Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1300
JANUS TESORO (6) made the right start when sent out short odds-on at debut, winning by just under a length at this track after looming up and finding enough late. With that 1300m win already banked and the leading stable behind him, he has the clearest upside. LOVING CHAMP (5) is the danger after scoring by a length at this venue, and she looks better placed now third-up than she did when well beaten first-up this campaign. OGUNA (8) has not won in ten starts, but consecutive seconds at this track keep him firmly in calculations, especially his nose defeat two back. LIGHTNING RUN (3) must rebound from a plain tenth, yet her six-length win two starts ago shows she has the figure to run into the minor money if she produces that form again.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing ninth behind Disturbia at this track last start after settling too far back and making little impact. The start prior was weaker again when tenth to Sound Jete, beaten over 18 lengths and unwanted in the market. Weight relief and a fair 1300m record help, but she has to produce a much sharper finish to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 5-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $113.40 |
| 6/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 2-3-6 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $13.90 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $6.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $74.50 |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:26.40 | 9-12-11 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off two well-beaten Kasamatsu efforts in 3yo COND grade, most recently fifth of seven behind Yamanin Elphaba when beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. He was last the run prior after conceding too much ground behind Kaseno Soleil. The class drop is some help, but the current form profile leaves him with plenty to find.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,195.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:29.70 | 7-4-5 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $121.20 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $11,187.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 20.8L | $183.80 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $7,192.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Hosokawa Satoshi | 57kg | 1:31.10 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $38.40 |
| 8/12 | 08/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $11,270.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:28.30 | 12-10-8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $127.70 |
| 10/12 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 11-10-10 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $42.60 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $11,033.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:29.80 | 7-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $52.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing at this track last start, finishing tenth behind Disturbia after getting too far back and making no impression. Her previous run was far stronger, leading and putting six lengths on Jun Kachigarasu as an odds-on favourite. With Manato Hida back aboard and a proven track-and-trip win, a return to that front-running form puts her in the placing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 8-10-10 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.90 |
| 6/12 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:27.80 | 3-4-6 | 12 |
| 3.1L | $19.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 16.7L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 55kg | 1:42.20 | 2-2-7 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $24.70 |
| 9/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Hattori Daichi | 55kg | 1:33.70 | 1-3-9 | 5 |
| 42.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran into third at this track last start behind Brave Sugar, doing his best work late after being left with plenty to do, though the nine-length margin keeps the run in perspective. Two back at Kasamatsu he was fourth in 3yo+ C3 grade and did not quicken. He has a workable each-way profile if the race sets up for his finish, rather than a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 21/09/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:32.90 | 11-8-3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $59.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Good | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:46.70 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $121.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/08/2026 | 22 | C4 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:45.00 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $53.10 |
| 4/5 | 23/07/2026 | 13 | C6 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:48.10 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.40 |
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C5 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:30.70 | 8-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $25.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $6,305.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | R | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:45.20 | 7-6-3 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the right run together third-up when winning by a length at this track, sitting right in the contest and extending comfortably to beat Cosmo Pentas. That was a clear step forward from her fifth to Grand Bouquet when never a winning hope, and she is now one from two at this venue. With the winning rider staying aboard, she profiles as a strong threat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2026 | 77 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $13.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 5-8-11 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $37.20 |
| 11/17 | 23/05/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $273.60 |
| 12/13 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:34.80 | - | 13 |
| 16.4L | $28.80 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a winning debut at this track as a short odds-on favourite, beating Daimei Miracle by just under a length after looming up and showing the right resolve late. That gives him one win from one start at both the track and distance, and the Shinichi Higashi stable is a clear strength. With natural improvement second-up, he sets the standard and can go straight on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | - | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished second last at her past two starts at this track, beaten over 15 lengths behind Disturbia last time after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. She was also well held behind Sound Jete the run prior. Despite past track-and-trip success, 21 unplaced runs at this course and distance are a major concern now.
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 | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:34.60 | 9-10-11 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $93.20 |
| 11/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 7-11-11 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $200.60 |
| 10/11 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 7-11-10 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $137.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-6-8 | 11 |
| 13.0L | $18.60 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 10-10-11 | 10 |
| 18.9L | $30.70 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:34.20 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been consistent without quite winning, finishing second at this track in both recent runs. He was beaten six lengths by Chica Mallorquina last start after having a good trail, but the nose defeat to Explode two back showed a stronger finish. The maiden record is the obvious query, yet his track and distance placings keep him among the key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 30/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.70 |
| 12/12 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:25.80 | 3-8-12 | 11 |
| 13.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 2-2-4 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $9.80 |
| 3/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:25.40 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $47.70 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a seventh behind Disturbia at this track, settling back and making no late impression when beaten just over six lengths. Her previous run was a heavy defeat in 3yo COND grade before the break, so she still has to show she is back to her best. A past win at around this distance and the return second-up give her a minor-money pathway.
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 | 93 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $23.50 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 44.2L | $11.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $7.70 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $54.60 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $43.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,756.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 9-8-7 | 12 |
| 16.4L | $70.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at both runs since placing fresh, with last start reading poorly on margin as she was beaten a long way behind Grand Bouquet at this track. The run prior was more competitive, beaten just under six lengths by Makoto Atakigiri. Her one win from three attempts at this track and distance keeps her in the place discussion, but she must finish off 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 31.6L | $22.20 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | 99 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | 75 | C2 3U | $6,990.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $18.80 |
| 8/12 | 03/02/2026 | 26 | C3 4U | $10,011.00 | Himeji | 800m | Fast | Shiotsu Rina | 51kg | 0:51.20 | 4-4-8 | 9 |
| 9.8L | $31.90 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is not strong enough, with a ninth behind Grand Bouquet last start after giving away too much ground and never becoming a factor. She had made some late ground behind Sound Jete two back, but was still beaten over 15 lengths at long odds. With just one win from 72 starts overall, she has to improve sharply to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-9 | 10 |
| 34.6L | $64.80 |
| 8/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $104.90 |
| 8/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 4-7-8 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $18.20 |
| 7/11 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.60 |
| 5/12 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.90 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after failing as an odds-on favourite at Sonoda, where she led narrowly into the lane but tired to finish second last behind Lily Park. Her fourth to Re Go To the run prior was sounder, beaten just under three lengths. She has a solid recent-season record and two wins at around 1300m, so a rebound would bring place claims.
Last Starts 29 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 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 128 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/03/2026 | 28 | C2 4U | $11,355.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | C2 4U | $11,680.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:35.80 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |