Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1300
SHIZURI (2) is the starting point after winning a 3yo+ C2 at Saga three weeks ago, beating Ardior by half a length while carrying 51kg, the same weight she gets here. Her previous 1860m failure was plain, but the return to a more suitable 1300m set-up and her strong Saga record give her the clearest winning profile. KURINO ORION (4) improved sharply when second to North Gloria at this track at big odds and brings a closing style that suits if the tempo is honest, though she still needs to prove that run was no one-off. LEGEND (7) was much better last start when fourth, beaten two and a half lengths by Mikki Gentle, and the Manato Hida association reads well. MARIETTY (1) has the inside draw and proven Saga credentials, but must rebound from a fair eighth. CESA SUNRISE (8) can press on from the wide barrier and gives the race its main pace shape, while the others among the selections are more likely to be ridden off speed.
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Needs to turn around a plain latest effort after finishing eighth at Saga, beaten five and a half lengths by Mikki Gentle at big odds, with no obvious excuse after being just fair through the line. The start prior was also moderate when fourth, beaten seven and a half lengths behind Anila after settling rearward. Her Saga record and proven track-and-trip profile keep her in the mix, but she must find a sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $32.90 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $109.30 |
| 1/9 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $38.50 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 9-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 10-9-6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $15.70 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $103.30 |
Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored at Saga last start in a 3yo+ C2, beating Ardior by half a length after being kept near the top of an open market. That was a decisive rebound from an 1860m 3yo COND run where she was unwanted and beaten over 19 lengths by Sunrise Arthur after being miles back. With 51kg again, a strong local record and the shorter 1300m looking a better set-up, she appeals as the one with the most persuasive winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 2:01.90 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $109.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:29.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $18.40 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 2:01.60 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $24.40 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Was unwanted in the market and beaten over 15 lengths when fifth at Saga last start behind G T Jin, settling rearward and making no impression late. The run prior was no better, finishing last and beaten over 18 lengths behind Anila at long odds. A light weight and minor track-and-trip placing are small positives, but the recent margins leave her with a significant task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $201.70 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved when second in a 3yo+ C2 at Saga last start, beaten three lengths by North Gloria despite starting at big odds. She had also worked home fairly from too far back at Kochi when second last but beaten just under three lengths by Zenno Sovereign. The closing pattern gives her some appeal in a race with backmarkers involved, though the distance query keeps her more as an each-way hope than a firm win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $35.60 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $117.30 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:44.90 | 8-8-7 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $180.90 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $136.30 |
| 10/10 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:47.70 | 6-10-10 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $125.60 |
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 8-9-8 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $149.20 |
Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made up good ground when sixth at Saga last start, beaten just under four lengths by Mikki Gentle, but she was still a big-odds runner and had been beaten nine lengths by Egg Hunt at the run prior. Her overall record remains the major concern, with no wins from 28 starts despite seven placings. She did finish ahead of Marietty recently, yet the winning case still looks thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $194.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $106.80 |
| 12/12 | 21/06/2026 | 62 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 4-7-12 | 10 |
| 16.9L | $201.80 |
| 7/10 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $80.10 |
| 6/11 | 06/04/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $63.10 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $21.30 |
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from a long way back when seventh at Saga last start, beaten four lengths by Mikki Gentle, but she was never a winning threat and started at long odds. The previous fifth behind Mozu Orage was similar enough, with no real quickening when beaten just under five lengths. Her career record is sound, but no Saga win from 11 attempts leaves her needing a clearer spark.
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 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 9-7-7 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $71.60 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $48.80 |
| 7/11 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 11-11-7 | 10 |
| 9.4L | $28.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 12-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $30.90 |
| 6/12 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 4-7-6 | 11 |
| 7.0L | $29.30 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a much better run at Saga last start, finishing fourth and beaten two and a half lengths by Mikki Gentle after being respected near the top of an open market. That helped offset a heavy defeat behind Anila two back, when second last and beaten over 18 lengths. The key support is the Manato Hida partnership, with three wins and two placings from seven rides, so he profiles as a genuine place player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 11/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.1L | $11.60 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 07/06/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 7/12 | 07/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Funabashi | 1200m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:15.80 | 12-11-7 | 8 |
| 4.1L | $43.00 |
| 12/12 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Funabashi | 1500m | M | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:38.60 | 5-7-12 | 10 |
| 49.2L | $7.30 |
Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Caught the eye when fifth at Saga last start, beaten three lengths by Mikki Gentle after having plenty to do and sticking to the task. She had been third behind Egg Hunt at the run prior, working home evenly despite being beaten six lengths. The wide barrier asks a question, but her record with Naohito Tanaka and recent consistency make her a sound minor-money chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $16.60 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 40 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $11.90 |
| 4/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.00 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $14.30 |
| 8/9 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/12 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |