Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
MRS JONES (5) Solid win by 1 1/2L last start at the track. Undefeated last 3 starts. Should be going forward early. One of the top hopes. RISING HEARTH (6) Thrashed the field when winning by a margin of 3L last time at the track and have to respect the form at the distance. Unbeaten last 2 attempts. Well placed and has solid claims. YUI AVENIR (2) Did well when 2nd last run at this venue and will try to take advantage of the draw. In top form since coming back from a spell. Appears well in this. GEOPARK PIRKA (4) Ran 5th last run at this track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Don't disregard.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept trying after holding a narrow lead when third at this track last start, but was beaten seven and a half lengths by Sei Blue Eye and was unwanted in the market. The start prior was sound enough, finishing fourth and beaten just over four lengths when near the top of an open market. He has won at this track and distance and draws to use his pace, but Yui Avenir has a stronger recent line through him. Place claims look the right assessment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 1-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $6.90 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 1-9-11 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $117.90 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $42.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $66.20 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Hit the line impressively when second at this track last start, beaten only half a length by Sei Blue Eye despite being among the outsiders. That followed a C2 win here when well-supported favourite, making up plenty of ground to beat Kitakarakitatenshi by two and a half lengths. His record at this track and distance is strong, and two wins from four with Yoshiki Yamada adds further confidence. He looks a major winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.40 |
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.40 |
| 11/11 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-11-11 | 3 |
| 53.0L | $6.90 |
| 12/12 | 16/07/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 1-8-12 | 9 |
| 37.3L | $108.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 5-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was prominent before coming under pressure when ninth at this track last start, beaten eight lengths at big odds. The start prior offered little more, finishing fifth but beaten over 11 lengths by Roberta Impact, again at big odds. She has placed at this track and distance before, but the current form lacks a clear excuse and she will have to lift sharply to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $200.80 |
| 5/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 5-7-5 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $95.40 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-6-9 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $61.20 |
| 6/11 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $16.60 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | 39 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished closer last start when fifth at this track, beaten just under four lengths by Smile Forest, but she was at long odds and did not finish the race off. Her previous run was weaker, finishing sixth and beaten over 12 lengths by Roberta Impact. The positive is a solid track-and-distance record, including four wins from 14 attempts. That keeps her in minor calculations if she recaptures her better form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $58.60 |
| 6/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.50 | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $16.70 |
| 12/12 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 5-6-12 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $5.20 |
| 1/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $23.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening in winning form, having made it three straight when beating Meiner Earth by a length and a half at this track as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. Her previous C2 win was even stronger, scoring by six lengths from B Girl after travelling on speed. She is unbeaten in three starts at this track and has handled around 1400m perfectly, making her the runner they all have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $1.40 |
| 8/16 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Fukushima | 2000m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 2:00.00 | 5-3-8 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $34.90 |
| 15/16 | 16/05/2026 | 188 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1600m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 52kg | 1:34.80 | 15-16-15 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $122.30 |
| 6/16 | 09/11/2025 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:34.90 | - | 15 |
| 4.4L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a decisive C2 win at this track, beating All Nippon by three lengths as an odds-on favourite and looking superior late. The start prior was even more emphatic, scoring by a long way from Daimei Ai. His profile is backed by three wins and one placing from four starts at this track and distance, while Takuto Demizu has a strong record aboard him. He brings winning form that has to be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 30.0L | $5.40 |
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $12.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 14/15 | 23/05/2026 | 135 | ALLOW 4U | $197,410.00 | Niigata | 2000m | Good | Kyosuke Maruta | 58kg | 2:00.50 | 8-6-14 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $114.60 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths by Revident after settling rearward, and was big odds in the market. He had also been safely held the start prior, finishing eighth and beaten over 18 lengths by Bright Color. A past track-and-distance win gives him some background merit, but his current form leaves too much ground to make up against sharper rivals.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $179.10 |
| 8/10 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 10-9-8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $119.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:31.40 | 10-9-4 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $125.10 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 49 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-9-7 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $54.20 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-11 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $104.20 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $29.10 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some ground without ever looking a winning hope when sixth at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths at long odds. That was a better return than his previous ninth, where he was beaten over 14 lengths by Roberta Impact after settling rearward. His track-and-distance record includes one win and four placings, but recent form says he has work to do before becoming a serious threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 10-9-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $94.30 |
| 9/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 7-7-9 | 4 |
| 13.6L | $18.10 |
| 5/9 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 8-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 10/12 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.80 | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 15.6L | $28.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $25.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track last start, beaten over 11 lengths by Smile Forest at long odds after failing to make headway. The start prior was also plain, finishing tenth and beaten over 18 lengths by Roberta Impact when unwanted in the market. His record at this track and distance is weak, with no placing from six attempts, so others make far greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 10-10-11 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $247.50 |
| 10/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 9-11-10 | 12 |
| 17.6L | $83.20 |
| 11/12 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $172.40 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $87.90 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 10-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $191.20 |
| 4/11 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 10-10-4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.10 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after two months between runs, she comes here third-up with a more suitable distance profile and weight relief. Her latest effort at Nakayama Dirt was ninth in ALLOW grade over 1200m, beaten just over six lengths after getting well back and finishing off fairly. Before that she was fourth at Sonoda in COND grade, beaten three and a half lengths. Three wins and one placing from six at this distance keep her in the placing mix.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 13/09/2026 | 24 | ALLOW 3U | $138,750.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:11.00 | 13-10-9 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $193.10 |
| 4/11 | 20/08/2026 | 75 | COND 3U | $31,963.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $13.10 |
| 13/16 | 06/06/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:37.90 | 9-9-13 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $419.40 |
| 9/15 | 26/04/2026 | 70 | ALLOW FM 4U | $142,530.00 | Fukushima | 1700m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:46.00 | 7-6-9 | 12 |
| 4.4L | $35.40 |
| 14/14 | 15/02/2026 | 71 | ALLOW 4U | $144,790.00 | Kokura | 2600m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 2:42.30 | 5-12-14 | 12 |
| 18.1L | $37.30 |
| 11/15 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | ALLOW F 3U | $148,960.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kota Washizu | 54kg | 1:54.20 | 7-8-11 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $8.40 |