Saga Race 10 - Race 10 - 900
HATTO MERRILY (7) Honest race when 2nd last run around here but back in trip. Should come to hand quickly. More confidence with jockey Isao Yamaguchi guiding the horse. Every chance today. DAIKOKUYA TAEMON (8) Didn't finish at this venue on Oct 12th. Likely to be well placed early. Key player. SKY ACCEL (2) Placed 2nd last start at the track and will try to take advantage of the draw. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. Up to these. MARTEE (6) Ran 5th last start here. Expecting to settle positively. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion.

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held at this track last start, finishing tenth and beaten over 13 lengths after giving away a big start in the lane, with the market also offering little confidence. The start prior was only fair when eighth, beaten just over six lengths, despite working home evenly. She has won at this venue, but three previous 900m attempts without a placing leave her with a clear task to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $220.80 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 2-5-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $16.30 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.50 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $18.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 3-6-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:25.70 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $85.60 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Rebounded strongly at this track last start when second over 1300m, beaten half a length after being just unable to hold on. That was a much better return than her seventh behind Janus Tesoro, where she weakened from a rearward spot after being near the top of betting. The 900m record is still to be proven, but two wins and three places from ten starts in the past 12 months give her a strong winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.10 |
| 7/12 | 11/10/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 7-8-7 | 12 |
| 14.6L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | M | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:33.40 | 1-3-8 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $1.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2026 | 13 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 55kg | 1:32.70 | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 128 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Daichi Matsuki | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 1-3-7 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after an eight-month break, bringing a sound track record of one win and three places from six starts at this venue. She ended the last campaign with a sixth in COND grade, beaten over 12 lengths, after a fifth in another COND where she picked up nicely late. One previous 900m try produced no placing, so fitness and sharpness fresh are the obvious questions, but her overall record keeps her in the place mix.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $104,920.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 2:01.20 | 9-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $79.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $14,600.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:56.80 | 10-4-5 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $37.80 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 33 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:35.30 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/01/2026 | 16 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 38 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after being tailed off in a C1 at Kasamatsu, where he started at long odds and offered little. His previous run was also plain, finishing second last in a C5 and beaten over 20 lengths after conceding a huge start. Shinsuke Ishikawa is a positive booking, but this is his first try around 900m and his recent form leaves a lot to repair.
Last Starts 31 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 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,581.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Katsuto Maruno | 57kg | 1:28.70 | - | 1 |
| 37.6L | $122.80 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 31 | C5 3U | $6,395.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Abe Mototsugu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $28.70 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | C9 3U | $6,393.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:32.10 | 5-4-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $8.70 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $9,589.00 | Kasamatsu | 1580m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:46.90 | 9-9-6 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $153.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/07/2026 | 10 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seigo Tsukamoto | 57kg | 1:35.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 9/9 | 10/07/2026 | 30 | C1 3U | $6,440.00 | Kasamatsu | 1400m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:32.00 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 23.4L | $105.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was closer than the finishing position suggests last start, running seventh at this track but beaten only three lengths after holding a midfield spot. The start prior she was fourth behind Daiyu Hamilton, though the seven-length margin showed she still lacked a winning punch. Tsubasa Kamo has won on her before, yet four unplaced attempts around 900m keep her profile more around minor money than the top of the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $61.40 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 0:55.20 | 6-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $30.90 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $67.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:32.20 | 4-9-9 | 12 |
| 20.8L | $42.20 |
| 6/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 1-2-6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $27.40 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:25.80 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $11.50 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had market respect last start but could only finish fifth at this track, beaten just under two lengths, after sitting behind the leaders and failing to go on with it. His previous second behind Daiyu Hamilton was a stronger piece of form, beaten two and a half lengths at big odds. He has two placings from eight attempts around 900m, so the set-up keeps him competitive without making him easy to declare on top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.60 | 2-2-5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.20 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:55.80 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $12.20 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-4-6 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $131.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/08/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $32.70 |
| 8/12 | 18/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 0:54.80 | 2-3-8 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong second at this track over 1400m, beaten half a length by Vin Rose after being pipped at the post as a short odds-on favourite. Her sixth in B2 grade at Kanazawa before the break was also respectable, beaten three and a half lengths. She is already two-from-two for placings around 900m and brings a reliable overall record, making her the runner they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 26/10/2026 | 63 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/10 | 24/08/2026 | 27 | B2 3U | $8,053.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:38.90 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $11.40 |
| 1/12 | 28/07/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $7,379.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:31.80 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,075.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Good | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 0:57.20 | 4-4-2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2026 | 8 | C1 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,497.00 | Kanazawa | 900m | Fast | Masaya Matsudo | 55kg | 0:56.90 | 3-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been soundly beaten at her past two, finishing second last behind Lily Sunrise last start when beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. Two back she was tenth behind Brave Sugar, beaten over 12 lengths, and although she made some late ground she was never a threat. Two wins at this track are noted, but the current form pattern makes her difficult to support with confidence.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 12-11-11 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $446.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 10-8-10 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $443.70 |
| 11/13 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.20 | 9-11-11 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $51.80 |
| 7/12 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $18.10 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 8-3-7 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:33.10 | 6-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $25.10 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Settled rearward and made no ground when tenth at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths and unwanted in the market. The run prior was weaker again, finishing second last over 1300m and beaten over 17 lengths. She has placed once from six starts around 900m, but the latest figures and market profile suggest she has to find a much sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 0:55.60 | 11-10-10 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $269.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:24.70 | 4-12-11 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $141.90 |
| 6/12 | 26/09/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:33.80 | 6-9-6 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $101.10 |
| 1/12 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:28.30 | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $110.40 |
| 9/11 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $106.90 |
| 10/11 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 4-9-10 | 8 |
| 20.5L | $76.30 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced a big-priced spike at this track last start, finishing third and beaten just over half a length after travelling well to the turn from a rearward position. That was a clear step forward from her eighth behind Janus Tesoro, where she gave away too much start and was never involved. She carries only 51kg again and has placed at her only 900m attempt, giving her a genuine winning chance if she repeats the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 25/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 0:55.60 | 7-6-3 | 12 |
| 0.7L | $52.30 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:24.10 | 12-12-8 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $263.80 |
| 9/12 | 21/09/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:34.60 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 5-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $113.40 |
| 6/11 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 2-3-6 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $13.90 |
| 10/11 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 5-9-10 | 10 |
| 11.6L | $6.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back on a one-week turnaround after finishing 11th at this track, beaten over 19 lengths behind Janus Tesoro at big odds. Her Sonoda run before that was also disappointing, seventh in a C3 after travelling as though she might take a hand but offering little late. Four career wins give her some depth, but recent performances leave her with too much to overcome here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 01/11/2026 | 31 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 4-7-11 | 11 |
| 19.5L | $33.90 |
| 7/9 | 01/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $9,872.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:34.00 | 1-4-7 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | 19 | C3 3U | $9,593.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | R | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 1-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $12,785.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | SP | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:56.30 | 1-8-10 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $13.80 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 55kg | 1:32.60 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $19.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $11,270.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 53kg | 1:30.90 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $35.40 |