Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1300
SHOSAN KANAO (9) Finished 5th last start at this track. Capable of bouncing back and proven runner at this distance. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Appears well in this. LILY BENNETT (7) Unsatisfactory performance when 11th last start at this track and coming back in trip. Has early speed and positions nicely. Must respect. ATTRARRE (5) Moderate showing when 7th last run at the track. Expect to go close. SUNRISE GREAT (4) Not up to scratch when 6th last run at this venue. In the mix.

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at this track last start, finishing second to God Tesoro and beaten half a length as favourite on a fast surface. That was a strong turnaround after he was 11th at Kawasaki start prior, beaten over 16 lengths after settling handy and finding little. The 1300m record shows ten starts for two placings and no win, but recent form still puts him right among the main winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/10/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 11/14 | 09/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,587.00 | Kawasaki | 1500m | R | Yuki Furuoka | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 5-9-11 | 14 |
| 16.3L | $10.60 |
| 9/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | C2C3 3U | $23,972.00 | Kawasaki | 2000m | Fast | Yuki Furuoka | 57kg | 2:15.00 | 3-6-9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $19.30 |
| 8/11 | 30/07/2026 | 115 | C2 3U | $16,100.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $96.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/04/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $16,425.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | SP | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 11-8-6 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $22.20 |
| 5/12 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $16,222.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Good | Keita Nishi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 10-5-5 | 11 |
| 7.9L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has dropped right out at her past two runs, finishing last at this track last start after opening a clear lead and compounding to be beaten over 19 lengths. She was also last the run prior, beaten a long way after again failing to sustain her early work. A past record around 1300m gives her some background, but current form is well short of what is required here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 1-6-8 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $55.20 |
| 14/14 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-9-14 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $136.40 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 0:54.70 | 4-5-9 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $245.70 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 3-6-10 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $19.10 |
| 10/12 | 18/07/2026 | 167 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 3-4-10 | 12 |
| 8.4L | $10.90 |
| 11/11 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-9-11 | 3 |
| 47.4L | $185.40 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing 11th at this track, beaten over 14 lengths at long odds after settling rearward. The better reference is his start prior over 900m, when he was still well back turning but charged home for fourth behind G T Noble. He has won three times around 1300m and Jyoji Komatsu has scored on him before, so a rebound can put him into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 13-13-11 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $99.20 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 0:54.70 | 11-11-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $46.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 0:55.50 | 5-4-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $90.40 |
| 10/12 | 20/07/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 10-11-10 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $198.40 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $168.90 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $179.60 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes to the third run of the campaign after finishing sixth at this track, beaten just over eight lengths behind Slava when unwanted in the market. His start prior was weaker again, a tenth behind Steve when beaten over 14 lengths. The third-up angle helps and he has four wins around 1300m, but recent performances leave him looking more a place chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $96.50 |
| 10/14 | 01/10/2026 | 83 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $53.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $29.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-9-10 | 7 |
| 25.2L | $50.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,522.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.30 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 11.6L | $23.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Conceded a huge start and was never in the race when seventh at this track last start, beaten over 14 lengths at big odds. She had also been safely held start prior, finishing eighth and beaten over 11 lengths after making no headway. Her broader 1300m record is sound enough, but the latest two runs make it hard to build a serious case without clear improvement.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $30.60 |
| 8/14 | 01/10/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.10 | 10-9-8 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $44.40 |
| 0/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.20 | - | 7 |
| 11.1L | $22.10 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $48.40 |
| 11/12 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 6-8-11 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $61.10 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $24.00 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was just fair through the line when sixth at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths behind Smile Brocken after being unwanted in the market. She had been ninth start prior, again well beaten, and the latest matchup leaves her behind Shosan Kanao from a couple of weeks ago. Past 1300m wins give her some base, but recent form points to a minor-money ceiling.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 15.5L | $130.30 |
| 9/14 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 12-11-9 | 14 |
| 11.8L | $29.20 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $40.50 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.20 | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/07/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 3-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $28.30 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:30.60 | 5-6-6 | 9 |
| 8.3L | $43.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a very poor COND run over 1860m, where she was beaten out of sight after conceding a huge start. The key is the change in set-up: she drops in grade, comes back to 1300m and has one win and one placing from five starts at this track and distance. With Naohito Tanaka back aboard and a strong 12-month profile, she can bounce back hard.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $120,803.00 | Saga | 1860m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 54kg | 2:04.40 | 3-11-11 | 8 |
| 71.0L | $238.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $8.80 |
| 2/12 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 1:33.30 | 2-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.70 |
| 1/10 | 04/07/2026 | 9 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $73.40 |
| 12/12 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $297,723.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 2:12.40 | 3-12-12 | 11 |
| 42.4L | $320.90 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into third at this track last start, although the margin was still nine lengths and she was at long odds. That followed a tenth behind Odai when beaten over 18 lengths after travelling just off the leaders and offering little when it counted. The light weight and weight relief are positives, while two placings from six at this venue support a genuine place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $37.80 |
| 10/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $75.90 |
| 8/11 | 12/09/2026 | 54 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $30.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:23.80 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $100.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 3-7-10 | 10 |
| 14.3L | $34.50 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when fifth at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Smile Brocken after settling handy and failing to quicken. Her start prior was better, leading narrowly and trying hard for third behind Queen Saga. The key strength is her record at this track and distance: two wins and two placings from five. That proven 1300m profile keeps her a major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 4-5-5 | 14 |
| 15.0L | $10.70 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 2-1-3 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $33.10 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $7.80 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 4-6-8 | 7 |
| 12.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 2-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been a long way off them at his past two starts, finishing tenth at this track last start when beaten over 20 lengths after conceding a huge start. He was also 12th start prior behind Steve, beaten over 16 lengths and weak late. Four placings from four at this track and distance offer a small counterpoint, but he must return to much sharper form to threaten.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $96.60 |
| 12/14 | 01/10/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 7-11-12 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $68.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.80 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $159.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $24.90 |
| 7/11 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $234.10 |