Saga Race 1 - Race 1 - 1400
TOR (2) Was all too good winning by 1 1/2L last run around here and proven runner at this trip. Should muster plenty of early toe. Has a positive alley. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . HERAKLES TESORO (6) Average performance when 8th last run at this venue. Expected to rebound. Definite claims. POP THUNDER (8) Ran 5th last start at the track. Should improve here. Very competitive this campaign. Should go close. NANYO LARK (9) Finished 4th last run at this track. Looks to have a good chance of placing.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 12 len behind T M Tenjin with 56kg at $119.80. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Las Elle with 56kg at $50. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 7-6-8 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $119.80 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $50.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 1-2-4 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $136.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $44.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $97.30 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:35.30 | 2-4-8 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $42.10 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind Kanade Ride with 56kg at $2.90. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track April 20 over 1400m defeating Brick Yard with 56kg at $2.80. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $11.40 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 55 | COND 3 | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 16/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 29.8L | $60.70 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 9-8-10 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $18.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 7th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 10 len behind Lever Du Soleil carrying 55.0kg at $82.80. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Fukushima on November 8 over 1800m, 15 len behind Hardi Zhena with 54.0kg at $44.70. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 29/03/2026 | 134 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 2 |
| 10.9L | $82.80 |
| 5/13 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:25.30 | - | 9 |
| 12.1L | $100.50 |
| 16/16 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 54kg | 1:47.60 | 7-7-16 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $44.70 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 90 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $16.90 |
| 4/13 | 20/07/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $150,950.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:03.80 | 4-3-4 | 13 |
| 7.8L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 2 len behind Kanade Ride carrying 56kg at $26.80. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Pink Southpaw carrying 56kg at $35.40. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 8-7-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.80 |
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $35.40 |
| 3/10 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 10-9-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 46.5L | $287.70 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-10-8 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $27.50 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind T M Tenjin with 53kg at $42.80. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pink Southpaw with 54kg at $29.60. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $42.80 |
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $29.60 |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-3-6 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $16.70 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.00 | 7-7-10 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $59.90 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $33.90 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:25.10 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $66.50 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Kanade Ride carrying 56kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, neck behind Pink Southpaw with 56kg at $2.90. Nicely placed today to repay supporters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.80 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 06/04/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $28.40 |
| 1/12 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.70 |
| 1/11 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.90 |
| 6/11 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 5-8-6 | 11 |
| 14.9L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 21 len behind Las Elle with 56kg at $24.10. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 5 over 1300m, 18 len behind Fractal with 56kg at $20.20. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | - | 2 |
| 21.5L | $24.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.30 | - | 10 |
| 18.6L | $20.20 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 8-5-5 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $23.80 |
| 13/18 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:34.10 | 17-17-13 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $306.80 |
| 14/18 | 31/01/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Heart Kameda | 57kg | 1:08.50 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $64.60 |
| 8/18 | 18/10/2025 | 91 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:09.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $47.60 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind T M Tenjin carrying 54kg at $22.20. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Pink Southpaw with 54kg at $3.90. Can atone.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $22.20 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.10 |
| 5/12 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:56.00 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $72.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $45.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 10-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $12.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 4th last run at the track. Keep safe.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 7-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $29.70 |
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:30.60 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $41.30 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $9.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,600.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 6-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $148.10 |
| 10/10 | 06/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 2-7-10 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $10.10 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At $251.00 finished 4th last time at Sonoda. First start for a new trainer. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Nambu Fuma | 52kg | 1:22.30 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $305.40 |
| 12/12 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 54kg | 0:51.00 | 11-10-12 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $142.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/03/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3 | $12,978.00 | Sonoda | 820m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 0:51.60 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $27.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3 | $16,222.00 | Himeji | 1800m | SP | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 2:06.70 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 67.1L | $259.50 |
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3 | $16,685.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 56kg | 0:50.90 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $303.80 |
| 8/12 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $13,754.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Hibiki Ishido | 55kg | 1:35.30 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $270.30 |