Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
ROBERTA IMPACT (7) has taken a clear step forward with consecutive wins at this track, most recently charging home as favourite to beat Feb Lino by four lengths. Her record at this track and distance is strong and Shinsuke Ishikawa has also had good success on her, so she sets the benchmark. SURREAL (4) is the immediate danger after missing by a nose to Ken Bridge Knight and already having the measure of MISS LEMON recently. MISS LEMON (10) has been placed at her past two, and the return of Manato Hida is a positive, though she has more often placed than won at this track and distance. ANILA (8) was only fair last start, but her overall 1400m record and strong past-12-month profile keep her in the mix as a genuine place-to-win fringe hope.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at his past two starts, finishing sixth behind June Nadeshiko at this track after settling prominently and weakening late. The start prior was weaker again when second last to G T Reina, beaten over 18 lengths. The return of a winning rider and some old track-and-trip credentials help, but current form 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $20.70 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2026 | 50 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $34.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in two recent runs at this venue, finishing seventh to June Nadeshiko at long odds before a well-held last behind Davay Sucre. She has a win and four placings from 25 starts at this track and distance, so the conditions are familiar, but the lack of closing response makes her hard to recommend as a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-8-7 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $104.20 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-6-10 | 9 |
| 27.3L | $271.40 |
| 6/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 1-3-6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $10.20 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 1-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $54.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $128.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth behind Himawarikun, beaten over 15 lengths, and a last behind Palm Beach. Those efforts were below his better standard, but he has two wins and eleven placings from 51 starts at this track and distance. If freshened back towards that venue form, he can run into a minor placing.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $114.30 |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $105.10 |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $172.30 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.80 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $177.80 |
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 6-7-9 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $39.00 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a nose of winning at this track last start, closing strongly behind Ken Bridge Knight and doing enough to beat Miss Lemon in the same race. The 2kg rise from that run is a small consideration, but she is proven at this track and distance and has been holding her form well across the past year. That latest effort makes her a serious winning threat.
Last Starts 18 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 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.90 | 4-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $8.30 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 2-8-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $8.70 |
| 2/11 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 6-3-2 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | 53 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished second last at both runs this campaign, beaten over 14 lengths by June Nadeshiko last start and well beaten behind Davay Sucre the run prior. His overall career record is respectable and he has won often around this distance, but recent market weakness and the lack of finish are difficult to ignore. A sharp turnaround 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $197.20 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 4-8-9 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $398.90 |
| 8/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $15.90 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 121 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $49.40 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $92.80 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:22.70 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led throughout to beat G T Noble by three lengths at this track last start, making full use of her speed at generous odds. She had been fair over 900m the run prior, but the return to 1400m clearly suited and she owns two wins from six starts at this track and distance. This is tougher to repeat, yet she has earned genuine place consideration.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/09/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:33.50 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.30 |
| 4/11 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takafumi Hattori | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $10.40 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $19.90 |
| 8/8 | 01/06/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.80 | - | 7 |
| 14.4L | $2.20 |
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $19.20 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive wins at this track and the latest was decisive, coming from off the speed as favourite to beat Feb Lino by four lengths. She also scored over 3yo+ C2 company from Meiner Earth the run prior, so the current form has real substance. With two wins and two placings from five at this track and distance, she is the one to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.80 |
| 9/11 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | C2C3 3U | $23,972.00 | Urawa | 2000m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 52kg | 2:13.00 | 11-10-9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $6.80 |
| 6/13 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | C3 3U | $19,178.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 2:01.00 | 5-7-6 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $6.10 |
| 3/9 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | C3 3U | $14,490.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | Fast | Haruto Nakayama | 53kg | 1:39.00 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 16/07/2026 | 20 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Urawa | 1500m | Fast | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 1:37.70 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.3L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair through the line when fifth to June Nadeshiko last start, beaten just over eight lengths, after finishing fourth behind G T Reina the run prior. Her recent efforts have not been sharp, but she has five wins from 14 starts around 1400m and four wins in the past 12 months. That broader record keeps her in the each-way discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 9-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 2-4-5 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every right to be shorter in the market last start and still ran creditably, finishing third to June Nadeshiko as a short odds-on favourite. She was also fourth in 3yo+ COND company two back, so the form is sound without being dominant. Her two wins and seven placings from 14 at this track and distance make her a reliable place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 8-4-4 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 10-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 12-9-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $21.20 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 10-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding form well, finishing third behind Ken Bridge Knight last start after being run down late, and second to Fractal at this venue the start before. She does have to turn the tables on Surreal from their recent meeting, but her record with Manato Hida is strong and she has placed five times from six at this track and distance. Definite winning claims.
Last Starts 18 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 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $14.70 |
| 2/12 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $5.70 |
| 5/12 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 2-5-5 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.80 |
| 11/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:57.40 | 7-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.20 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way from competitive, finishing last to June Nadeshiko after settling miles back, and last again behind Acqua Virile the start prior. He was unwanted in the market there and has yet to place from five starts at this track and distance. The class drop is noted, but recent figures leave others with much stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $189.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $149.70 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.9L | $189.10 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $312.60 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $87.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.70 | 7-8-9 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $182.90 |