Saga Race 10 - Race 10 - 1400
ACQUA VIRILE (11) is the horse they have to beat despite resuming from a three-month break, with seven wins from twelve starts overall, a perfect seven from seven around 1400m and an unbeaten record with Manato Hida. His last two wins at this track were decisive, beating Special Holiday by a length and a half after scoring by six lengths from Reef Aquarium, and that gives him the strongest winning profile. TASSEL (8) has to rebound from two plain efforts, including an eighth over 1750m, but returning to 1400m is a significant positive given his record at this track and distance. MIND MY WORDS (4) is the solid danger after running third to Daihasshu, beaten just over a length, and his track-and-distance record gives that effort substance. EMINENCE ROSE (10) beat MIND MY WORDS home when second in the same race and has been a consistent placegetter at this track and distance, though her win strike-rate keeps her slightly below the main pair.

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is hard to recommend, with a second-last finish at this track last start when beaten over 18 lengths after settling miles back and failing to improve. The start prior was no better, finishing last behind Egg Hunt and beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. She has won at this track and distance in the past, but the current figures leave her with a major task.
Last Starts 22 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 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $364.30 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $361.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $175.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $379.90 |
| 9/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-10-9 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $253.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $518.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly for fifth behind Daihasshu at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths, but she was at long odds and never really threatened. Her sixth behind Egg Hunt two back was similar, settling rearward and finishing just under four lengths away. A proven track-and-trip record gives some base, yet she must find a sharper finish to trouble the stronger chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $80.70 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 10-8-7 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $19.60 |
| 6/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 9-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $224.30 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-8 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $90.70 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 2-2-7 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $125.40 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sixth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths by Special Holiday after travelling in touch but failing to threaten. His previous run was also a sixth in COND grade, beaten five lengths by Felsite after settling rearward. The winning rider returns and his 1400m record is sound enough to give him place claims if he can improve second-up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 65 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $27.10 |
| 6/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $80.40 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | B5 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $87.60 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 2-4-7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $14.30 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $13.60 |
| 11/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 4-6-11 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $42.20 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced his best recent run when third to Daihasshu at this track last start, beaten just over a length despite starting at long odds. That followed a fourth behind Davay Sucre when beaten over 12 lengths but still working home well. With two wins and six placings from 17 starts at this track and distance, he brings a solid platform and looks one of the genuine winning chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $40.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:30.50 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $134.30 |
| 9/12 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-4-9 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $61.10 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 6-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $43.60 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/10 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,993.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:58.80 | 2-5-8 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $124.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved on a plain previous effort when fourth behind Special Holiday at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after working home evenly. Two back she was sixth behind O K Angel, beaten over 13 lengths after being near the top of an open market. Her overall record and two wins with Leo Nakayama help the case, but she shapes more as a place hope than a win anchor.
Last Starts 22 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 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $34.90 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 2-5-6 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:56.50 | 1-2-8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $8.30 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 3-3-7 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $11.20 |
| 1/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both recent runs, finishing second last behind Special Holiday last start when beaten over 11 lengths after failing to make headway. The run prior was a seventh behind O K Angel, beaten over 15 lengths at big odds. His older track-and-trip credentials are noted, but the present form leaves him with too much ground to make up.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:25.20 | 9-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $82.70 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.20 | 8-7-7 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $394.10 |
| 12/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:56.50 | 7-11-12 | 9 |
| 20.2L | $348.30 |
| 12/12 | 11/07/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:57.40 | 12-12-12 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $170.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/06/2026 | 54 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.50 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $20.70 |
| 7/8 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 0:54.50 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $74.40 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led by a clear margin at this track last start but the early effort told and she weakened to seventh behind Daihasshu, beaten just over eight lengths. Her previous COND run was also plain, finishing eighth behind Slaylar and beaten over 17 lengths. She has two track-and-distance wins, but recent finishing effort is the obvious concern against fitter, sharper rivals.
Last Starts 22 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 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 1-2-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $23.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 1-4-8 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $34.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $68.20 |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 1-2-7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $131.20 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.90 | 2-3-7 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $37.10 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
The last two runs read poorly, including an eighth over 1750m at this track when beaten over 18 lengths after being near the top of an open market. He was also second last over 900m two back after giving away too much start. The key is the return to 1400m, where he has two wins and three placings from seven attempts, making him a strong rebound candidate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:57.90 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $8.30 |
| 10/11 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 0:54.40 | 6-6-10 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $4.90 |
| 3/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 5-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.90 |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2026 | 28 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | 24 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $20,631.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Aoi Shinoya | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 10-3-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $20.80 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to go on with it when seventh behind Special Holiday at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after being in touch. Her third behind O K Angel two back reads better on paper, though she was still beaten ten lengths and merely passed tiring runners. A light weight helps, but her 1400m record contains placings rather than wins and she has to lift.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.20 | 8-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $49.60 |
| 3/9 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:30.20 | 6-2-3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $50.70 |
| 7/11 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $104.60 |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:24.90 | 10-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $19.50 |
| 4/12 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 10-5-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $67.60 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:29.10 | 10-6-5 | 11 |
| 8.8L | $116.60 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up strongly to run second behind Daihasshu at this track last start, beaten a length, and that effort also saw her finish ahead of Mind My Words. The prior COND run was much flatter when sixth behind Slaylar and beaten over 14 lengths, so consistency is the question. Her track-and-distance record is excellent for placings, making her a genuine each-way player.
Last Starts 22 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 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $21.30 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 7-6-6 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $17.10 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 3-3-10 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $22.40 |
| 2/11 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:29.10 | 10-9-7 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $41.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with the strongest profile in the race, having won seven from twelve overall and all seven starts around 1400m. He was last seen beating Special Holiday by a length and a half at this track as a dominant odds-on favourite, after a six-length win over Reef Aquarium. Unbeaten with Manato Hida and three from three at this track and distance, he is clearly the one to beat.
Last Starts 63 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 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/9 | 18/05/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $1.01 |