Saga Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
G T JIN (3) is in winning form after scoring as favourite last time out by half a length over 1400m at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including two wins. Drawn to stalk the leaders. Will prove tough to beat. PANTS TAISHO (7) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1300m at this track. In a suitable race and can figure in the finish. BAROQUE PEARL (1) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. GRASS FLAG (5) has switched yards since finishing eighth five-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Sonoda. Has ability and makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 43 days. First-up ran second last of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Special Holiday with 54kg at $2. Last start 8th of 12 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Anila with 54kg at $4.30. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $4.30 |
| 11/12 | 21/06/2026 | 176 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 8-10-11 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 7/11 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $19,731.00 | Urawa | 1400m | SP | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 3-7-7 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $54.50 |
| 6/11 | 13/10/2025 | 35 | C2 3U | $26,906.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Ryusei Nakagoshi | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $121.70 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 15 len behind G T Jin carrying 56kg at $103. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 17 len behind Lord Alliance carrying 56kg at $10.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 33 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 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-11 | 9 |
| 15.2L | $103.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-10-11 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $10.80 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 9-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $165.70 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:56.80 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $100.10 |
| 10/10 | 26/03/2026 | 27 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:33.80 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $213.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2026 | 22 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Good | Yamamotoya Taizo | 57kg | 1:35.40 | 3-4-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $17.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on July 20 over 1400m defeating Ardior carrying 56kg at $1.50. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tortina with 56kg at $2.10. Draws well and is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 33 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 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 5-2-1 | 12 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 10-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/12 | 07/06/2026 | 112 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 11-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 7-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 11 len behind Egg Hunt with 54kg at $111.60. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind With Pride carrying 54kg at $131.20. Others have better credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $111.60 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $131.20 |
| 8/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:30.00 | - | 1 |
| 12.1L | $90.20 |
| 6/9 | 18/05/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 6-7-6 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $29.50 |
| 10/11 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-10 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $96.90 |
| 2/11 | 22/03/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 5-6-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $62.50 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 10 at Sonoda on July 16 over 1400m, 10 len behind Herz As carrying 57kg at $131.40. The start before that got back early 7th of 10 at Sonoda on July 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sunrise Skaal carrying 57kg at $18.40. Likely to be attacking the line strongly.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $17,710.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 9-10-8 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $131.40 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $16,100.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $18.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/06/2026 | 6 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $142.70 |
| 6/11 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $17,338.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Takanori Nagai | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 10-10-6 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $130.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sota Hijikata | 57kg | 1:19.20 | 11-9-6 | 12 |
| 10.5L | $14.50 |
| 5/11 | 22/05/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $17,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 57kg | 1:31.60 | 11-10-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $74.80 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track June 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind With Pride carrying 54kg at $137.10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at this track September 8 2024 over 1400m, 6 len behind Mitono Dream with 54kg at $27. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $137.10 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.00 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $36.20 |
| 5/10 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $60.10 |
| 3/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 2-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $15.90 |
| 10/12 | 06/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.20 | 2-7-10 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $42.90 |
| 8/11 | 22/03/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 2-5-8 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $33.60 |

Jockey: Yamato Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Geopark Pirka carrying 53kg at $15.30. The start before that won by 2 len at this track on June 6 over 1400m defeating Marietty with 53kg at $5.40. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:24.00 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2026 | 46 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.40 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 11 | C2 3U | $6,460.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:35.00 | 7-9-10 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $18.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $6,460.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:36.50 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,129.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 0:58.00 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $20.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,687.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Chihiro Kaneko | 57kg | 1:34.20 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Egg Hunt with 54kg at $112.90. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 10 len behind Special Holiday with 54kg at $352.90. Likely to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 5-7-9 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $112.90 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 9-7-9 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $352.90 |
| 5/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.00 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $66.50 |
| 9/9 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $186.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $160.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $217.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 9 at this track on June 27 over 1400m, 21 len behind Marietty with 54kg at $169.90. Second-up 9th of 12 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 14 len behind G T Jin carrying 54kg at $100.60. Wide draw a test.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-6-9 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $100.60 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 118 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-7-8 | 2 |
| 21.2L | $169.90 |
| 9/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $50.20 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $78.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-7-9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $46.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $93.80 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on July 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Anila with 52kg at $158. The run before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on June 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Special Holiday with 54kg at $107.30. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Aoi Kinomae | 52kg | 1:31.40 | 10-12-12 | 12 |
| 18.4L | $158.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 11-7-7 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $107.30 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:29.80 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $96.30 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $29.80 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $42.30 |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 8-7-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on July 16 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cauncall with 56kg at $15.40. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Piena Cresco carrying 56kg at $31.30. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $15.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $31.30 |
| 12/13 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | SP | Minami Sugiyama | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $99.60 |
| 12/14 | 14/04/2026 | 134 | C1 3U | $37,777.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Minami Sugiyama | 53kg | 1:13.80 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $125.70 |
| 13/13 | 01/12/2025 | 75 | C1 3U | $21,168.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Shohei Takahashi | 56kg | 1:14.40 | 3-4-13 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $17.90 |
| 12/14 | 17/09/2025 | 38 | C1 3 | $52,451.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:13.80 | 6-6-12 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |