Saga Race 10 - Race 10 - 1300
T M DAITAKA (2) Tidy run when 2nd last time at this track and has a positive draw. Has early speed and positions nicely. Shinsuke Ishikawa rates highly aboard. Going well this campaign. Will be in the finish. A SHIN STURM (3) Good win by 1 1/4L last time around here. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Ren Hasegawa has been successful aboard previously. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . NISHINO LYNDA (10) Competitive effort when 3rd last run at this track. Isao Yamaguchi is highly regarded. Goes close. T M RUN WAY (6) First up. Nice run when 2nd last start here. Can get the job done.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home strongly from an impossible position when fourth at this track last start, finishing beaten five and a half lengths behind A Shin Sturm at generous odds. He had also run third in a COND two weeks earlier, again beaten five and a half lengths after working home evenly. The concern is that he has since lost to key rivals and is unplaced in three track-and-distance attempts, so minor money looks the right target.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $15.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 11-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $126.80 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:24.10 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $27.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.70 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $20.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close again when second to A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten just over a length as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. His previous run was also solid, finishing third behind the same winner after leading and being run down late. With two wins from two at the distance, an excellent local record and Shinsuke Ishikawa back aboard, he remains a serious winning chance despite that recent defeat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $9.80 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made it two wins in succession at this track when beating T M Daitaka by just over a length last start, coming off another sharp win over Caldwell two runs back. That followed a long-odds success where he made up plenty of ground late, so the current form has real substance. His 1300m record is strong and Ren Hasegawa has a proven association with him, making him the clear horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 5-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $7.70 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last behind A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after conceding a huge start and never entering the race. The run prior was even more decisive, last of eight and beaten over 17 lengths. He has past track-and-trip credentials, but he is unplaced from 13 starts in the past 12 months and must produce a sharp turnaround to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $288.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $142.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $111.90 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | 120 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.3L | $479.90 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $54.10 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $15.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after one week following a ninth in a COND at this track, beaten over 14 lengths after conceding a huge start and never threatening. His previous run was another plain ninth over 900m when unwanted in the market. The class drop and proven distance record offer some support, but his current form is too flat to recommend with confidence.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $210.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $154.60 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $22.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $20.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $22.60 |
| 6/11 | 21/06/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:27.60 | 8-5-6 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second at this track in June, beaten two lengths by Sun Noble when picking up strongly late. His previous run in that campaign was plain as favourite, but he closed the preparation with a much better effort. A track-and-distance record of one win and two placings from three starts is a strong pointer, and he can run boldly fresh if forward enough.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 1-5-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.20 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | A2 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten eight and a half lengths after failing to finish the race off. Two back, he was second last in a COND and again beaten eight and a half lengths. His long association with Jun Tanaka is a positive and his overall record is respectable, but the latest form reads more like a place fringe than a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $150.30 |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $46.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $34.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $61.90 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $82.50 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never likely from a long way back when eighth behind A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds. He had also been safely held in a COND two weeks earlier, finishing seventh after settling rearward and only holding his ground. A prior track-and-distance win gives him some base, but his recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-8 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $49.90 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 0:54.10 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $69.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $18.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $83.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing seventh in a COND at Kochi, beaten four and a half lengths but picking up nicely in the straight. His previous fourth in a B2 over 1600m was fair rather than threatening. The class drop is useful and he has six wins overall, yet he is having his first run at this venue and will have to lift on recent figures.
Last Starts 30 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 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $18.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 55 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | AB 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $129.20 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $21.70 |
| 6/11 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:29.00 | 9-6-6 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran third behind A Shin Sturm at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after working home evenly at long odds. She had earlier finished fourth behind the same winner, so the exposed margin is a genuine issue. The stronger counterpoint is her overall record, with seven wins and seven placings from 25 starts, plus an excellent record with Isao Yamaguchi, keeping her firmly in the place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 105 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $13.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | COND | $108,587.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $50.80 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | H Yoshihara | 54kg | 1:28.60 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.30 |