Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
VISU IIJAN (2) Below standard effort when 10th last run at the track. May see an upturn in form and has a good draw. Expecting to settle positively. Capable of taking this out. ESPLANADE (7) Came in 5th last start around here. Expected to rebound. Has plenty of early speed. One of the major players. NIMMARI (9) Ran 7th last start at the track. Not without claims. KASHINO ROY (6) Looked good when 3rd last run here. Looks to be value.

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up well when fifth at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths behind Feles Adamas after being unwanted in the market. That was a clear improvement on his start prior, where he was well beaten after weakening out of contention. His 1400m record reads two wins and three placings from 26 starts, so the trip is workable, but he still appeals more as a place prospect than a key 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 4-3-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $42.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2026 | 58 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-11 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $39.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $8,612.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Shinichi Maruyama | 57kg | 0:55.90 | 8-8-10 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $188.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 2-6-12 | 8 |
| 14.5L | $14.20 |
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 23 | B1 3U | $10,420.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 1:36.00 | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $17.40 |
| 9/9 | 27/05/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $15,870.00 | Urawa | 1400m | Fast | Yoshimi Hanzawa | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 3-8-9 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $59.60 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had little go right in terms of performance last start, finishing second last at this track after being sent out odds-on favourite and lacking the dash to compete. The start prior is the better guide: he won here by just over a length from Vasuki Un and was strong through the line. With two wins and one placing from six starts at this track and distance, he has the proven profile to bounce straight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/10/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 4-3-10 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $18.30 |
| 4/12 | 08/08/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:33.30 | 6-4-4 | 12 |
| 2.8L | $31.20 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 147 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 3-4-9 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $39.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | COND 3 | $46,418.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-6-5 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished eighth at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths, and the market gave little encouragement. Her start prior was even harder to recommend, as she was tailed off after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. She has won at this track and distance before, but unplaced form across 21 starts in the past 12 months makes this a difficult assignment.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $340.70 |
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 43.6L | $200.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $396.60 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $113.80 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 11-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $234.30 |
| 9/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 11-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.7L | $75.80 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and finished ninth at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths at long odds behind Final Feliz. That followed a second-last placing when never competitive and beaten out of sight, so the current form line is thin. His broader record contains four wins and 16 placings from 69 starts, but he must rediscover far more dash to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 7-8-9 | 10 |
| 8.1L | $137.50 |
| 11/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-9-11 | 4 |
| 44.3L | $134.60 |
| 10/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $228.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $203.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $80.40 |
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 5.1L | $65.30 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish last at this track last start, beaten over 12 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting involved. The run prior was no better, as he was tailed off at long odds. He is unplaced from eight starts at this track and distance and has not placed in 18 starts over the past 12 months, leaving him with a major form turnaround 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $117.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:31.10 | 11-12-12 | 1 |
| 74.3L | $266.80 |
| 12/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 5-10-12 | 8 |
| 19.7L | $267.90 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 4-7-10 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $234.10 |
| 6/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 8-8-6 | 11 |
| 9.8L | $406.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $90.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a sound run of form when third at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths after getting busy late to reach the money. He had also worked home evenly for second at this venue the start prior, again beaten two and a half lengths, so the form has substance. His 1400m record is more placing than winning, but his recent consistency makes him a strong winning hope.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/13 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $72.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $47.80 |
| 6/12 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $203.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $80.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 6-5-8 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $12.30 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when fifth at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths behind Final Feliz at long odds. The run prior had similar merit, as she made up plenty of ground and caught the eye late when fourth. She carries only 51kg and has placed six times from ten starts with this jockey, but her 27-start maiden record keeps the winning case in check.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:24.40 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $52.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $31.60 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:26.40 | 4-3-7 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 21/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.40 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and could only finish eighth at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths at big odds. His start prior was weaker again, finishing a distant last after being unable to make any impression. He does have one win and four placings from 17 starts at this track and distance, but the latest efforts leave 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $93.20 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-7-9 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $92.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:26.40 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $14.90 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $112.20 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.90 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-5-4 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths behind Final Feliz, and kept at the task despite never looking a winning hope. She was beaten a long way the run prior, so there is still a clear form query. Her record of no wins but 11 placings from 30 starts says plenty about the profile: capable of filling a minor spot, but hard to trust for the win.
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 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $27.20 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 6-9-6 | 10 |
| 38.0L | $28.60 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $139.90 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 2-5-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $20.40 |
| 4/12 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:54.80 | 8-4-4 | 11 |
| 2.8L | $9.70 |
| 2/12 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $32.50 |