Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1300
DAIMEI SAGA (1) brings the clearest recent 1300m reference, having improved sharply from a debut failure to run second here behind Moon Of The Cross, beaten two and a half lengths, while respected near the top of an open market. That places him ahead of several rivals still trying to produce a competitive margin. MITONO KISEKI (7) made a sound start when third behind Rinen Kalmia over 900m and already has IRO JUS KO covered from that meeting, though the extra ground is his main new test. IRO JUS KO (3) was expected to do more as an odds-on favourite on debut, but she has scope to improve second-up and her family gives the profile some depth. KAGOSHIMA (8) resumed with a third behind Moon Of The Cross, yet the margin to DAIMEI SAGA was substantial, so he profiles as a place-driven danger rather than the same level of winning hope.
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved sharply at his second start when second over 1300m at Saga, beaten two and a half lengths by Moon Of The Cross after being near the top of an open market. His debut over 900m was poor, but the rise in trip and race experience brought a far more competitive performance. Third-up now, with Shinsuke Ishikawa back aboard, he brings the strongest recent profile and sets the standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.80 |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 6-5-6 | 6 |
| 35.8L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
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Has finished fifth at both starts, most recently tailed off behind Timbre Tesoro after starting big odds. His debut over 900m was also well beaten, though he has at least held his position late in both runs and now reaches the third run of the campaign. Manato Hida is a positive booking, but he must turn plain margins into something far more competitive to press the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 5-4-5 | 10 |
| 37.8L | $94.20 |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $20.20 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
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Was expected to show more on debut, starting odds-on favourite before finishing fourth over 900m at Saga, beaten over 13 lengths by Rinen Kalmia. She sat behind the leaders and was fair to the line rather than sharp, so the rise to 1300m is both the opportunity and the query. With that race experience and a strong family background, she can lift into the winning mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 0:57.10 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $1.70 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
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Dropped right out last start when second last behind Timbre Tesoro, never competitive and beaten out of sight after settling rearward. Her debut placing over 900m at Saga reads better on paper than in substance, as the margin was still a long one and the market had not wanted her. The third-up set-up helps a little, but the latest run leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 45.4L | $51.20 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 34.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth behind Davay Speedy over 1300m at Saga, beaten eight lengths when unwanted in the market. The start prior produced a second, but he was still well beaten by 30 lengths behind Wrapping Film. He has placed once from two tries at this distance and is race fit, which keeps him in the place conversation rather than as a standout winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $45.80 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $3.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,535.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $72.30 |
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
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Was tailed off behind Timbre Tesoro last start after settling rearward and making no impression late. His previous fifth behind Kraken had a little more merit in the run home, but the margin was still a long one and he remains unplaced from three starts at Saga. Race fitness is there, yet he has to produce a much sharper finish to trouble these.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 41.8L | $19.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 6-8-5 | 8 |
| 36.8L | $6.90 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,535.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 7-7-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
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Made a solid debut when third over 900m at Saga, beaten five lengths by Rinen Kalmia after settling just off the lead and holding on well enough without really quickening. That form gives him a direct edge over Iro Jus Ko from the same race, and he was respected in an open market. The rise to 1300m is the query, but his first outing was good enough to make him a major player.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 0:57.10 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumed with a third behind Moon Of The Cross at Saga, though he was tailed off and finished well behind Daimei Saga in the same race. His only other start was a 2yo NEWCOMER at Kokura, where he was last and beaten out of sight after conceding a big start. Leo Nakayama has already placed on him, which is a small positive, but the winning case remains limited.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | 76 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $7.20 |
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:11.50 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 45.0L | $45.10 |
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
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Has finished fourth at his past two starts at Saga, but both margins were severe and he was unwanted in the market last time behind Timbre Tesoro. The latest run did contain a better late pick-up than some of his rivals, yet he remains unplaced from three starts overall and at this track. A class drop helps, but he will have to lift substantially.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 37.5L | $62.40 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $6.70 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,535.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 8-9-10 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $33.10 |
Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
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Showed early pace last start and led narrowly into the lane, but tired badly to finish seventh behind Timbre Tesoro, beaten out of sight despite carrying 51kg. Her debut fourth over 900m was also well beaten, although she did battle on after racing handy. Now up to 54kg and still unplaced from two runs here, she has to sustain her effort much longer.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:27.80 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 42.1L | $25.30 |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 0:55.60 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $28.90 |