Saga Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
VIATOR (8) sets the standard on consistency, having filled third at her past three runs and most recently finishing third at Saga when beaten just over a length as favourite. Her record at this track and distance is a major anchor, although she still has to turn repeated placings into a win. ASTAEQUUS (3) is the main threat second-up, with a first-up second behind O K Angel following a dominant 3yo+ C1 win over 1750m here when beating Sodermanland by six lengths. NOBLE BEACH (9) is building well into the campaign, third last start after a second over 1750m, and his broader Saga 1400m record keeps him right in the argument despite the long wait for another win. HELD (10) is less convincing off a fourth beaten over 10 lengths, but his win over Eminence Rose two back and solid past-year record give him enough substance to stay in the winning mix if he rebounds sharply.

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to fourth in a 3yo+ B3 at Saga last start, beaten four lengths by Dead Vlei after settling rearward at big odds. The run prior was only sixth, but he did work home fairly after giving away a start and had been near the top of betting. Proven here and with Tsubasa Kamo back aboard, he has enough support to be a minor-money player if the distance query does not bite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $24.30 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 8-8-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $54.80 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 9-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $239.40 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $44.30 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 7-9-8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $102.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Disappointed as a well-found runner last start when seventh in a 3yo+ B3 at Saga, beaten just over seven lengths by Dead Vlei after settling rearward. That needs forgiving only on output, not excuses, but her previous second to Rhein Angela was sound at generous odds. A three-time track-and-distance winner, she profiles as a realistic place hope if she recaptures that earlier run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $12.20 |
| 9/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:29.90 | 10-9-9 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $144.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $87.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:58.80 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $23.10 |
| 4/11 | 17/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 9-2-4 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $60.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a second in a 3yo+ C1 at Saga, though he was beaten nine lengths by O K Angel after tracking the speed and only working home fairly. His previous start was far stronger, winning a 1750m 3yo+ C1 by six lengths from Sodermanland. Second-up now, with a solid track-and-distance record and Isao Yamaguchi aboard, he looks a genuine winning chance if sharper late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 69 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $12.80 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.80 |
| 6/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 5-4-6 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $15.60 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.40 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started favourite in a 3yo+ B3 at Saga last start but led and stopped quickly, finishing second last and beaten a long way by Dead Vlei. His fourth over 1750m here the run prior was more respectable, yet still left him beaten just over five lengths. The track-and-distance record is strong, but that latest collapse is too stark to overlook without a clear rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 1-6-10 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $2.30 |
| 4/12 | 16/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $12.70 |
| 1/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 8-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $56.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing seventh at Saga, beaten six lengths by Felsite when unwanted in the market and close enough if good enough. Two back, he was fifth in a 3yo+ B5 here, beaten just over a length at long odds. His five wins at this track and distance command respect, but recent race evidence says he must lift noticeably fresh.
Last Starts 71 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 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-7 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.60 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $113.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $23.10 |
| 4/11 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.80 |
| 6/9 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only battling from the turn when seventh over 900m at Saga last start, beaten just over seven lengths by Francina Tesoro at long odds. The previous run was weaker again, eighth and beaten over 10 lengths by Rhein Angela. The class drop is some help, but she is unplaced in three starts at the distance and others bring more reliable recent form.
Last Starts 26 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 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:54.10 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $37.10 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-6-8 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 0:51.10 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 30 | C3 4U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Good | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.50 | 4-5-6 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 03/06/2026 | 19 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 820m | M | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.70 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $46.20 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 9 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.60 | 9-8-7 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $11.40 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth over 900m at Saga last start, beaten just over six lengths by Francina Tesoro after settling well back and giving away too much start. His prior fourth behind Lux Mendes was fair rather than threatening, again at long odds. Returning to a proven track-and-distance setup helps, but his recent profile still asks for a sharper finish.
Last Starts 26 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 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $131.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $159.50 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:29.90 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $77.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $97.60 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 10-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $36.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after another honest placing at Saga, finishing third to Rhein Angela and beaten just over a length as favourite. She had also run third behind Felsite the start before, so the consistency is clear even if the winning strike rate is modest. With one win and six places from eight starts at this track and distance, she is the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.90 |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 8-5-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $18.20 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $38.30 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 2:00.10 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.70 |
| 2/11 | 04/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:56.50 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a solid return to racing when third in a 3yo+ B3 at Saga last start, beaten three lengths by Dead Vlei after settling rearward. Two back, he came from an unlikely position to run second over 1750m behind Ascot Roman despite being unwanted in the market. Third-up with four wins at this track and distance, he looks a strong threat despite the winless past year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $65.50 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:28.60 | 10-8-6 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $50.70 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:22.00 | 6-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $26.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:29.00 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $40.20 |
| 6/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 3-7-6 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $36.80 |

Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Made good late ground when fourth in a 3yo+ C1 at Saga last start, although the margin was over 10 lengths behind O K Angel and he was at big odds. His previous run carries more weight, winning a 3yo+ C1 here by a neck from Eminence Rose when well found in betting. With four wins in the past 12 months, he can run into the placings if he reproduces that stronger version.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $29.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:57.40 | 2-5-8 | 12 |
| 6.4L | $39.90 |
| 6/11 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $79.90 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 4-7-10 | 8 |
| 18.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $9.80 |