Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
KARAKUNIDAKE (6) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Among the leading chances. KASHINO FLEX (8) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1400m at this track. In the mix on best. NANGOKU CANDLE (3) comes here off a break of 11 weeks. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1400m at this track. One to consider. NISHIKARAKITA YUMA (9) was in the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back that up when unplaced over 2000m at this track last time. Sure to be thereabouts.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Citrine Tesoro carrying 56kg at $66.20. The start before that 5th of 8 at Sonoda on May 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind Alan carrying 56kg at $142. Cannot enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $66.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $142.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | 43 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 24 | COND | $105,117.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $34.50 |
| 14/18 | 01/02/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 8-10-14 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $165.00 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 11 len behind Crete D'or carrying 56kg at $79.20. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on May 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Takeno Okan carrying 56kg at $128.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $79.20 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $128.70 |
| 9/10 | 04/05/2026 | 44 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $48.20 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $104.70 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 3-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $34.90 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 6-3-6 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $167.60 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track April 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lumen carrying 54kg at $25.60. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track November 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Une Brise carrying 54kg at $361.80. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 74 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 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $25.60 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 4/11 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,913.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/9 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $15.70 |
| 1/11 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.30 |

Jockey: Shingo Ooyama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Sonoda on June 10 over 1230m, 5.5 len behind Fuseno Aurora with 57kg at $31.10. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Sonoda on May 29 over 1230m, 8 len behind Sexy Cat with 57kg at $92.60. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | C1 4U | $15,762.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 1-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $31.10 |
| 2/12 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $92.60 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-7 | 9 |
| 18.3L | $160.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/04/2026 | 29 | C1 4U | $18,067.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.50 | 5-7-11 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $133.90 |
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 15 | C1 4U | $16,222.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:20.30 | 11-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $85.60 |
| 6/11 | 03/03/2026 | 26 | C1 4U | $17,844.00 | Himeji | 1400m | R | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:33.30 | 3-4-6 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $13.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on June 6 over 1400m, 10 len behind Something Great with 54kg at $31. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1300m, 15 len behind Mana Makana with 54kg at $7.40. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 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 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 5-7-9 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 7-7-9 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $7.40 |
| 14/16 | 18/04/2026 | 52 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 7-9-14 | 9 |
| 14.8L | $71.40 |
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | COND | $105,117.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 11.6L | $4.30 |
| 6/16 | 15/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:49.80 | 2-4-6 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 46 | COND 3 | $46,418.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yuji Tannai | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 11 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Ash Are with 56kg at $1.40. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 7 at Kyoto Dirt on October 18 over 1400m, 9 len behind Rose Charis carrying 56.0kg at $25.20. Expecting a bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 119 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 | 25/02/2026 | 130 | COND | $105,117.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/7 | 18/10/2025 | 91 | ALLOW 2 | $212,660.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Y Iwata | 56kg | 1:24.70 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $25.20 |
| 3/18 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $287,820.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:10.30 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/14 | 28/06/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $153,900.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | H Miyuki | 55kg | 1:09.90 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Ohi March 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Big Bamboo carrying 56kg at $25.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Ohi March 25 2025 over 2000m, 8 len behind Admire Asia with 56kg at $10.40. Looking to others.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 7-6-10 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $25.10 |
| 6/12 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $34.20 |
| 4/13 | 20/02/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $16,685.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $40.20 |
| 7/13 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:14.10 | 12-12-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $29.90 |
| 8/14 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $56.40 |
| 5/12 | 07/12/2025 | 26 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:58.50 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Beilstein carrying 56kg at $17.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on May 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Nishino Gawain carrying 56kg at $3.10. Nicely placed to bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $17.20 |
| 2/10 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 7-4-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $52.40 |
| 2/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.30 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 1-2-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $9.60 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 24 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on May 31 over 2000m, 12 len behind Kashino Amulet with 56kg at $223.10. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 16 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind T M Pyro Dan with 56kg at $23.50. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $297,723.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:12.40 | 9-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $223.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $23.50 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | COND | $119,908.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $202.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $16.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $43.30 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:57.60 | 2-4-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $34.90 |