Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
A SHIN QUANTUM (3) Narrowly beaten last start at this venue. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Isao Yamaguchi is an advantage. Massive hope. SHIZURI (5) Ran 5th last start at the track. Happy to overlook that run. Worth strong consideration. KASHINO MENKOCHAN (6) Below par performance when 10th last time at this track. Producing consistent results since coming back from a spell. Winning hope. PORT TAURANGA (9) Was competitive when 3rd last start here. Producing consistent results since returning from a break. Will be there at the finish.

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing sixth last start when beaten over 14 lengths by Sei Blue Eye after settling rearward and starting at long odds. The start prior was more encouraging, as he came from a long way back to be seventh, beaten just over six lengths by Weiss Witch. Weight relief and a sound track-and-distance record keep him in the place mix rather than as a strong win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $116.50 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $233.60 |
| 7/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 8-9-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $35.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $94.10 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $424.10 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 10-7-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $156.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth last start, but the margin tells the story, with Sei Blue Eye beating him over 12 lengths while he was unwanted in the market. That followed a last placing behind Weiss Witch, beaten over 14 lengths. He has won at this distance and gets a leading track jockey aboard, but the current form leaves him with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $130.40 |
| 10/10 | 26/09/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 14.2L | $7.60 |
| 0/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | A1 3 | $17,580.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Taiga Kurihara | 57kg | 1:30.90 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $83.10 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,650.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Kenshin Uozumi | 57kg | 1:37.40 | 7-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $120.20 |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | A2 3 | $8,790.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-6-5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $60.60 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2026 | 12 | A2 3 | $8,855.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Nakajima | 57kg | 1:33.40 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $10.70 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the right return when second to Nobu Nori O at this track last start, beaten a nose after fighting hard and starting near the top of betting. He is second-up now and his broader profile is strong, with five wins and eight places from 22 starts overall plus excellent 1400m depth. With the leading local stable behind him, he has the form and reliability to justify top billing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/10/2026 | 119 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.90 |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.30 |
| 3/9 | 18/05/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,494.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | B1 3U | $11,497.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:30.60 | 2-4-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 15 | B3 3U | $7,391.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:43.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home from a rearward spot for fourth behind Meiner Earth last start, though she was still beaten eight and a half lengths at big odds. The run prior was similar, finishing fifth to Kairi Queen after conceding a big start. Her career record is solid and she is proven around 1400m, but recent efforts point more to place claims than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 10-10-4 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $137.30 |
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Chikanao Shirono | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 12-10-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $82.10 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $28.30 |
| 7/10 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 9-7-7 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $71.60 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-4-5 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.90 |
| 4/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $48.80 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was disappointing last start when fifth to Sei Blue Eye, beaten over 13 lengths after being handy enough but not finishing off. Her previous fourth behind Kairi Queen was stronger, beaten four lengths after looming into the race, and the track-and-distance record is a major asset. With two wins and three placings from nine starts at this course and trip, she can rebound sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 3-6-5 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $22.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:24.60 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.30 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.70 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 2:01.90 | 12-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $109.10 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 7-5-5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in two recent runs, finishing tenth to Smile Forest last start after having too much ground to make up, then seventh behind Roberta Impact when beaten over 13 lengths. Her overall place record is respectable and she has won at this track and distance, but the market has been cold and her latest form must improve considerably.
Last Starts 19 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 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 9-11-10 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $69.70 |
| 7/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $34.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 6-7-8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $24.30 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 7-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |
| 3/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $35.30 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is hard to recommend, with a second-last finish behind Sei Blue Eye last start after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. He was also ninth behind Kairi Queen the run prior, again at long odds. Four placings from 16 starts at this track and distance offer only minor support, and others have clearly stronger claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $129.70 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 11-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $168.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $219.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $177.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $74.20 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $59.30 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly but was never a threat when seventh to Sei Blue Eye last start, beaten over 14 lengths after being unwanted in the market. The start prior was also only fair, finishing eighth behind Weiss Witch. His two wins and five placings from 24 starts at this track and distance are relevant, but he looks more a minor-money hope unless he finds a sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 6-5-7 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $23.90 |
| 8/10 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 6-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $83.80 |
| 6/9 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 6-4-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.90 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-7 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $54.10 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 6-5-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $43.30 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 6-5-5 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $43.00 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a strong third to Kairi Queen at this track, beaten two lengths after looking unlikely and closing hard into the frame. That followed a C2 win over Shakuiwana when sent out favourite and tough late. Her record is building nicely, she has already beaten Shizuri recently, and the winning rider returning adds to a strong winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 6-5-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $20.20 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 9/12 | 23/08/2026 | 72 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 4-6-9 | 12 |
| 13.1L | $11.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/06/2026 | 113 | C1 3U | $9,457.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:45.00 | 3-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | B7 3U | $7,508.00 | Kasamatsu | 1600m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 55kg | 1:44.30 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.10 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | B8C3 3U | $7,736.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led into the lane last start but tired out to finish eighth behind Smile Forest, beaten just under eight lengths at long odds. That followed a well-held second-last behind Roberta Impact when unwanted in the market. She does have a win and three placings from 13 starts at this track and distance, but the current form is below the level required.
Last Starts 19 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 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $86.50 |
| 11/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 1-4-11 | 11 |
| 20.1L | $52.00 |
| 10/12 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-10 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $19.70 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/12 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 1-3-7 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed last start but was still beaten eight and a half lengths by Meiner Earth after settling rearward and starting unwanted in the market. Her previous fourth came in a small field, beaten just under nine lengths by Fukuno Sunano Bara. She has placed three times at this track and distance, but remains winless from 31 starts and looks place-at-best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $146.90 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $44.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $28.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $194.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $106.80 |
| 12/12 | 21/06/2026 | 62 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.80 | 4-7-12 | 10 |
| 16.9L | $201.80 |