Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
SOUND DIANA (1) Dominant winner by a margin of 6L last start at this venue and gets a favourable barrier. Very competitive this preparation and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Hard to overlook. NEO DIAMANTE (2) Sub-standard effort when 11th last time around here but has a good draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Possesses the talent and has some chance. TSUTOMU UNIVERSE (4) Was nothing special when 9th last time at Nagoya. Should be going forward early. Racing for a new trainer. One to watch and an each way chance. MORALE (7) Was competitive when 2nd last start here. Don't overlook.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
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Won with authority at this track last start, putting six lengths on Daimei Miracle after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. She had been a well-supported favourite when second to Super Busy the start prior, so her form is trending the right way. Proven at this venue and distance with Isao Yamaguchi back aboard, she brings the strongest recent form and is clearly the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 16 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 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 10/16 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $215.90 |
| 6/16 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $165.40 |
| 9/16 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 12-10-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $137.50 |
| 6/16 | 17/01/2026 | - | NEWC F 3 | $117,770.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 52kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $48.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
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Finished 11th behind Noble Horizon at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after sitting just off the pace and failing to launch. The start prior was a distant second to Grand Bouquet, but he did finish ahead of Morale in that race. His track record is sound enough to keep him in the place mix, though a sharper final 400m is required to threaten the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 5-5-11 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $13.20 |
| 2/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $28.70 |
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $51.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 95 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:27.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 10/12 | 05/05/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $8,552.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Gaku Banno | 57kg | 1:38.10 | 1-11-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $63.50 |
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $8,851.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Keigo Ohata | 57kg | 1:39.00 | 5-6-4 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
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Has been well held at his past two starts, finishing seventh behind Lily Crystal last time after being unwanted in the market and beaten over 20 lengths. He was also ninth to Regina Tempesta two back at big odds, never coming into contention. A previous 1400m win gives him some background, but current form leaves him relying on a sizeable turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 4-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $69.60 |
| 9/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $76.20 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 2-5-7 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $41.20 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $36.20 |
| 5/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $189.60 |
| 7/12 | 20/06/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 7-6-7 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $52.50 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
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Comes back from Nagoya COND grade after finishing ninth behind Noble Queendom, beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. His previous run was no stronger on rain-affected ground, although he had been near the top of an open market there. The class drop is the key positive and he has won at around 1400m, so a better race is possible if he adapts to this venue.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $8,867.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Tsutsui Yusuke | 57kg | 1:33.70 | 6-6-9 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $260.80 |
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | 27 | COND 3 | $8,616.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | R | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.80 | 9-6-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.30 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:35.20 | 3-2-5 | 12 |
| 9.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/12 | 29/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:37.10 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 01/07/2026 | 46 | COND 3 | $9,123.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:36.90 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/15 | 16/05/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1000m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 0:54.90 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $48.40 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
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Finished 12th behind Noble Horizon at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths after coming under pressure late and being unwanted in the market. She had shown more early speed when seventh to Visu Iijan the start prior, but still finished seven and a half lengths away. Unplaced in five attempts at this track and distance, she has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 3-6-12 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $59.50 |
| 7/11 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:33.40 | 2-3-7 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $47.50 |
| 7/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 4-6-7 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $20.70 |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $85.90 |
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:33.10 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $15.20 |
| 9/12 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $8,932.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:36.20 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $52.20 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Failed to make an impact behind Noble Horizon last start, finishing tenth and beaten over 11 lengths after settling a long way back. The run prior was even flatter when well beaten by 29 lengths behind Regina Tempesta. She remains a maiden after 26 starts, but four placings from 16 runs at this track and distance keep her in the minor-money conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 13-12-10 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $73.00 |
| 11/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 9-10-11 | 4 |
| 28.6L | $45.80 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.70 | 9-5-3 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $16.20 |
| 4/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:33.30 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 10-7-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $169.80 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $138.50 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
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Ran a much better race when second to Super Busy at this track last start, despite being sent around at long odds and settling rearward. Two back she was beaten out of sight behind Grand Bouquet, but the in-running note suggested she kept working when the race was gone. With Manato Hida aboard and solid 1400m form, she shapes as the main threat to the favourite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $57.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/09/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 7-8-6 | 11 |
| 32.4L | $25.80 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $30.80 |
| 12/12 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 5-11-12 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $20.30 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:26.90 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 4-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $94.30 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Finished last behind Noble Horizon at this track most recently and was again well held after settling rearward. Her previous run was a distant tenth to Regina Tempesta when unwanted in the market, so the current campaign has offered little encouragement. With no wins from 42 starts and no placing from 12 runs at this track and distance, she faces a stern task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 14-14-14 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $252.60 |
| 10/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 11-10-10 | 12 |
| 27.6L | $335.40 |
| 11/12 | 05/09/2026 | 76 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 11-11-11 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $344.90 |
| 8/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $308.80 |
| 6/11 | 01/06/2026 | 8 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $247.20 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,754.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $83.50 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns after one month away from the races following a last placing behind Regina Tempesta, where she was never competitive and beaten out of sight. She had also finished well held behind Queen Saga the run prior after settling rearward. Two wins from seven attempts at this track and distance are the saving grace, but recent form demands a major revival.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-12-14 | 1 |
| 36.1L | $155.40 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $140.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 9-10-10 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $33.40 |
| 9/10 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 13.4L | $29.90 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 8-9-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $29.80 |