Saga Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
TWINKLE VITA (7) Ran 4th last run around here. Overlooking the last run. Will be positive in the run early. Respect against this field. CLEAR MIND (8) Backing up quickly for this race. Comprehensive victory when winning by 9L last run around here. Will be trying to topple them late. Suitably placed in this race. ANGELO BEAT (2) Mediocre performance when 9th last time around here but gets a favourable draw. Should go close. HIRO SAKAE (4) Tidy run when 3rd last time at this track on a heavy rated track. Should muster plenty of early toe. Among the chances.

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and was never a serious factor when seventh behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten just under six lengths after being among the outsiders. The start prior was better, closing strongly from an unlikely position for fourth behind Prayer Bond, but six previous attempts around 1300m have produced no placing. She has to find a sharper finish to trouble the better chances.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 11-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $97.60 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 8-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $80.40 |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 8-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $76.20 |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 12-11-9 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $104.90 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 22.6L | $91.90 |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $52.40 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Failed to come into the race when ninth behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten just under nine lengths after starting at long odds. He had only battled away for fifth at Sonoda over 820m the run prior and remains unplaced from four starts overall. The leading-trainer angle is some support, but his recent form leaves him with plenty to prove.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 31 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 6-8-9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $16.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $19,186.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Nambu Fuma | 53kg | 0:51.30 | 4-5-5 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $14.80 |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | 30 | COND 2 | $19,178.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | R | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 4-2-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | COND 2 | $55,935.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 0:52.70 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start, beaten a neck by Chairo Summer after being pipped at the post at big odds. That was a clear step forward from her previous last at this venue, where she gave away too much ground and was beaten over 11 lengths. With four placings from nine starts and a solid 1300m place record, she profiles as a genuine place chance again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/10/2026 | 20 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 6-6-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $77.60 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $30.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $8.70 |
| 7/12 | 29/08/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $12.30 |
| 9/11 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 3-5-9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $91.70 |
| 3/9 | 20/07/2026 | 25 | COND 2 | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:27.20 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths, and that reads as one of the stronger recent efforts in this field. She was plain fifth behind Prayer Bond the start prior after settling handy, but her two placings from five attempts at this track and distance give the form some substance. She looks a strong winning hope if she holds that latest level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $15.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | 29 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | 40 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:27.40 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $42.20 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 4-4-6 | 8 |
| 14.8L | $69.50 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,932.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:26.40 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 60.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten over 15 lengths after getting well back and failing to improve. His second to Grandioso the run before reads better on paper, though he was still beaten seven lengths and never threatened the winner. With only one placing from six starts, he will have to turn things around quickly.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 9 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $87.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $51.30 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.90 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $17.20 |
| 4/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 8-7-4 | 9 |
| 37.5L | $62.40 |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $6.70 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,535.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 8-9-10 | 10 |
| 14.9L | $33.10 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held first-up at this track when eighth behind Haw Wonder, beaten just over seven lengths as favourite, so he has to answer a clear market expectation query. His previous run was an eighth in Open grade at Kokura, beaten eight lengths behind Caeli Lux. The second-up run may bring some improvement, but his place claims depend on finding more than he showed fresh.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 100 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 2-3-8 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $2.80 |
| 8/18 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $242,750.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:10.40 | 9-10-8 | 13 |
| 8.0L | $95.70 |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:10.80 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $40.30 |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 1:11.50 | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $7.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home only fairly when fourth behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten just under five lengths at long odds. Two back she was a well-supported favourite but failed to quicken after tracking the speed, finishing seventh behind Prayer Bond. Her two placings from four starts and the booking of Manato Hida keep her in the each-way discussion, but she must finish off better.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.10 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,187.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:57.10 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through in dominant style at this track last start, beating Prayer Win by nine lengths after holding a slim advantage and then putting the race away strongly. That performance came after an 11th in a Mdn at Nakayama Dirt, but she clearly appreciated this venue and has now won at the track and trip. With the winning rider back and a sharp recent peak, she is the runner to beat.
Last Starts 7 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 | 01/11/2026 | 36 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:27.10 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 11/13 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:11.70 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $171.80 |
| 12/12 | 12/09/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,170.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yusuke Hara | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 12-12-12 | 5 |
| 41.7L | $104.00 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up nicely in the straight when sixth behind Haw Wonder at this track last start, beaten five and a half lengths at long odds. The concern is that she had been beaten over 15 lengths the run prior, also when sixth, and recent form has lacked impact. Her one win from seven starts at this track and distance is a useful reference, but she has to rediscover that level.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:28.30 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $264.90 |
| 6/7 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:32.70 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $94.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:26.70 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 12.5L | $74.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 10-10-8 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $97.90 |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 10-8-7 | 8 |
| 6.7L | $105.40 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | COND 2 | $10,644.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 7-6-7 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $29.50 |