Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
SUNRISE HUNTER (1) is the horse to beat after putting this course-and-distance field away by six lengths as a short odds-on favourite, and his earlier C2 run reads better now back in suitable grade. KEISAN NOBLE (3) is the clear danger on consistency, with two Saga placings this time in and a strong 1400m record, though she has been beaten as favourite at her past two. ROUGE PARADIS (11) is harder to trust after failing as favourite last start, but her win over Valeska two back keeps her right in the race. HAPPY KINGDOM (9) is the value of the selected quartet: she has not been winning, yet her recent form includes a relevant edge over ROUGE PARADIS and she can press for a placing if she finds a stronger finish.

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dominant over this course and distance last start, winning by six lengths from Eleanor Sunrise as the short odds-on favourite on good ground. The run prior in 3yo+ COND grade was only sixth behind O K Angel, beaten nine and a half lengths, but he kept working despite never looking the winner. With a solid jockey record and proven Saga 1400m form, he sets a strong standard.
Last Starts 22 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 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:33.70 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $14.60 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $11.80 |
| 12/15 | 12/04/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:45.70 | 9-12-12 | 12 |
| 23.3L | $197.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into third at Saga last start, but the margin was still over 11 lengths and she was unwanted in the market, so that placing needs context. Her previous ninth behind Shosan Kanao also lacked a closing threat. She has placed at this track and distance without winning and the class drop assists, but the distance query keeps her more a minor-money prospect.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $117.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $41.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $123.40 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $39.90 |
| 6/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $30.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent at Saga this campaign, finishing second behind Hagakureno Hata last start after starting favourite, then working home only fairly and being beaten six lengths. Two back she was third to Smart Pirka, beaten just under two lengths as short odds-on favourite. Five wins at the distance give her the right credentials, but she must convert market trust into a stronger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/11 | 15/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | B4 3U | $7,245.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 19.3L | $18.90 |
| 8/8 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $8.30 |
| 7/10 | 29/05/2026 | 31 | B4 3U | $7,142.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $30.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1800m | Fast | Myojo Haru Dai | 55kg | 2:00.60 | 4-8-7 | 2 |
| 48.5L | $73.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth behind Queen Saga last start but was beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward, and the prior fifth to Rising Hearth was still eight and a half lengths away. She has placed eight times from 32 starts without winning, including some Saga 1400m minor form. The rider angle helps, but she needs a much sharper response.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 9-7-4 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $15.70 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 11-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $29.50 |
| 4/11 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.90 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 6-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $14.40 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $57.40 |
| 7/12 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 3-5-7 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from well back when seventh to Nishino Nasturtium last start, beaten just over five lengths, though he was big odds and never likely to feature. His third behind Shosan Kanao two back was more encouraging at a price. A past Saga 1400m win gives him some grounding, but he needs to reproduce the better of those efforts.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:27.00 | 10-10-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $26.90 |
| 3/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.80 | 7-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $86.20 |
| 9/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 2-5-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $107.50 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 5-8-7 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $57.20 |
| 9/11 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $24.10 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $19.10 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing eighth behind Mrs Jones, beaten over 12 lengths, when unwanted in the market but still holding her ground late. Before that she was seventh in 3yo COND grade behind Melody Seira and picked up nicely in the straight. The 51kg helps and she can run on from her rearward pattern, but winning form is thin.
Last Starts 40 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 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:24.10 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $64.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 8.4L | $26.40 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 10-5-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $75.70 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $92.20 |
| 7/12 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 9.1L | $42.20 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $69.80 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below his best at the past two, finishing ninth to Nishino Nasturtium and then tenth behind Mrs Jones when beaten over 15 lengths. He did work home fairly last start from a long way back, and his Saga 1400m place record is respectable. Even so, the recent form line leaves him with a clear task against sharper rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 8-7-9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $18.60 |
| 10/12 | 16/08/2026 | 52 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 12-10-10 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $20.40 |
| 11/11 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-11-11 | 11 |
| 47.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $29.80 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 11-10-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Nishino Nasturtium at Saga last start after having the job ahead and failing to close off. The previous sixth to Mrs Jones was also beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. Her career record shows wins, but she is unplaced from 18 starts in the past 12 months, so a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 4-5-11 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $44.10 |
| 6/12 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $260.70 |
| 9/9 | 16/07/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $271.40 |
| 9/12 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.50 | 7-8-9 | 11 |
| 11.4L | $279.70 |
| 11/12 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-8-11 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $134.80 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 9-8-10 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $37.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Stayed on for fifth behind Vacio last start but faded late after racing prominently and was beaten eight lengths at long odds. The run prior behind Cosmo Roma was also plain, yet she has the recent head-to-head note of beating Rouge Paradis at Saga. Still a 31-start maiden, but that matchup keeps her in the place discussion.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 8-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $24.10 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $33.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 10-8-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $82.20 |
| 4/12 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.90 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $185.90 |
| 10/11 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 9-10-10 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $203.70 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was respected in an open market last start but finished fifth behind Queen Saga, beaten over 13 lengths, despite picking up late. Two back she was third to Rising Hearth, though still eight lengths from the winner. Three placings from eight starts show some scope, and the trip is suitable, but she remains an each-way hope needing the race to fall her way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 7-6-5 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $7.90 |
| 3/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 62 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 3-3-2 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 8/16 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:49.10 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $19.60 |
| 3/18 | 11/04/2026 | 105 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 2:01.50 | 11-11-3 | 14 |
| 3.3L | $337.70 |
| 11/15 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:33.80 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $301.20 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed as favourite last start when sixth behind Vacio, beaten nine lengths after settling rearward. The start prior was much better, charging home at Saga to beat Valeska by a length as an odds-on favourite. With one win from two at the track and proven 1400m form, she remains a serious chance if she rebounds from that flat run.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 12/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-12-12 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $160.70 |
| 9/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $38.40 |
| 1/11 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:38.60 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $45.70 |
| 11/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | 2-8-11 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $65.00 |