Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
SUPER BUSY (9) looks like the clear winner after a two-length victory here last start, boasting a perfect record at this track and a win from two attempts at this distance. His prior run at Chukyo in a 3yo Maiden was unconvincing, but his return to this venue showed immediate improvement, and Shinsuke Ishikawa has previously won on him. DONA CASAMIENTO (4) poses the main threat if she regains the form that saw her win by three lengths at this venue two starts back, where she also finished ahead of VELOCION. Her latest sixth was disappointing, but a five-week break may help her reset. VELOCION (11) has placed in all three starts here and was just edged out as the odds-on favorite last time. While she needs to turn those placings into a win, her consistency is commendable. SORPRESA (5) disappointed behind Brave Sugar last out, but his half-length second to Variation two starts back keeps him in minor-winning contention if he bounces back.

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten in both runs this campaign, finishing last at this track when beaten a long way by Brave Sugar after coming under pressure late. She was also eighth behind Bi Silent the start prior, beaten over 17 lengths despite being near the top of betting. The class drop and third-up fitness help only marginally, and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 5-14-14 | 9 |
| 25.0L | $15.30 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 280 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 17.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/18 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:21.70 | - | 16 |
| 3.4L | $48.90 |
| 4/18 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:22.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $35.60 |
| 6/13 | 18/10/2025 | 62 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:33.90 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $39.20 |
| 5/11 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $109,810.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Shuto Kobayashi | 55kg | 1:35.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $21.80 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is plain, with an eighth behind Grand Bouquet last start when beaten out of sight after conceding a huge start. The start prior was no better, finishing seventh behind Bi Silent and beaten over 16 lengths as an unwanted runner in the market. She has placed five times overall, but the current form pattern makes her hard to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 34.1L | $191.40 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 16.3L | $63.60 |
| 3/11 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $74.60 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 6-6-5 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $93.30 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $174.80 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $25.80 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home better than the beaten margin suggests when fourth behind Brave Sugar last start, although he was still beaten ten lengths and started among the outsiders. His fifth to Meisho Poirot two back reads better, beaten just over a length after settling rearward. He remains a maiden, but that run prior gives him enough substance to hold genuine place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $37.90 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 9-10-5 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $7.20 |
| 6/12 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 12-10-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $47.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 9-10-11 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $56.50 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $8.90 |
| 2/11 | 06/06/2026 | 207 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a below-par sixth behind Sound Jete, where she settled handy but failed to quicken and was beaten over 14 lengths. Her previous win at this track was far stronger, beating Le Premier Amour by three lengths and putting a good gap on the field. She has already beaten Velocion at this venue and remains a strong rebound chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/08/2026 | 154 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 14/16 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:25.80 | - | 15 |
| 13.8L | $716.20 |
| 17/18 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:09.10 | 11-12-17 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $210.60 |
| 12/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 4 |
| 15.2L | $65.80 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth behind Brave Sugar last start, beaten over 10 lengths after settling rearward, which was a step below the level required. The better guide is his second to Variation two runs back, beaten half a length at this track in a market that had respect for him. Still winless, but three placings around this distance keep him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 21/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 8-4-5 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:30.60 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $22.40 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $15.60 |
| 2/12 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 6-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Grand Bouquet last start and was beaten out of sight, so the margin cannot be ignored even though she kept working after giving away a big start. Her second to Odai two runs back was more encouraging, beaten five lengths at big odds. She has won at this trip and has a win with Leo Nakayama, but must lift off the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/09/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-6 | 11 |
| 32.4L | $25.80 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $30.80 |
| 12/12 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 5-11-12 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $20.30 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $94.30 |
| 12/15 | 26/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Ko Nagahama | 53kg | 1:46.40 | 6-11-12 | 12 |
| 23.1L | $338.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Tailed off behind Grand Bouquet last start after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race, which is a clear concern. His previous run was a narrow win at this track, holding off Crack A Smile after leading, and he has won at this track and distance. The latest failure makes him risky, but his prior win keeps minor claims alive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 7-11-12 | 5 |
| 39.1L | $115.40 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $59.80 |
| 0/12 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 0:56.80 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $214.50 |
| 11/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 9-8-11 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $167.10 |
| 8/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:26.90 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $97.30 |
| 8/12 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 7-9-8 | 9 |
| 14.0L | $256.30 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way from competitive at her past two starts, finishing seventh behind Grand Bouquet at long odds before a second-last effort behind Bi Silent. She has one win from seven overall, but is unplaced in three attempts at this track and distance. Even with a class drop, the recent evidence points to others being much stronger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 11-10-7 | 1 |
| 33.4L | $158.20 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 3-6-9 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $88.50 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 0:56.80 | 6-5-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $29.40 |
| 8/12 | 20/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 12-12-8 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $74.60 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $63.60 |
| 16/16 | 16/05/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:25.00 | 16-16-16 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $258.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Scored decisively at this track last start, leading and beating Sound Diana by two lengths while near the top of an open market. That was a strong response after a plain 11th in a 3yo Maiden at Chukyo, and he is now one from one at this venue with Shinsuke Ishikawa back aboard. Proven at the distance and in winning form, he sets the standard.
Last Starts 21 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 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.30 |
| 11/18 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:58.90 | 13-15-11 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $31.60 |
| 7/16 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:59.40 | 14-15-7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $78.10 |
| 7/15 | 12/07/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 1:59.80 | 12-12-7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $37.10 |
| 10/17 | 14/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2200m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:11.70 | 12-12-10 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $114.40 |
| 6/13 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | H Miyuki | 57kg | 2:01.40 | 7-7-6 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $68.60 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is difficult to make a case for, with a second-last finish behind Grand Bouquet last start when never competitive and beaten out of sight. She was also well held behind Bi Silent two runs back at long odds. A past track-and-distance win shows she has handled the conditions, but the current form leaves her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 11-12-11 | 6 |
| 38.1L | $65.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 10-6-6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $144.50 |
| 7/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:33.30 | 11-7-7 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $26.40 |
| 7/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.50 | 11-10-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $28.40 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 11-9-5 | 12 |
| 7.6L | $15.50 |
| 4/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-5-4 | 10 |
| 8.5L | $40.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Pipped at the post when second to Lily Sunrise last start after being sent out an odds-on favourite, and that followed another solid second behind Vin Rose. She has placed at all three starts at this track and has two placings from two attempts at the distance, so the profile is reliable. The win has not arrived yet, but she is clearly one of the main chances.
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 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 6-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 9-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.80 |
| 12/16 | 04/07/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:44.60 | 12-13-12 | 15 |
| 18.4L | $215.40 |
| 14/16 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:32.30 | - | 11 |
| 10.3L | $291.00 |
| 14/16 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | R Takakura | 55kg | 1:47.60 | 8-12-14 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $29.20 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten a long way when tenth behind Grand Bouquet last start after coming under pressure late, so she has to rebound from a poor effort. Her third to Meisho Poirot two starts back was much better, beaten half a length and well found in betting. The 51kg helps and she has placed four times at this track and distance, making her a place hope only.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 3-4-10 | 4 |
| 36.1L | $63.30 |
| 3/12 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 5-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $15.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 7-3-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $42.70 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 6-4-4 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $72.60 |