Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
LILY BENNETT (10) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 6 lengths over 1300m at this track. Should park just off the speed despite a difficult draw. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. ACTING AREA (2) has missed the frame at her last couple of outings, the latest when ninth over 1800m at Hanshin. Big class drop today and can atone. PICK UP LUCK (8) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fifth over 1750m here last time. Can feature in the finish. ASH ARE (5) was racing well without winning, finishing in the money on two consecutive occasions, before finishing fourth last time out over 1750m at this track. Is a winner at this circuit. Can sneak into the finish.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Kokura July 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Angelitas carrying 53.0kg at $154. On debut sixth of 17 at Kokura June 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Angelitas with 55.0kg at $97. May need the run.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $154.00 |
| 9/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 12 |
| 6.2L | $93.20 |
| 6/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $97.00 |

Jockey: Yuuji Tannai
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 46-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at Hanshin on December 14 over 1800m, 10 len behind T O Al Ain carrying 55.0kg at $72. The run before that 10th of 16 at Fukushima on November 22 over 1800m, 7 len behind Alonsoa carrying 55.0kg at $31.10. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:46.40 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $72.00 |
| 10/16 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 55kg | 1:48.10 | 9-8-10 | 10 |
| 7.1L | $31.10 |
| 5/16 | 08/11/2025 | 112 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:47.60 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $45.90 |
| 4/18 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 18 |
| 1.8L | $36.10 |
| 3/5 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:53.20 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $23.30 |
| 6/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Kokura Dirt July 20 over 1000m, 17 len behind Rose Charis carrying 55.0kg at $23.40. On debut third of 17 at Kokura June 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Angelitas with 55.0kg at $7.80. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 0:58.40 | - | 3 |
| 17.9L | $23.40 |
| 16/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $10.70 |
| 3/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 3-2-3 | 15 |
| 5.0L | $7.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on January 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Horn Buffalo with 56kg at $7.80. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track June 14 over 1300m defeating Nangoku Ii Net with 52kg at $1.40. Must improve significantly.
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 | 99 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.80 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:32.10 | 8-6-5 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $28.90 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,782.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $62.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $50,347.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:31.90 | 8-9-9 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $83.80 |
| 17/18 | 19/07/2025 | 35 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 15 |
| 17.3L | $167.10 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1750m, 5 len behind Davay Sucre carrying 56kg at $130. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 13 over 1400m, 4 len behind Takeno Tsurugi with 54kg at $5. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $81,184.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 10-4-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $130.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/12 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $34.30 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 7-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 7-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $50.20 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Visu Iijan with 54kg at $8.90. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1300m, 10 len behind Star Of Looks carrying 54kg at $181.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $15,473.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:34.80 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $181.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $51.40 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 9-6-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $104.80 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $216.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 6 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $62.50 |

Jockey: Genki Mizunuma
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Tokyo Dirt November 15 over 1400m, 21 len behind Kaseno Asteria carrying 52.0kg at $99.20. On debut seventh of 14 at Kokura June 28 over 1200m, 16 len behind Karakunidake with 52.0kg at $41.30. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:25.30 | - | 13 |
| 21.8L | $99.20 |
| 6/14 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Soft | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $51.10 |
| 4/16 | 11/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:20.10 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $156.50 |
| 13/16 | 14/09/2025 | 57 | MDN 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:08.80 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $435.50 |
| 15/18 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $203.90 |
| 7/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 52kg | 1:09.90 | - | 2 |
| 16.3L | $41.30 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1750m, 6 len behind Davay Sucre carrying 56kg at $41.30. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Davay Sucre with 55kg at $1.80. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 41 | COND | $81,184.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $41.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/11 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $101,190.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:59.70 | 10-6-6 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $23.10 |
| 1/11 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 7-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 64 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Takuma Ogino
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 16 at Kyoto November 23 over 2000m, 26 len behind Air Be A Gale with 56.0kg at $722.40. On debut ran last of 12 at Kyoto October 5 over 1200m, 16 len behind Marble Palace carrying 56.0kg at $38.80. Prefer others.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 23/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 13-11-16 | 16 |
| 26.8L | $722.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:10.00 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently won by 6 len at this track December 7 over 1300m defeating Visu Iijan with 54kg at $1.80. The start before that failed to make an impression; 8th of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lot Pilina with 54kg at $32. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $32.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.10 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 51kg | 1:33.20 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $20.20 |