October 11 over 1300m, 12 len behind Magic Cookie carrying 52.0kg at $47.10. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 16/11/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | S Hamanaka | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 11 |
| 12.2L | $157.30 |
| 9/16 | 11/10/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:20.10 | - | 15 |
| 12.6L | $47.10 |
| 7/12 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 0:55.20 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $32.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $49.20 |
| 4/5 | 05/07/2025 | 6 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:53.20 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $77.30 |
| 14/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:10.80 | 14-15-14 | 12 |
| 18.8L | $29.80 |

Jockey: Yuuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 14 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 69 len behind Karakunidake carrying 55.0kg at $172.40. Returned from break 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1200m, 15 len behind Janshi carrying 53.0kg at $180.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 30/11/2025 | 155 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 53kg | 1:13.10 | 14-13-14 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $180.50 |
| 14/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Y Kuroiwa | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 9 |
| 69.6L | $172.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 47 day let-up. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on October 25 over 1400m, 49 len behind Hakuai Demain carrying 55kg at $53.70. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 48 len behind Takeno Tsurugi carrying 54kg at $69.60. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 47 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 | 13/12/2025 | 49 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 4-9-9 | 9 |
| 48.0L | $69.60 |
| 8/8 | 25/10/2025 | 147 | COND 2 | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 49.7L | $53.70 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | COND 2 | $48,317.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 0:57.30 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1750m, 16 len behind Davay Sucre carrying 56kg at $204.40. Before that second last of 7 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Midge Champ with 55kg at $143.80. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 25 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 | 04/01/2026 | 14 | COND | $81,184.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $204.40 |
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $12,701.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $143.80 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $56.50 |
| 7/11 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $101,190.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $198.70 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $42.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:25.10 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $50.50 |

Jockey: Tatsuki Endou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Venetian King carrying 53.0kg at $21.80. The race before that 6th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on November 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Janshi with 56.0kg at $148.80. Can make amends.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 53kg | 1:12.90 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $21.80 |
| 6/16 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $148.80 |
| 7/16 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:08.80 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $94.00 |
| 5/15 | 19/10/2025 | 92 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | M | Heart Kameda | 56kg | 1:11.10 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $219.00 |
| 12/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $166.00 |
| 8/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $48.20 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, won by 0.5 len at this track December 28 over 900m defeating La Lune carrying 54kg at $12.20. Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 18 len behind Ikeno Asachan with 53kg at $17.40. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $17.40 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:55.90 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lily Bennett with 55kg at $1.60. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track January 10 over 1400m defeating Patrasche carrying 55kg at $1.20. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $15,473.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 154 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 7-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 10/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 14 |
| 8.7L | $13.70 |
| 5/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Fukamichi Ishigami
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Tokyo October 26 over 1600m, 21 len behind Resort Island with 53.0kg at $176.80. On debut 12th of 17 at Kokura June 29 over 1200m, 13 len behind Angelitas with 55.0kg at $105.60. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 95 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 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 53kg | 1:34.10 | - | 7 |
| 21.3L | $176.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 53kg | 1:38.50 | - | 6 |
| 18.9L | $496.60 |
| 8/16 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 53kg | 1:38.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $517.60 |
| 11/13 | 20/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Manato Tsuchida | 52kg | 1:55.70 | 10-10-11 | 7 |
| 26.0L | $474.30 |
| 12/15 | 07/09/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 52kg | 1:12.00 | - | 8 |
| 19.6L | $352.40 |
| 14/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $354.10 |