Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
ONLY LOVE (8) gets the first look after putting together consecutive Saga wins, most recently beating Mozuno Shiawase by half a length as a dominant odds-on favourite. The map is a major part of her appeal, as she is the key selection most likely to race on speed while several dangers settle off the pace. ARDIOR (4) has been beaten half a length at his past two starts, including when odds-on behind Shizuri, and his record at this track and distance keeps him right in the contest. HOSUMANI EN (11) produced the biggest last-start margin in the race, winning by six lengths here from a rearward position, though he has to prove that spike was no one-off. WINKLE KISEKI (1) drops back from 1750m after finishing seventh and has the profile of a closer who can run into the money. AIROSO (10) was second at long odds last start and has genuine Saga 1400m form, but still needs to build on that.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off with some purpose when seventh in a 3yo+ C1 over 1750m at Saga last start, beaten just over six lengths behind Ascot Roman. She had been third over the same trip here before that, beaten two lengths by Akdeniz at outsider odds. The drop back to 1400m and return of a proven rider help, but her best case is as a genuine place runner rather than a dominant winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 50kg | 1:56.50 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $13.50 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:57.40 | 10-8-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $37.10 |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:55.80 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $131.20 |
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $9.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 10-6-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing seventh over 900m at Saga, beaten five and a half lengths behind Maria Bouquet after giving away a start and working home fairly. The run prior at Kochi was poor, finishing last and beaten over 14 lengths by T Up Mach. His 1400m record is the balancing factor, with two wins and five places from 16 starts, so a minor-money rebound is possible if he sharpens up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/07/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 0:54.80 | 11-9-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 5-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $46.20 |
| 9/9 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:32.70 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $34.30 |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:44.40 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $19.70 |
| 7/8 | 19/04/2026 | 56 | C3 3U | $10,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryotaro Oka | 57kg | 1:31.40 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 43.0L | $6.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | C2 3U | $21,691.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Kensuke Hayashi | 57kg | 1:32.40 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $58.00 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled just off the leaders last start at Saga but offered little when it mattered, finishing sixth and beaten eight lengths by Tortina. Two back he was fourth in a 3yo+ C1 here, beaten nine lengths by G T Reina after being unwanted in the market. A prior track-and-trip win is noted, but recent efforts leave him needing a clear form turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $24.20 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $27.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $52.70 |
| 8/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $24.30 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $46.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking hard at the door, finishing second at Saga at his past two starts and beaten half a length each time, most recently by Shizuri as a short odds-on favourite. That defeat is the small query, but his 3yo+ C1 second behind G T Jin reads well for this C2. With one win and two places from three track-and-distance runs, he gets another strong chance to convert.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 8-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 5-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $283.80 |
| 10/11 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,749.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | M | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:50.50 | 6-9-10 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $102.20 |
| 9/11 | 13/04/2026 | 112 | C1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 5-6-9 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth at Saga last start, beaten seven and a half lengths by Tortina at long odds after settling with too much to do. The start prior was also below her market standing, finishing seventh as favourite behind Attrarre and only fair through the line. Her track-and-distance win gives her a place angle, but she needs to recapture an earlier level to threaten the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $49.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.90 | 10-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 30/05/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:26.70 | 3-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 10/10 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $10,492.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $370.20 |
| 10/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $13,195.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Toshiyuki Kato | 55kg | 1:35.40 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 16.0L | $520.70 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly from well back when ninth over 900m at Saga last start, beaten seven and a half lengths by Maria Bouquet at outsider odds. He was fifth here the run prior, beaten six lengths by Jewelry Of Love after again settling with plenty to make up. The return to a winning distance is some help, but his current form leaves a fair task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $43.70 |
| 5/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $47.70 |
| 6/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 11-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 10-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 8-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing tenth in 3yo+ COND grade at Saga, beaten over 11 lengths by Ash Are at big odds. Her previous run was no stronger, finishing ninth in a 3yo+ C1 here and beaten over 12 lengths by Geopark Pirka. She has placed twice from eleven at this track and distance, but recent form makes this a difficult assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 7-8-10 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $144.20 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:24.00 | 2-5-9 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $44.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 3-6-10 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $68.30 |
| 5/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $21.60 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $18.70 |
| 7/12 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $31.80 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in with strong winning form, having beaten Mozuno Shiawase by half a length at Saga last start as a dominant odds-on favourite. She had been even more decisive here the start prior, beating B Girl by three lengths after showing a sharp turn of foot. Three wins from three starts at this track is a key plank in her case, and her on-pace pattern gives her every chance to keep rolling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:25.40 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:25.60 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/06/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.90 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 13/16 | 26/04/2026 | 84 | ALLOW 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Haruki Wada | 53kg | 1:09.50 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $215.80 |
| 12/14 | 01/02/2026 | 103 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Hiroto Mayuzumi | 56kg | 0:58.70 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $345.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/10/2025 | 115 | COND 3U | $15,944.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 55kg | 1:35.50 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $22.10 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Saga last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Tortina after coming under pressure late. The start prior was another distant result, finishing fifth in a 3yo+ C1 here and beaten over 10 lengths by G T Reina at big odds. Unplaced in all 18 starts over the past 12 months, he needs a substantial lift despite the light weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.70 | 9-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:30.30 | 11-10-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $354.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:22.50 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $160.90 |
| 9/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 11-11-9 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $143.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 10-10-9 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $256.70 |
| 9/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 11-11-9 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $141.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved when second at Saga last start, beaten five lengths by Ikeno Asachan after working home evenly at long odds. That was a clear lift from his second-last in a 3yo+ C1 here two back, where he was beaten over 14 lengths by Shaman's Cave. Three wins and two places from 14 at this track and distance give him claims to run well, but he must repeat the latest spike.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $80.70 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 3-3-10 | 10 |
| 13.6L | $36.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $49.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 6-8-10 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $10.40 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 12.7L | $40.40 |
| 7/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-7 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a sharp turnaround at Saga last start, settling rearward before beating Many by six lengths at long odds. That followed an eighth behind Nishino Ikki Sasu where he made no impression late, so consistency is the main question. Even so, three wins from 14 at this track and distance and three wins this season give the performance substance if he can repeat it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $22.50 |
| 8/11 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 6-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $88.90 |
| 5/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.20 |
| 4/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $24.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:32.20 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.30 |