Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
RECUERDO (11) rates on top after a last-start win at Saga over 1400m by 1.25L and prior seconds at 1300m and 1400m. LUMEN (9) is the main danger, coming off a 3rd at Saga over 1400m, beaten 1.5L, after a narrow 2nd there at the trip. CROWN RISING (2) is consistent at this track and distance and was 2nd at Saga over 1400m last start, beaten 0.75L. GOLD ZIEGEL (8) has recent improvement with a 6th at Saga over 1400m, beaten 7.75L, and could run into the minors.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside gate and stays at 1400m. Last start 11th of 11 at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 20.25L on firm going with 53kg at $301; Miranka won. Prior run 11th of 12 here on 2 May over 1400m, beaten 26.4L on soft with 55kg at $301. Has place claims only with significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 9-10-11 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $251.80 |
| 11/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 10-12-11 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $224.10 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:29.40 | - | 11 |
| 39.3L | $189.70 |
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-8-10 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $141.90 |
| 10/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 8-8-10 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $334.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 10-7-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $205.20 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in two of the last three at Saga over 1400m. Last start 2nd at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 0.75L by Sodermanland on firm going with 56kg at $81. Prior run 7th over 1400m on 3 May on heavy, then 3rd on 19 Apr beaten 2L by Sceptrum, both with 56kg. Draws barrier 2 and stays at a preferred trip; can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $45.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.2L | $10.90 |
| 3/8 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 7-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $21.10 |
| 4/11 | 21/03/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 8-8-4 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $5.60 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark without featuring, latest 7th of 11 at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 8.75L on firm with 54kg at $34 behind Miranka. Prior run 7th of 12 here over 1400m on 2 May on soft, beaten 10.4L at $201. Draws better today (barrier 3 after 11 last start) and stays at 1400m. Needs to lift but can improve with the gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 6-6-7 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $28.60 |
| 7/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 10.4L | $195.50 |
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.80 | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $23.60 |
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 6-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $93.80 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 4-6-7 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $62.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $66.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around Saga 1400m lately without featuring. Last start 9th of 11 at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 13.25L on firm, with 54kg at $301 behind Miranka. Prior runs also 9th/12 and 9th/11 at the trip on soft, beaten 20.4L and 32.05L. Needs sharp improvement but has place claims with a kinder run from barrier 4.
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 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 11-10-9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $532.40 |
| 9/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $277.10 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.40 | - | 3 |
| 42.1L | $204.60 |
| 8/11 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $245.40 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $329.10 |
| 7/12 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 5-8-7 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $219.70 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in recent runs at Saga, including last start 10th of 11 over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 18.25L on firm at $301. Prior run was 8th over 1400m on 2 May on soft, beaten 17.4L at $251. Only win from 52 starts, but does draw barrier 5 with Jun Tanaka up for Matsushima Hisashi. Needs to lift; has place claims with significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 4-9-10 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $359.50 |
| 8/12 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $189.60 |
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $132.30 |
| 8/11 | 05/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 9-9-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $164.80 |
| 10/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 9-9-10 | 8 |
| 8.9L | $154.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $152.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 1400m this prep, including 4th at Saga over 1400m on 4 Apr on heavy, beaten 2.26L at $126. Last start 7th of 12 at Saga over 1400m on 18 May, beaten 5.8L on firm with 54kg at $101 behind Something Great. Five wins at the track and distance from 23 attempts adds appeal. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 11-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $97.50 |
| 10/11 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 7-9-10 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $185.30 |
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $50.80 |
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $106.80 |
| 7/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $232.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.20 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $79.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 7th of 12 at Funabashi over 1600m on 6 May, beaten 4.8L with 56kg at $31. Prior 1200m runs included a 3rd on 9 Feb at Funabashi, 3.5L off Prime Blue at $5, and a close 4th on 19 Jan, 2.4L behind Sorceress at $15. Four career runs at 1400m read 1-2-0. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/05/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 10-3-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $20.80 |
| 5/11 | 30/03/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $6.40 |
| 6/12 | 11/03/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:16.30 | 6-3-6 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 09/02/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:15.60 | 9-9-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/12 | 19/01/2026 | 40 | C1 3U | $20,630.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:15.90 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $14.90 |
| 2/12 | 10/12/2025 | 37 | C2 3U | $26,460.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Norifumi Mikamoto | 56kg | 1:15.20 | 9-10-2 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $13.40 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around Saga 1400m of late without featuring. Last start 6th of 11 at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 7.75L on firm with 56kg at $251, behind Miranka. Prior runs 7th and 8th at the same trip on soft, including a wide-margin defeat on 18 Apr. Needs to lift but has place claims with a softer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 10-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $165.60 |
| 7/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 10-9-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $285.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.40 | - | 8 |
| 40.1L | $19.10 |
| 10/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.20 | 11-10-10 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $190.60 |
| 4/11 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 9-7-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $27.30 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $134.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Saga, including a narrow 2nd over 1400m on 3 May on HEAVY by 0.01L at $9.50. Last start 3rd of 11 at Saga over 1400m on 16 May, beaten 1.5L on FIRM with 54kg at $3. Strong 1400m record here (9:4-2-1) and consistent this season (16:4-4-2). Can feature with the right run from barrier 9 under Ren Hasegawa for Tadayoshi Ikeda.
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 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 6-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.30 |
| 7/9 | 19/04/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-4-7 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 6-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,913.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in recent Saga 1400m runs, including last start 11th of 11 on 2 May on soft by 16.55L at $201. Also 10th two back at Saga over 1400m on 18 Apr on soft by 32.8L at $251. Seven-year-old gelding for Hirohide Hirayama with Reo Nakayama sticks and draws wider after barrier 1 last start. Needs sharp improvement; has place claims only with a lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 10-11-11 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $161.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.40 | - | 10 |
| 42.8L | $172.20 |
| 11/11 | 04/04/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 9-11-11 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $30.90 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $19,466.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Koshi Yoshidome | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 9-9-9 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $61.90 |
| 10/13 | 23/02/2026 | 117 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 11-12-10 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $165.20 |
| 11/11 | 29/10/2025 | 36 | B3 3U | $44,843.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Yujiro Tanabata | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 12-11-11 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $130.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off an 11-day turnaround after winning at Saga over 1400m on 18 May by 1.25L on FIRM with 56kg at $2.30. Prior runs were consistent seconds at Saga over 1300m and 1400m, including a nose defeat to Py Wolf at $3.25. Strong course record at Saga (10: 3-6-0) and effective at 1400m (14: 4-4-2). Can feature with the right run from barrier 11 under Takuto Demizu for Nakagawa Ryuuma.
Last Starts 11 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 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2026 | 9 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:22.40 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/11 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |