Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1300
VARIATION (1) Was all too good winning by 3/4L last run at this track and back to an increased distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Drawn well. Will be competitive. UBER MISSION (3) Tidy effort when 3rd last start here. Going well this preparation. Deserves consideration. SLAVA (7) Ran 7th last start at this track. Likely to bounce back. Has claims. D'S MYTHOLOGY (8) Came in 4th last time around here. Has a great burst of speed late. Has the ability to figure.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made the most of her speed last start, leading to the turn and fighting on to beat Adenium by just under a length as a well-supported favourite over 900m at this track. That followed a second to Queen Saga, albeit beaten eight lengths, and her overall record at this venue is a clear asset. The 1300m presents some query, but she is already a winner around the trip and has the form to take beating.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 4-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.10 |
| 9/14 | 10/06/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $12,609.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | M | Hisayoshi Higashihara | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 8-9-9 | 14 |
| 8.3L | $294.70 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home better than the margin suggests when fifth to Odai at this track last start, although she was still beaten over 12 lengths and unwanted in the market. Her previous seventh behind Fukuno Sunano Bara was also plain, so the winning case is not strong. She has placed before with Ren Hasegawa and profiles as a realistic minor chance rather than a major threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-6-5 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $45.60 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $110.40 |
| 2/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 2-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $29.70 |
| 5/11 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $86.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 16.5L | $97.70 |
| 4/12 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 4-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $87.10 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a sound last-start third behind Herakles Tesoro at this track, working home evenly after going around at generous odds. The run prior was much less convincing when sixth and beaten over 12 lengths behind Mrs Jones, but her broader profile is very consistent for the placings. The maiden record is the obvious knock; her repeated 1300m placings still make her a strong danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $87.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $37.90 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.80 | 4-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held first-up when tenth behind Steve at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after finishing a long way back. His previous run at Sonoda in C3 grade was no better, finishing second last behind Akakichino Eleven at long odds. He has four wins around this distance, but recent form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 01/10/2026 | 83 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $53.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $29.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-9-10 | 7 |
| 25.2L | $50.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $23.90 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 23 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.40 | 6-4-5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not get into the race when eighth behind Steve at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths after making no headway, and she now carries 3kg more than she did there. The start prior was a failed-to-finish result, so recent evidence is thin. Her three wins around 1300m keep her in the wider mix, but only if she finds a much cleaner performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/10/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $44.40 |
| 0/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.20 | - | 7 |
| 11.1L | $22.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $48.40 |
| 11/12 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-11 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $61.10 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $24.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-11 | 12 |
| 10.6L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped right out when last behind Steve at this track, beaten a long way after being unable to sustain her position. That came after a ninth over 900m behind G T Noble, where she was handy enough but offered little once the race developed. Her track-and-distance record is better than her latest figures, yet current form leaves others looking far safer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-9-14 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $136.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 0:54.70 | 4-5-9 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $245.70 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 3-6-10 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $19.10 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 167 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 3-4-10 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $10.90 |
| 11/11 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-9-11 | 3 |
| 47.4L | $185.40 |
| 11/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-8-11 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $90.10 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled prominently but faded to finish seventh behind Steve at this track last start, beaten nine lengths after starting unwanted in the market. Two back he led and was run down late behind Port Tauranga, which was a more competitive showing. His local record is sound, but he must bring back that sharper effort to be an each-way factor.
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 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $30.90 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.30 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $4.70 |
| 1/12 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryu Abe | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has filled fourth at her past two starts, most recently behind Odai at this track when beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward. Her prior fourth behind Mozuno Shiawase was stronger, beaten five and a half lengths at long odds, and she does have a win and a placing from four starts at this track and distance. That gives her a genuine place profile if she finishes off.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-4 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $14.10 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $211.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $83.30 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $39.80 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $10.30 |
| 3/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 7-5-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $12.60 |