Saga Race 11 - Race 11 - 1300
CHOSHUNKA (5) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish 15th at her latest appearance over 2000m at Kokura after she got a long way back in the run. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. AMEAME FUREFURE (4) missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1800m at Hanshin, finishing 12th. Beautifully placed here in easier. PALUSTRIS (3) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished 13th at Tokyo Dirt over 1400m. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. PEACH AVALANCHE (8) was never in contention when resuming last start over 1400m at Kasamatsu, finishing sixth. Finds a suitable race and can feature.

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1800m, 13 len behind Strada with 52.0kg at $150.30. Second run from a spell 7th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Chant Des Vignes carrying 55.0kg at $182.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $182.70 |
| 10/14 | 07/03/2026 | 140 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:56.70 | 2-3-10 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $150.30 |
| 11/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 11 |
| 19.8L | $24.20 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Hanshin Dirt on December 6 over 1200m, 28 len behind Eruru carrying 55.0kg at $63.80. Went for a spell before returning 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 7 over 1400m, 24 len behind Appareil with 55.0kg at $228.30. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 07/03/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:24.80 | - | 11 |
| 24.3L | $228.30 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 55kg | 1:13.90 | - | 7 |
| 28.6L | $63.80 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 49 days. Last start 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Super Girl carrying 53.0kg at $272.10. At only start last preparation 9th of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on December 6 over 1800m, 12 len behind Honey Orchestra with 53.0kg at $135.80. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 21/02/2026 | 77 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:26.40 | - | 15 |
| 11.1L | $272.10 |
| 9/13 | 06/12/2025 | 140 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:56.40 | 5-12-9 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $135.80 |
| 16/16 | 19/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 6 |
| 15.9L | $27.40 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Ash Are carrying 54kg at $50. Second-up 12th of 14 at Hanshin on February 28 over 1800m, 22 len behind Realize Luminous carrying 55.0kg at $500.30. Expected to perform well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 28/02/2026 | 30 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:45.70 | - | 4 |
| 22.0L | $500.30 |
| 8/10 | 29/01/2026 | 194 | COND 3 | $46,418.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 2-6-8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $50.00 |
| 11/18 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 53kg | 1:10.30 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $154.00 |
| 9/16 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:10.80 | - | 12 |
| 6.2L | $93.20 |
| 6/17 | 29/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $97.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Kokura on March 1 over 2000m, 10 len behind Astoril carrying 52.0kg at $372.40. Before that 10th of 13 at Kokura on February 22 over 2000m, 11 len behind A Shin Ignis carrying 52.0kg at $99.60. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 2:03.50 | 10-13-15 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $372.40 |
| 10/13 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 2:00.50 | 8-9-10 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $99.60 |
| 8/16 | 07/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:49.50 | 15-15-8 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $126.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on February 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Blue Mckinzie carrying 54.0kg at $658.40. The start before that ran last of 13 at Kyoto Dirt on January 31 over 1400m, 24 len behind Gouldian Finch with 57.0kg at $27.20. Not today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 54kg | 1:12.00 | - | 10 |
| 20.5L | $658.40 |
| 13/13 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 8 |
| 24.3L | $27.20 |
| 13/14 | 10/01/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kota Washizu | 55kg | 2:02.60 | 6-8-13 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $18.10 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Y | Kosei Miura | 56kg | 2:04.50 | 3-7-8 | 7 |
| 43.2L | $12.60 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a ten weeks break. Not seen since he finished last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt January 31 over 1600m, 15 len behind Taiki Blitzen carrying 54.0kg at $685.10. On debut ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt November 30 over 1600m, 26 len behind Egyptian Mau with 54.0kg at $235.20. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 54kg | 1:38.50 | - | 10 |
| 15.3L | $685.10 |
| 14/16 | 11/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 57kg | 1:13.90 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $440.60 |
| 16/16 | 30/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 54kg | 1:39.30 | - | 1 |
| 26.9L | $235.20 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 8 at Kasamatsu on March 4 over 1400m, 14 len behind Noborifuji carrying 55kg at $36.80. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Kyoto on November 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind A Shin Teaser carrying 55.0kg at $483.10. Likely improver.
Last Starts 37 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 | 04/03/2026 | 74 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Yoshimasa Kido | 55kg | 1:29.90 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $36.80 |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kota Washizu | 53kg | 1:25.50 | - | 8 |
| 21.0L | $462.90 |
| 13/15 | 16/11/2025 | 50 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 14 |
| 13.7L | $483.10 |
| 15/16 | 27/09/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $148,300.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 13 |
| 16.5L | $175.20 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 18 at Kyoto on January 4 over 1800m, 15 len behind Taiki Ruggero carrying 55.0kg at $119. Second-up didn't finish the race at Kokura March 1 over 1800m. Hard to get too enthused.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/16 | 01/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 5-16-FF | 6 |
| 99.0L | $105.70 |
| 18/18 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:50.50 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $119.00 |