Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
ISA GOLD (6) is the horse to beat after a sound first-up fourth at this track, where she loomed to win before finishing beaten just over four lengths behind White Opal. She was respected in an open market, has the class drop in her favour and already holds a recent edge over FREE RETURN. BRONZITE (3) brings the cleanest last-start placing, working home evenly for third at this venue when beaten three lengths and near the top of betting, with his previous Chukyo Dirt run looking a stronger line than most of these bring. FREE RETURN (1) finished strongly from an impossible spot when fifth to White Opal and can improve with race fitness, though her 1400m record remains a question. KITANO ROMAN (8) has a stronger overall distance profile than her latest margin suggests and is capable of filling a role if she recaptures her better form from earlier in the campaign.
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made late ground from a hopeless position when fifth to White Opal at this track, beaten five lengths after being among the outsiders. That was a better closing effort than her seventh to Vin Rose the start prior, when she was beaten over 10 lengths and failed to make headway. The 1400m record is still thin, but the class drop and race fitness give her a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 10-8-5 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $30.40 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 11-7-7 | 9 |
| 10.5L | $26.40 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.80 |
| 4/11 | 20/07/2026 | 51 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 9-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 15/16 | 30/05/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2000m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 2:00.90 | 7-7-15 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $297.50 |
| 14/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:35.00 | - | 9 |
| 9.9L | $325.70 |
Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when second last to Aryu at this track, beaten over 19 lengths after settling rearward and offering no clear excuse. His previous third behind Lightning Run was more encouraging, even if the margin was eight and a half lengths. The class drop and return of a rider who has placed on him help, but he looks more a minor-money hope than a win threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 4-11-10 | 9 |
| 19.1L | $102.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 3-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $63.10 |
| 9/12 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 3-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $346.10 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-7-9 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $213.50 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $43.70 |
| 6/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 42.8L | $162.30 |
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Super Busy at this track, beaten three lengths and starting near the top of betting. That was a clear positive after being beaten over 12 lengths in a 3yo Maiden at Chukyo Dirt, where he was never likely. He has placed at this distance and gets strong local jockey support, so this looks a suitable chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 8/16 | 15/08/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:11.80 | 13-13-8 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $45.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 11-10-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $106.60 |
| 11/15 | 18/04/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Daito Ozawa | 57kg | 1:47.30 | 12-12-11 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $16.20 |
| 7/16 | 01/03/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Atsuya Nishimura | 57kg | 1:26.10 | - | 14 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/16 | 11/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yuichi Kitamura | 56kg | 1:39.90 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $6.70 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a fourth in 3yo COND company at this track, beaten nine lengths despite picking up in the straight. He had also been well held when fifth to Shosan Kanao the run prior. The class drop and leading rider are positives, but he resumes with no win from eight starts and has to produce a sharper finish.
Last Starts 104 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 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $43.40 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 9-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/05/2026 | 48 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 10-8-3 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $14.40 |
| 15/15 | 22/03/2026 | 5 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Junji Shimada | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 12-14-15 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $467.60 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2026 | 65 | COND 3 | $48,666.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-9-8 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $161.30 |
| 16/16 | 11/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Naota Uezato | 54kg | 1:13.90 | - | 1 |
| 19.1L | $258.20 |
Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at her past two, finishing seventh to Aryu at this track by over 13 lengths after coming under pressure late, following a last behind Urban King by 24 lengths. She gets a class drop and the winning rider returns, but the market has offered little support lately. Her overall place record is modest and she will have to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 1-3-7 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $172.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 7-10-11 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $38.80 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 3-3-6 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $59.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 4-9-11 | 7 |
| 25.9L | $20.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $11.40 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $130.40 |
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a solid fourth to White Opal at this track, beaten just over four lengths after looming up before peaking on the run. That was a much better reference than her Ohi effort before the break, and she has already finished ahead of Free Return in the same recent form line. The 1400m record is not ideal, but second-up improvement and the class drop make her the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 100 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:27.70 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $8.90 |
| 13/14 | 11/06/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,609.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Hisayoshi Higashihara | 54kg | 1:44.20 | 11-10-13 | 11 |
| 7.6L | $261.90 |
| 10/11 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $12,696.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | Fast | Reo Yokogawa | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 6-7-10 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $258.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/04/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Reo Yokogawa | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $80.90 |
| 5/13 | 17/04/2026 | 24 | C3 3U | $13,140.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1400m | SP | Reo Yokogawa | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 4-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $121.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/03/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $12,978.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Reo Yokogawa | 54kg | 1:14.20 | 10-11-7 | 14 |
| 10.6L | $442.70 |
Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is poor, with a ninth to Aryu by over 17 lengths after conceding a huge start, following a second-last finish behind Urban King by 22 lengths. The counterpoint is her proven record at this track and distance, where she has one win and two places from six attempts, plus the light weight. A place hope only if she rediscovers that older form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 9-10-9 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $113.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.40 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $67.80 |
| 11/11 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 11-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $96.20 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:24.60 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $26.70 |
| 6/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 9-8-6 | 12 |
| 5.0L | $73.80 |
| 9/12 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 9-8-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $29.70 |
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a big start and never got into the race when eighth to Aryu at this track, beaten over 15 lengths. Her previous sixth behind Vin Rose was also only fair, though she did finish ahead of Free Return in that meeting and has two wins around this distance. The class drop and rider change keep her in the place mix if she settles closer and finishes off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 9-8-8 | 8 |
| 14.6L | $42.70 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 10-5-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $16.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $14.10 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 143 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $118.30 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:38.30 | 8-10-11 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $188.80 |
| 11/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $8,940.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 55kg | 1:37.90 | 5-8-11 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $53.20 |
Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth to Lily Crystal at this venue last start, beaten over 12 lengths after settling back and making no late impression. She had been fair through the line when fifth to Vin Rose before that, so the recent form is honest rather than sharp. A leading trainer is some support, but carrying 3kg more than last start makes her more a place contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:33.30 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $60.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 9-7-5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $35.40 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $48.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 1-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/06/2026 | - | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth to Loving Champ last start, but the margin was beaten out of sight and he started among the outsiders. His previous second-last behind Bright Lights was also plain, with the market again offering no encouragement. With no wins from 41 starts and an unplaced track-and-distance record from 12 tries, he has a substantial form task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 12-9-4 | 11 |
| 36.0L | $147.70 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:26.60 | 12-11-11 | 9 |
| 7.9L | $178.90 |
| 11/12 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:27.80 | 11-11-11 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $170.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $176.90 |
| 10/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 12-10-10 | 4 |
| 46.0L | $332.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $183.10 |