Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
TREFOIL KNOT (3) is the top selection despite a plain tenth at this track last start, with his tighter Niigata ninth two runs back and the class-drop profile giving him the most appealing overall case. He is fourth-up, rated strongly against these in recent-form terms, and gets a chance to rebound in a race lacking depth. LONG GENIUS (6) is still winless but has been kept to stronger form lines, was ahead of TREFOIL KNOT at this venue three weeks ago, and profiles as one of the better suited runners back in this grade. LADY HAWK DIA (4) has the most persuasive recent head-to-head line, beating both LONG GENIUS and Trefoil Knot when sixth behind Super Busy, so she has to be treated as a genuine danger. BEACH BALL (11) was poor last start, but her previous sixth at this track, beaten just under five lengths at big odds, gives her a minor upset hope if she can return to that level.
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a very plain second-last at this track, beaten out of sight after settling rearward and offering little under pressure. Her previous run in a 3yo Maiden at Kokura was also weak, when second last and beaten over 14 lengths at long odds. The class drop is the only real assistance, but she has been beaten by better chances in this field and must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/09/2026 | 84 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 11-11-11 | 3 |
| 48.1L | $93.50 |
| 15/16 | 27/06/2026 | 132 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Y | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 8-11-15 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $101.80 |
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 112 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:49.80 | 8-10-10 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $57.30 |
| 9/16 | 26/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Yukito Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:49.60 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $18.60 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at this venue last start but was still beaten over 18 lengths by Janus Tesoro after coming under pressure late. Two back she was second last over 900m, beaten over 14 lengths at big odds after giving away too much start. She is race fit and drops in class, yet three unplaced runs at around 1400m keep her on the fringe unless she lifts markedly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 6-7-6 | 11 |
| 17.9L | $108.10 |
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 11-10-10 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $127.20 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $96.30 |
| 11/11 | 20/07/2026 | 58 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 1-11-11 | 2 |
| 47.9L | $46.40 |
| 16/16 | 23/05/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Ryota Sameshima | 55kg | 1:11.80 | 16-16-16 | 14 |
| 52.1L | $508.00 |
| 15/15 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 55kg | 1:13.00 | - | 1 |
| 45.0L | $151.30 |
Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the strongest overall profile in a modest contest, with the class drop and fourth-up set-up both important positives. Last start was poor when tenth at this track, beaten over 18 lengths after dropping out sharply, but his Niigata ninth two back was only three lengths from Cecile Brunner in a 3yo Maiden. Rated well on recent form and at the distance, he gets the right race to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-10-10 | 12 |
| 18.1L | $13.10 |
| 9/18 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Makoto Sugihara | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 5-3-9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $196.30 |
| 10/16 | 05/07/2026 | 210 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 57kg | 1:07.70 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $29.50 |
| 8/17 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Mirai Iwata | 56kg | 1:21.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $16.60 |
Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a key race at this track, where she finished sixth behind Super Busy and beat Long Genius and Trefoil Knot home. That was not a winning threat, with the margin eight and a half lengths, but it reads soundly for this field. Her previous Niigata Dirt sixth in a 3yo Maiden was similar in standard, so she brings enough recent substance to press the main chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $16.30 |
| 6/15 | 22/08/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Y Iwata | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $134.70 |
| 11/16 | 04/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2600m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 2:39.20 | 9-15-11 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $134.30 |
| 12/16 | 10/05/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 11 |
| 9.9L | $33.00 |
| 13/16 | 18/04/2026 | 67 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Hiroki Matsumoto | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 12-13-13 | 15 |
| 14.1L | $67.20 |
| 9/16 | 10/02/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $114,290.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Shoma Sato | 52kg | 1:35.10 | - | 16 |
| 6.1L | $56.40 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was ninth at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths behind Super Busy after failing to muster in the straight. The Kokura Dirt run prior was no stronger, when eighth and beaten over 11 lengths after settling handy. He is fourth-up and does drop in class, while he did beat Trefoil Knot home last time, but the winning edge is thin and a minor placing looks the more realistic target.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/09/2026 | 62 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 9-4-9 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $22.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/07/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:47.70 | 7-6-8 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $14.30 |
| 8/16 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 1:25.00 | 12-11-8 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $65.80 |
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Rates as a strong chance on set-up, with the class drop, fourth-up fitness and distance profile all in her favour. She was eighth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths after conceding too much start, but still finished ahead of Trefoil Knot. The Chukyo run before was fair enough at long odds. If she holds a better position, her claims are solid in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 9-9-8 | 11 |
| 9.1L | $17.20 |
| 12/14 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:19.80 | 7-7-12 | 7 |
| 5.9L | $192.90 |
