Saga Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
SODERMANLAND (8) is the horse to beat on his best work at this track and distance, with two wins and a placing from three attempts around the 1400m here. His seventh over 1750m last time was plain, but the prior third showed he was holding form and Isao Yamaguchi has an excellent record on him. METUS (4) asks punters to forgive two heavy defeats at longer trips, yet his 1400m profile is far stronger and he has placed in three of five at this track and distance. DAVAY SUCRE (10) brings the cleanest recent form after a C1 win and a closing third over 1860m, and the Manato Hida combination is a major asset. TAKENO OKAN (11) was disappointing last start, but his track-and-distance record gives him a sound platform for a minor money finish if he rebounds.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor when seventh at this track last start, beaten ten lengths by Felsite after giving away a big start. The run prior was similar in a B3, finishing eighth at big odds and beaten eight and a half lengths by Dead Vlei. He has won three times around 1400m, but the current form line leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $95.70 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 11-7-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $105.90 |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $174.30 |
| 9/9 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 53.8L | $188.10 |
| 7/10 | 30/05/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $27.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 95 | B3 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.20 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh over 1800m at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths by Dead Vlei after settling rearward at long odds. Two back she was again well held, beaten over 10 lengths by Lux Mendes when unwanted in the market. Her 1400m record is respectable, but recent efforts make this a tough assignment.
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 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 2:00.30 | 7-9-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $99.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 1:29.70 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 10.2L | $159.50 |
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $42.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $63.80 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 63 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $88.60 |
| 11/11 | 18/04/2026 | 95 | C1 3U | $17,337.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:30.20 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $42.00 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was handy enough last start but could not finish off when fifth at this track, beaten six and a half lengths by Noble Beach. He had earlier closed only fairly from well back over 900m behind Francina Tesoro. A past track-and-distance win is in his favour, though he has not won in 13 starts over the past 12 months and must find more late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $19.40 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 10-8-6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $131.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoji Nishimori | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $159.50 |
| 7/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:29.90 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $77.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | B6 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 5-3-4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $97.60 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 10-7-8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $36.20 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to be assessed on his 1400m profile rather than his latest two runs, which were both heavy defeats at longer trips. He was last over 1800m most recently and second last over 1750m before that, with no obvious excuse. Still, three placings from five at this track and distance and a strong overall place strike keep him firmly in the winning discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,120.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 2:00.30 | 1-8-9 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $126.80 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:56.30 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $351.30 |
| 9/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:29.50 | 6-10-9 | 9 |
| 22.4L | $85.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $17,863.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:55.70 | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $122.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 6-2-4 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $37.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 4-5-6 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $95.30 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a solid second at this track, beaten just under a length by T M Tower Don and well found in an open market. The previous run was below par, but his broader record is strong with seven wins from 23 starts and seven wins around 1400m. Fresh, he profiles as a genuine place player.
Last Starts 140 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 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 2-8-10 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $8.90 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/11 | 15/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 21/02/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.01 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after a fourth in B4 grade at this track, where she worked home but was beaten eight lengths by Francina Tesoro. The run prior was better, beaten half a length as odds-on favourite by Charleston. Her consistency around 1400m is sound without a win at the trip, and the stable-jockey profile adds to the place case.
Last Starts 112 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 | 21/06/2026 | 35 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/12 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,030.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 3-3-3 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week freshening after a disappointing last at this track over 900m, beaten nine and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. Her prior ALLOW run at Fukushima Dirt was also well below the mark. She is proven at 1400m and is third-up, but her current campaign form leaves a sizeable improvement task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 50 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.10 | 5-6-10 | 8 |
| 9.7L | $3.80 |
| 15/16 | 11/07/2026 | 265 | ALLOW 3U | $139,710.00 | Fukushima | 1150m | Good | Shoma Sato | 53kg | 1:07.80 | 12-13-15 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $149.60 |
| 18/18 | 19/10/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:09.80 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $20.30 |
| 4/15 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $158,190.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 54kg | 1:11.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.80 |
| 9/15 | 30/08/2025 | 119 | ALLOW 3U | $157,460.00 | Sapporo | 1200m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 54kg | 1:10.20 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | 77 | ALLOW 3 | $166,160.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Hironobu Tanabe | 55kg | 1:21.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up with an excellent record at this track and distance, winning two of three and placing in the other. His latest seventh over 1750m was plain, but the prior third behind Lux Mendes showed he was holding solid form. Isao Yamaguchi is back aboard with four wins from seven on him, and the return to 1400m gives him the strongest winning platform.
Last Starts 43 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 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.30 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.90 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 3-4-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 5-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.40 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and made limited impact when sixth at this track last start, beaten five lengths by Felsite at long odds. Two back he was fifth in a B3, again settling back and finishing just over five lengths from Dead Vlei. His career and 1400m records are strong, but recent efforts suggest he has to rediscover his sharper form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $55.30 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $36.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 4-8-7 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $148.20 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:28.80 | 5-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $23.10 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed from an unlikely position to run third over 1860m at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths by Sakidoritokken. That followed a C1 win at this venue when heavily backed into very short odds and too strong for Special Holiday. With three wins from six at this track and distance and Manato Hida back on, he has a compelling winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $120,803.00 | Saga | 1860m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:04.40 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $15.40 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 4/9 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND | $76,029.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $37.60 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 7-4-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.90 |
| 9/12 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $297,723.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:12.40 | 7-5-9 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $13.30 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to come into the race when last at this track most recently, beaten nine and a half lengths by Lux Mendes at long odds. His previous run was much better, finishing strongly for second over 900m behind Francina Tesoro. Three wins and three placings from eight at this track and distance give him a solid platform to rebound into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $15.40 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 0:54.40 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.40 |
| 4/11 | 20/07/2026 | 37 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $36.30 |
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $14.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |