Saga Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
KANADERU AIR (1) earns top billing after consecutive seconds at Saga, the latest when she finished strongly to be beaten a length and a half by Yui Avenir despite being unwanted in the market. That gives her the clearest current line, and the inside draw with Jyoji Komatsu staying aboard supports the case. HERAKLES TESORO (3) is the obvious danger, having been pipped at Saga two runs back before another placing behind Iason Tesoro, with his recent 12-month record keeping him firmly in calculations. SKYRAY (6) resumes off plain Nagoya form, but his overall record and three wins from five starts at the distance make him dangerous if he returns near his better level. UBER MISSION (4) has been beaten clearly at her past two, yet her repeated track-and-distance placings give her a genuine way into the race if she can sharpen up late.
Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
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Has put together two strong seconds at Saga and now gets a genuine chance to convert. She closed off well last start when beaten a length and a half by Yui Avenir after being unwanted in the market, having also finished second to Oerstead the run prior at generous odds. The 1400m remains the one small query, but Jyoji Komatsu has placed on her twice from three rides and her recent form reads best for this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $21.70 |
| 2/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $16.30 |
| 4/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $103.40 |
| 6/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shingo Oyama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $361.50 |
| 10/12 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $330.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 9-8-10 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $97.90 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Has been beaten out of sight at both recent runs, finishing last behind Mozuno Shiawase most recently after settling prominently and offering little in the run home. She was also well beaten behind Ikeno Asachan the start prior. Previous track and 1400m form gives some historical support, but current figures leave her with a sizeable turnaround to produce.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 1-11-11 | 5 |
| 40.9L | $52.60 |
| 11/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 5-11-11 | 9 |
| 24.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Wada Joji | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 4-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:36.20 | 5-11-11 | 8 |
| 14.1L | $13.80 |
| 2/10 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | C4 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $35.20 |
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:37.60 | 4-7-10 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race consistently, finishing third behind Iason Tesoro last start after lacking the turn of foot to properly threaten, but that followed a narrow second when sent out favourite and pipped at Saga. His broader recent record is solid, with three wins and three placings from twelve starts in the past year, and Taku Kawashima has combined well with him. He brings a strong winning case.
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 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $27.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 8-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $35.90 |
| 6/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $28.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $15.60 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 3-4-8 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
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Was safely held when sixth behind Mrs Jones last start, beaten over 12 lengths after being unwanted in the market, so the latest run is hard to promote. Her previous fourth behind Kairi Queen had more merit, as she kept working after giving away a big start. The key is her record of seven placings from eight runs at this track and distance, which points more to a minor-money chance than a dominant winning profile.
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 | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $87.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $37.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form leaves him with a lot to find, having run seventh behind Mrs Jones last start when beaten over 18 lengths at big odds. Two back he finished second last behind Ikeno Asachan and was weak through the line. He remains a maiden after 22 starts and is unplaced from three visits to Saga, so a sharp form reversal is required.
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 | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 4-8-7 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $134.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-9-10 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $96.80 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $287.80 |
| 9/12 | 15/06/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $25,219.00 | Kawasaki | 900m | M | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 0:55.10 | 12-12-9 | 8 |
| 12.7L | $278.70 |
| 12/12 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $28,566.00 | Urawa | 800m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 55kg | 0:47.70 | 11-11-12 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $339.30 |
| 9/10 | 11/05/2026 | 6 | COND 3 | $25,392.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Hiroto Ito | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-8-9 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $246.90 |
Jockey: Teppei Kotani
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last in a 3yo+ B8 at Nagoya, beaten over 16 lengths by Alcaraz on good ground. His run prior in a 3yo+ B4 over 920m was better, though still only eighth behind Afro Prince. The attraction is a stronger overall profile, with six wins from 18 starts and three wins from five at this distance. If ready first-up for Motonori Mashima, he can run into the money.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 09/04/2026 | 16 | B8 3U | $10,859.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:30.20 | 3-11-11 | 11 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | B4 3U | $9,968.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 0:56.00 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.7L | $19.10 |
| 7/11 | 10/03/2026 | 110 | B1 3U | $13,032.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:51.40 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $67.60 |
| 9/12 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | B1 3U | $16,865.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:36.10 | 5-7-9 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $14.70 |
| 1/12 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | B4 3U | $10,972.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:52.70 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/12 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | C2B3 3U | $11,021.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly but never threatened when sixth behind Mozuno Shiawase last start, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds. He had shown a little more when fifth to Kairi Queen the run prior, though that was still a clear defeat. With two wins from 99 starts and no placings from seven rides with Kondo Shogetsu, others make stronger appeal.
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 | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.90 | 8-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $32.80 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $16.90 |
| 3/12 | 11/07/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-6-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:23.70 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $38.80 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.40 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $178.30 |
| 5/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 10-11-5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $84.60 |