Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
O K THUNDER (6) is in a purple patch of form with his third straight win coming last time out over 1400m at this track. Hard to deny on recent efforts. EXCELLEN ARTHUR (2) showed good early muster and fought on to finish third last start over 1300m at this track. Drawn to take a nice trail just off the speed. In a suitable race and can go on to take this out. BURGEON FORTH (7) really dug deep to salute by half a length three runs back at this track before filling a minor placing at his last two starts. Has a win and three minor placings from five starts at this track and distance. Has claims on his best efforts. GALVANIZE (10) was sent out at $28.20 last time but ran above expectations and won over 1300m at this track. Winning rider Takuto Demizu sticks. Must be respected.

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Spirit World with 55kg at $39.70. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu carrying 53kg at $20.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $39.70 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 11-9-8 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $20.20 |
| 8/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $36.70 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 10-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $20.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:29.50 | 8-4-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $83.60 |
| 8/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at this track on March 7 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Galvanize carrying 56kg at $4.20. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu with 55kg at $3.50. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,600.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 1-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 1-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $8.40 |
| 2/11 | 10/01/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $15,473.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 0:54.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $16,071.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 4-8-9 | 10 |
| 13.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Spirit World carrying 55kg at $99.90. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu carrying 55kg at $138.50. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:28.80 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $99.90 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-8-9 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $138.50 |
| 5/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $175.20 |
| 8/11 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 7-6-8 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $50.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $12,701.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $147.90 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $16,071.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Spirit World carrying 53kg at $26.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu carrying 53kg at $45.80. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:28.80 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $26.70 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $45.80 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 6-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $26.70 |
| 5/11 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.50 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $14.60 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:29.50 | 7-6-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $58.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $7,938.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 14 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 56kg at $273.80. Before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind O K Thunder carrying 56kg at $286.30. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $273.80 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 18 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-8-6 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $286.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,017.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:57.00 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $123.30 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,473.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 2:03.70 | 6-8-9 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $317.90 |
| 6/8 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $12,378.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 5-8-6 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $50.70 |
| 5/9 | 13/12/2025 | 25 | COND 3U | $12,701.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating All Steal carrying 56kg at $3.80. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at this track January 31 over 1400m defeating Tsumo with 56kg at $2.90. Best form should see him measure right up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 2-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 04/01/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $8,510.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 2-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,273.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/09/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,077.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,044.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Dazzle carrying 56kg at $10.80. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Aoino Yume with 56kg at $4.50. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 1-3-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $10.80 |
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.70 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shota Muramatsu | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $25.70 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | B5 3U | $7,736.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shota Muramatsu | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 3-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.7L | $7.10 |
| 2/12 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,732.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Shota Muramatsu | 56kg | 0:54.80 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Spirit World with 54kg at $13.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu with 54kg at $28.30. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $28.30 |
| 8/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 8-5-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.50 |
| 5/9 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $14.60 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 13 len behind Spirit World with 53kg at $270.90. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu with 53kg at $282.90. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 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 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 53kg | 1:28.80 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $270.90 |
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $282.90 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $220.30 |
| 7/11 | 25/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 53kg | 1:30.50 | 11-9-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $351.40 |
| 7/9 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $7,736.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $160.90 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 8-11-11 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $182.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 len at this track March 7 over 1300m defeating Weathercock carrying 56kg at $28.20. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Cosmo Meigetsu carrying 55kg at $9.60. Capable of a big finish so don't write him off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,600.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 8-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $28.20 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-7-7 | 10 |
| 5.1L | $9.60 |
| 3/11 | 08/02/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 8-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $20.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 17 | B2B3 3U | $51,576.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Takuto Iketani | 55kg | 1:13.80 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $426.40 |
| 13/13 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | B3 3U | $41,261.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 13-13-13 | 8 |
| 18.9L | $219.10 |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2025 | 31 | B1B2 3U | $52,920.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Good | Takuto Iketani | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $152.40 |