Saga Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
MIKKI GENTLE (7) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last run at this track. Should race on the speed. Isao Yamaguchi does know the horse very well. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. NORTH GLORIA (6) Narrowly clinched the victory last start at the track. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a spell. Worth strong consideration. FIVE ROSES (1) Fairly underwhelming when 11th last start at the track but drawn beautifully. Likely to be well placed early. Looks promising in this race. NISHINO GAWAIN (8) Came in 3rd last time at this track and ideal trip as proven previously. Has to be included.

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has the right historical profile for this track and distance, with four wins and five places from 14 starts, and Manato Hida has an excellent record aboard her. The problem is current form: she was last behind Fractal last start, beaten over 16 lengths, after being ninth behind Mozu Life Saver when beaten over 12 lengths. Those figures leave her with a substantial task despite the suitable setup.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 4-9-11 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $16.80 |
| 9/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 1-3-9 | 7 |
| 11.7L | $21.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/09/2026 | 239 | C1 3U | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:57.90 | 1-10-10 | 1 |
| 48.1L | $21.80 |
| 1/11 | 24/01/2026 | 63 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 3-1-1 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $13.50 |
| 2/12 | 07/11/2025 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:24.60 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $52.10 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and proven at the circuit, with four wins and two places from 15 starts at this track and distance. Recent form is the concern, having finished eighth behind Smile Forest last start after conceding too much ground, and second last behind Mozu Life Saver prior to that. His record keeps him in the minor-money mix, but he must finish off far better to be a winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $17.10 |
| 10/11 | 11/10/2026 | 127 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 10-7-10 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $25.10 |
| 6/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 9-8-6 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $29.30 |
| 7/11 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $81.60 |
| 5/9 | 26/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Kenta Sugiura | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 9-7-5 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $38.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 9-7-6 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $15.20 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed more last start when sixth behind Smile Forest, beaten four and a half lengths, after being swamped late in the run home. That was a clear improvement on the previous last placing behind Acqua Virile, where she was beaten a long way at big odds. She has won at this track and distance and reunites with a winning rider, so a placing is within reach if she holds her form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $26.60 |
| 11/11 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 2-9-11 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $90.10 |
| 7/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 1-2-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $23.90 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 1-4-8 | 8 |
| 17.1L | $34.50 |
| 2/11 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $23.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $68.20 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won at this track and distance in the past, but the current evidence is difficult to support. She was second last behind Smile Forest last start, beaten over 10 lengths at big odds, after finishing eighth behind Acqua Virile and beaten over 16 lengths. Unplaced in all 21 starts in the past 12 months, she has to find a much sharper effort to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 24/10/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $547.70 |
| 8/11 | 12/10/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 11-11-8 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $171.60 |
| 10/11 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 9-11-10 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $364.30 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 10-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $361.60 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 36 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $175.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 10-9-8 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $379.90 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Owns a better record than his current form suggests, including three wins and one place from nine starts at this track and distance. Even so, the latest two runs are hard to overlook: last behind Smile Forest, beaten over 18 lengths, followed an even heavier defeat behind Bright Color. He was also beaten by Nishino Gawain recently, so a major turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 6-11-11 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $50.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 42.5L | $45.30 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 154 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:32.00 | 7-10-11 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $5.70 |
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 4-3-4 | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in off the strongest recent profile, having won by a neck at this track last start when working over the top of Fukuno Sunano Bara. That followed a solid third behind Smile Forest, beaten just over two lengths, and he has missed the quinella only narrowly of late. With two wins and three places from five starts at this track and distance, he has the right form and conditions to go close again.
Last Starts 11 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 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $31.90 |
| 3/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | 34 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:33.50 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 5-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 18/07/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 9/12 | 10/06/2026 | 12 | C2 4U | $11,033.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:32.50 | 5-8-9 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close behind Weiss Witch last start, finishing second and beaten a length after working home evenly. His previous fourth behind Love Me Nassau was sound enough in context, and the broader profile is strong: five wins and five places from 16 starts, plus five wins and four places from 13 with Isao Yamaguchi. With proven 1400m form at this venue, he remains a serious winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.80 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $10.20 |
| 4/10 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $5.60 |
| 10/11 | 21/09/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 3-6-10 | 12 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-3-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 9/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-2-9 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to a more competitive level when third behind Bright Color at this track, beaten just over four lengths, despite lacking the turn of foot to seriously threaten late. The run prior over 1860m in COND company was well below his best, but his 1400m profile is the key, with three wins and two places from seven starts at this track and distance. That keeps him high among the chances.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $120,803.00 | Saga | 1860m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:04.40 | 10-8-8 | 11 |
| 10.7L | $112.10 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $4.10 |
| 2/9 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $36.80 |
| 7/12 | 05/07/2026 | 34 | COND | $76,029.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.00 | 12-8-7 | 11 |
| 11.0L | $28.30 |
| 2/9 | 01/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has a respectable overall record with seven wins and seven places from 31 starts, but his recent efforts have been well short of what is required. He was ninth behind Smile Forest last start, beaten just under ten lengths after conceding a huge start, and sixth behind Mozu Life Saver prior when again unable to make an impression. With no placing from three track-distance tries, he looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 11-9-9 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $9.70 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 8-9-6 | 11 |
| 10.1L | $14.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 6-9-9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $3.10 |
| 9/9 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | COND 3U | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 2-3-9 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $1.90 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $23,292.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Masayoshi Yamasaki | 57kg | 1:43.60 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $16.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 20 | B4 3U | $23,453.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:29.10 | 8-7-3 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.10 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well for fourth behind Weiss Witch last start, beaten five and a half lengths, which was a sounder effort than her previous sixth behind Surreal when unwanted in the market. She has three wins and one place from ten starts at this track and distance, so the conditions suit, but she was behind Mikki Gentle a couple of weeks ago and profiles more as a placing chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:24.80 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $39.60 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 10-6-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $31.90 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:29.40 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $17.30 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2026 | 29 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $12.40 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 9-2-1 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back to a more suitable 1400m after finishing eighth over 1750m behind Derma Tamon, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. Her previous fifth behind Bright Color was fair without threatening, and she was beaten by Nishino Gawain in that race. Two wins and seven places from 32 starts at this track and distance offer some grounding, but her recent form leaves her place hopes thin.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:58.10 | 4-7-8 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $60.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:30.10 | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $75.70 |
| 6/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.00 | 6-6-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $55.50 |
| 5/10 | 29/08/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:30.50 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 12.8L | $91.40 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.50 | 6-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $25.70 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.30 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $146.70 |