Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
SAIOGA UMA (9) lifted strongly to score last time with 1.5 lengths to spare over 1300m at this track, making it two on the bounce. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Finds the ideal scenario and is a leading playing again. TAKENO TSURUGI (7) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when fourth over 1400m at this track. Won't find this as tough so he is in the mix. ADAMANT (1) resumes from a spell of four months. Could only manage to finish 12th at the latest run over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. RINEN WARRIOR (4) finished 11th at this track and distance at her last appearance four months ago. Definite top-three chance fresh.

Jockey: Toshiki Akiyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind Meisho Teleos with 56.0kg at $172.50. First up last campaign second last of 15 at Niigata October 25 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Lateral Palm carrying 56.0kg at $51.70. Winning hope.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Soft | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:11.90 | 7-8-12 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $172.50 |
| 14/15 | 25/10/2025 | 84 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 56kg | 1:10.10 | - | 11 |
| 5.7L | $51.70 |
| 5/5 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:22.30 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $35.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:11.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on January 25 over 1400m, 8 len behind Takeno Tsurugi with 56kg at $23.10. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on January 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Wise Portia with 56kg at $40.10. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $23.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $40.10 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2025 | 99 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $21.70 |
| 11/12 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $50,347.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 7-11-11 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | COND 2 | $46,822.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 0:55.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Yuuji Tannai
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 27 len behind Taisei Emeraude carrying 56.0kg at $146.90. Second-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind Finger carrying 57.0kg at $195.20. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:54.50 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $195.20 |
| 9/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 6-9-9 | 11 |
| 27.8L | $146.90 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at this track October 25 over 1400m, 44 len behind Pick Up Luck with 54kg at $54.90. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at this track August 17 over 1400m, 52 len behind Purea Legend with 54kg at $106.90. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Last Starts 122 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 | 25/10/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $9,686.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $54.90 |
| 11/11 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | COND | $169,407.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 49.6L | $393.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $249.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $106,150.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 12-12-12 | 3 |
| 57.3L | $269.70 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $16,782.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 42.3L | $129.60 |
| 12/12 | 17/08/2025 | 92 | COND 2 | $50,347.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 1-12-12 | 7 |
| 52.1L | $106.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Resuming 9th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Koji Hara carrying 52.0kg at $284.30. Second run from a spell 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 10 over 1800m, 19 len behind Queen's Dream carrying 51.0kg at $148.20. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 45 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 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:54.80 | 6-14-14 | 8 |
| 19.7L | $148.20 |
| 9/15 | 27/12/2025 | 70 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:12.50 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $284.30 |
| 11/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 1:13.10 | - | 15 |
| 15.1L | $31.70 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Kawasaki on February 3 over 1600m, 16 len behind Summer Madness with 54kg at $544.20. Before that second last of 12 at Funabashi on January 22 over 1600m, 14 len behind Meiner Mirakel with 54kg at $424.70. Watch for her to be flashing home.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $41,713.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:46.30 | 3-10-10 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $544.20 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $42,980.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 7-9-11 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $424.70 |
| 10/12 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Tetsuya Takahashi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 11-11-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $176.40 |
| 12/12 | 23/12/2025 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,864.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Mai Fukuhara | 54kg | 1:37.90 | 5-12-12 | 5 |
| 43.9L | $52.20 |
| 10/11 | 26/11/2025 | 45 | COND 2 | $46,429.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 4-9-10 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2025 | 12 | COND 2 | $14,240.00 | Morioka | 1400m | Good | Toshiya Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hakuai Demain with 56kg at $91.90. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track January 25 over 1400m defeating Wise Portia carrying 56kg at $3.30. Can do much better.
Last Starts 16 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 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $78,791.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $91.90 |
| 1/7 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | COND | $81,184.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:57.10 | 1-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $111.30 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 76 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $16.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2025 | 13 | COND 2 | $13,487.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 33.8L | $56.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/09/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $106,150.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $56.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Kyoto October 13 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nenekirimaru carrying 56.0kg at $169.90. On debut ran last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt September 20 over 1200m, 25 len behind Takasutakasutakasu with 55.0kg at $52.40. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 13/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:20.90 | - | 8 |
| 11.9L | $169.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 1:13.40 | - | 10 |
| 25.8L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track February 12 over 1300m defeating Fractal carrying 54kg at $1.10. The start before that favourite; won by 30 len at this track February 1 over 1300m defeating Bons Souvenirs carrying 54kg at $2.40. Leading chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 30.0L | $2.40 |
| 14/16 | 27/12/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:54.60 | 4-10-14 | 10 |
| 25.9L | $342.30 |
| 11/14 | 24/11/2025 | 9 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:37.10 | - | 3 |
| 26.1L | $103.00 |
| 16/16 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:02.90 | 1-1-16 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt December 7 over 1800m, 43 len behind Olavinlinna with 54.0kg at $163. On debut 15th of 17 at Kyoto November 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Altramuz with 54.0kg at $219. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 79 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 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:54.90 | 4-7-10 | 5 |
| 43.2L | $163.00 |
| 15/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Seinosuke Yoshimura | 54kg | 1:34.40 | - | 16 |
| 11.8L | $219.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 8th of 11 at this track on February 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hakuai Demain with 54kg at $272.10. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on January 25 over 1800m, 13 len behind Sakidoritokken carrying 54kg at $80.30. Can atone.
Last Starts 16 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 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $78,791.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 9-6-8 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $272.10 |
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $81,184.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 2:00.50 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $80.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $9.40 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $12,701.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yuki Miyauchi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.30 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $12,915.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Takurou Ishida
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after three months 14th of 16 at Nakayama on December 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Nishino Seido carrying 55.0kg at $391.40. Previously second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama on September 21 over 1600m, 13 len behind Luce Fiore with 52.0kg at $541.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 58 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 | 28/12/2025 | 98 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 2 |
| 12.9L | $391.40 |
| 15/16 | 21/09/2025 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $110,310.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:33.90 | - | 16 |
| 13.3L | $541.50 |
| 12/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:49.80 | - | 5 |
| 18.1L | $206.20 |