Saga Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
PRAYER BOSS (1) Finished 4th last start at the track. Has the talent to rebound quickly and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Should be going forward early. One of the better chances. BREEZE HOPE (5) Came in 6th last start at this venue. Capable of a strong comeback. Should muster plenty of early speed. Big chance. KASHINO HOOD STAR (7) Showed promise when winning by 2 1/2L last time at this venue. Should come to hand quickly. Performing impressively since resuming from a break. Respect. ESKEN SNIPER (4) Competitive effort when 3rd last start at this track. Underrated.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed more purpose when fourth at this track last start, leading for a long way before being beaten just over three lengths by Kashino Hood Star. His previous fifth, beaten over 18 lengths, was much less convincing, so the latest run is the one to judge him on. One win at around 1400m and a solid record with Isao Yamaguchi keep him in the place mix, though a winning case is not as strong.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $11.60 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $43.70 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $90,562.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $69.10 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 70 | COND 2 | $45,281.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 4-7-8 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $38,970.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 0:55.20 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings a stronger overall profile than most of these, with his Mombetsu win two runs back over 1700m a clear reference point after beating Full Of Pops by just under a length. He was sixth over 1800m last start, beaten just over six lengths at big odds, and tries 1400m for the first time, but his recent rating profile and prior win make him the runner to beat.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 30/09/2026 | 48 | COND | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 56kg | 1:56.40 | 12-10-6 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $136.00 |
| 1/12 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $7,236.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:53.60 | 5-6-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 30/07/2026 | 42 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:52.30 | 8-6-4 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $9.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $17,128.00 | Monbetsu | 1700m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 55kg | 1:54.20 | 7-5-4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $7.20 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:14.50 | 11-11-6 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $54.40 |
| 4/9 | 20/05/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $21,557.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Ryoga Fujita | 53kg | 1:15.10 | 6-7-4 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back when ninth at Mombetsu over 1200m last start, beaten four and a half lengths, but he was at long odds and never looked a genuine threat. His second over 1000m the run prior was better, yet he steps back up to 1400m where his only previous try produced no placing. Minor money looks the more realistic target.
Last Starts 24 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 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $148,995.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:13.30 | 14-13-9 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $195.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/09/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $43,436.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:01.10 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $11.90 |
| 14/14 | 22/08/2026 | 32 | OPEN 2 | $291,490.00 | Sapporo | 1500m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 13-14-14 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $219.60 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $43,739.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.70 | 8-7-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.10 |
| 1/8 | 30/06/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $17,496.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:15.20 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $21,410.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:14.50 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a sound third behind Kashino Hood Star at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after settling rearward. That followed a narrow win at this venue when he finished strongly to beat Wrapping Film, so his form is genuine enough. The market has not been with him at either run, but his record with Toru Takeyoshi gives him a rough each-way profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 7-3-3 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $44.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:26.70 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $18.50 |
| 10/12 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,281.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:24.80 | 12-10-10 | 8 |
| 12.9L | $310.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:26.20 | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $71.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 3-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $33.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had little impact when sixth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths by Rikea Rumba after being big odds, and there was no obvious excuse in the run. Her win here the start prior, when she beat Takayoshi by half a length, keeps the assessment alive, and two wins from five starts is respectable. A return to that sharper effort would put her back in the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/10/2026 | 36 | COND | $155,393.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $26.10 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $90,562.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $27.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/08/2026 | 50 | COND 2 | $45,281.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $31.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | COND 2 | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $1.20 |
| 4/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $38,970.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two, finishing seventh at this track last start when beaten nine and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. He was third here the start prior, but that still came with a margin of over 13 lengths. His 1400m record has depth on paper, yet the recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | COND | $155,393.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 9-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $138.10 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $30.80 |
| 5/12 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $90,562.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $27.90 |
| 3/12 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $45,281.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 6-4-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $25.20 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back strongly at this track last start, winning by two and a half lengths from Bellagio Happiness after producing a decisive finish despite being unwanted in the market. The previous eighth behind Miyano Goodly was plain, but his broader record is solid, with two wins and three places from seven starts at this venue. That last-start win gives him a serious chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $54.50 |
| 8/11 | 19/09/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 2-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $22.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:26.80 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.20 |
| 10/11 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:26.60 | 7-10-10 | 11 |
| 16.0L | $11.90 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $17.40 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |