Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
BRAVE DECISION (4) met with solid support last start over 1750m at this track when second, beaten 2.5 lengths. Shinsuke Ishikawa who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Best form puts him right in this. COSMO BASILEUS (8) built on a nice second two starts back with a win over 1750m at this track three weeks ago, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Isao Yamaguchi scored on him last time and retains the ride. Looks well placed so expect another big run. T M TOWER DON (6) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for second. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. ORENO AIBA (10) improved last time out to score by a neck over 1400m at this track. Can figure in the finish.

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1400m, 10 len behind Radiant Horse with 55kg at $199.20. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Sturm carrying 55kg at $136.90. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 10.5L | $199.20 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $136.90 |
| 8/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 7-7-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $38.60 |
| 5/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $60.60 |
| 10/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:28.00 | - | 4 |
| 9.7L | $153.30 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 7-5-4 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $51.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1300m, 13 len behind Beilstein with 56kg at $330.40. The run before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1300m, 11 len behind Caldwell with 56kg at $58.20. Others have better prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 7-7-11 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $330.40 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $58.20 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 0:54.40 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $24.20 |
| 11/12 | 18/04/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:28.00 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $58.70 |
| 8/12 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 5.9L | $11.40 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 16 | B2 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $52.10 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on June 20 over 1300m, 4 len behind Jazz Dance with 54kg at $26.80. Before that ran second last of 10 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 22 len behind Sceptrum carrying 54kg at $68.30. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $26.80 |
| 9/10 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 2-7-9 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $68.30 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:22.90 | 2-6-10 | 8 |
| 13.2L | $59.90 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 133 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $15.30 |
| 9/11 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | COND 3U | $12,701.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 1-6-9 | 11 |
| 17.3L | $15.60 |
| 1/11 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | COND 3U | $8,036.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:29.90 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on June 13 over 1750m, 2.5 len behind Cosmo Basileus carrying 56kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 8 len at this track May 9 over 1400m defeating Charleston with 56kg at $1.20. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable gate.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.40 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $1.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/03/2026 | 22 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.00 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $57.40 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 22 | A2B1 4U | $38,376.00 | Himeji | 1800m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 55kg | 2:05.30 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $49.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 44 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 6-4-5 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track on June 20 over 1300m, 7 len behind Beilstein carrying 56kg at $21.80. The race before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 31 over 1400m defeating Francina Tesoro carrying 56kg at $4. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 11-10-6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $21.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 10-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 10-7-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-4-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.80 |
| 3/10 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 10-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Francina Tesoro with 56kg at $2.30. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track May 24 over 1400m defeating Hustler with 56kg at $1.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 11/14 | 08/03/2026 | 35 | MSTPLE 4U | $144,560.00 | Nakayama | 2880m | Good | Taiga Tamura | 59kg | 3:18.80 | 7-9-11 | 13 |
| 22.1L | $249.80 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind A Shin Sturm with 53kg at $22.40. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Rosso with 53kg at $14. Will jump at pretty long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.30 | 4-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $22.40 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.80 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 53kg | 1:28.00 | - | 3 |
| 5.6L | $392.10 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:28.00 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $44.30 |
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 53kg | 1:22.90 | 10-10-10 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $50.80 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 2.5 len at this track June 13 over 1750m defeating Brave Decision carrying 56kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1800m, nose behind Get The Fame carrying 56kg at $4.80. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 20 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 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:59.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 28/03/2026 | 38 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.30 |
| 11/13 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $20,022.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Takami Riku | 56kg | 1:42.80 | 3-10-11 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $139.30 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at this track on June 13 over 1750m, 11 len behind Cosmo Basileus with 55kg at $122. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on May 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Caldwell carrying 55kg at $37. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $122.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $37.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $95.30 |
| 2/11 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $20.80 |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1860m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 4-10-10 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $44.90 |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 2-10-8 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $90.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track June 21 over 1400m defeating Felsite with 56kg at $3.40. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Beilstein with 56kg at $7.70. Won last start and is well-placed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 7-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.70 |
| 2/12 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 10-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Nagoya on June 18 over 1500m, 9 len behind Ultimate Saga with 57kg at $64.30. The race before that got back early 8th of 11 at Nagoya on May 19 over 1700m, 10 len behind Raging Thrust with 57kg at $250.20. Wide draw too testing.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/06/2026 | 30 | A2 3U | $29,772.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 57kg | 1:34.90 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $64.30 |
| 8/11 | 19/05/2026 | 25 | A5 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hiroki Murakami | 57kg | 1:50.90 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 10.7L | $250.20 |
| 10/11 | 24/04/2026 | 17 | A3 3U | $22,483.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | M | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 2:09.40 | 9-10-10 | 1 |
| 39.7L | $127.30 |
| 8/12 | 07/04/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $22,995.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 3-4-8 | 12 |
| 5.1L | $42.80 |
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | B2 4U | $21,089.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Toyokazu Tano | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-7 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $31.20 |
| 8/12 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | B2 4U | $21,691.00 | Himeji | 1500m | SP | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 57kg | 1:40.50 | 2-2-8 | 12 |
| 9.3L | $5.10 |