Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1800
KEIAI ANTARES (6) sets the standard after a narrow second to Ford Tesoro at Saga and a strong 1400m win here the run before; his track-and-distance record and outstanding partnership with Manato Hida give him the clearest winning profile. ULTRA NO HOSHI (9) is the immediate danger, resuming with a third as favourite and bringing a strong overall strike rate, though he must turn the tables on KEIAI ANTARES from their latest meeting. STAR OF FAITH (1) was below his best last start but his 3yo+ A1 win two back keeps him firmly in the race. A SHIN ENBARR (4) and KEIAI ANTARES look likely to press forward with ULTRA NO HOSHI, so the tempo may be genuine enough for STAR OF FAITH AND GET THE FAME (3) to work into it late.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had support again when sixth at Saga last start, beaten just over five lengths after travelling handy and failing to finish off. That was a step down from his start prior, when he led and beat Bikini Boy by four lengths in a 3yo+ A1 here. Third-up fitness and proven Saga form keep him in play, but he must answer the staying query and reverse the recent edge held by Keiai Antares.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 71 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/13 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | B1 3U | $52,372.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:49.00 | 7-9-7 | 14 |
| 8.4L | $84.60 |
| 6/10 | 03/04/2026 | 22 | B1B2 3U | $54,202.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 57kg | 1:44.20 | 7-7-6 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $12.70 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $53,533.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $2.10 |
| 1/14 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | B1 3U | $55,061.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:43.40 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $18.20 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely beaten at both recent 1400m runs at Saga, finishing seventh behind Lord Midnight last start when beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. His previous eighth behind Truman Tesoro in 3yo+ A1 company was even plainer, beaten over 15 lengths after settling with too much to do. The class drop helps only slightly; current form says he needs a significant lift.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $180.40 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 56 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $107.30 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $203.80 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 8-8-11 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $151.80 |
| 10/12 | 18/04/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:32.40 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $159.60 |
| 12/12 | 23/03/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $19,466.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.30 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $383.20 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth in a 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga, beaten a length and a half at long odds but keeping to the task. He had earlier run third behind Radiant Horse, again working home honestly from a difficult position. The rise in trip is flagged both ways, yet his recent consistency and strong record with Yukihito Nagata give him a genuine minor-money profile.
Last Starts 34 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 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $31.90 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $45.90 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 8-6-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $18.90 |
| 1/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:59.20 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:54.70 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led them up at Saga last start and held fourth, beaten three lengths by Ford Tesoro after being challenged late. That followed a dominant front-running win here, scoring by five lengths from Nijiiro Harpy as an odds-on favourite. His career record is strong and he is one from three at this track and distance, so another positive ride can keep him in the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 57 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.70 |
| 2/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:27.50 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $33.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Saga over 1400m four weeks ago, beaten over 16 lengths behind Lord Midnight after coming under pressure late. The start prior was also well short of the mark, finishing fourth in a small-field 3yo+ A1 won by Star Of Faith but beaten over 13 lengths. He has a solid overall record, but the recent margins make him hard to recommend here.
Last Starts 27 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 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 2-8-8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $38.90 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 2-5-8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $119.80 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $53.80 |
| 6/7 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 1-1-6 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $15.40 |
| 11/12 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 1-8-11 | 10 |
| 17.4L | $114.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Saga last start when second to Ford Tesoro, beaten a length after picking up strongly late. He had won his previous 1400m run here by a length and a half from T M Daitaka as a very short odds-on chance, confirming the current form line. Two wins and a placing from three at this track and distance, plus a dominant record with Manato Hida, make him the runner to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 4-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor at Saga last start when eighth behind Ford Tesoro, beaten over 10 lengths after settling too far back. He had run third behind Star Of Faith in a 3yo+ A1 the start before, but was still beaten over 11 lengths in a small field. His career figures are respectable, yet he has been beaten by several of the better chances and needs to find more late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $188.70 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.70 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $25.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $78.30 |
| 7/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 9-5-7 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $154.70 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held at Saga last start, beaten a long way behind Ford Tesoro after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. His previous fifth behind Star Of Faith was also plain, beaten over 19 lengths in 3yo+ A1 company. The 53kg weight is some relief and he is third-up, but recent output leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 23.3L | $355.90 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2026 | 273 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:54.10 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $19.60 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 81 | COND 3U | $37,130.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 2:12.10 | 3-5-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/07/2025 | 56 | COND 3U | $114,407.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Ryo Fujita | 56kg | 1:53.40 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $27.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/06/2025 | 61 | COND 3U | $146,884.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | R | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:52.10 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $63.10 |
| 6/8 | 03/04/2025 | 45 | COND 4U | $115,422.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | M | Masashige Honda | 56kg | 1:46.90 | 4-5-6 | 9 |
| 19.5L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Saga when third to Ford Tesoro, beaten a length and a half as favourite after picking up nicely in the run home. His previous run produced a 1400m win here from T M Talisma as a dominant odds-on chance, and nine wins from 20 starts underline his quality. Second-up improvement is a reasonable expectation, though he still has to overturn Keiai Antares from their latest clash.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 23/08/2026 | 106 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 62 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:21.80 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 28/12/2025 | 43 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 15/11/2025 | 19 | COND 3U | $36,964.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 2:01.60 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |