Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 900
LORD MIDNIGHT (2) brings the most persuasive winning profile, having scored by a length over 1400m at Saga last start when respected near the top of betting. The drop to 900m is the obvious new test, but his recent record, proven Saga form and strong jockey partnership make him the horse to beat. TRIONFALE (6) is the main danger after a much better third in 3yo+ A2 grade, and he gets in light again, although he too has to handle the sharper trip. T M TALISMA (3) was plain last start but his previous third in 3yo+ A1 company reads well enough for this, especially with a prior win from one attempt at the distance. S C ALBER (1) lacks the recent punch of the top pair, yet his long-standing Saga record keeps him in the mix for minor money if the 900m suits.

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race without landing a blow when sixth over 1300m at Saga last start, beaten just over seven lengths after being unwanted in the market. He was also safely held behind Lord Midnight over 1400m the start prior, so the recent edge is missing. His 14 wins at Saga command respect, but the sharp drop to 900m has to spark a better finish for him to be a genuine place factor.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $85.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $37.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $76.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $91.80 |
| 6/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $24.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 4-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $35.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after driving hard late to beat Sun Noble by a length over 1400m at Saga, confirming the strength of his current preparation. He had been fourth behind Zugvogel before that and continues to race as though he is holding his form. The 900m is new territory, but six wins at Saga and a strong record with Manato Hida give him the clearest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.30 |
| 1/7 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:27.50 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.60 |
| 6/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 3-2-6 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $16.40 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his best when seventh over 1300m at Saga last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after being near the top of betting and failing to quicken. His previous third in 3yo+ A1 grade behind Truman Tesoro was a stronger reference, and he is one from one at this distance. A rebound is required, but the back-up in trip gives him a sound each-way profile.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 18/06/2026 | 25 | COND | $110,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 57kg | 0:48.70 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.10 |
| 11/16 | 28/03/2026 | 82 | ALLOW 4U | $324,890.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Fuma Matsuwaka | 58kg | 1:10.60 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $184.10 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten over 15 lengths at both recent runs, finishing last in a six-runner 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga before making no late impression at the same trip. He does own four wins at this track and the rider combination has worked before, but the current form is too plain to ignore. Needs a sharp turnaround before the class relief becomes persuasive.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $22.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $20.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $22.60 |
| 6/11 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 8-5-6 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $12.10 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 6-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a huge start and was never a factor when second last over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten a long way at long odds. The start prior was similar, beaten over 14 lengths after again giving herself too much to do. She is third-up and carries 52kg, but unplaced track form and a plain current preparation leave her with plenty to repair.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $452,810.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 52kg | 1:27.30 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $696.60 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 90 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $12.60 |
| 8/11 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 1-4-8 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $18.70 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 66 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.00 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $42.00 |
| 11/13 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | B2 3U | $50,056.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Keita Nishi | 54kg | 1:45.30 | 1-1-11 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $69.20 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved when third in a 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga last start, working home evenly to be beaten four and a half lengths despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear lift from his previous eighth behind Radiant Horse. The drop to 900m is the unknown, but four Saga wins, 52kg and better recent substance make him a major threat if he sharpens up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $18.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $83.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $22.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 9-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $184.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Led clearly but compounded soon after when second last in a 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. She had also finished second last the run prior and has not placed in six starts this season. The class drop and third-up status give some context, but she must show far more at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 1-5-8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $53.40 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2026 | 140 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 4-4-9 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $37.30 |
| 10/10 | 22/03/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 3-8-10 | 10 |
| 19.5L | $12.80 |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | A2 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:28.90 | 5-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $9.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | 32 | A2 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 3-4-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $13,926.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after finishing tenth over 1300m at Saga, beaten over 15 lengths when unwanted in the market and never in the picture. His previous start was much better, winning a 3yo+ A1 over 1400m from Neo Ciel at long odds, so there is old ability there. First-up at 900m after that last defeat, he needs to produce his best straight away.
Last Starts 166 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 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 10-8-10 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $29.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $45.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,304.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $84.30 |
| 11/11 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | COND 4U | $450,501.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:07.40 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 29.3L | $556.10 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 0:53.60 | 6-7-9 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $41.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well for fourth in a small-field 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga last start, though the margin was still over 12 lengths. His previous fourth behind Radiant Horse was closer, beaten six and a half lengths, and he brings a solid record with Jun Tanaka. A return to 900m can help, but he profiles more as a place hope than a win threat.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $34.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $61.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $82.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:52.90 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $38.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 4-8-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $91.70 |