Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
NORTH GLORIA (2) sets the standard after a decisive three-length 3yo+ C2 win at Saga, and his previous second as a well-supported favourite gives that form a reliable base. G T NOBLE (3) is the nearest danger, having won by two lengths over 900m after a narrow fourth, although the return to 1400m asks her to convert consistent course-and-distance placings into a win. KASHINO HANZO (9) is better judged on his latest fifth, beaten just over three lengths, than the heavy defeat two runs back, and the rider-horse record adds interest. WEISS WITCH (6) resumes from a two-month break and returns to a distance where she has won, but she needs to sharpen off two fair recent efforts. NORTH GLORIA brings the clearest winning profile, with G T NOBLE the most credible threat.

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Saga most recently, beaten over 11 lengths by Reef Aquarium after settling rearward and making no impression late. The start prior was only marginally better, finishing eighth behind Cauncall and beaten just over eight lengths at long odds. His record at this track and distance is respectable, but recent form leaves him needing a clear turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $25.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 9-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $22.90 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $50.50 |
| 8/11 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $27.10 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after putting a 3yo+ C2 field away at Saga, beating Kurino Orion by three lengths and looking superior late after being near the top of betting. He had earlier run second to Shaman's Cave when well-supported favourite, beaten just under a length. Proven at the distance and effective here, he has the most reliable profile in the race.
Last Starts 33 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 | 36 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 9/12 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $8.20 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2026 | 25 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 1-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $20.90 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Kosuke Takahashi | 54kg | 1:33.60 | 1-2-3 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 104 | C2 4U | $11,497.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 17.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved from a narrow fourth behind Tortina to win a 3yo+ C2 over 900m at Saga, beating Pan Tesoro by two lengths after travelling into the race and finishing it off. The 1400m is the query, as she has placed six times from ten starts at this track and distance without winning. Still, her current form gives her a genuine winning chance.
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 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.70 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $4.90 |
| 2/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.70 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $47.50 |
| 6/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from too far back when seventh at Saga last start, beaten just under seven lengths by Reef Aquarium at long odds. That followed a much weaker eighth behind G T Reina, beaten over 17 lengths after settling miles back. He has won at this track and distance, but the recent margins make him hard to promote beyond an upset hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $35.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $94.10 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $424.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 10-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $156.90 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:23.50 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $54.30 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $25.60 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth at Saga last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Reef Aquarium after sitting just off the speed and battling away. Two runs back he was seventh behind G T Reina, beaten over 11 lengths after never getting into the race. Third-up improvement and the returning rider help his place case, but he still needs to find 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $54.10 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $43.30 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $43.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/10 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $67.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after finishing fourth over 900m at Saga, beaten just over four lengths by Takeno Okan when fair to the line in an open market. Her previous fifth behind Anila was plain, though she does return to a track and distance where she has won. The freshen-up and trip help, but she must finish with more purpose.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $10.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $19.90 |
| 8/8 | 01/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.80 | - | 7 |
| 14.4L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $19.20 |
| 8/12 | 26/04/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 3-9-8 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Saga last start, beaten ten lengths by Tortina after being near the top of betting and coming under pressure late. The run prior at Morioka Dirt was more competitive, fourth to Alpina Seven over 1200m and beaten just over a length as odds-on favourite. His overall winning record is sound, but recent execution is the concern.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:00.00 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 45 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 13/13 | 23/05/2026 | 76 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 13-13-13 | 13 |
| 63.1L | $74.10 |
| 12/16 | 08/03/2026 | 119 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Genki Mizunuma | 55kg | 1:10.90 | - | 16 |
| 12.4L | $47.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to finish in a 3yo A1 at Kanazawa last start when unwanted in the market, and the run before was no better, finishing last in a 3yo COND and beaten over 20 lengths by Sunrise Rema at long odds. He has won at the distance and has a leading local rider aboard, but his current form needs a major repair job.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3 | $17,580.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $83.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $120.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3 | $8,790.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3 | $8,855.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.70 |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $14,758.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $21.40 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | 8 | COND 3 | $266,200.00 | Kochi | 1900m | R | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 2:09.10 | 5-7-8 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $222.20 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month break after a sound fifth in a 3yo+ COND at Saga, beaten just over three lengths by Ash Are after leading and holding his ground. That was a clear improvement on his second-last finish behind Aitaka at big odds. A prior track-and-distance win and strong rider record keep him firmly in the mix if he repeats the latest effort.
Last Starts 48 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 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 1-9-11 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $117.90 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $42.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $66.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $142.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | C1 3 | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at Saga most recently, beaten just over seven lengths by Reef Aquarium after being close enough if good enough but lacking the dash to compete. His previous ninth behind Cauncall was similar, beaten just over eight lengths from big odds. He has past track-and-distance credentials, but the current form line is not persuasive.
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 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $90.60 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 7-8-9 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $183.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/07/2026 | 45 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:23.70 | 7-7-7 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $269.30 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $289.70 |
| 9/9 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $107.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:22.40 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $87.80 |