Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
G T SPICA (7) has been thereabouts without winning, the most recent offering a second at this track over 1300m. Toru Takeyoshi who has two wins when partnering stays on. Best form puts her right in this. MERCURY SEVEN (10) finished second here two runs back but was less effective last time over 1300m at this track, finishing back in seventh. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. In the mix. STILL THE ONE (5) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back with success over 1750m at this track a week-and-a-half ago, getting home by a head. Likely to be there at the finish again. GRAF (4) was sixth over 1300m at this track at her latest appearance. Strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lord Prize carrying 54kg at $70. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Sun Bringer carrying 54kg at $46.90. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $70.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 11-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $46.90 |
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 10-11-5 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $113.70 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $86.60 |
| 10/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryu Abe | 54kg | 1:58.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $55.60 |
| 8/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,939.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 11-12-8 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $71.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 12 len behind Lord Prize with 54kg at $96.40. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 13 len behind Sun Bringer carrying 53kg at $54.20. Nice draw but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 3-6-9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $96.40 |
| 11/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:24.40 | 3-11-11 | 9 |
| 13.7L | $54.20 |
| 9/11 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 3-8-9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $37.90 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 2-4-5 | 5 |
| 33.8L | $32.20 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $74.20 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ascot Roman carrying 54kg at $70.40. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1300m, 16 len behind Keiai Antares carrying 54kg at $129.20. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 10 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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $70.40 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $129.20 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 42 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $347.50 |
| 12/12 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-10-12 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $42.10 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $44.50 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,776.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $331.10 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sun Bringer with 54kg at $9.30. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Viator carrying 54kg at $13.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 6-7-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $9.30 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $13.10 |
| 6/12 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 11-5-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 10-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by a head at this track February 14 over 1750m defeating Kurino Meister carrying 56kg at $5.60. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 55kg at $4.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 10 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:57.30 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.60 |
| 4/12 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 5-4-4 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:59.80 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Takuma Ogino | 58kg | 1:47.60 | - | 2 |
| 11.7L | $236.10 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 11 len behind Lord Prize with 56kg at $84. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 13 len behind Sun Bringer carrying 56kg at $13.90. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 5-8-8 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $84.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $13.90 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 11-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $46.30 |
| 5/12 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 10-8-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $41.80 |
| 5/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 6.6L | $12.80 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Francina Tesoro with 54kg at $2.10. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Cry Me A River with 54kg at $2.30. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 10 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 5-4-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 5-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1300m, 7 len behind Ascot Roman carrying 56kg at $61.10. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Fahren Joe carrying 56kg at $94.30. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 10 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 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 2-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $61.10 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 1-1-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $94.30 |
| 9/11 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 15.3L | $252.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 5-9-8 | 8 |
| 36.3L | $189.50 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $144.20 |
| 11/12 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 12-12-11 | 10 |
| 7.7L | $253.10 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 13 len behind Lord Prize carrying 56kg at $90.40. The start before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Sun Bringer with 56kg at $90.20. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 7-9-10 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $90.40 |
| 7/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 4-3-7 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $90.20 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $134.90 |
| 7/9 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $110.60 |
| 5/10 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.20 |
| 7/12 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lord Prize carrying 56kg at $6.20. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Air Griffon with 56kg at $1.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 140 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 19/07/2025 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,864.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 54kg at $95. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 12 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 54kg at $177. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $95.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $177.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 45 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $16.20 |
| 11/14 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 9-10-11 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $187.00 |
| 11/14 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $32,287.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Yuzuki Tanihara | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 13-14-11 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $23.30 |