Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
TSUMO (3) Lacklustre showing when 10th last start at the track. Is capable of a resurgence and will be well suited at the distance. Ren Hasegawa has been successful previously. Goes close. NOBLE BEACH (11) Came in 4th last run at this venue and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Been in the money on multiple occasions this campaign. Worth a ticket. EVELYN TESORO (6) Competitive effort when 2nd last start at this track. Should come to hand quickly. Could run into the placings. RHEIN ANGELA (5) In the money when 3rd last start at the track. Has shown early pace in races to date. Isao Yamaguchi is an advantage. Won't be far away and represents an each way player.

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops out of B2 company after finishing seventh over 1600m at Kochi, beaten just over six lengths behind Burgmuller, when he settled a long way back and worked home fairly. His start prior at Kochi was sound enough, beaten three and a half lengths after making late ground. The return to 1400m suits on a record of four wins and three placings from nine starts, and the weight relief helps his place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | B2 3U | $24,314.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:46.50 | 7-6-7 | 9 |
| 6.4L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 6-8-6 | 8 |
| 3.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 152 | B2 3U | $23,617.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 7-7-6 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.90 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $32,444.00 | Kochi | 1600m | R | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:44.50 | 5-2-6 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | B2 3U | $20,022.00 | Kochi | 1600m | Good | H Yoshihara | 57kg | 1:47.10 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track last start, beaten over 18 lengths behind G T Reina, after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. The previous third behind Davay Sucre was better, though still beaten five and a half lengths after being unwanted in betting. He has won twice at this track and distance, but current form says he has to lift sharply.
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 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-10-10 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $292.50 |
| 3/11 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $147.80 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.50 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $55.30 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.2L | $19.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:22.80 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 11.7L | $36.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held first-up at this track, finishing tenth behind Davay Sucre and beaten over 10 lengths after failing to make headway. His earlier second over 1750m at this venue was much stronger, beaten just under a length, and his overall profile remains sound with eight wins and seven placings from 17 starts. Back at 1400m, he can rebound enough to be a minor player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 24/10/2026 | 218 | COND 3U | $18,647.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 12-9-10 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $11,680.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:58.70 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $7,508.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:30.50 | 3-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | B4 3U | $7,938.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:30.10 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form leaves him with a task after consecutive sevenths at this track, most recently beaten over 14 lengths behind G T Reina when big odds and never a winning hope. The run prior behind Francina Tesoro was also safely held, beaten just over seven lengths. He has been unplaced in all five starts at this track and distance, so a much stronger finish 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 14.5L | $121.10 |
| 7/11 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $100.90 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 8-4-5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $296.80 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:56.00 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $110.60 |
| 7/11 | 04/07/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:29.50 | 2-3-7 | 11 |
| 14.1L | $12.70 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race in excellent heart, finishing third at this track last start when beaten just over half a length after being run down late by Davay Sucre. That followed a second behind T O Smith, beaten half a length, so the recent form is hard to fault. Five wins and nine placings from 23 starts at this track and distance, plus a strong record with Isao Yamaguchi, make her 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $18,647.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $14.60 |
| 2/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $43.60 |
| 4/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 1:29.70 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $25.20 |
| 1/10 | 15/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.10 |
| 0/11 | 20/06/2026 | 118 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:22.80 | - | 6 |
| 23.7L | $37.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes to her third run this campaign after a solid second at this track, beaten two lengths by Mozu Life Saver, and that reads as the right platform for this. She is yet to win at this track and distance despite four placings from six attempts, but the broader record is consistent and she is in the care of a top-ranked track trainer with the leading track jockey engaged. She sets a strong standard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $6.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/10/2026 | 113 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 1-3-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.40 |
| 4/9 | 21/06/2026 | 35 | B4 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $8.20 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/11 | 02/05/2026 | 12 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 900m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $9,307.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 0:54.50 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths behind Mozu Life Saver, after starting at long odds. Two back he was last behind T O Smith, beaten over 12 lengths, and again made little impact. His track-and-distance record is respectable, with five wins and 15 placings from 33 starts, but recent margins make him hard to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-6-5 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $54.90 |
| 12/12 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 6-12-12 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $56.40 |
| 6/9 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:24.50 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $34.50 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 3-9-9 | 12 |
| 15.5L | $69.60 |
| 5/10 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 1-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $107.50 |
| 11/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 6-8-11 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $71.50 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been below his best in two runs this campaign, finishing sixth behind Mozu Life Saver last start and second last behind Davay Sucre the run prior. The stronger case is his wider profile: seven wins from 25 starts, five wins in the past 12 months, two wins at this track and distance and genuine weight relief. Third-up, he has enough back-class to improve into the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 4-5-6 | 11 |
| 9.4L | $9.60 |
| 10/11 | 12/10/2026 | 141 | COND 3U | $10,878.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 1-6-10 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.40 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.90 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 2-8-10 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $8.90 |
| 4/11 | 12/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 4-6-4 | 7 |
| 1.4L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths behind Davay Sucre, after settling well back and never looking likely. His previous sixth behind T O Smith was better but still left him just over six lengths from the winner. One win and five placings from ten starts at this track and distance offer some context, but his recent form is short of what 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $18,647.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 11-10-11 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $156.30 |
| 6/12 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.00 | 12-9-6 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $28.30 |
| 5/9 | 21/09/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.50 | 9-9-5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $77.80 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:29.70 | 11-7-6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $91.70 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $18,112.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.20 | 9-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $36.80 |
| 3/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.70 | 11-5-3 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $46.00 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending her last campaign with a third at this track, beaten four lengths by Jazz Dance when near the top of betting. Her run prior was a fifth behind Caldwell after giving away a big start, so the fresh assignment asks for improvement. Two wins and two placings from nine rides with Toru Takeyoshi is a positive, and she has enough track-and-trip form to hold place claims.
Last Starts 139 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 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:22.80 | 10-5-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $17,986.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 10-9-5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $38.90 |
| 4/11 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $4.70 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,859.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:29.00 | 8-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $18.40 |
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $7,300.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 11-9-7 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $11.10 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly when fourth over 1750m at this track last start, though the margin was still over 12 lengths behind Sceptrum. His start prior was more competitive, finishing third behind Francina Tesoro and beaten three and a half lengths. The return to 1400m is a plus given his five wins and 16 placings around the trip, and his record with Hiroki Yamashita keeps him in the place mix.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/11 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:29.60 | 6-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $28.10 |
| 1/10 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $10,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $6.60 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | B3 3U | $10,566.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2026 | 99 | C1 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 10-5-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $65.50 |
| 6/11 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $10,492.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 55kg | 1:28.60 | 10-8-6 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $50.70 |