Saga Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
RADIANT HORSE (7) Only fair when 8th last run at this venue. May see an upturn in form and strong performer at this trip. Should muster plenty of early toe. Fights on bravely so consider. AITAKA (8) Resuming after spell. Solid effort when winning by 2 1/2L last run at this track. Has to be strongly considered. TAIKI MAXWELL (6) Average at best when 6th last run here but proven runner at this trip. Well placed and has solid claims. S C ALBER (9) Honest race when 2nd last time at the track and getting better in recent performances. Very competitive this campaign. Genuine threat.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after six weeks, and this is a far more suitable assignment than the ALLOW at Hanshin Dirt where he was second last behind Resuscitation, beaten over 19 lengths at big odds. The Kyoto Dirt run prior was also plain, but he now gets weight relief, drops in class and owns five wins and three places from nine starts at this track and distance. That profile makes him the one to beat.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 19/09/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3U | $320,220.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 58kg | 1:23.80 | 1-2-15 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $74.00 |
| 14/16 | 03/05/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 4U | $317,930.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 3-3-14 | 11 |
| 15.1L | $28.80 |
| 1/15 | 04/04/2026 | 188 | ALLOW 4U | $207,040.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | M | Osuke Tayama | 55kg | 1:22.80 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $252.40 |
| 12/14 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $226,250.00 | Hanshin | 2000m | Good | Haruki Wada | 55kg | 2:05.70 | 6-10-12 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $95.90 |
| 13/14 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $309,850.00 | Sapporo | 2000m | Good | Yamato Ishikawa | 58kg | 2:03.50 | 3-5-13 | 12 |
| 14.7L | $373.30 |
| 7/8 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $314,940.00 | Kokura | 1800m | Good | R Wada | 58kg | 1:48.40 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $89.70 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after closing off from well back when sixth over 900m at this track, beaten just over nine lengths and unwanted in the market. His fifth prior was also safely held, but the 1400m record is strong and Isao Yamaguchi has eight wins and eleven places from 22 rides on him. That combination gives him a credible place profile fresh.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $52.20 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.60 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 1-1-9 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $31.60 |
| 7/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $22.20 |
| 8/10 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $61,283.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 8-8-8 | 9 |
| 6.9L | $28.90 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground without threatening when fifth at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths at long odds behind T M Talisma. Her fourth prior behind Herrschaft had a similar shape, with too much to do and the market showing little interest. She has won at the track and trip, but the latest figures leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.10 |
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $114.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 50kg | 1:24.10 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $51.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 1:29.10 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $23.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:29.30 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $33.20 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 2-5-8 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after two very poor Sonoda runs, the latest when second last behind Virya and never competitive, beaten out of sight at big odds. The start prior was little better when last over 1230m, beaten over 20 lengths. Her overall record and four wins from seven starts at this distance are positives, but she must revive sharply to land in the placings.
Last Starts 65 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 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Kazuyuki Watase | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 3-11-10 | 10 |
| 53.1L | $167.60 |
| 12/12 | 13/08/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $63,926.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:19.50 | 4-10-12 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $93.50 |
| 7/7 | 29/07/2026 | 12 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $14.50 |
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | 198 | A1A2 3U | $57,961.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 55kg | 1:18.10 | 3-7-11 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $14.90 |
| 11/14 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $323,403.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:42.00 | 4-4-11 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $36.60 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 20 | COND 2 | $33,516.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Fast | Sakito Yamamoto | 54kg | 1:54.80 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths behind T M Talisma, which was a clear lift on his ninth behind Herrschaft the run prior. He has no wins from four starts at this venue but has placed twice, while seven wins and four places from 19 at the distance give him a sound base. He profiles as a genuine minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:22.50 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.70 |
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-6-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $22.90 |
| 3/10 | 05/09/2026 | 47 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:24.10 | 10-8-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $22.40 |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2026 | 71 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 5-6-8 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $6.90 |
| 6/9 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Minoru Miyagawa | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $6.80 |
| 12/12 | 25/04/2026 | 41 | AB 3U | $31,207.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Koichiro Senoo | 57kg | 1:22.70 | 1-1-12 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $21.40 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was near the top of betting at this track last start but could only finish sixth, beaten eight and a half lengths behind T M Talisma, after having the task in front of him. His prior sixth over 900m was also plain, although he now gets to a more suitable third-up stage and owns four wins and two places from eight at this track and distance. Place claims if he finds his old 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 4-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/9 | 26/09/2026 | 167 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $10.90 |
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 10-8-10 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $29.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $45.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,304.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.50 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $36,500.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:21.80 | 5-3-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $84.30 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below her best when eighth at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths behind Amestris after offering little late. The run prior is much stronger evidence, as she won an A2 at this venue from T M Aitaka as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. With six wins and one place from eight starts at this track and distance, she has the right credentials to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 3/11 | 31/05/2026 | 13 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after winning at this track by two and a half lengths from Keiten Aijin at generous odds. She had been fifth behind Lord Midnight prior to that after giving away too much start, so the latest win carried real merit. Manato Hida is back aboard with one win and two places from three rides, and she has the profile to run well fresh.
Last Starts 108 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 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $16.10 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 168 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:52.90 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 35 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:58.50 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |
| 6/9 | 04/10/2025 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,173.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 2-4-6 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at this track last start when second behind T M Talisma, beaten a length, after letting down well and holding his effort. That followed a fifth over 900m behind Lord Midnight, where he settled rearward and was never a serious winning threat. His six wins and five places from 17 starts at this track and distance give him a strong platform to go one better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $85.90 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $37.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $76.30 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $91.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths behind T M Talisma after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. He had also finished a distant last over 1800m at this venue the start prior at big odds. The class drop is some help, but one win from 30 around 1400m and no placing from four starts here make him hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/10/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $207.70 |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 9-9-9 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $170.70 |
| 7/8 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $180.40 |
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 56 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 7-7-8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $107.30 |
| 9/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Masashi Ueda | 57kg | 1:33.00 | 6-7-9 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $203.80 |
| 11/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,752.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:24.60 | 8-8-11 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $151.80 |