Saga Race 7 - Race 7 - 2500
KEIAI ANTARES (9) Looked good when 2nd last time at the track. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Manato Hida has been successful aboard previously. Going well this campaign. Every chance today. BIKINI BOY (10) Looked good when 3rd last start here. Isao Yamaguchi is a smart booking. Very competitive this preparation. Gets a chance to win. FORD TESORO (5) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Chimed in with a win by 1L last time at this venue and racing over a longer distance. Goes close. A SHIN ENBARR (6) Fought on well to win a tight contest by 1/2L last time at this track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should muster plenty of early toe. Up to these.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Won strongly at this track last start, putting Moon Of The Ace away by three lengths after being sent out an odds-on favourite over 1750m. That was a sharp rebound from being beaten out of sight at Ohi, and he has already handled this longer range with two wins and four placings from seven starts around 2500m. From barrier one, he has a genuine winning case if he repeats that latest effort.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/10/2026 | 31 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 11/11 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $439,687.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | R | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 56kg | 2:35.70 | 10-11-11 | 2 |
| 31.0L | $80.90 |
| 3/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | A2B1 3U | $79,908.00 | Funabashi | 2200m | Fast | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 57kg | 2:24.40 | 8-3-3 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | 46 | COND 3U | $111,871.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | SP | Ryo Novata | 54kg | 2:39.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $10.10 |
| 5/14 | 29/06/2026 | 72 | A2 3U | $97,723.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | SP | Ryuji Tatsushiro | 57kg | 1:53.40 | 11-9-5 | 14 |
| 3.9L | $20.40 |
| 10/13 | 18/04/2026 | 56 | ALLOW 4U | $328,130.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 58kg | 1:51.70 | 11-10-10 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $113.70 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths by Cosmo Gin Buck after having too much ground to make up and never looking likely. He had also been beaten out of sight by A Shin Enbarr the run prior, so the recent form is well short of the better chances. First try around 2500m adds another question, and he has to improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 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 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.3L | $93.30 |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2026 | 32 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 12-12-12 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $34.60 |
| 9/11 | 26/08/2026 | 23 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:42.60 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $14.80 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $52,739.00 | Funabashi | 1800m | Fast | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:56.30 | 10-10-6 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | B1B2 3U | $53,131.00 | Funabashi | 1700m | Good | Takayuki Yano | 57kg | 1:50.60 | 7-13-5 | 12 |
| 4.9L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 04/06/2026 | 27 | B1B2 3U | $52,014.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Junichi Jitsukawa | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $16.10 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last first-up at this track, beaten over 14 lengths by Amestris after settling well back and failing to threaten. His previous run in May was also plain, when eighth and beaten over 16 lengths by Galvanize. He remains unplaced from ten starts at this venue and has not raced around 2500m, so others have much stronger credentials.
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 | 162 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $575.20 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:28.30 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $197.90 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:27.50 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $153.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $186.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $153,208.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 50.6L | $536.30 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $13,515.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:29.40 | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 39.8L | $233.70 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent starts, finishing seventh and beaten over 12 lengths behind Cosmo Gin Buck last time after conceding a huge start. He was also seventh behind A Shin Enbarr two runs back, beaten over 16 lengths, and the market has shown little interest. His career record has depth, but his current figures leave him chasing improvement.
Last Starts 15 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 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 6-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $154.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/09/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 6-7-7 | 12 |
| 16.5L | $87.50 |
| 9/12 | 23/08/2026 | 57 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $381.20 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $164.30 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $132.10 |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 7-11-11 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $142.50 |

Jockey: Junki Mochizuki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending his last campaign with a one-length win at this track over Keiai Antares. That followed a fair fourth in A2 grade at Kochi, and his broader recent profile is strong with six wins and three placings from 15 starts in the past 12 months. The first attempt around 2500m is the query, but he is capable of running into the placings fresh.
Last Starts 70 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 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $23.50 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.80 |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 19 | COND 4U | $173,373.00 | Kochi | 1900m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 2:03.30 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after winning a COND at this track over 2000m, beating Keiai Antares by half a length when near the top of an open market. He had run third to the same rival over 1800m the start before, so the matchup is finely balanced. Five wins and five placings from 15 starts at this venue and a strong record with Ren Hasegawa keep him right in the winning mix.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 57 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth first-up at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths by Cosmo Gin Buck after being swamped late. Her previous local second to A Shin Enbarr reads better, even though she was still beaten five lengths and sent out at long odds. She has placed at this venue and can improve second-up, but the step to an untried 2500m keeps her more a place hope.
Last Starts 15 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 | 112 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:55.20 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $25.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:58.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $53.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | A2 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $54.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 44 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 1-4-7 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $89.80 |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $208.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | A1 4U | $48,666.00 | Himeji | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 9-10-7 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $290.30 |

Jockey: Ryouya Sawada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out to finish second last in B2 grade at Ohi last start, beaten over 11 lengths after being claimed soon after. The run prior in B1B2 was more encouraging, when beaten four and a half lengths after leading and only being run down late. She now comes back in grade and owns three wins and a placing from four starts at this track, so a place rebound is possible.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 06/10/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $75,686.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $31.90 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $76,745.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Masashige Honda | 53kg | 2:10.20 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $25.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $73,515.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | R | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 2:37.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $63,926.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 2:08.30 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 9/16 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $64,401.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $8.70 |
| 8/12 | 30/06/2026 | 20 | B3 3U | $51,521.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 2:08.50 | 3-3-8 | 11 |
| 7.7L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second to A Shin Enbarr at this track, beaten half a length as a dominant odds-on favourite. He had beaten that same rival over 1800m the start prior, and his local record is outstanding with 12 wins and four placings from 16 starts. The 2500m is new, but his consistency and Manato Hida partnership make him the one to beat.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/08/2026 | 34 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 4-4-2 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $6.80 |
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.30 | 3-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a solid third to A Shin Enbarr over 2000m at this track, beaten a length and a half and respected near the top of an open market. That was a clear lift on his seventh behind Ford Tesoro, where he made no impression late. His record with Isao Yamaguchi is strong, and that keeps him a genuine place chance.
Last Starts 35 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 | 27/09/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 7-7-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 7-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 7-3-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved to finish fourth behind Cosmo Gin Buck last start at this track, beaten just over six lengths after settling rearward. That was a better result than his previous eighth behind A Shin Enbarr, where he was well beaten by 22 lengths. He has ten wins overall, but no wins in the past 12 months and no prior run around 2500m, so a placing is the realistic target.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $31.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $17.70 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $45.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/08/2026 | 61 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 3-11-12 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.40 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $189,142.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 2:02.50 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $321.20 |
| 4/11 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | A6 3U | $14,989.00 | Nagoya | 2000m | Fast | Katsuki Niwa | 57kg | 2:12.50 | 5-6-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.90 |