Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1750
FELSITE (3) gets top billing after a decisive four-length win over 1400m at this track, where he was sent out at prohibitive odds and put the race away strongly. The move to 1750m is his first attempt around this trip, but his overall record and strong profile at this venue give him the clearest winning platform. DEAD VLEI (10) is the obvious danger after consecutive wins at this track, including a half-length success over O K Angel last start, and his two wins and four placings from eight starts at this track and distance make him highly reliable under these conditions. TAGANO TETSU (9) brings different form through Sonoda, having been beaten under a length at his past two in 3yo+ B2 grade, and only has to adapt to the new venue and 1750m to be a major player. CITRINE TESORO (6) was sound late when fifth over 1860m two weeks ago and had won her previous start by four lengths, so the return to a proven track-and-distance set-up keeps her in the placing mix.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held behind Dead Vlei at this track last start, finishing sixth and beaten over 13 lengths after having the job ahead and failing to close off. The start prior third reads better on paper, but he was still beaten ten lengths and unwanted in the market. The class drop and race fitness help, yet recent margins leave him with a fair amount to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 2:00.30 | 5-7-6 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $20.30 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 8-9-3 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $107.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 8-8-4 | 10 |
| 12.0L | $28.30 |
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $31.60 |
| 10/11 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:26.30 | 4-8-10 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $8.60 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $13,402.00 | Kochi | 1400m | M | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:31.70 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.70 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with two fourths at this track, both times beaten eight and a half lengths despite making some late ground. He has four placings from 13 starts around 1750m and the stable has strong local standing, but the win strike-rate is modest and he resumes without a recent result strong enough to make him a leading threat.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $7.30 |
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.70 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $10.40 |
| 3/10 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:59.20 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $6.20 |
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:54.70 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:52.90 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Rebounded strongly at this track last start, winning over 1400m by four lengths as a prohibitive odds-on favourite and beating Cosmo Conquest with authority. His previous eighth was a clear flat spot, but the broader profile is excellent: ten wins from 33 starts and three wins from eight at this venue. The first look at 1750m is the only question, and his current form still makes him the horse 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 2-5-8 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 5-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/12 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a consistent run when third to Dead Vlei at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths after coming from a difficult position. He had also been second behind B B Belleza the start prior and is proven at this track and distance, with a win and three placings from four attempts. The winning edge is the issue, but his reliability keeps him firmly in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:00.30 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.30 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 6-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $15.70 |
| 4/11 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 11-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $22.30 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 11-10-6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $21.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 8 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 10-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh over 1400m at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths at long odds and only fair through the line. The run prior was also well held, beaten over 11 lengths by B B Belleza after leading and working home evenly. He steps back to a distance where he is unplaced from four tries, so despite the class drop he has a demanding task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-7 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $12.40 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 7-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,995.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-3 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $24.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $12.40 |
| 5/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Hideya Sahara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 8-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $20.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed off with some purpose when fifth over 1860m at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after giving them a start. That followed a dominant four-length win at this venue as favourite, showing she can put this sort of race away when things fall into place. Her record at the track is strong and the return to a winning distance gives her genuine place appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $120,803.00 | Saga | 1860m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 2:04.40 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $17.80 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:56.70 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 7-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.90 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some improvement when fourth behind Dead Vlei at this track last start, but was still beaten six and a half lengths and started at long odds. His previous run at Sonoda was much weaker, beaten over 13 lengths in 3yo+ B1 grade after settling rearward. With no placing from three starts around 1750m, he will have to produce a new peak to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:00.30 | 7-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $18.20 |
| 6/12 | 27/08/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 12-10-6 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $154.40 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 13 | B1 3U | $28,767.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:32.90 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $35.80 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | B1 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:19.40 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $202.90 |
| 8/10 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | B1 3U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 10-9-8 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $179.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 16 | B1 4U | $28,980.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Kanta Inoue | 57kg | 1:19.90 | 9-5-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $178.60 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with an eighth over 1400m at this track, beaten just over five lengths after getting a long way back and finishing off only late. Her previous third at this venue came when beaten seven lengths by Francina Tesoro, so the recent form is more honest than sharp. She has placed five times around 1750m and can improve second-up, but looks more a placing chance than a win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/09/2026 | 76 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $44.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:54.10 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 53kg | 1:29.60 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $58.60 |
| 6/10 | 01/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:59.20 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | C2 4U | $11,109.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:33.60 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | C2 4U | $13,140.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Yoshimura | 55kg | 2:05.40 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after consecutive narrow seconds at Sonoda in 3yo+ B2 grade, beaten just under a length by Predestinare and half a length by Buchi A. He was well-supported favourite two back, so the market has respected this form line. The first attempt at this venue and around 1750m is a genuine new test, but he is fit, in form and close to another win.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $22,384.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $22,374.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | 113 | B2 3U | $24,150.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:19.60 | 7-7-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $29.50 |
| 6/12 | 08/04/2026 | 27 | B1 4U | $29,565.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:20.40 | 8-10-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.10 |
| 2/11 | 12/03/2026 | 51 | B1 4U | $24,333.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/01/2026 | 40 | B1 4U | $25,788.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 57kg | 1:34.00 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after scoring by half a length over O K Angel at this track, working into the race well and proving too strong late. He had also won here the start prior in 3yo+ B3 grade, beating Cosmo Coraggio by two and a half lengths with something in hand. With two wins and four placings from eight starts at this track and distance, he is a serious winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:00.30 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.30 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 8.6L | $19.40 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-4-2 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 10-10-6 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-5-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $1.90 |