Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
SOL NACIENTE (6) is returning from a spell of four months. Finished fifth at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Toshimitsu Kunichi. Winning chance. POMME VERTE (9) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1400m at this track. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. SUN BRINGER (10) went forward over 1400m at this track last time and held on for second. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Has a strong record here at this journey with two wins from six starts. One of the main contenders. FILLMORE TESORO (5) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1400m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Well placed and can make amends.

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 10th of 13 at Urawa on February 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Harmony Roi with 54kg at $165.20. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at Urawa on March 18 over 1400m, 18 len behind Maru Mori Active carrying 54kg at $61.90. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
Last Starts 16 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 | 18/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $61.90 |
| 10/13 | 23/02/2026 | 117 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 11-12-10 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $165.20 |
| 11/11 | 29/10/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $44,843.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 12-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $130.40 |
| 9/12 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | C3 3U | $33,718.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:33.80 | 6-9-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $28.60 |
| 11/12 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | C3 3U | $11,239.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 1:23.70 | 6-9-11 | 8 |
| 16.8L | $158.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,347.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 4-8-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $47.90 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 9 len behind Popping Berry with 54kg at $62.40. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Beilstein with 54kg at $66.20. Others look better placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $62.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $66.20 |
| 8/12 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 12-12-8 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $46.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/01/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $103.10 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $87.30 |
| 12/12 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 8-12-12 | 7 |
| 39.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Kashino Asap with 54kg at $329.10. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 54kg at $219.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $329.10 |
| 7/12 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $219.70 |
| 8/11 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:24.40 | 10-10-8 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $192.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $183.90 |
| 11/11 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 8-11-11 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $117.40 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $228.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 16 len behind Kashino Asap carrying 55kg at $334.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Popping Berry carrying 56kg at $205.20. Hard to make a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 8-8-10 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $334.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $205.20 |
| 6/11 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 11-8-6 | 8 |
| 6.1L | $241.30 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-6-8 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $102.60 |
| 8/11 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $200.80 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,510.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.10 | 11-9-12 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $338.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Arthur Tesoro with 56kg at $32.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track March 7 over 1400m defeating Don Apollon with 55kg at $33.20. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $32.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $33.20 |
| 11/11 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/01/2026 | 202 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 8-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $34.30 |
| 11/12 | 22/06/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,344.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 7-8-11 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $7.10 |
| 5/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,344.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 8-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 30 over 1800m, 6 len behind Dura Eterno carrying 56.0kg at $8.70. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Gold Dyer carrying 56.0kg at $6.80. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 30/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:51.80 | 8-6-6 | 16 |
| 6.4L | $8.70 |
| 5/14 | 02/11/2025 | 196 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 56kg | 1:51.90 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $6.80 |
| 7/15 | 20/04/2025 | 84 | ALLOW 3 | $162,450.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 57kg | 1:52.90 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $40.10 |
| 4/8 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3 | $156,070.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 57kg | 1:53.20 | 3-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.60 |
| 1/16 | 05/01/2025 | - | NEWC 3 | $121,680.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:55.00 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Arthur Tesoro with 56kg at $64.50. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 9 len behind Go All The Way with 54kg at $205.40. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $64.50 |
| 3/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:22.10 | 2-4-3 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $205.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 2-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $93.10 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $44.30 |
| 11/12 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-11 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $19.30 |
| 2/10 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $110.80 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1300m, 6 len behind Gushichanno Hoshi with 54kg at $232. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Miss Phantom with 54kg at $79.60. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $232.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $79.60 |
| 7/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,259.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 7-10-7 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $99.10 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,510.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $60.90 |
| 9/11 | 10/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $8,510.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 2:00.40 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $158.10 |
| 11/12 | 21/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $8,732.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:57.00 | 7-11-11 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $97.80 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Arthur Tesoro with 54kg at $13.30. Before that won by 2 len at this track February 25 over 1400m defeating Crown Rising with 54kg at $17. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $13.30 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $18.30 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 1-8-11 | 10 |
| 21.5L | $11.70 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2025 | 39 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $3.60 |
| 9/14 | 12/11/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Sho Yoshii | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $14.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Twilight Saga with 56kg at $13.30. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 10 len behind Go All The Way carrying 56kg at $3.20. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 4-3-6 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $8.10 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Arthur Tesoro carrying 56kg at $14.30. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 9 len behind Go All The Way carrying 56kg at $24.80. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
Last Starts 14 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 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-8-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 9-7-5 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $24.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 3-5-3 | 12 |
| 6.3L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $17.50 |