Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
COSMO TUXEDO (5) Got the upper hand late when winning last run at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Isao Yamaguchi is a key engagement. Serious player. ARYU (6) In the money when 2nd last run at this venue. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Can measure up to this company. PURE COLLECTION (9) Ran 4th last start at this venue. Can make a comeback. This field suits. DANON PRELUDE (3) Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 6L last start at the track. Manato Hida and Katsuya Sameshima are a promising combination. Won't be far away.

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from a rearward position when fifth to Chica Mallorquina at this track last start, but the beaten margin was still over 12 lengths and the market wanted nothing to do with him. He was well held the run prior after conceding a huge start. His 1400m record gives him more substance than the latest figures suggest, so he profiles as a rough place hope rather than a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 10-7-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $258.40 |
| 12/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 13-12-12 | 3 |
| 29.1L | $464.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:26.30 | 9-9-10 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $180.10 |
| 12/12 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.60 | 12-12-12 | 12 |
| 11.1L | $36.30 |
| 8/9 | 16/07/2026 | 64 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $16.70 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,935.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | R | Takayuki Morishima | 57kg | 1:32.20 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $30.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home in eye-catching style for fourth two back at this venue, then was only fair through the line when sixth to Chica Mallorquina last start and beaten over 12 lengths. He remains winless after 44 starts, which caps confidence, but five placings from nine at this track and distance show he can be competitive around this circuit. A place result is more plausible than a breakthrough win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 12-8-6 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $24.70 |
| 4/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 8-4-4 | 10 |
| 12.3L | $34.20 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 8-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $115.50 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $50.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 56kg | 1:25.70 | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $32.40 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a decisive win at this track, leading and putting six lengths on J L Liner as an odds-on favourite. That was a strong third-up platform after she had been safely held in a Chukyo Dirt Mdn over 1800m when unwanted in the market. With the winning rider back and a perfect one-from-one record at this venue, she brings the sharpest recent win in the race and is the horse 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 | 41 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 9/15 | 30/08/2026 | 63 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:54.30 | 11-6-9 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $36.60 |
| 13/16 | 28/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 14-16-13 | 14 |
| 12.2L | $70.30 |
| 17/18 | 02/05/2026 | 48 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Taisei Danno | 55kg | 1:20.40 | 3-2-17 | 15 |
| 22.1L | $38.00 |
| 12/16 | 15/03/2026 | 106 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $16.90 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Damian Lane | 55kg | 1:47.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at big odds last start, but was still beaten nine lengths by Lily Crystal after tracking the speed and only working home fairly. The run prior was a well-beaten seventh when unable to close the race off. She has placed several times at this track and distance without winning, yet the recent margins leave her with a sizeable task against the stronger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $125.60 |
| 7/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 3-6-7 | 8 |
| 21.6L | $165.40 |
| 7/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $27.10 |
| 7/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $28.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | S Kawahara | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.7L | $10.10 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-5 | 9 |
| 11.3L | $9.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in winning form after getting over the top of Jun Kachigarasu at this track, scoring by a nose when near the top of betting. His Kochi COND fifth beforehand was sound enough without threatening, and the current-season record of one win and two placings from six starts gives the profile some depth. With Isao Yamaguchi retaining the ride, he is a genuine winning threat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/10/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:26.10 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 13/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 57kg | 1:31.20 | 3-4-5 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $6.10 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:27.00 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:48.60 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:28.70 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $5.20 |
| 13/13 | 24/05/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 57kg | 2:02.90 | 9-11-13 | 5 |
| 27.6L | $198.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had to settle for second to Noble Horizon last start when sent out a prohibitive odds-on favourite, battling on rather than putting the race away. Her win before that at this track was much more convincing, beating Yuino Sasayaki by three lengths as a dominant favourite. She is proven at both the track and distance, and a return to that previous performance puts her right in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |
| 16/16 | 08/08/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1200m | Good | Koji Nishizuka | 55kg | 1:12.90 | 12-14-16 | 9 |
| 17.0L | $53.60 |
| 12/16 | 28/06/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 1:47.20 | 5-7-12 | 12 |
| 11.7L | $30.30 |
| 6/16 | 07/06/2026 | 57 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 1-1-6 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $126.40 |
| 7/15 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Yamato Tsunoda | 55kg | 2:01.20 | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $160.90 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won at this track and distance previously, but the current form has tailed away. She was tenth to Chica Mallorquina last start after having the right run and offering little, following a seventh to Sunrise Hunter when under pressure late. Those margins are hard to ignore, and she will have to lift noticeably to trouble the better-credentialled runners.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-5-10 | 12 |
| 15.3L | $120.90 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 3-5-7 | 11 |
| 10.6L | $51.40 |
| 6/11 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-5-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.90 |
| 12/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 5-12-12 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $160.70 |
| 9/11 | 02/07/2026 | 15 | C5 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 1-3-9 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $38.40 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts leave her with plenty to turn around. She was seventh to Chica Mallorquina last start, beaten over 14 lengths after being handy enough but failing to finish off, and had dropped right out the run prior behind Handen Laurier. One win from 44 starts and an unplaced record at this distance make it difficult to build a winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $136.90 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 3-10-9 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $6.40 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.80 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2026 | 44 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 11-8-5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $17.60 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 11 | C3 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Akio Ozaki | 55kg | 1:35.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $315.10 |
| 10/11 | 22/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,494.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Shinichi Maruyama | 55kg | 1:37.00 | 11-11-10 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $114.30 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept plugging away for fourth to Lily Crystal last start, but was beaten over 11 lengths and started at long odds. Her previous fifth behind Regina Tempesta had a similar margin, although she did make some ground from well back. The overall record shows plenty of placings without a win, so she shapes as a minor-money chance only if the main hopes underperform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $50.60 |
| 5/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 9-5-5 | 14 |
| 13.3L | $67.60 |
| 4/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-4-4 | 11 |
| 9.5L | $22.10 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 9-2-2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $47.30 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 8-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has track-and-trip positives in her profile, but the last two runs have been well short of what is required. She settled rearward and finished fifth to Lily Crystal last start, beaten over 12 lengths, after a sixth behind Regina Tempesta where she conceded a huge start and was well beaten by 21 lengths. Her best form gives her place claims, though she cannot afford another slow-starting effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $20.50 |
| 6/14 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 12-9-6 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $14.20 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 6-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $16.80 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 8-6-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $68.30 |