Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1300
RIDDLE TRIGGER (10) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on March 29 over 1400m when she got home by 9 lengths. Winning rider Shinsuke Ishikawa retains the mount. This looks a sterner test than last time but on current form she is one of the chief contenders. BAILEY TESORO (1) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Already a three time winner including last start when scoring by 8 lengths over 900m at this track. Going well and among the main chances. ANILA (3) returns from a spell of ten weeks and did win first-up last time in work over 1400m at this track. One of the genuine hopes in the race. SMART ROBERT (8) sat on the pace when fresh from a spell last start but faded to be beaten 2.5 lengths into fifth over 1400m at this track. Generally runs well second up. Should settle just off the speed despite the draw. Can feature in the finish.

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; scored a big 8 len win at this track April 6 over 900m defeating Daichino Kamuy with 56kg at $1.30. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, 2 len behind Royal Capital with 56kg at $1.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 0:54.30 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:24.20 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.10 |
| 7/11 | 07/02/2026 | - | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 18 len behind Sodermanland carrying 54kg at $349. The start before that second last of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 14 len behind Sammaru Warrior carrying 54kg at $195.80. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 5-10-12 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $349.00 |
| 11/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 8-10-11 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $195.80 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $245.20 |
| 11/12 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 5-10-11 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $215.60 |
| 8/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 10-11-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $359.60 |
| 8/12 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 4-6-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $115.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track February 14 over 1750m, 0.5 len behind Still The One carrying 54kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track December 21 over 1400m defeating Reef Aquarium carrying 54kg at $1.10. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:57.30 | 4-1-4 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.40 |
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 21/12/2025 | 70 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,457.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/11 | 28/09/2025 | 56 | C2 3U | $6,744.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hines Tesoro carrying 54kg at $17.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Major Tesoro carrying 54kg at $4.50. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 | 12/04/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-5 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $17.30 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.90 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.20 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $9.80 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-2-7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | 107 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1750m, 5.5 len behind Sodermanland carrying 54kg at $30.20. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1300m, 7 len behind Sammaru Warrior with 54kg at $13.30. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $30.20 |
| 3/12 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.30 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:55.90 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $13.70 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 2-3-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Another Vita carrying 56kg at $54.60. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nangoku Candle with 56kg at $18.50. Hard to recommend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.30 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $54.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $18.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.90 | 6-5-8 | 7 |
| 17.4L | $315.70 |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:57.30 | 9-10-10 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $96.80 |
| 4/10 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $50.30 |
| 4/11 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $135.20 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Cesa Sunrise with 53kg at $3.30. The race before that won by 1.5 len at this track March 29 over 1400m defeating Raiu with 52kg at $4.70. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
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 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.70 | 2-1-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.70 |
| 2/12 | 08/03/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:25.50 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/14 | 16/02/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:15.30 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $43.60 |
| 12/15 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $30,946.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:14.00 | 11-12-12 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $590.80 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1000m | Fast | Takami Riku | 54kg | 1:01.20 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $108.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Cesa Sunrise with 54kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 18 at Kokura on July 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Nobori Riant with 54.0kg at $14.60. Improver with definite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 4-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $15.40 |
| 3/11 | 28/10/2025 | 19 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:21.50 | 5-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,556.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 33 | C2 3U | $13,113.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track April 11 over 1400m defeating Fukurai Kirishima with 53kg at $2.30. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Attrarre with 52kg at $1.90. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:31.50 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 10/12 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 3-3-10 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:32.50 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 24/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:24.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.10 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 9 len at this track March 29 over 1400m defeating Clean Slate carrying 54kg at $1.20. The start before that scored a big 30 len win at this track March 7 over 1300m defeating Uber Mission carrying 54kg at $1.01. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 29/03/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:23.20 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |
| 6/15 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:12.30 | - | 12 |
| 3.2L | $90.90 |
| 9/9 | 25/01/2026 | 49 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:46.60 | - | 8 |
| 36.0L | $113.30 |
| 14/14 | 07/12/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 10-14-14 | 12 |
| 22.7L | $12.80 |
| 7/16 | 08/11/2025 | 62 | ALLOW 3U | $150,790.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:17.90 | - | 10 |
| 8.1L | $48.10 |