Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
T M RUN WAY (2) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 2 lengths win over 1400m at this track to make it two in succession. Great chance to extend the sequence. SMART RAPTOR (8) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing third, beaten 1.2 lengths. Faces an easier assignment so he will be hard to beat. EMI SAKIHOKORU (1) was unwanted in betting last start but performed beyond expectations when beaten one length into second over 1400m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. Among the main hopes. ZUGVOGEL (10) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a 16th over 1700m at Kokura Dirt after he was well back on straightening. Best figures measure up nicely. In the mix.

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $53.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $38. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $53.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 8-4-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $38.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 5-5-7 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $5.10 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $11.50 |
| 10/11 | 03/01/2026 | 32 | COND 4U | $220,630.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | Good | Keita Nishi | 57kg | 1:40.60 | 2-10-10 | 5 |
| 50.6L | $61.90 |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | 79 | COND 3U | $123,481.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 56kg | 1:12.10 | 7-8-10 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at this track March 7 over 1400m defeating Patriot Game with 56kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track February 8 over 1300m defeating Excellen Arthur carrying 56kg at $1.30. Ideally placed to play a significant role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | 90 | ALLOW 4U | $344,320.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:23.90 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $144.30 |
| 14/16 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $354,260.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:23.20 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $46.60 |
| 2/13 | 20/09/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $368,720.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 58kg | 1:24.30 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $161.30 |
| 9/13 | 20/07/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $375,320.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 54kg | 1:43.70 | 12-13-9 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track February 14 over 1400m defeating Bell No Raise with 56kg at $10.20. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 900m, 7 len behind Smart Raptor with 56kg at $64.80. Take on trust.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.20 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $64.80 |
| 10/11 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 6-10-10 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $298.20 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $57.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $19.10 |
| 4/5 | 15/11/2025 | 61 | COND 3U | $36,964.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $30.20 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on February 12 over 2000m, 20 len behind Kazeno Runner carrying 56kg at $327.90. Before that won by a neck at this track January 17 over 2000m defeating Akrasia carrying 56kg at $2.10. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | COND 4U | $450,501.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:07.40 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $327.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 9-4-4 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/12/2025 | 34 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $101,190.00 | Saga | 2500m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 5-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,130.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:12.10 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bikini Boy with 56kg at $16.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 15 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $2.80. Others favoured.
Last Starts 26 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 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 2000m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:11.00 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $16.30 |
| 3/6 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $60.90 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.60 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | 44 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $82.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $38,790.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Good | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 2:11.80 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $66.90 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi carrying 56kg at $142.10. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Enbarr carrying 56kg at $120.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 7-6-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $142.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $120.60 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $126.40 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $70.90 |
| 5/9 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $107.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | A1 3U | $40,179.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $64.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $18. The start before that ran last of 11 at Himeji on February 11 over 1400m, 19 len behind Pace Setting carrying 57kg at $39. Fully tested under these conditions.
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 | 15/03/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 31 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-11 | 12 |
| 19.8L | $39.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $73.10 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,460.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $44.80 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $5.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Ultra No Hoshi carrying 56kg at $3. Definite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $5.40 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 11/01/2026 | 192 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 3-1-3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $113.30 |
| 11/11 | 03/07/2025 | 59 | A1A2 4U | $57,203.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:28.90 | 4-4-11 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $9.90 |
| 7/10 | 05/05/2025 | 39 | COND 4U | $393,529.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Wataru Hirose | 57kg | 1:29.20 | 3-4-7 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $28.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Bikini Boy with 56kg at $26.30. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $28.40 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 2000m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 2:11.00 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $26.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 4-8-6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $23.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 1-2-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $18.10 |
| 7/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 4-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $74.30 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start ran last of 16 at Kokura Dirt on February 7 over 1700m, 11 len behind Kapellbrucke carrying 54.0kg at $71.50. The race before that 10th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 5 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hiruno De Gaulle with 58.0kg at $85.90. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 48 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 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:45.40 | 13-16-16 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $71.50 |
| 10/16 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:11.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $85.90 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $348,290.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:10.40 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $107.60 |
| 11/16 | 18/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $388,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:22.80 | - | 15 |
| 5.3L | $34.30 |
| 13/16 | 20/04/2025 | 154 | ALLOW 4U | $379,930.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | A Starke | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 9-13-13 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $14.10 |
| 1/16 | 17/11/2024 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $216,770.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | A Starke | 58kg | 1:11.10 | - | 15 |
| 0.3L | $10.10 |