Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
T M DAITAKA (1) is favoured on consistency and the strength of his 1400m profile, with six wins and eight placings from 20 tries around the trip and a fine record at this track and distance. He was only beaten just over a length by A SHIN STURM last start after a half-length second the run prior, so his form has been holding up against the right opposition. A SHIN STURM (10) has the latest winning form, scoring from Caldwell at this track after closing strongly, and his prior fourth behind NISHINO LYNDA was better than the bare result. NISHINO LYNDA (8) has to rebound from a six-length fourth, but her win over Kito Win two back and her strong association with Isao Yamaguchi keep her firmly in the winning mix. TRIONFALE (6) was plain over 900m last time, yet his previous third and proven 1400m record give him a genuine minor-winning hope if he finds his better level.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and was only run down late when third to A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten just over a length after being near the top of betting. That followed a half-length second to Radiant Horse, so his recent form reads strongly. Four wins and eight placings from 14 tries at this track and distance, plus Shinsuke Ishikawa back aboard, make him the benchmark runner from barrier 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly but was never a threat when fifth to A Shin Sturm at this track, beaten over 10 lengths as one of the outsiders. The start prior had more merit, finishing fifth to Nishino Lynda and beaten just over two lengths after closing from an unlikely spot. His longer-term profile is plain, with no placings from 19 runs in the past 12 months, but past track-and-trip wins keep him in the place conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 8-5-5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $109.90 |
| 8/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $141.20 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $212.20 |
| 9/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 10-7-9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $187.80 |
| 10/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 11-9-10 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $140.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He was also well beaten behind Radiant Horse two back and was unwanted in the market there. Past track-and-trip form and the class drop are noted, but recent evidence leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $142.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $111.90 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | 120 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.3L | $479.90 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $54.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $15.30 |
| 4/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,304.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth to A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths after settling well back and never looking likely. The run prior was at least closer when sixth to Nishino Lynda, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds. His eight wins at this track and distance are respected, but no wins from 17 starts in the past year makes the task difficult.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $48.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 7-3-6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $99.20 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 7-5-3 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $102.90 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:29.30 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $219.60 |
| 9/11 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:27.60 | 10-10-9 | 11 |
| 18.8L | $335.90 |
| 8/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:28.30 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 18.3L | $109.40 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh to A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after being miles back and failing to improve. That followed another seventh behind Nishino Lynda, beaten six and a half lengths at long odds. He has past wins around this trip, but the current form line is poor and he must show far more before being considered a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $263.40 |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2026 | 49 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $117.20 |
| 0/12 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.70 | - | 4 |
| 23.5L | $608.20 |
| 10/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 10.2L | $157.60 |
| 9/11 | 31/05/2026 | 120 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 6-8-9 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $264.80 |
| 6/11 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 2-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $151.70 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor over 900m in a 3yo+ COND at this track last start, finishing seventh to Lord Midnight and beaten just over eight lengths after settling back. His previous third behind Radiant Horse was more encouraging, and he returns to a distance where he owns two wins and nine placings from 27 attempts. That gives him enough substance to run into the minor money.
Last Starts 14 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 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 0:54.10 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $69.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $18.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $83.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.10 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed improvement when second to Lord Midnight over 900m in a 3yo+ COND at this track, beaten four lengths after being run down late. The concern is that her prior run was a heavy defeat, and she is unplaced from four attempts at this track and distance. The latest effort gives her some hope, but she has to bring that form up to 1400m.
Last Starts 14 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 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Omi Daiki | 52kg | 0:54.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $45.30 |
| 8/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $452,810.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 52kg | 1:27.30 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $696.60 |
| 7/10 | 22/08/2026 | 90 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 6-9-7 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 0:52.90 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $12.60 |
| 8/11 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.50 | 1-4-8 | 11 |
| 14.4L | $18.70 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | 66 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.00 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $42.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fourth to A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths after settling rearward. The run prior keeps her right in calculations, as she beat Kito Win by a neck at this venue at odds. Three wins and two placings from nine starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Isao Yamaguchi, give her a clear winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 105 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $13.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | COND | $108,587.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $50.80 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:21.30 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly when third to Herrschaft in a 3yo+ COND at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths at big odds. That was a clear step back in the right direction after finishing second last to Radio Ga Ga, beaten over 12 lengths. He has placed seven times from 12 starts at this track and distance without winning, so a minor cheque looks his ceiling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 11-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $126.80 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:24.10 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $27.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $20.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrived in time to beat Caldwell by half a length at this track last start, turning a string of solid efforts into a deserved win. Two back he closed off well when fourth to Nishino Lynda, beaten just under two lengths, so the form around key rivals is strong. Three wins and three placings from eight starts at this track and distance make him a major winning player again.
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 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.30 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last to Lord Midnight over 900m at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. His previous fourth behind Radiant Horse was also a wide-margin defeat, though he did work home well. The positives are his deep track-and-distance base, with eight wins and 14 placings from 42 starts, so he can land a placing if he recaptures that level.
Last Starts 14 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 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $46.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $34.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $61.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $82.50 |
| 8/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:52.90 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $38.60 |