Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
NEO CIEL (3) returns from a break of 11 months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1300m at this track. Expected to bring the good form from last campaign to this contest. MOON OF THE ACE (7) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at this track over 1800m, beaten 1.3 lengths. Is going well this campaign, recording a win and four minor placings from eight starts. Sure to run well. S C ALBER (4) has been kept fresh since running below his best at the last run four weeks ago, finishing eighth over 1300m at this track. Form here at this trip reads six wins from 12 starts. One of the main contenders. A SHIN ENBARR (1) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Should be thereabouts.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $10.30. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track February 14 over 1400m defeating T M Fonte with 55kg at $3.20. Genuine hope.
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 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $10.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:28.70 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | COND 4U | $113,658.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:20.70 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $22.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:28.50 | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 30 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $28.90. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 3 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 55kg at $19.70. Recent form not good enough.
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 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $28.90 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 8-8-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $19.70 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:53.80 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $71.40 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 41 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $7.10 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | COND | $67,460.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:27.70 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign to post a big 4 len win. This track April 13 over 1300m defeating T M Fonte with 56kg at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.5 len this track December 22 2024 over 1400m defeating Miyano Woodley carrying 56kg at $1.70. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 349 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 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | COND | $72,673.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:21.50 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 09/03/2025 | 15 | COND | $72,626.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,837.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | COND 3U | $40,454.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $36,595.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.90 | 5-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2025 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,642.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 12 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $3.50. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind A Shin Enbarr carrying 56kg at $1.80. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.00 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:22.90 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:20.80 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on March 1 over 2000m, 13 len behind Bikini Boy with 56kg at $8.70. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 31 over 1750m, 6 len behind Bikini Boy with 56kg at $21.10. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 2000m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:11.00 | 6-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $8.70 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $21.10 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:11.10 | 8-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $30.90 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $80.80 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $84.30. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 12 over 2000m, 29 len behind Kazeno Runner with 56kg at $556.10. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $84.30 |
| 11/11 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | COND 4U | $450,501.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:07.40 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $556.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $41.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | COND 4U | $38,682.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 2:11.10 | 2-6-7 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $29.30 |
| 3/7 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,289.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $16.40 |
| 6/9 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.80 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on February 15 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Meiner Timely carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 5th of 8 at this track on January 31 over 1750m, 9 len behind Bikini Boy with 56kg at $3.80. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:53.80 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 4-3-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 5/12 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 6-5-5 | 12 |
| 14.8L | $25.60 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $39,690.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $31.60 |
| 3/5 | 15/11/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $36,964.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $5.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at this track December 28 over 1800m, 53 len behind Out Drive carrying 56kg at $286.90. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at this track November 15 over 1860m, 46 len behind Out Drive carrying 56kg at $61.90. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 53.8L | $286.90 |
| 8/9 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | A1 3U | $36,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 8-7-8 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $136.70 |
| 5/5 | 15/11/2025 | 131 | COND 3U | $36,964.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 46.0L | $61.90 |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2025 | 29 | A1 3U | $33,898.00 | Kanazawa | 1700m | Fast | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:48.80 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $7.60 |
| 10/12 | 08/06/2025 | 26 | COND 3U | $172,805.00 | Kanazawa | 2100m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 58kg | 2:14.70 | 7-7-10 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $24.80 |
| 3/12 | 13/05/2025 | 16 | A1 3U | $34,980.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 57kg | 1:27.90 | 8-8-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |