Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
SOUND DIANA (6) is the runner to beat after lifting sharply at this venue last start, finishing second to Super Busy and beaten two lengths as a well-supported favourite. She is third-up now, has already placed at the track and brings the strongest profile among the main chances. CRACK A SMILE (2) has to rebound from a plain eighth behind Lily Crystal, but her narrow second to Crown Presenter two back reads well enough for this and she has placed at the track and distance. JO MAGOS (7) is still a maiden, yet her recent efforts contain substance: a close fifth two runs ago and a fourth last start when making ground. DAIMEI MIRACLE (12) comes off the most eye-catching last-start result of the challengers, pipped late by Janus Tesoro after being prominent in an open market, though he has to prove that was not a one-off after a heavy defeat the run prior.

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at his past two runs at this track, finishing 12th behind Lily Crystal last start after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The sixth to Urban King prior was also beaten over 11 lengths, again at long odds. A class drop gives some context, but a 37-start maiden record leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 13-12-12 | 13 |
| 18.5L | $350.80 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $204.30 |
| 9/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $158.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-6-7 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $140.20 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $175.70 |
| 8/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $121.40 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced one of the better recent runs in this field when second to Crown Presenter two starts ago, beaten a neck after finishing strongly at this track. The latest eighth behind Lily Crystal was plain, with no late impact from the rear, but she is lightly raced and has placed at this track and distance. If she can return to that sharper closing effort, she is a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 9-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $100.20 |
| 2/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $10.80 |
| 8/12 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:56.80 | 5-6-8 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $34.50 |
| 8/12 | 18/07/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 11-10-8 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $68.40 |
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:38.70 | 15-15-13 | 16 |
| 19.8L | $323.30 |
| 11/15 | 12/04/2026 | 71 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Naota Uezato | 52kg | 1:47.70 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 16.1L | $180.20 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two heavy defeats at this track, finishing second last behind Lily Crystal most recently after giving away a huge start and never threatening. The previous last behind Explode was no better, with the mare fading late at long odds. She has a past win around 1400m, but current form is well short of the mark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 14-14-13 | 11 |
| 25.5L | $320.40 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:26.10 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $158.20 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.90 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $59.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 5-8-9 | 9 |
| 16.3L | $29.10 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 2:03.10 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $55.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Did make late ground when fifth to Aryu at this track last start, though she was still beaten ten lengths and started among the outsiders. Her ninth to Vin Rose prior was another clear defeat after settling handy and dropping out. Unplaced in all 15 career starts, including ten runs around 1400m, so she must find a new level.
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 | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 11-8-5 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $221.30 |
| 9/12 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 3-9-9 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $86.90 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:27.10 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $38.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | 38 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $166.30 |
| 4/10 | 10/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,093.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 55kg | 1:34.90 | 3-4-4 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $8.10 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $7,142.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Mikio Fujiwara | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $135.80 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing when seventh to Lily Crystal last start, beaten over 12 lengths after settling too far back despite being near the top of an open market. The prior second to Grand Bouquet was better, as he was strong late even though beaten seven lengths. With a placing from limited tries at the distance, he profiles as a place hope if he begins better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 10-8-7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $5.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | 32 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-5-2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $84.50 |
| 8/8 | 29/07/2026 | 22 | C4 3U | $8,023.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:15.30 | 5-4-8 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $84.20 |
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 20 | C4 3U | $5,832.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:15.50 | 1-2-9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $239.10 |
| 11/12 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 12-7-11 | 11 |
| 19.7L | $70.60 |
| 9/12 | 03/06/2026 | 39 | C4 3U | $7,855.00 | Monbetsu | 1500m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 57kg | 1:37.50 | 9-9-9 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $23.80 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply at this track last start when second to Super Busy, beaten two lengths after being well-supported favourite and only run down late. That was a clear improvement on the Chukyo Dirt run behind Pyoitto Hareruya, and she now reaches the third run of the campaign with a placing already at this venue. The right profile is there 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 10/16 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $215.90 |
| 6/16 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $165.40 |
| 9/16 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 12-10-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $137.50 |
| 6/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $48.50 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well when fourth to Aryu last start at this track, which followed a close fifth behind Bright Lights when beaten a length and a half at generous odds. She is yet to place from seven starts and her 1400m record remains a query, but the recent form is more competitive than most of these. A repeat of the two latest runs puts her right in the race.
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 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 6-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $9.30 |
| 5/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:56.80 | 1-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.60 |
| 6/12 | 18/07/2026 | 55 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 12.5L | $193.60 |
| 12/15 | 24/05/2026 | 67 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 13-13-12 | 3 |
| 47.8L | $204.70 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | 95 | COND 3 | $11,355.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Good | Yuichiro Shibata | 53kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-7 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $33.00 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when ninth to Lily Crystal last start, beaten over 14 lengths, so she has to leave that run behind. The previous third behind Bright Lights was far stronger, coming from a long way back to miss by just over half a length. Her broader 1400m record gives her some standing as a minor hope rather than a leading win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $73.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:26.60 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $123.20 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 9-8-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $29.70 |
| 6/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $70.80 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 3-10-10 | 11 |
| 18.4L | $340.20 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:23.90 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 43.5L | $31.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both recent Kanazawa runs, finishing last behind Derma Nymph before this track debut. She also finished eighth to Link Arms in 3yo+ C1 company after settling handy and failing to finish off. The positive is her two wins from seven starts at 1400m, but recent margins make her a place-only prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/09/2026 | 5 | C2 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $82.20 |
| 8/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,591.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:40.40 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $160.70 |
| 7/9 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | C1C2 3U | $7,023.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 0:57.50 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $38.70 |
| 8/8 | 10/08/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,286.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:34.40 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $76.20 |
| 8/10 | 28/07/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,637.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:39.60 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $24.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,333.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hirohisa Tachi | 55kg | 1:40.80 | 3-1-6 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $16.30 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten when tenth behind Lily Crystal last start, giving away too much ground and making no impact. His sixth to Explode two back was more competitive, beaten four and a half lengths after keeping to the task, and he gets weight relief in a class drop. The maiden record is a concern, but he can improve enough to chase a minor prize.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 12-11-10 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $29.60 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 7-5-6 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $19.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $1.30 |
| 12/16 | 04/07/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 54kg | 2:39.20 | 2-3-12 | 11 |
| 12.7L | $58.10 |
| 11/16 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 2400m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:27.70 | 1-2-11 | 13 |
| 16.1L | $85.70 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 2400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 2:26.10 | 2-1-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $160.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind White Opal at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths, and that gives her a workable platform fourth-up. She had also made some late ground when seventh to Bright Lights two back, albeit without threatening. Still a lightly raced maiden, but she is trending well enough to be considered for the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.70 | 9-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $22.70 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $9.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 98 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:34.00 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 13/16 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:24.70 | 13-13-13 | 11 |
| 12.6L | $223.20 |
| 13/16 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:54.50 | 11-14-13 | 15 |
| 19.6L | $104.90 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start when second to Janus Tesoro, beaten just under a length after being pipped at the post. That was a sharp turnaround from the previous last behind Grand Bouquet, where he was in the right spot but dropped out badly. With Hiroki Yamashita retaining the ride after that placing, he has solid claims to be in the finish again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.30 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-8-10 | 10 |
| 25.3L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/07/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 62.6L | $153.20 |
| 9/15 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Keisuke Dazai | 57kg | 1:52.60 | 2-2-9 | 13 |
| 12.7L | $136.20 |
| 15/15 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 1:11.60 | - | 13 |
| 18.7L | $22.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/03/2026 | 146 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 1:55.70 | 1-1-7 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $131.00 |