Saga Race 9 - Race 9 - 1400
T M DAITAKA (10) Came in 4th last run at this track. Overlooking the last run. Going well this campaign. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Hard to dismiss. ENOUGH SAID (9) Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 3L last run at this track. Will give a big sight. DIAMOND FUJI (6) Lacklustre showing when 9th last time at Kochi. Should improve from the last run. Will be positive in the run early. Isao Yamaguchi is a crucial engagement. Right in this. NISHINO LYNDA (5) Below par when 7th last run at this venue. Winning hope.

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up after one week following a fifth in A1 company at this track, beaten ten lengths after settling with plenty to do and working home fairly without threatening. The start prior was similar, finishing fifth and beaten seven and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. Her three wins from nine at this track and distance are the saving grace, but recent figures leave her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $15,360.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 9-8-5 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $128.90 |
| 5/7 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.50 | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $26.10 |
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 9-6-4 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $114.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 50kg | 1:24.10 | 6-8-10 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $51.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/08/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 50kg | 1:29.10 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $23.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:29.30 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 8.7L | $33.20 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held behind Enough Said last start, finishing eighth in A2 company at this track and beaten over 11 lengths as one of the outsiders. The run prior had more merit, closing from an impossible position for fourth behind A Shin Sturm. He has placed seven times from 17 starts in the past 12 months without winning, which makes him a more convincing minor-money hope than a winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $44.30 |
| 4/11 | 11/10/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 7-6-4 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $15.80 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 11-5-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $126.80 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:24.10 | 9-10-9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $27.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $19.70 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at his past two runs, finishing second last behind Enough Said last start after getting a long way back and making no impression. He was also second last behind A Shin Sturm the start prior and started big odds there. The old record is sound enough, but being unplaced in all 13 starts over the past 12 months is a major concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 10-10-9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $353.30 |
| 10/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $288.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $142.20 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $111.90 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2026 | 120 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 11-11-11 | 10 |
| 29.3L | $479.90 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 15.8L | $54.10 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Enough Said at this track last start, beaten just over seven lengths after settling handy, and that followed a seventh behind A Shin Sturm when again at big odds. His eight wins and 14 places from 43 starts at this track and distance, plus Jun Tanaka's long association, are positives, but the current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 2-3-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $113.20 |
| 7/11 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 2-1-7 | 11 |
| 8.7L | $150.30 |
| 8/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 5-7-8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $46.20 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $23.40 |
| 4/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $34.10 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $61.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Could not get close to Enough Said last start, finishing seventh and beaten just over nine lengths after giving away a big start before working home decently. She was better at this track two runs back, running third behind A Shin Sturm and beaten just over five lengths. With three wins and three places from ten at this track and distance, she remains a genuine place chance if she settles within range.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.90 | 5-9-7 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.30 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 17 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 53kg | 1:31.00 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.10 |
| 1/9 | 03/09/2026 | 25 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:32.00 | 4-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2026 | 105 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $13.80 |
| 8/11 | 26/04/2026 | 21 | COND | $108,587.00 | Saga | 1750m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 1:54.00 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $50.80 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a plain ninth at Kochi, where he was close enough in running but faded and was beaten over 12 lengths. His previous A3 third at Kochi was stronger, sitting handy and holding on fairly when beaten just under four lengths. Four wins and four places from 13 starts in the past 12 months, plus weight relief, give him a sound rebound case.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $86,837.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.80 | 7-9-9 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $35.30 |
| 3/9 | 27/09/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:42.80 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.20 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | A3 3U | $30,378.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:21.80 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.90 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $67,478.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:24.70 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/07/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $33,989.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Good | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:30.00 | 5-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $16,637.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:45.50 | 5-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth in A1 company at Nagoya, beaten just over eight lengths when unwanted in the market. The start prior was better, a third over 920m at Nagoya after travelling well and working home evenly. She has won at around 1400m before, but recent-year form is light and she has to lift to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 38 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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $40,402.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 54kg | 1:26.20 | 4-4-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $175.10 |
| 3/11 | 17/09/2026 | 28 | A3 3U | $22,651.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Good | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:55.00 | 4-6-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $5.20 |
| 5/11 | 20/08/2026 | 21 | COND | $90,562.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 55kg | 0:54.00 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $111.80 |
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 15 | A4 3U | $18,247.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:29.10 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.0L | $24.20 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Tomomori Syotaro | 54kg | 0:54.00 | 10-11-5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $234.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/07/2026 | 147 | A1 3U | $39,535.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | M | Tomomori Syotaro | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 1-11-10 | 6 |
| 22.6L | $111.30 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply last start when second to Enough Said in A2 company at this track, beaten three lengths after working home evenly despite being among the outsiders. That came after an eighth behind A Shin Sturm when he never looked likely. He did finish ahead of T M Daitaka a fortnight ago, and his place record with Toru Takeyoshi gives him a credible minor-money profile.
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 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 7-3-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $129.10 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 11-9-8 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $49.90 |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 0:54.10 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $69.60 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 3-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $37.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 52kg | 1:30.40 | 9-10-8 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $18.40 |
| 4/10 | 20/07/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 8-6-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $83.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Put the right form on the board last start, winning an A2 at this track by three lengths after being near the top of betting and finishing strongly. That victory also gave him the measure of T M Daitaka, and his 1400m record of three wins and one place from ten starts supports the set-up. With Manato Hida staying aboard after a successful first pairing, he brings the strongest winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/10/2026 | 30 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 3-2-1 | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $40,505.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:30.30 | 8-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $18.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 55 | B2 3U | $23,628.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:44.60 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | AB 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 7-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $129.20 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | COND 3U | $23,792.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:22.00 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $21.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten seven lengths as favourite behind Enough Said last start, so that run has to be treated as a clear below-par result. The start prior was much stronger, a second to A Shin Sturm when sent out a prohibitive odds-on favourite and beaten just over a length. His four wins and nine places from 15 at this track and distance, plus an outstanding record with Shinsuke Ishikawa, make him a serious danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 4-5-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2026 | 14 | A2 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 1:31.00 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 20 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/07/2026 | 30 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |