Saga Race 3 - Race 3 - 1400
LILY SUNRISE (1) Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last run around here on a heavy surface and has drawn to do little work. Will be in the finish. HOT ROD STAR (3) Finished 6th last time at Kochi. Capable of bouncing back. Racing for a new trainer. Can get the job done. FUKU MIAOLI (4) Ran 4th last run at this venue. Will be positive in the run early. Will be around the mark at odds. TSUKUMO NINE (8) Ordinary performance when 8th last start around here. Shinsuke Ishikawa rates highly. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Came through a tight finish to beat Persiano by half a length at this track last start, having also run second to Chica Mallorquina a start earlier when beaten a length. She is holding her form well, has two wins and two placings from seven starts around 1400m, and Jun Tanaka has been aboard for one win and two placings from three rides. From barrier 1, she brings the right blend of current form and course confidence to prove hardest to beat.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:26.80 | 2-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:30.00 | 1-5-10 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $47.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/07/2026 | 62 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 13/15 | 17/05/2026 | 64 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 1-1-13 | 15 |
| 11.8L | $82.90 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at consecutive runs, finishing second last to Hakuai Tower at this track last start when beaten over 17 lengths at big odds. The start prior was no better, with a ninth to Lot Pilina after giving away a big start and never getting into the race. Her past track-and-distance wins are noted, but the recent figures leave her with a substantial task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-9-10 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $404.30 |
| 9/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $408.80 |
| 11/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 8-11-11 | 9 |
| 18.5L | $163.40 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 5-9-8 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $63.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 8-7-8 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $97.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 6-11-10 | 11 |
| 20.5L | $204.50 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing sixth to City Prosper in a C3 at Kochi, beaten just over eight lengths when under pressure late. That run followed a sharper COND win at Kochi, where he came over the top to beat Clymenus by half a length at generous odds. He has placed four times at around 1400m and the kinder set-up brings him back into the winning conversation.
Last Starts 34 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 | 11/10/2026 | 15 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:25.60 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $24.70 |
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | R | Shinji Hatanaka | 57kg | 1:25.50 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $14.20 |
| 5/11 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:31.90 | 8-6-5 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $21.60 |
| 5/11 | 01/08/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:27.30 | 7-5-5 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:46.00 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $15.10 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Seiya Tatara | 57kg | 1:31.00 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home well for fourth to Lily Bennett at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths after starting at generous odds. She had also filled third behind Beryl Sphere the run prior, albeit beaten nine lengths, so the recent form is honest rather than dominant. The 51kg helps and she has a win and two placings around 1400m, making her a realistic minor-money chance.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:25.30 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $13.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $37.80 |
| 10/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Teppei Kotani | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-5-10 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $75.90 |
| 8/11 | 12/09/2026 | 54 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $30.70 |
| 5/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:30.80 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:23.80 | 5-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $100.70 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last behind Hakuai Tower at this track last start, beaten over 17 lengths after giving away a big start and never getting involved. That followed an eighth to Lot Pilina, beaten over 13 lengths, when unwanted in the market. She has won at this track and distance before, but current form is well short of what is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.60 | 8-7-11 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $200.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 9-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.1L | $98.20 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.00 | 9-7-7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $57.70 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $154.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 7-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $49.80 |
| 7/11 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.90 | 10-6-7 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Could only manage seventh behind Hakuai Tower last start, beaten over 11 lengths after a moderate final effort. Her previous fourth to Slava was sounder, but she remains winless from 25 starts despite placing 14 times. The track-and-distance record includes eight placings from ten attempts, so she can run into one, but winning remains the sticking point.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 11.3L | $86.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.90 |
| 3/7 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.90 |
| 6/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $87.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 53kg | 1:31.60 | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved from a heavy defeat to Lot Pilina when fifth to Lily Bennett at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. He is a track-and-distance winner and Naohito Tanaka has a long association with him, including one win and seven placings from 25 rides. That profile gives him some place appeal, though he has to sharpen again to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 6-5-5 | 10 |
| 6.5L | $96.10 |
| 10/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 19.6L | $96.60 |
| 12/14 | 01/10/2026 | 39 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 7-11-12 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $68.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:33.10 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.80 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 16.6L | $159.70 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $24.90 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held again when eighth to Hakuai Tower at this track last start, beaten over 16 lengths after making no impression late. The start prior was also plain, finishing sixth to Lot Pilina and beaten over 11 lengths. Shinsuke Ishikawa knows her well and she has three wins at this track and distance, but the recent form makes her difficult to recommend strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 16.3L | $83.60 |
| 6/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-3-6 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $36.80 |
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 4-3-3 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $24.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $81.40 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 4-8-9 | 11 |
| 16.5L | $13.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:32.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $46.90 |

Jockey: Joji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground without threatening when sixth to Hakuai Tower last start, beaten over 11 lengths after conceding a big start. Two back she was fifth to Slava, beaten seven and a half lengths, again coming from too far back to feature. She has placed four times from 14 starts at this track and distance, but the winning case is hard to build on current evidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 10-10-6 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $117.40 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 8-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 6-6-4 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $14.10 |
| 4/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 10-8-4 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $211.10 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 11-10-8 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $83.30 |
| 9/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-9 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $39.80 |

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply when third to Lily Bennett at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths after being run down late despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear step in the right direction from his sixth to Slava, and he now looks ready fourth-up. With three wins and five placings from 29 starts at the distance, he has the right base to be a major player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:25.30 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $201.40 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 4-4-6 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $96.50 |
| 10/14 | 01/10/2026 | 83 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 2-6-10 | 12 |
| 13.8L | $53.60 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $9,589.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Sasaki Serei | 55kg | 1:33.60 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $29.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | SP | Osamu Shimohara | 57kg | 1:32.50 | 3-9-10 | 7 |
| 25.2L | $50.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | C3 4U | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shinjo Kaisei | 57kg | 1:34.80 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
The third placing to Dantsu Alarm last start reads better than the performance, as she was never competitive and was beaten out of sight at long odds. Her previous fourth to Beryl Sphere was more solid, with a battling finish after starting among the outsiders. She remains winless from 28 starts, but ten placings overall and a good record with Takuto Demizu keep her in the place mix.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $139.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 2-3-4 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $9.40 |
| 2/12 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 4-2-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $6.80 |
| 6/11 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 3-5-6 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $6.60 |
| 10/11 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 4-10-10 | 6 |
| 48.0L | $22.40 |
| 2/11 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 1-1-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |