Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
QUEEN'S MONT BLANC (8) brings the strongest overall profile, with five wins from 17 starts and a solid third at Saga last time when beaten two and a half lengths after having work to do. She also held NOBU NORI O at their recent meeting, which gives her the right form reference. NOBU NORI O (10) is a genuine danger after making good late ground for fourth behind Fukuno Sunano Bara, and his previous five-length Saga win from Kaparamip reads well for this grade. HABSBURG (7) has to be respected off a course-and-distance win as odds-on favourite, letting down with something in reserve, though her overall record is still modest. B GIRL (4) is the reliable place-and-each-way option, having run second and third at her past two starts and again looking well suited to hold her form.

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at her past two Saga runs, finishing seventh behind Port Tauranga last start when beaten seven and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. The run prior was weaker again, as she led clearly before compounding to finish last behind Tortina, beaten over 12 lengths. Her career record shows durability, but recent figures leave her with a clear task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-7 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $64.90 |
| 9/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 4-7-9 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $131.40 |
| 3/9 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $78.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 6-8-10 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $21.80 |
| 6/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $8.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 1-4-5 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Only Love at Saga last start, beaten just over eight lengths after coming under pressure late, and the market wanted little to do with her. She had also been safely held when fifth behind Tortina at her previous run. A light weight and a prior track-and-distance win help her case, but the current form line still asks for a sizeable turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $154.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing when seventh behind Only Love here last start, beaten just over nine lengths at long odds, with no clear excuse beyond coming under pressure late. His earlier second to Ikeno Asachan was much better, and he has three wins and two places from 15 starts at this course and distance. If he gets back to that prior run, he can be competitive for a minor cheque.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $43.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two solid Saga placings, running second behind Mrs Jones last start after working past tired runners, having been third to Mukoritta the run prior when close enough at the business end. She has placed in both rides for Omi Daiki and continues to race honestly. The winning strike rate is not strong, but her current form keeps her firmly in the each-way mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.10 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:26.00 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.40 |
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.60 | 6-5-2 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $13.80 |
| 11/11 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:36.60 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $52.40 |
| 4/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $272.20 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in consecutive Saga runs, most recently ninth behind Only Love after holding a narrow lead before being swamped and beaten over 12 lengths. She was also tenth in a 3yo+ COND behind Ash Are, beaten over 11 lengths after giving away a big start. Past placings at the trip are only a minor counterpoint; recent form is hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-5-9 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $211.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made no impression when eighth behind Only Love at Saga last start, beaten over 12 lengths after being well back and never in the picture. His previous sixth behind Tortina was also moderate, beaten eight lengths after offering little when it mattered. A past course-and-distance win and prior success with Toru Takeyoshi are positives, but he must find a much sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 7-9-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $89.40 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored well at Saga last start, beating Melody Seira by a length and a half as odds-on favourite after letting down nicely and having something in reserve. That was a sharp response to a heavy defeat in 3yo+ COND grade at Kochi, where she was never likely at long odds. Her overall record is modest, but the latest win came in the right style and makes her a serious chance again.
Last Starts 25 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 | 06/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $50,984.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seishiro Osawa | 55kg | 1:24.30 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $339.90 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | M | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 6-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $4.70 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 800m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 55kg | 0:48.10 | 7-6-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $20.50 |
| 2/12 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:31.60 | 5-5-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.10 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 55kg | 1:23.90 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $26.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home strongly for third behind Fukuno Sunano Bara at Saga last start, beaten two and a half lengths, and that followed a fourth as odds-on favourite where she still made late ground from a hopeless position. Her career profile is clearly the strongest in the race, with five wins and five places from 17 starts. She has already beaten Nobu Nori O recently and looks the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.70 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.30 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.30 |
| 6/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | B1 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 11-7-6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/06/2026 | 17 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:36.90 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $12,662.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.40 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of form for some time and was second last behind Port Tauranga here last start, beaten over 14 lengths after making no headway. She had also finished eighth over 900m at Saga the run before, again at long odds and only fair through the line. Her track-and-distance record includes two wins, but present form leaves her well short of the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 5-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $63.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $97.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 6-11-10 | 11 |
| 20.5L | $204.50 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $60.10 |
| 11/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-3-11 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $54.10 |
| 11/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 6-10-11 | 10 |
| 15.1L | $218.20 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off well for fourth behind Fukuno Sunano Bara at Saga last start, beaten three and a half lengths, and the effort was better than his market position suggested. That followed an effortless five-length course win over Kaparamip when sent out a prohibitive odds-on favourite. With two wins from three starts at this track and distance, he has the right profile to rebound strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 11-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 54kg | 1:36.00 | 3-10-11 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $225.50 |
| 10/11 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.40 | 8-7-10 | 11 |
| 13.1L | $267.40 |
| 10/11 | 22/05/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | M | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $112.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely when fourth behind Port Tauranga at Saga last start, beaten five lengths after starting near the top of betting. She had won here the start prior, beating Adenium by a length as favourite, so her current campaign still has substance. The return of Manato Hida, who has won on her before, helps her place claims without making her the leading win option.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 58 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | 117 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $5,840.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $119.60 |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 6-7-5 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $153.40 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $42.10 |