Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1300
SEI BLUE EYE (2) Ran away with a win by 4L last run at the track and drawn nicely. Expecting to settle positively. Manato Hida has been successful previously. Worth a bet. YUI AVENIR (3) Finished on top by 2 1/2L last start around here on a heavy surface. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs. Go close. MINAMIJUJISEI (11) Finished 5th last start around here. Shows very good finishing speed. Has claims. YERMAK (6) Well beaten when 9th last run here. Taku Kawashima rates highly aboard. Place wouldn't shock.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish last at this track last start, well beaten by 24 lengths behind Roberta Impact after settling rearward, and the market gave little encouragement. Her third to Reef Aquarium at this venue two back was better, but she was big odds there as well. Two wins at this track and distance are a reminder of past capability, though current form leaves her with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.50 | 9-12-12 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $121.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $45.90 |
| 11/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 24.6L | $395.70 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 10-8-11 | 9 |
| 14.6L | $64.80 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 6-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $55.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:23.50 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 21.4L | $73.10 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dominant last start winner in C2 grade at this track, beating Iason Tesoro by four lengths after kicking clear and putting a gap on the field. She had been run down only late when second to Fukuno Sunano Bara the run prior, so the current form is both sharp and reliable. Three wins from three rides for Manato Hida and a strong record at this venue make her the clear winning benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:56.70 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $32.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 97 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 10/16 | 22/03/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 55kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 14.9L | $97.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick after two decisive wins at this track, most recently scoring by two and a half lengths over Kitakarakitatenshi as the well-supported favourite. The start prior he beat Kanaderu Air after coming from well back, so he has shown he can sustain a strong finish more than once. Proven at this track and distance, he rates the main threat to the top pick.
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 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.40 |
| 11/11 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-11-11 | 3 |
| 53.0L | $6.90 |
| 12/12 | 16/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 1-8-12 | 9 |
| 37.3L | $108.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 30/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Last start was plain, finishing last behind Weiss Witch at this track and beaten over 14 lengths after settling back. The run prior was a failed-to-finish result in A1 company at Kanazawa when big odds, so the recent profile is hard to trust. His record at this distance is the saving point, with one win and three placings from six starts, which leaves him as a place hope only if he rebounds sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $7.60 |
| 0/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3 | $17,580.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $83.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $120.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3 | $8,790.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3 | $8,855.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.70 |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $14,758.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-9 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly from a long way back when seventh to Weiss Witch at this track, beaten just over six lengths, but he was never a winning factor and was unwanted in the market. He produced a similar pattern behind Reef Aquarium two back. Has placed at this track and distance before, yet the lack of recent threat makes him hard to promote beyond a minor chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $233.60 |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $35.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $94.10 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $424.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 10-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $156.90 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:23.50 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 10.6L | $54.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to close off when second last behind Weiss Witch at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after having the job ahead. He had also been beaten ten lengths by Tortina the run prior despite being near the top of betting. A return to 1300m brings him back to a winning distance, but he is unplaced from eight starts in the past 12 months and others look safer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $14.70 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,458.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:13.60 | 3-2-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1000m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:00.00 | 6-6-7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 45 | C1 3U | $7,513.00 | Morioka | 1200m | Fast | Yuri Takahashi | 56kg | 1:12.80 | 2-2-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 13/13 | 23/05/2026 | 76 | MSTPLE 4U | $141,420.00 | Niigata | 2890m | Good | Kei Oehara | 60kg | 3:11.40 | 13-13-13 | 13 |
| 63.1L | $74.10 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Battled on well when fourth to Weiss Witch at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths in a race where he was respected in an open market. His previous fifth in COND grade behind Ash Are was also sound, beaten just over three lengths after leading and working home evenly. With a prior win at this venue and Shinsuke Ishikawa back aboard, he is a genuine winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $6.90 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 1-9-11 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $117.90 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $42.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $66.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 16 | C1 3 | $12,696.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shuhei Kotani | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $142.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept coming when fourth to Kairi Queen at this track last start, beaten four lengths at long odds after threatening without quite landing in the placings. That followed a second to Cesa Sunrise, where she kept finding to finish in the frame. She is yet to win from three starts at this track and distance, but two placings there and a solid overall place rate keep her firmly in the minor-money mix.
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 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $22.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:24.60 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 2:01.90 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $109.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/06/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:29.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never involved when ninth to Kairi Queen at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after conceding a big start, and he was unwanted in the market. The prior run was no stronger, finishing sixth to Tortina and beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. He has placed at both this venue and distance, but the recent margins leave him with a steep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 11-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $168.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $219.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $177.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $74.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $59.30 |
| 7/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $74.10 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and made little impact when eighth behind Weiss Witch at this track, beaten just under eight lengths at long odds. Two back he was closer in the run but only battled when sixth to Reef Aquarium, beaten six and a half lengths. One win and two placings from seven starts at this track and distance give him some footing, but recent efforts leave him on the fringe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $83.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $54.10 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $43.30 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $43.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Osamu Shimohara | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved slightly when fifth to Weiss Witch at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths after working home fairly from a long way back. That was a better effort than his last behind Reef Aquarium two back, when beaten over 11 lengths. His two wins and four placings from six starts at this track and distance are compelling enough to give him realistic place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $52.80 |
| 9/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-8 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $25.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $7.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 9-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $22.90 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsutsui Yusuke | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $50.50 |