Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1300
ZUGVOGEL (3) lines up for the hat-trick after registering a strong win last time over 1300m at this track, scoring by one length. Great chance to extend the sequence. TRUMAN TESORO (1) showed little early speed last start and failed to come on in the straight when 14th over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt. Is yet to be beaten in three starts here. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is likely to play a big role. RADIO GA GA (2) scored at this track last time out with 0.8 lengths in reserve at the end of 1400m. Boasts three wins here. Toru Takeyoshi who has scored on her two times retains the mount. One of the contenders. LORD MIDNIGHT (5) raced on the speed from the outset last start and finished third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 5 over 1800m, 16 len behind Merry Christmas carrying 54.0kg at $114. The race before that second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on February 14 over 1400m, 18 len behind Strength carrying 58.0kg at $166.60. Worth forgiving the last couple of runs.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 05/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Takuya Kowata | 54kg | 1:51.40 | 12-14-14 | 15 |
| 16.2L | $114.00 |
| 15/16 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $334,350.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 58kg | 1:23.40 | 6-6-15 | 15 |
| 18.1L | $166.60 |
| 1/16 | 20/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW 3U | $294,300.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 58kg | 1:25.30 | 4-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $33.90 |
| 8/13 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:24.10 | 6-5-8 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $34.20 |
| 7/14 | 18/10/2025 | 6 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:24.70 | 3-3-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $51.30 |
| 9/16 | 12/10/2025 | 78 | ALLOW 3U | $216,640.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:17.70 | 3-3-9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track May 23 over 1400m defeating Sun Noble carrying 53kg at $5.50. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lord Midnight carrying 53kg at $1.60. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 53kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 53kg | 1:27.50 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 53kg | 1:22.00 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | A2 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track April 12 over 1300m defeating T M Run Way with 56kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track March 28 over 1400m defeating Lord Midnight carrying 54kg at $10.40. Best form should see him measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 6-2-1 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $10.40 |
| 16/16 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | ALLOW 4U | $334,170.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 54kg | 1:45.40 | 13-16-16 | 11 |
| 11.7L | $71.50 |
| 10/16 | 05/01/2026 | 30 | ALLOW 4U | $344,510.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:11.20 | 14-15-10 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $85.90 |
| 13/16 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | ALLOW 3U | $348,290.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 58kg | 1:10.40 | 15-15-13 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $107.60 |
| 11/16 | 18/05/2025 | 28 | ALLOW 4U | $388,500.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | M | H Kitamura | 58kg | 1:22.80 | 11-11-11 | 15 |
| 5.3L | $34.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 900m, 9 len behind T M Talisma carrying 56kg at $62.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on April 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lord Midnight carrying 56kg at $78. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 7-5-7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $62.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:27.50 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $78.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 8-8-8 | 12 |
| 12.6L | $222.20 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 4-6-9 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $105.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.20 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $64.80 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ultra No Hoshi with 56kg at $9.30. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating A Shin Enbarr carrying 56kg at $5.60. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:27.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 3-2-6 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $16.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $23.90 |
| 7/10 | 15/03/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-7 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 31 | COND | $133,482.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 3-6-11 | 12 |
| 19.8L | $39.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 900m, 2 len behind T M Talisma with 53kg at $8.90. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ultra No Hoshi carrying 53kg at $52.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.90 |
| 4/7 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 53kg | 1:28.40 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $52.80 |
| 1/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 53kg | 1:22.60 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $34.20 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 53kg | 1:22.00 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $86.70 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.20 | 8-7-9 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $9.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $13,304.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 51kg | 1:30.50 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on May 24 over 900m, 15 len behind T M Talisma carrying 56kg at $144.40. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 11 len behind Ultra No Hoshi carrying 56kg at $78.20. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 7-9-9 | 10 |
| 15.7L | $144.40 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $78.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $66.70 |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 6-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $131.10 |
| 8/8 | 29/03/2026 | 91 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $222.50 |
| 11/12 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 10-11-11 | 9 |
| 53.8L | $286.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at this track on May 24 over 900m, 4 len behind T M Talisma with 54kg at $5.90. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on September 6 over 1300m, 4 len behind Silver Ghost carrying 53kg at $23.50. Fitter but others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 168 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:52.90 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 35 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:58.50 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2025 | 46 | COND 3U | $42,148.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 53kg | 1:22.20 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $23.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2025 | 65 | COND | $137,288.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 8-8-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Radio Ga Ga carrying 56kg at $24.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Galvanize carrying 56kg at $35.90. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $24.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $35.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $8.30 |
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 3-7-8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,542.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |