Saga Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
QUEEN SAGA (10) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1300m at this track in a tougher race. Breaks from a wide draw but she shouldn't be a maiden for long. SILVER CRAFT (3) was safely held two back then appreciated the easier company last time and gave a sight in front when placed over 1300m at this track. Rates well in this company and looks a definite winning hope on best form. NISHINO NASTURTIUM (7) could only manage 13th when resuming at Tokyo Dirt two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. HAGAKURENO HATA (8) finished fifth at her most recent appearance over 1300m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment this time and can improve.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Vainqueur Knight carrying 56kg at $128.40. The race before that second last of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 13 len behind Ytterbium with 56kg at $176.50. Draws the fence but the positives end there.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $128.40 |
| 9/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 3-7-9 | 7 |
| 13.6L | $176.50 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $35.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 10-2-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $39.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 2-8-9 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $23.30 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 10-7-8 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $123.80 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 10 len behind Life Is Money with 56kg at $70. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 15 len behind Ytterbium carrying 56kg at $131.60. Has a nice gate but 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 10-7-6 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $70.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-8-10 | 10 |
| 15.6L | $131.60 |
| 10/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 9-9-10 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $148.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/02/2026 | 133 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 6-12-12 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $62.40 |
| 7/11 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 10-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $64.90 |
| 5/9 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:27.00 | 8-4-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $19.50 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 15 over 1300m, 28 len behind Jack Nadal with 55.0kg at $37.30. Second run from a spell rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 2 len behind Nishino Himmel carrying 54kg at $6.30. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.30 |
| 15/16 | 15/02/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:18.10 | 6-6-15 | 9 |
| 28.3L | $37.30 |
| 13/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 11-10-13 | 14 |
| 30.5L | $35.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 16 len behind Life Is Money carrying 56kg at $22. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yui Avenir carrying 56kg at $307.20. Can't recommend against this lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 16.7L | $22.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-9 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $307.20 |
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 11-9-9 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $46.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $141.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $15,473.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $50.80 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 28.6L | $56.30 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Life Is Money with 56kg at $18.60. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 11 len behind Pink Southpaw with 56kg at $11.10. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $18.60 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.10 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $105.70 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2026 | - | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 4-7-7 | 8 |
| 26.8L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vainqueur Knight carrying 56kg at $97.40. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1300m, 8 len behind Herakles Tesoro carrying 56kg at $23.30. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $97.40 |
| 4/11 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $23.30 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $143.70 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $16.80 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 4-6-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $33.70 |
| 8/11 | 22/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 13th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1600m, 19 len behind Realize Tachyon with 55.0kg at $772.80. Second-up 3rd of 9 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Nishino Himmel with 54kg at $10.60. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 8-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.60 |
| 13/16 | 14/02/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:38.50 | 9-11-13 | 13 |
| 19.2L | $772.80 |
| 10/14 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:39.70 | - | 2 |
| 12.4L | $172.20 |
| 13/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $259.40 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Pink Southpaw carrying 54kg at $8. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 3 len behind Life Is Money with 54kg at $4. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 6-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 99 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 0:55.90 | 3-4-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Vainqueur Knight with 54kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ice Melting carrying 52.0kg at $360.70. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 75 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 2-4-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $3.50 |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $360.70 |
| 16/17 | 21/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:21.90 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $594.40 |
| 12/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $36.10 |

Jockey: Tomohiro Yoshimura
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, head behind Life Is Money with 54kg at $1.70. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/03/2026 | - | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 4-4-2 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Life Is Money carrying 56kg at $20.80. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 17 len behind Pink Southpaw with 56kg at $42.90. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $20.80 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $42.90 |
| 9/11 | 01/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $24.60 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 14 len behind Patrasche with 54kg at $22.40. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Ytterbium carrying 54kg at $76.10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 10-9-7 | 9 |
| 14.3L | $22.40 |
| 7/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $76.10 |
| 7/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $24.90 |
| 7/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $20.40 |
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 11-7-4 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $93.60 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 10-9-6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $50.20 |