Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
LOVING CHAMP (6) is back after a break of 11 weeks. At the last run before the layoff she finished down the track over 1800m at Hanshin Dirt. Has ability and can get off the mark in this easier assignment. GRAND BOUQUET (3) settled well back last start over 2000m at Kokura. Much better placed and is sure to take stopping. YUINO SASAYAKI (5) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start over 1000m at Niigata. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration. DANTSU KAREN (2) finished eighth first up two runs back on a dirt track at Kokura Dirt over 1700m. Followed that up with an unplaced effort on turf at Chukyo over 2000m. Best form on dirt stacks up so give her another chance.
Jockey: Joji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Monbetsu on July 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Martinete with 55kg at $84.20. The start before that failed to make an impression; ran second last of 10 at Monbetsu on July 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Very Proud with 57kg at $239.10. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/07/2026 | 22 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:15.30 | 5-4-8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $84.20 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 1-2-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $239.10 |
| 11/12 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 12-7-11 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $70.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/06/2026 | 39 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $23.80 |
| 11/16 | 25/04/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 2:00.40 | 12-15-11 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $234.40 |
| 12/16 | 10/01/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 1:34.00 | - | 16 |
| 11.6L | $421.70 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming led to the turn then faded 8th of 16 at Kokura Dirt on July 4 over 1700m, 8 len behind Anthisma with 52.0kg at $92.70. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 18 at Chukyo on August 2 over 2000m, 21 len behind Taisei Avion carrying 52.0kg at $110.20. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/18 | 02/08/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:59.70 | 1-1-18 | 11 |
| 21.0L | $110.20 |
| 8/16 | 04/07/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:44.60 | 1-1-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $92.70 |
| 12/15 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 2:01.20 | 1-1-12 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $203.10 |
| 14/16 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 1 |
| 12.1L | $34.50 |
| 8/13 | 14/03/2026 | 146 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yoshihiro Furukawa | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 4-2-8 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $18.50 |
| 10/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Y Fujioka | 55kg | 2:02.10 | 2-2-10 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $15.80 |
Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up 8th of 18 at Hanshin on June 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Ferruginous with 55.0kg at $82.10. Second run from a spell eased back early on 13th of 17 at Kokura on July 5 over 2000m, 13 len behind Aoi Haruka carrying 55.0kg at $62. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Y | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:01.90 | 14-17-13 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $62.00 |
| 8/18 | 13/06/2026 | 91 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | M Demuro | 55kg | 1:34.20 | 14-11-8 | 11 |
| 6.4L | $82.10 |
| 18/18 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 55kg | 2:00.40 | 3-3-18 | 18 |
| 14.8L | $51.20 |
Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 14 over 1400m, 12 len behind June Again carrying 57.0kg at $49. Returned from break eased back early on 13th of 18 at Kokura on July 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nishino Tribute with 57.0kg at $114.40. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 04/07/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:09.30 | 16-16-13 | 14 |
| 7.0L | $114.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 11 |
| 12.6L | $49.00 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 11th of 16 at Nakayama on December 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Rule The Wave carrying 56.0kg at $107.40. Returned from break 11th of 18 at Niigata on July 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind Rio Chris Harley with 57.0kg at $50.90. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 25/07/2026 | 210 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 0:55.30 | - | 14 |
| 9.3L | $50.90 |
| 11/16 | 27/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 56kg | 1:35.10 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $107.40 |
Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation 11th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt June 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Albion with 55.0kg at $37.20. First up last campaign 11th of 17 at Kyoto May 23 over 1800m, 6 len behind Etoile Bouquet carrying 55.0kg at $273.60. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 77 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 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 5-8-11 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $37.20 |
| 11/17 | 23/05/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $273.60 |
| 12/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:34.80 | - | 13 |
| 16.4L | $28.80 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming ran second last of 11 at Sonoda on June 4 over 1400m, 20 len behind Cevennes carrying 52kg at $31.90. Second run from a spell got back early 10th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on July 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Satono Rosalie carrying 55.0kg at $343.30. Not one of the top selections.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 18/07/2026 | 44 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 55kg | 0:58.30 | 14-13-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $343.30 |
| 10/11 | 04/06/2026 | 68 | COND 3 | $23,643.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:30.10 | 9-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $31.90 |
| 12/16 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $247.30 |
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 15th of 18 at Kyoto on May 31 over 1600m, 10 len behind A Shin Beacon carrying 55.0kg at $509.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at Nagoya on July 29 over 1500m, 15 len behind Blood Moon with 55kg at $53.30. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 59 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:36.10 | 4-9-10 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $53.30 |
| 15/18 | 31/05/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 10-12-15 | 15 |
| 10.9L | $509.20 |
| 13/13 | 14/03/2026 | 112 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yuji Hishida | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 5-12-13 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $32.50 |
| 13/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 10 |
| 10.6L | $81.30 |
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 16 over 1800m, 66 len behind High Road with 57.0kg at $16.90. Last start ran second last of 16 at Fukushima on July 12 over 1200m, 46 len behind Shine For Me with 57.0kg at $71.80. Hard to have.
Last Starts 49 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 | 12/07/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ryoya Kozaki | 57kg | 1:10.20 | 10-14-15 | 16 |
| 46.9L | $71.80 |
| 15/15 | 16/05/2026 | 196 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:54.30 | 13-13-15 | 14 |
| 66.6L | $16.90 |
| 13/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Alexis Pouchin | 56kg | 1:36.90 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 12 at Kokura Dirt on July 18 over 1700m, 62 len behind Keep Shining with 57.0kg at $153.20. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on April 12 over 1200m, 18 len behind Lord Trident with 57.0kg at $22. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 62.6L | $153.20 |
| 9/15 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-9 | 13 |
| 12.7L | $136.20 |
| 15/15 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 13 |
| 18.7L | $22.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:55.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $131.00 |
| 18/18 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Takashi Fujikake | 56kg | 1:37.70 | - | 6 |
| 17.9L | $35.10 |