Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
LUPUS TESORO (5) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 9 lengths at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and three placings. Winning rider Shinsuke Ishikawa stays aboard. Bold showing expected. FRANCINA TESORO (9) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish second over 1400m at this track. Can cross and take up a prominent position. Hayashi Yuto who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. CRY ME A RIVER (3) was well fancied last start over 1400m at this track when third. Has a solid record at this circuit. Should be involved in the finish. DON APOLLON (1) improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten just 0.8 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Fillmore Tesoro carrying 55kg at $2.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 3 len behind Kashino Asap carrying 55kg at $6.70. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $6.70 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 21/12/2025 | 131 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.20 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $27.30 |
| 13/13 | 12/08/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $22,376.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | R | Hisayoshi Higashihara | 56kg | 1:41.40 | 9-12-13 | 8 |
| 24.0L | $70.20 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 13 len behind Ascot Roman carrying 54kg at $46.80. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Arthur Tesoro with 54kg at $12.90. Looks tested despite the low draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $46.80 |
| 9/9 | 22/02/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-8-9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $12.90 |
| 4/11 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 7-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $27.20 |
| 5/10 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-6-5 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $23.90 |
| 4/10 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 6-7-4 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $22.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ascot Roman with 54kg at $2.40. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Beilstein carrying 54kg at $5.60. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside stall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 8-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 7-3-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 14/14 | 08/11/2025 | 223 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 56kg | 2:00.90 | 6-9-14 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $200.90 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Fillmore Tesoro with 56kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Kashino Asap with 56kg at $9.10. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 8-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $9.10 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $16.10 |
| 4/12 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 9-7-4 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.60 |
| 3/11 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 9-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 32.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 9 len at this track February 28 over 1750m defeating Kurino Meister with 56kg at $1.40. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Soreike Ginchan carrying 56kg at $1.20. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 20 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 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.90 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 148 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.30 |
| 8/8 | 16/08/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $16,782.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:28.90 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $16.80 |
| 8/9 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $13,729.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:54.20 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 16.6L | $10.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ascot Roman with 54kg at $70.20. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arthur Tesoro carrying 53kg at $119.90. Others read better. This will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 3-6-7 | 9 |
| 9.5L | $70.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $119.90 |
| 7/8 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 3-3-7 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $53.40 |
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:30.60 | - | 4 |
| 18.3L | $49.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:30.80 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $10.20 |
| 5/11 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:23.30 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ascot Roman with 54kg at $199. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Arthur Tesoro carrying 54kg at $93.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $199.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $93.60 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $31.20 |
| 10/11 | 29/01/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 1-6-10 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $70.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $12.10 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Memory Effect carrying 56kg at $18.30. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 12 len behind Tricorn carrying 56kg at $94.20. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $18.30 |
| 12/12 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 12-12-12 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $94.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $29.30 |
| 5/11 | 29/01/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $37.20 |
| 6/10 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 9-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $27.60 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Ascot Roman carrying 52kg at $2.40. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track February 14 over 1300m defeating G T Spica with 52kg at $2.30. Went close last time. Leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:23.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 23/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:31.40 | 6-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track September 14 over 1400m, 13 len behind King Prince with 54kg at $131.10. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Kochi July 20 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Shishino Brave carrying 54kg at $16.50. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 187 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 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,077.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $131.10 |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2025 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,044.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $14.30 |
| 8/10 | 21/07/2025 | 30 | C1 3U | $9,439.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.10 | 6-9-8 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $42.80 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,344.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $23.70 |
| 11/11 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,623.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 6-11-11 | 10 |
| 17.7L | $75.90 |
| 1/12 | 25/05/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,433.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Ascot Roman with 56kg at $12.20. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Arthur Tesoro with 56kg at $7.30. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 5-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $12.20 |
| 4/9 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $7.30 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.10 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 9-10-7 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $9.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 6-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:26.40 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |