Saga Race 10 - Race 10 - 1300
KAIRI QUEEN (3) sets the standard after bouncing back to win a 3yo+ C2 over this course and distance by two lengths as an odds-on favourite, and the inside half of the draw gives her every chance to hold that form. NANGOKU CANDLE (1) has been plain at her past two, but the 51kg, barrier one and two prior wins at this track and distance keep her in the discussion if she rebounds. IKENO ASACHAN (10) was more dominant than KAIRI QUEEN last start, scoring by five lengths, though barrier 10 asks her to work into the race. LEGENDIZE (4) has the most consistent recent profile, closing for third after a solid fourth, but he has placed often here without winning. KASHINO FLEX (8) needs to improve off two unplaced runs, yet market respect last time and a sound jockey-horse record make him a minor danger.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth in a 3yo+ COND at Saga, beaten over 11 lengths by Ash Are when failing to run on. The start prior was better, closing from a long way back for sixth behind Anila, albeit beaten eight and a half lengths. She has two wins and one place from nine runs at this track and distance and drops to 51kg, so a rebound puts her in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 35 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 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 4-6-9 | 10 |
| 10.6L | $14.80 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-1-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $18.80 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | 75 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 7-4-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race first-up at Saga, finishing sixth and well beaten by 21 lengths behind G T Jin after conceding a big start at long odds. Her previous run here was also a sixth, beaten seven and a half lengths by With Pride when unable to pick up from just off the leaders. Two placings from seven at this track and distance are only minor help; she needs a clear form turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/08/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 7-9-6 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $201.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Put a poor COND run behind her in strong style, winning a 3yo+ C2 over 1300m at Saga by two lengths from Futari Saison as an odds-on favourite. She was well forward and kept finding, a sharp contrast to the rearward tenth behind Hakuai Demain two back. With one win from three at this track and distance and Manato Hida back aboard, she profiles as a key winning chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 10/12 | 05/07/2026 | 34 | COND | $76,029.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 9-12-10 | 10 |
| 17.0L | $84.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.90 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.20 |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:23.10 | 7-9-11 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $46.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/04/2026 | 42 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 54kg | 1:22.60 | 11-7-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $36.60 |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed strongly into third in a 3yo+ C2 at Saga last start, beaten just over three lengths by North Gloria after having work to do. That followed a fourth here behind Geopark Pirka when beaten just under three lengths and respected near the top of betting. He is a regular placegetter at this track and distance rather than a prolific winner, but his recent consistency reads well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 8-4-3 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $9.10 |
| 4/12 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 9-5-4 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.60 |
| 3/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $45.50 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:24.10 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $29.40 |
| 5/11 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a two-month break after finishing ninth in a 3yo+ C2 at Urawa, beaten over 12 lengths by Dancing Rascal when never in the race at long odds. Four days earlier he was last at Kawasaki, beaten over 15 lengths by Amrta after settling prominently and fading late. He has been unplaced in all 14 starts in the past 12 months, so sharp improvement is required.
Last Starts 61 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 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $217.80 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-4-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $134.10 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 10 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Retsu Oikawa | 56kg | 1:27.30 | 8-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $265.10 |
| 14/14 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | C1C2 3U | $31,524.00 | Kawasaki | 1600m | M | Yoichiro Muro | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 14-14-14 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $297.00 |
| 12/14 | 01/06/2026 | 5 | C2 3U | $23,643.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 1:44.20 | - | 14 |
| 15.9L | $248.30 |
| 9/11 | 27/05/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $23,805.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Yoichiro Muro | 56kg | 2:13.40 | 11-10-9 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $58.70 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home with some purpose for fourth at Saga last start, beaten five and a half lengths by G T Jin after giving away a big start. That was a clear improvement on his Sonoda eighth, where he was beaten ten lengths by Herz As at big odds. The overall record shows two wins and ten places from 32 starts, so he can fill a placing if he settles close enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $10.30 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at his past two Saga runs, most recently finishing second last behind G T Jin at big odds after conceding a huge start. The run prior was another second-last finish behind the same winner, beaten over 15 lengths and unwanted in the market. His broader career record is respectable, but current form leaves him with too much to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-8-10 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $264.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh in a 3yo+ COND at Saga, beaten just over nine lengths by Ash Are despite being near the top of an open market. Two back he was eighth in a COND, beaten over 12 lengths by Aitaka when unwanted. The Naohito Tanaka pairing has one win and three places from eight, but he must turn recent efforts around to place.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $5.10 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $125.20 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled too far back and never threatened when seventh at Saga last start, finishing well held behind G T Jin at big odds. Her previous run was also poor, finishing second last behind Egg Hunt and beaten over 16 lengths after failing to close off. She has placed twice from two runs at the distance, but the recent form pattern makes her hard to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 11-11-7 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $315.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and kept going for a dominant 3yo+ C2 win at Saga last start, scoring by five lengths from Airoso after sitting near the top of betting. That was a decisive response to her ninth behind Hakuai Demain two back, when she was beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. Barrier 10 is the task, but three wins this season and a recent edge over Kairi Queen make her a strong chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | COND | $76,029.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 3-7-9 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $162.80 |
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $18.80 |
| 1/9 | 30/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.30 |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:22.30 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was weak through the line when eighth at Saga last start, beaten a long way by G T Jin at long odds. The start prior was no better, finishing ninth behind the same winner and beaten over 15 lengths. She does have two wins and two places from 16 starts at this track and distance, but with only one placing from nine runs in the past 12 months, others appeal more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-7-8 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $266.70 |
| 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 |