Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
SEI BLUE EYE (7) Brave effort to win narrowly last start around here. Unbeaten last 2 runs. Should muster plenty of early speed. Manato Hida has a high strike rate on board. Winning prospect. FUKUNO SUNANO BARA (8) Threw down a serious challenge last time at this track. Has shown early pace in races to date. Racing consistently this preparation. Isao Yamaguchi is a bonus. Live winning chance. RISING HEARTH (4) Got the prize when winning last run at this venue. Maintaining a perfect record the last 3 runs. Up to these. CASSANDRA (1) Nice run when 3rd last start at this venue and drawn the rails. Showing great form since coming back from a break. Exotics hope in this event.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Led and was only collared late when third at this track last start, beaten just over half a length by North Gloria despite going around at long odds. The start prior she was sent out favourite and again filled third, though beaten four and a half lengths by Revident after feeling the pressure late. Still a maiden after 13 starts, but her recent consistency gives her a genuine place profile if she runs out the 1300m strongly.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $36.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-5 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $2.40 |
| 6/11 | 09/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 0:59.00 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Sapporo | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 0:58.70 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $98,840.00 | Hakodate | 1000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 55kg | 0:59.60 | 3-5-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.90 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at this track last start, beaten just over eight lengths by Kairi Queen after having the job ahead and making little impression. That followed an eighth behind Surreal, beaten over 13 lengths when giving away too much start at big odds. He does have a past win at this track and distance, but the current form is well short of what is required against sharper rivals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $87.80 |
| 8/11 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 11-10-8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $41.90 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.30 | 2-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $20.70 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 3-5-8 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $16.60 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2026 | 50 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $34.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the picture when eighth at this track last start, beaten over 13 lengths by Kairi Queen at long odds. His previous fifth behind Love Me Nassau was also well held, beaten over 12 lengths, although he did work home fairly from an impossible position. Earlier wins at this venue are noted, but his present form makes it hard to build a strong case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $177.80 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-5-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $176.40 |
| 7/11 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:31.90 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $177.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $226.20 |
| 10/12 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 17.3L | $100.30 |
| 6/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 7-8-6 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $122.50 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in excellent order with three wins in a row, the latest a nose success at this track after tracking the leader and fighting hard to score. He had been much stronger the start prior in C2 grade, beating All Nippon by three lengths as a short odds-on favourite. Four wins and one placing from six starts at this venue, plus a strong record with Takuto Demizu, make him a major winning player 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 30.0L | $5.40 |
| 9/12 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 8-8-9 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $12.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 6-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track last start, well held behind Kairi Queen after settling too far back and never threatening. The start prior was no better, finishing seventh behind Surreal and beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. His broader career record shows he has won races, but he is unplaced from seven starts at this venue and current form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:25.30 | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $115.30 |
| 7/11 | 10/10/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 7-8-7 | 11 |
| 12.8L | $195.20 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $189.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 9-9-9 | 8 |
| 18.8L | $149.70 |
| 10/10 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.9L | $189.10 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.90 | 10-9-8 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $312.60 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break with a strong 1300m record at this venue, having won four from six around the trip. He ended last campaign with a plain sixth behind Citrine Tesoro, beaten over 11 lengths when near the top of betting, after an earlier second to Francina Tesoro. His wider record is solid and the distance suits, but the fresh run has to be better than that final effort to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.70 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/12 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $297,723.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:12.40 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $62.90 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 14 | COND | $119,908.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $13.40 |
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1860m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:02.60 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,600.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.80 | 3-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Brings the strongest recent form, having won twice in succession at this track, most recently beating Yui Avenir by half a length as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. The start prior was even more decisive, scoring by four lengths in C2 grade from Iason Tesoro after kicking clear. Three wins from three at this track and distance and four from four with Manato Hida give her the right profile to win again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:23.50 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 12/09/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.10 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 35 | COND 3 | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:56.70 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $32.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 27/06/2026 | 97 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Just missed at this track last start, leading and being run down late when second to North Gloria by a neck as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. That defeat followed a dominant eight-length win from Ikeno Asachan, albeit in a small field, when heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. With two wins and two placings from four starts at this venue, he remains a genuine placing hope with winning claims on his best 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/10/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 09/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 13/16 | 14/06/2026 | 85 | ALLOW 3U | $136,780.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 1:36.80 | 1-1-13 | 13 |
| 10.8L | $113.70 |
| 12/16 | 21/03/2026 | 409 | ALLOW 4U | $140,770.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | T Eda | 58kg | 1:24.30 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $200.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was respectable rather than convincing when fourth at this track last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Kairi Queen after being near the top of betting. He had won narrowly the start prior, edging out A Shin Quantum by a nose, and his 1300m record is strong with five wins from ten attempts. Even so, the latest result suggests he must lift again to match the leading trio.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-3-4 | 12 |
| 3.5L | $10.80 |
| 1/10 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:33.10 | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 05/07/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 11-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |