Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
CATCH ME CRY (6) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start looked in need of the run. Plenty of scope for improvement and is a great chance to break through. WHITE OPAL (3) has missed the frame at her last couple of outings, the latest when a disappointing 11th over 1600m at Tokyo Dirt. Will appreciate this easier company and is worth another chance. DONA CASAMIENTO (1) also returns in easier now after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign over 1400m at Hanshin. Nicely placed and can get off the mark. T M LONG DAN (4) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 13 lengths when 11th over 1700m at Kokura Dirt. Should progress from that last outing and poses a threat.

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt March 8 over 1400m, 13 len behind Mon Souhait carrying 55.0kg at $716.20. On debut 12th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt January 17 over 1400m, 15 len behind Hosho Lux carrying 55.0kg at $65.80. Winning hope.
Last Starts 154 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 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 15 |
| 13.8L | $716.20 |
| 17/18 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 11-12-17 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $210.60 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 4 |
| 15.2L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after two months 12th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 18 len behind Anthisma with 55.0kg at $215.40. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Kyoto on April 25 over 1600m, 10 len behind Lance Of Hero with 55.0kg at $291. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 04/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 12-13-12 | 15 |
| 18.4L | $215.40 |
| 14/16 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 11 |
| 10.3L | $291.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 8-12-14 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 20 over 1600m, 16 len behind Danon Presage carrying 55.0kg at $237. The start before that got back early 9th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind Miya Escape with 55.0kg at $383. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:36.50 | 12-10-11 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $237.00 |
| 9/16 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 14-14-9 | 9 |
| 11.2L | $383.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/04/2026 | 113 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:49.50 | 16-16-16 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $196.70 |
| 13/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:49.90 | 13-12-13 | 12 |
| 14.3L | $115.30 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after seven months 11th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 13 len behind Tamamo Sky carrying 57.0kg at $299.60. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 9th of 12 at Hanshin Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, 28 len behind Sorte Areia carrying 56.0kg at $376.70. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 27/06/2026 | 188 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1700m | SLOPPY | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 15-12-11 | 12 |
| 13.7L | $299.60 |
| 9/12 | 21/12/2025 | 8 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 11-7-9 | 8 |
| 28.3L | $376.70 |
| 8/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Ken Tanaka | 56kg | 1:26.60 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $136.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Sonoda on June 26 over 1400m, 16 len behind Archaic with 55kg at $24.80. Before that 6th of 12 at Sonoda on June 12 over 1400m, 17 len behind Taishin carrying 55kg at $251.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 8-9-8 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $24.80 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $251.40 |
| 9/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | C2 3 | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 55kg | 1:34.50 | 4-7-9 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Second-up. First start 12th of 16 at Fukushima on April 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind I Am Suteki with 55.0kg at $80.10. Went for a spell before returning ran second last of 18 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Celeb Torch carrying 55.0kg at $151.70. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 28/06/2026 | 71 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 6-10-17 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $151.70 |
| 12/16 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:09.10 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $80.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Niigata on May 2 over 1400m, 13 len behind I Am A Hero with 53.0kg at $139.20. Last start ran second last of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 13 over 1200m, 25 len behind Eiyu Sakura with 53.0kg at $266. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 57 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 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:12.40 | 13-14-15 | 16 |
| 25.7L | $266.00 |
| 16/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:23.60 | 16-16-16 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $139.20 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 43 day letup. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on May 17 over 1600m, 15 len behind Miraieno Tiara carrying 55.0kg at $88.90. Last start 11th of 15 at Fukushima Dirt on June 27 over 1700m, 21 len behind Starts Today carrying 55.0kg at $249.10. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 27/06/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 55kg | 1:46.40 | 3-10-11 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $249.10 |
| 11/16 | 17/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 55kg | 1:38.70 | 3-3-11 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $88.90 |
| 15/15 | 28/02/2026 | 83 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:11.80 | - | 6 |
| 19.7L | $46.20 |
| 14/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kiwamu Ogino | 55kg | 1:09.40 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 42 days. Last run 15th of 18 at Kokura on June 28 over 1200m, 12 len behind Celeb Torch carrying 55.0kg at $331.60. At only start last preparation 7th of 16 at Fukushima on April 12 over 1200m, 15 len behind Tsuruno Maihashi with 52.0kg at $137.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/18 | 28/06/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 17-17-15 | 15 |
| 12.9L | $331.60 |
| 7/16 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $137.70 |
| 13/16 | 01/02/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 5-8-13 | 7 |
| 24.7L | $70.20 |
| 17/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 3 |
| 19.6L | $148.80 |