Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
UMEBOSHI (6) was close to breaking through last time in work, closing the prep as favourite and finishing second at this track before a eight months break. Can pick up where he left off. MOZUNO SHIAWASE (8) was safely held on the JRA circuit two back then dropped in grade last time raced on the speed before finishing second at this track. Finds a similar assignment and is expected to run well again. AMEAME FUREFURE (2) made progress last time out, finishing third at the end of 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. RHEIN CASSIUS (11) last appeared five weeks ago over 1150m at Fukushima Dirt when she finished 15th. This is her first run for the Tadayoshi Ikeda stable. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Tea Time with 51kg at $135.20. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 19 len behind Silver Craft with 51kg at $148.70. Draws well but others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.50 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $135.20 |
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.80 | 10-11-11 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $148.70 |
| 12/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:26.10 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $99.50 |
| 12/12 | 29/03/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 48.1L | $117.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 20.5L | $307.60 |
| 11/11 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:26.00 | 10-9-11 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $256.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rinen American carrying 54kg at $8. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nishino Nasturtium with 54kg at $12.10. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-4 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $12.10 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 7-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rinen American with 56kg at $9.70. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 26 over 1300m, 8 len behind Peach Avalanche with 56kg at $6. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 7-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.70 |
| 3/11 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $24.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track on May 10 over 900m, 5 len behind Cosmo Roma with 56kg at $10.70. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Nishino Nasturtium with 56kg at $234.20. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 0:55.60 | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $10.70 |
| 6/12 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 7-4-6 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $234.20 |
| 9/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 12-10-9 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $121.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $97.40 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-4-7 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $33.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Shin Tea Time carrying 54kg at $45.70. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 12 len behind Silver Craft with 54kg at $191.90. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 2-3-6 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $45.70 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $191.90 |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:26.10 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $189.50 |
| 9/12 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 16.1L | $47.20 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 119 | COND 3 | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 3-7-7 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $122.80 |
| 10/12 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.20 | 10-8-10 | 12 |
| 12.9L | $127.40 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track September 21 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kisekinokonokiseki with 55kg at $2.70. On debut fourth in a small field at this track August 17 over 900m, 9 len behind Nac Queen with 55kg at $2. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 243 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/09/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $10,116.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | COND 2 | $35,222.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rinen American carrying 54kg at $43.50. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on April 12 over 1300m, 16 len behind Queen Saga carrying 54kg at $70.40. Will need plenty of improvement 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $43.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 9-8-7 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $70.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1300m, 3 len behind Tessera Gladius carrying 54kg at $3.80. The run before that 10th of 15 at Hanshin on April 5 over 2400m, 20 len behind Come On Man carrying 52.0kg at $248.80. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 10/15 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 2:26.40 | 10-12-10 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $248.80 |
| 12/14 | 29/03/2026 | 61 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 10-13-12 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $188.30 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 30 | COND 3 | $34,384.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 6-8-7 | 5 |
| 39.4L | $7.70 |
| 8/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rinen American carrying 56kg at $39. The start before that 6th of 9 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hagakureno Hata carrying 56kg at $42.20. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $39.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 6-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $42.20 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $156.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on May 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind A Shin Tea Time carrying 56kg at $98.60. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 25 over 1400m, 18 len behind Silver Craft carrying 56kg at $105.50. Draw no help to chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 6-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $98.60 |
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-9 | 9 |
| 18.9L | $105.50 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $60.10 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $36.30 |
| 5/11 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 7-4-5 | 11 |
| 7.1L | $58.40 |
| 7/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 12-12-7 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $36.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 7 over 1200m, 19 len behind Toyosakae carrying 52.0kg at $140.80. Second run from a spell second last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 19 over 1150m, 11 len behind Yodono Tiara carrying 53.0kg at $200. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:09.00 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $200.00 |
| 10/16 | 07/03/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Miku Kobayashi | 52kg | 1:11.00 | - | 16 |
| 19.7L | $140.80 |
| 13/16 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Rui Funayama | 52kg | 1:11.70 | - | 13 |
| 16.2L | $160.10 |
| 6/16 | 16/11/2025 | 99 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Junji Shimada | 55kg | 1:08.80 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $287.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:10.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $225.30 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $112,290.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:12.40 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $39.90 |