Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
SMILE FOREST (9) Snagged a narrow win last time here. Shinsuke Ishikawa does know the horse very well. Can give this a shake. CRY ME A RIVER (10) Was competitive when 3rd last run at the track. Producing consistent results this campaign. Will be trying to topple them late. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. HIRONYAN (7) Underperformed when 12th last start here. Can go on with it. CROWN RISING (8) Finished 4th last start around here. Can measure up to this company.

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has badly lost form, finishing last behind Acqua Virile in C1 company at this track after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was also well held, beaten just over eight lengths by Daihasshu after using early energy and compounding badly. She has won at this track and distance, but recent evidence says she has a serious turnaround to make.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 2-9-11 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $90.10 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form leaves little to recommend, with an eighth behind Acqua Virile last start when beaten over 16 lengths and unable to make any impression. She was second last behind Daihasshu the run prior, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. The long-term 1400m record contains wins, but she has been unplaced in all 21 starts in the past 12 months.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 11-11-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $171.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Safely held when sixth behind Mozu Life Saver last start, beaten over 10 lengths after settling with too much to do. He had earlier been favourite over 1750m but finished ninth behind Ascot Roman, so recent results are a genuine query. His broader record is better than that, with seven wins from 30 starts and solid 1400m figures, which keeps him in the place mix rather than as a clear top pick.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/10/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 8-9-6 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $14.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $1.90 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $16.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.10 |
| 2/11 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:20.90 | 8-4-2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up now after being second last behind Mozu Life Saver, beaten over 12 lengths when unwanted in betting and never really involved. His previous run over this track in COND company was more respectable, working home fairly for sixth behind Something Great. The key positive is a strong track-and-distance record of four wins and two placings from 14 starts, so he is capable of improving into the minor money.
Last Starts 13 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 | 11/10/2026 | 127 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 10-7-10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $25.10 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $29.30 |
| 7/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $81.60 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $38.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $15.20 |
| 5/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 10-7-5 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has offered little at his latest outings, finishing second last behind Acqua Virile after settling handy and then dropping right out. He was also second last behind Special Holiday two back, beaten over 11 lengths as an outsider. His overall place record is respectable, but the current pattern is flat and he has to find a far sharper finish to trouble these.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-9-10 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $171.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Better suited back at the 1400m set-up where he has a win and a placing from four tries at this track and distance, and the weight relief is in his favour. The issue is that market respect has not translated into performance lately, with a sixth behind Acqua Virile and an eighth behind G T Reina. If he can recapture his better distance form, he profiles as a genuine placing chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $6.60 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has strong old figures for this level, including three wins from eight attempts at this track and distance, but his two runs this campaign have been very poor. He was last behind Bright Color last start, beaten out of sight, after finishing last behind Daihasshu when near the top of an open market. Third-up fitness helps the setup, but the recent margins make him hard to trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $45.30 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 154 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-10-11 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $5.70 |
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept chasing for fourth behind Bright Color last start, beaten five and a half lengths after leading and working home evenly. The run prior had merit at this track when second to G T Reina over 1750m at long odds. He is back to a distance where he has four wins and nine placings at this venue, and the winning rider returns, giving him a strong platform to run well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 1-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:57.90 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $38.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $28.90 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 78 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $16.20 |
| 4/11 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $45.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply to win at this track last start, beating Legendize by a neck in C1 grade after being sent out at long odds. That followed a sixth behind Bright Color where he still picked up nicely in the straight, so the improvement was not out of nowhere. His partnership with Shinsuke Ishikawa is excellent, and his track-and-distance record gives him the right profile to take plenty of beating again.
Last Starts 12 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 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $23.40 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 8-6-6 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $24.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/09/2026 | 208 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $64.60 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the most reliable recent placing form, finishing third behind Surreal last start after another third behind June Nadeshiko when sent out an odds-on favourite. She has not quite converted those chances, but two wins and eight placings from 15 starts at this track and distance is a strong base. The wide draw is no spoil on the facts supplied, and she should be right in the finish again.
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 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 8-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 8-4-4 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/12 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 10-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $22.40 |
| 5/12 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 12-9-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $21.20 |
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of touch, finishing eighth behind Bright Color last start when beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. The start prior was similar, ninth behind Daihasshu after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. He has won four times around 1400m in his career, but he is unplaced from five tries at this track and distance, leaving him with plenty to prove.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 10-11-8 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $341.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $218.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $263.90 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-10-8 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $24.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | 28 | B2 3U | $9,387.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:38.90 | 8-9-4 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $17.40 |