Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1400
LILY CRYSTAL (2) brings the clearest winning profile after scoring by five lengths at this track three weeks ago, starting a prohibitive odds-on favourite and putting the race away quickly. The plain Mdn run at Chukyo Dirt beforehand is less relevant now that she has shown what she can do under these conditions. LET FEEL MAN (3) is a genuine danger, having won narrowly at this venue after a neck second the run prior, and the booking of Manato Hida adds to her appeal. VIN ROSE (5) has not quite the same winning edge, but a long-neck third as favourite followed a two-length win, so she holds sound place claims with the same jockey aboard. URBAN KING (7) won well two runs back and has a good record at this venue, although his fifth last start after being near the top of betting leaves him with a little to prove against the top pair.
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held behind Regina Tempesta at this track last start after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. She had been closer in betting the run prior but still finished fourth, beaten just over seven lengths by Beryl Sphere after racing handy and weakening. A prior win at around this trip gives some grounding, but the latest two efforts leave her with a clear improvement task.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 12-9-6 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 8-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $68.30 |
| 8/9 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Masashi Ueda | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the race away quickly at this track last start, winning by five lengths from Piko Purple as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That was a sharp response to a plain ninth in a Mdn over 1800m at Chukyo Dirt, where she was unwanted in the market and made no headway. Back under conditions she has already handled, she brings the strongest recent win and deserves top billing 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 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-1 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 9/16 | 09/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 7-8-9 | 14 |
| 10.9L | $433.90 |
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:53.80 | 5-5-11 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $122.20 |
| 5/16 | 06/06/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:54.60 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $181.50 |
| 6/9 | 25/03/2026 | 74 | COND 3 | $24,333.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | R | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 2:06.20 | 8-9-6 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $30.20 |
| 8/16 | 10/01/2026 | 13 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:54.80 | 15-16-8 | 14 |
| 14.6L | $102.10 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it two strong runs in a row at this track, winning by half a length from K Two Scudo last start after going out an odds-on favourite. She had been beaten only a neck by Neo Diamante the run prior, closing off impressively as a well-supported favourite. With Manato Hida taking the ride and her 1400m record reading well, she looks a serious winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/09/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:35.50 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:27.20 | 5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 5/12 | 18/07/2026 | 48 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 13/18 | 31/05/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $98,770.00 | Kyoto | 1600m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:33.50 | 17-17-13 | 16 |
| 7.1L | $428.70 |
| 11/14 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:54.40 | 7-12-11 | 8 |
| 19.8L | $89.40 |
| 12/18 | 21/03/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Genki Maruyama | 55kg | 1:34.60 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $381.70 |
Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing ninth and well beaten behind Regina Tempesta last start after failing to come into contention. The run prior was also plain, seventh behind Queen Saga and beaten over 14 lengths while unwanted in the market. He has placed once from five starts at this track and distance, but recent form makes him difficult to support.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $76.20 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-5-7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $41.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $36.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $189.60 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $52.50 |
| 12/12 | 29/05/2026 | 15 | C9 3U | $6,348.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Matsumoto | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 2-6-12 | 5 |
| 41.7L | $14.70 |
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Francine at this track last start, beaten a long neck after being sent out favourite. That followed a two-length win from Velocion when she made up good ground and scored with something in hand. Her record with Takuto Demizu is a useful pointer, and while she may not be dominant, she is racing well enough to be prominent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 10-7-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 8-2-2 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 11/16 | 07/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 9-9-11 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $115.30 |
| 12/16 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:26.10 | - | 16 |
| 10.6L | $140.60 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground when fifth behind Regina Tempesta last start, but the margin was still over 13 lengths and she started at long odds. Her previous fourth behind Hagakureno Hata came after settling rearward and she was beaten nine and a half lengths. The broader record shows ten placings without a win, so she profiles as a minor hope rather than a likely breaker-through.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 9-5-5 | 14 |
| 13.3L | $67.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-4 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $22.10 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $47.30 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 8-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $23.50 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was in position to threaten at this track last start but found little, finishing fifth behind Visu Iijan and beaten just under six lengths after being near the top of betting. His previous run was much stronger, beating Ultra Lio by a length and a half after travelling handy and quickening well. A return to that effort would put him in the placings mix, though he has to rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 23 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $7.80 |
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | 28 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 4.6L | $7.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/05/2026 | 20 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $11.60 |
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not looked close to breaking through in recent starts, finishing seventh behind Regina Tempesta last time when beaten a long way and unwanted in the market. She was also seventh behind Vacio the run prior, beaten just over nine lengths after failing to threaten. Four placings from twelve starts at this track and distance help only slightly, with winning claims thin.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 21.6L | $165.40 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $27.10 |
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $28.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $9.90 |
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $11.80 |