| 10/18 | 04/07/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:09.30 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $31.20 |
| 9/18 | 02/05/2026 | 62 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 10-10-9 | 16 |
| 7.0L | $97.90 |
| 10/18 | 01/03/2026 | 99 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:09.40 | 16-15-10 | 17 |
| 3.5L | $93.90 |
| 9/17 | 22/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:34.40 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $64.80 |
Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to seventh at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths behind Super Busy, and that was a clear step back into a more competitive range after finishing a distant last at Sapporo Dirt. He is third-up, drops in class and gains Isao Yamaguchi, who has strong track standing. The overall record remains winless, but he has enough pointers to run into a minor placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/09/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $21.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2026 | 69 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 2400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 53kg | 2:35.00 | 3-9-9 | 2 |
| 33.5L | $49.20 |
| 7/16 | 07/06/2026 | 120 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:54.20 | 7-11-7 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $230.60 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Riki Takasugi | 57kg | 1:55.30 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $146.40 |
| 13/15 | 31/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 57kg | 2:03.40 | 11-13-13 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $153.90 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing second last at this track, beaten over 18 lengths in a weak run to the line. She had also been safely held here the run before, beaten over 13 lengths as an outside chance in betting. Fourth-up fitness and a class drop give her some chance to improve, but six unplaced starts overall make her hard to promote beyond place calculations.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 6-8-9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 5-6-7 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $16.40 |
| 15/18 | 28/06/2026 | 77 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:09.00 | 17-17-15 | 15 |
| 12.9L | $331.60 |
| 7/16 | 12/04/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:09.20 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $137.70 |
| 13/16 | 01/02/2026 | 78 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:47.10 | 5-8-13 | 7 |
| 24.7L | $70.20 |
| 17/18 | 15/11/2025 | - | NEWC F 2 | $141,370.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | R Wada | 55kg | 1:35.70 | - | 3 |
| 19.6L | $148.80 |
Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Janus Tesoro at this track last start, beaten a long way after giving away a big start and never entering the contest. The run prior was worse, when tailed off last behind Crown Presenter despite settling just off the lead. She is race fit and drops in class, but an unplaced nine-start career record says she has a major turnaround to make.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 5-8-9 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $210.60 |
| 10/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 4-10-10 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $114.90 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 51.0L | $82.70 |
| 12/15 | 28/06/2026 | 141 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Ikuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:08.40 | 8-10-12 | 13 |
| 38.7L | $347.30 |
| 11/14 | 07/02/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 0:59.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.7L | $95.30 |
| 10/12 | 13/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:22.00 | - | 1 |
| 12.9L | $258.10 |
Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has struggled to make ground at recent runs, finishing second last behind Janus Tesoro at this track after being miles back, then seventh here behind Crown Presenter when unable to improve. He is unplaced in twelve starts overall and has not placed in nine runs at this venue. The class drop is noted, but his form leaves him with a steep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:25.30 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $72.20 |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $18.70 |
| 6/12 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 0:56.80 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $237.40 |
| 12/12 | 20/07/2026 | 43 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 0:55.50 | 11-11-12 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $32.80 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 9-7-7 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was last behind Janus Tesoro at this track last start, finishing well held after settling rearward, so that run has to be treated cautiously. Her previous sixth behind Crown Presenter reads better, beaten just under five lengths at big odds after sticking on from an awkward position. Still winless and unplaced from five starts, but a return to that two-back effort would put her in the minor-money mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 29.4L | $34.30 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:34.90 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $176.70 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | 57 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 25.3L | $71.20 |
| 15/16 | 13/06/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:12.40 | 13-14-15 | 16 |
| 25.7L | $266.00 |
| 16/16 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Manami Nagashima | 53kg | 1:23.60 | 16-16-16 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $139.20 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was eighth behind Janus Tesoro at this track last start, well beaten by 21 lengths after having too much to do and never looking likely. Two back she was also eighth behind Crown Presenter, beaten over 13 lengths after finding little when asked. With twelve starts and no placing, plus eight unplaced runs at this venue, she looks up against it despite dropping in class.
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 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.30 | 7-9-8 | 8 |
| 21.4L | $203.70 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:34.90 | 4-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $43.10 |
| 10/12 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:56.80 | 8-11-10 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $118.40 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 7-6-9 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $240.20 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $204.80 |
| 9/12 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $177.00 |