Saga Race 6 - Race 6 - 1400
HATTO MERRILY (6) First up after 9 weeks and was competitive when 3rd first up last preparation at Kanazawa. Should come to hand quickly. Isao Yamaguchi is a plus. Expected to fight out the finish. VIN ROSE (10) Ran well when 2nd last run at this track. Possesses good finishing speed. In fine form this campaign. Can get the job done. BLOOM SONG (4) Performed below standard when 12th last time here. Should muster plenty of early toe. A win wouldn't surprise. LA VALSE (7) Finished 6th last run at the track. Happy to overlook that run. Won't be far away during the run. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing tenth at this track last start when beaten over 16 lengths by Dantsu Alarm after settling rearward. The start prior was no better, beaten over 17 lengths by Handen Laurier after giving away too much start. A past track-and-trip win is noted, but the current form pattern leaves her with a considerable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:24.70 | 5-9-10 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $159.90 |
| 7/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:33.80 | 8-11-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $150.30 |
| 10/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 5-9-10 | 11 |
| 19.0L | $121.10 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.10 | 6-10-9 | 10 |
| 9.0L | $356.40 |
| 9/11 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 7-10-9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $43.60 |
| 7/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.80 | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $59.20 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form gives him plenty to turn around, with a ninth at this track last start when beaten over 15 lengths by Chica Mallorquina after being in touch but offering little. He was also safely held behind Handen Laurier two back, again making no real impact. The leading jockey is a plus, but the colt will have to lift sharply on this season's form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 5-6-9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $40.70 |
| 8/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.80 | 8-7-8 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $33.70 |
| 8/11 | 05/09/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:27.00 | 7-10-8 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $27.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/08/2026 | 168 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 6-4-8 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $10.60 |
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $46.80 |
| 9/11 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $12,013.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:57.40 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $269.80 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never a factor from well back when eighth at this track last start, beaten ten lengths by Dantsu Alarm at long odds. Her fifth behind Handen Laurier two runs back had more merit, as she kept coming after conceding a big start, and she has a win and six placings around this distance. That profile keeps her in the place mix rather than making her a clear 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 12-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $134.10 |
| 5/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 12-6-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $62.50 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $115.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $11.70 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $39.90 |
| 8/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-8-8 | 7 |
| 10.5L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has produced two poor runs this campaign, finishing last at this track most recently when beaten over 18 lengths by Dantsu Alarm after coming under pressure. She had been second last behind Handen Laurier before that despite being near the top of an open market. Her distance record is sound, but she has to rediscover form before being considered a serious threat.
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 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 1-3-12 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $57.70 |
| 11/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 1-5-11 | 11 |
| 23.4L | $5.60 |
| 10/11 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:27.00 | 1-3-10 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.20 |
| 11/12 | 15/08/2026 | 63 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 1-9-11 | 2 |
| 47.3L | $20.40 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,982.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:34.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $5.60 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $10,051.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:26.40 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after one week following a plain tenth at this track over 1750m, where he faded late and was well beaten by 22 lengths behind Ardior. He had also been beaten over 11 lengths by Makoto Atakigiri at the run prior after settling a long way back. With no wins from 51 starts and no placing in the past year, others bring much stronger claims.
Last Starts 9 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 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 7-10-10 | 10 |
| 22.5L | $274.80 |
| 10/13 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 10-9-10 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $190.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 11-8-6 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $291.60 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 8-6-8 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $38.80 |
| 8/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 6-6-8 | 10 |
| 7.6L | $39.70 |
| 5/11 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-6-5 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $30.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break with strong enough form to be prominent. She ended that last campaign sixth in a B2 at Kanazawa, beaten three and a half lengths by Miracolo Eclat, after winning a B2 there from Laurel Runway as a well-supported favourite. The class drop and two wins from five at this distance are major positives, and she profiles as a clear winning danger fresh.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/08/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $11.40 |
| 1/12 | 28/07/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,200.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:41.00 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for sixth at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Dantsu Alarm after being unwanted in the market. Her previous tenth behind Handen Laurier was poor, but she has placed five times from nine starts at this track and distance, which keeps the assessment positive. A return to her better venue form would make her a genuine threat.
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 | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 2-1-6 | 12 |
| 6.7L | $42.20 |
| 10/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-7-10 | 10 |
| 22.6L | $4.60 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 4-4-5 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $17.70 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:34.40 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $21.10 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in a better effort when fourth at this track last start, although Chica Mallorquina still had her beaten ten lengths and she could not finish the race off. The previous run was a heavy defeat behind Sunrise Hunter, so consistency remains the concern. Her record with Ren Hasegawa adds some minor support, and she is a realistic place chance if holding that latest level.
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 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-4-4 | 11 |
| 10.0L | $27.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 1-6-9 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $78.60 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $117.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $41.20 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $123.40 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.1L | $39.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and finished seventh behind Dantsu Alarm last start, beaten seven lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her fourth two back behind Sunrise Hunter was better, as she kept to the task and was beaten just under four lengths at long odds. The maiden record is a clear limitation, but that prior run gives her a pathway into the placings.
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 | Masaaki Kuwamura | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $66.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.70 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $112.30 |
| 5/11 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 7-3-5 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 8-6-8 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $24.10 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $33.90 |
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 10-8-5 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $82.20 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off consecutive placings at this track and brings the most consistent recent form in the race. She was second to Lily Crystal last start when near the top of betting, and her third behind Francine two back was beaten only a long neck as favourite. One win and two placings from four at this track and distance, plus the winning rider staying with her, make her the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 7-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/11 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 10-7-8 | 10 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 8-2-2 | 12 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 11/16 | 07/06/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:24.90 | 9-9-11 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $115.30 |