Saga Race 12 - Race 12 - 1300
WILLY'S ROCK (3) finished 11 lengths from the winner in sixth last start after being in contention on the bend over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt, an improvement on his 13th at Nakayama Dirt the run before. Finds an easier assignment and can take this out. TONTTU (9) improved last time out, finishing 0.6 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1300m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. POWER LAYER (1) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race when he did his best work late and finished 11 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1300m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. BERYL SPHERE (7) faded right out of it last time over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt after showing good early speed and leading for much of the way, eventually finishing 12th. Can give backers a sight.

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 6th of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1300m, 11 len behind Coriander I with 55kg at $117.70. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1300m, 15 len behind Tessera Gladius with 55kg at $169.60. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:25.70 | 12-10-6 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $117.70 |
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 10-5-9 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $169.60 |
| 11/12 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 9-11-11 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $356.10 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 11-12-11 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $214.80 |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:26.70 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 16.7L | $22.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,652.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $106.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1150m, 24 len behind Brave Soldier with 54.0kg at $14.70. Before that second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Red Levendis with 57.0kg at $14. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 41 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 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Miku Kobayashi | 54kg | 1:09.00 | 13-11-15 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $14.70 |
| 15/16 | 28/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 57kg | 1:12.50 | 8-5-15 | 13 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/14 | 22/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 2-2-9 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1600m, 11 len behind Placement with 57.0kg at $44.80. The start before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 14 over 1800m, 20 len behind A Shin Niraku with 57.0kg at $43.20. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 02/05/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:36.30 | 2-2-6 | 13 |
| 11.8L | $44.80 |
| 13/16 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:55.40 | 7-9-13 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $43.20 |
| 7/16 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 57kg | 1:38.80 | 2-2-7 | 13 |
| 6.8L | $84.90 |
| 12/17 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 56kg | 2:01.80 | 1-2-12 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $41.70 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after three months 12th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 12 over 1700m, 23 len behind Isa Chil Seeking with 57.0kg at $197. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on January 17 over 1800m, 17 len behind Realize Glint carrying 54.0kg at $343.80. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 12/04/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 9-12-12 | 12 |
| 23.3L | $197.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:54.50 | 5-9-7 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $343.80 |
| 13/16 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 13-15-13 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $71.50 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on April 25 over 1400m, 23 len behind Cafe Shooter with 57.0kg at $400.40. Before that 5th of 9 at Kasamatsu on April 15 over 1400m, 32 len behind T O Angela carrying 57kg at $13.90. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 25/04/2026 | 10 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 3-3-16 | 10 |
| 23.5L | $400.40 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 45 | COND 3 | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Soichi Kato | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 1-4-5 | 4 |
| 32.8L | $13.90 |
| 10/16 | 01/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 57kg | 1:11.40 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $305.40 |
| 16/16 | 06/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:13.10 | 16-16-16 | 16 |
| 62.2L | $45.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Urawa on April 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nori Nori Socks with 52kg at $44.40. The start before that 9th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on March 15 over 1800m, 13 len behind Star San Salud carrying 52.0kg at $342.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/04/2026 | 39 | COND 3 | $49,275.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:29.30 | 11-9-10 | 8 |
| 11.3L | $44.40 |
| 9/16 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 52kg | 1:55.50 | 13-12-9 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $342.80 |
| 15/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:33.40 | 16-16-15 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $255.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start struggled in the run home; 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1600m, 24 len behind Placement carrying 55.0kg at $127.90. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Miss Henry carrying 55.0kg at $156.80. A big spike in form is anticipated.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:36.30 | 1-1-12 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $127.90 |
| 10/16 | 12/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:12.40 | 1-1-10 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $156.80 |
| 10/14 | 22/03/2026 | 50 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 3-3-10 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $48.30 |
| 13/16 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:12.80 | 11-12-13 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $37.80 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1300m, 20 len behind Bacchus Tesoro with 53kg at $91.30. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1300m, 16 len behind Tessera Gladius with 54kg at $161.70. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:24.30 | 1-6-9 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $91.30 |
| 10/12 | 09/05/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-5-10 | 11 |
| 16.2L | $161.70 |
| 12/12 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:31.30 | 8-11-12 | 12 |
| 19.0L | $273.60 |
| 10/11 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 6-9-10 | 10 |
| 22.3L | $329.60 |
| 12/12 | 10/03/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 1:33.00 | 10-11-12 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $125.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/03/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Gaku Banno | 55kg | 1:38.00 | 9-8-9 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $217.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 24 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Coriander I carrying 56kg at $4.60. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 9 over 1300m, 14 len behind Tessera Gladius carrying 56kg at $13.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 11-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $4.60 |
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 12-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $13.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 55kg | 2:06.90 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $111.10 |
| 15/15 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 12-15-15 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $219.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Freshened for 41 days. Resuming 9th of 11 at Kawasaki on April 7 over 1500m, 14 len behind Sayono Max Love with 52kg at $34.40. Second run from a spell 12th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on April 26 over 1700m, 23 len behind Eri Nic with 53.0kg at $338.70. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 26/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:46.40 | 6-11-12 | 12 |
| 23.1L | $338.70 |
| 9/11 | 07/04/2026 | 114 | COND 3 | $41,062.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | SP | Ko Nagahama | 52kg | 1:37.60 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $34.40 |
| 14/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 16-15-15-14 | 7 |
| 24.1L | $34.60 |