Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1860
AITAKA (5) Was strong to the line when winning by 3L last start at this track and going up in distance. Expect to go close. MOON OF THE ACE (2) Did well when 2nd last run at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Underrated. BIKINI BOY (11) Came in 5th last start at this track. Capable of a strong comeback but dropping back to a shorter trip. Isao Yamaguchi is a pivotal booking. Very competitive this campaign. Well placed and has solid claims. FORD TESORO (1) Came in 4th last time at this venue. Capable of bouncing back and has the ideal gate. Shinsuke Ishikawa and Fumiya Mashima have a good working relationship. Back in trip. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound fourth over 2500m at this track, settling handy and finishing beaten just over four lengths behind Keiai Antares after being near the top of betting. The start prior he beat that same rival by a length over 1750m at this venue, so there is a competitive line in his form. Around 1860m he has three placings from seven tries, which keeps him more in the each-way mix than as a leading win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/11/2026 | 70 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Junki Mochizuki | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/12 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.40 |
| 4/8 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | A2 3U | $30,590.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Junki Mochizuki | 57kg | 1:21.20 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:44.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | A3 3U | $29,947.00 | Kochi | 1400m | SP | Yuta Goma | 57kg | 1:27.10 | 2-4-4 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $23.50 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 42 | A2 3U | $30,153.00 | Kochi | 1600m | SP | Shuji Akaoka | 57kg | 1:42.20 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with another honest second at this track over 1750m, beaten three lengths by Cosmo Gin Buck after starting near the top of betting. He was also second to Bikini Boy at his previous run, fighting on well, and his overall profile is hard to fault with eight wins and 14 places from 25 starts. Proven at this track and distance, with Taku Kawashima back aboard, he is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/10/2026 | 160 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 10/05/2026 | 15 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.80 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1800m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:00.70 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $16.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 42 | A1 3U | $13,140.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:28.60 | 4-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $34,538.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 6-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted last start when third over 2500m at this track, beaten four lengths by Keiai Antares at long odds after sitting right there and holding on fairly. That was a clear step forward from a heavy B2 defeat at Ohi where she dropped out of contention. Her track record is a strong positive, but around 1860m she has placed twice from six attempts, leaving her best suited as a genuine place chance.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 26 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 2:48.00 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $33.70 |
| 9/10 | 06/10/2026 | 18 | B2 3U | $75,686.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Yoichi Ando | 54kg | 1:54.70 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $31.90 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | B1B2 3U | $76,745.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Masashige Honda | 53kg | 2:10.20 | 1-1-8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $25.60 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2026 | 19 | B2 3U | $73,515.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2400m | R | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 2:37.70 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $8.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | B3 3U | $63,926.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | M | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 2:08.30 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 9/16 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | B3 3U | $64,401.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1800m | Fast | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $8.70 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held last start when sixth over 2500m at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths by Keiai Antares after coming under pressure late. The run prior was much better, winning over 2000m at this venue by half a length from Keiai Antares. His distance figures are strong and the stable has excellent local standing, but at nine he has to rebound sharply to trouble the main hopes.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 1-4-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $13.40 |
| 1/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $6.90 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2026 | 57 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.90 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a decisive return when winning an A1 over 1400m at this track by three lengths, charging home from a difficult position to beat Digital Scion as a well-supported favourite. She had also won her previous start here by two and a half lengths, so the current form is compelling. With five wins and seven places from 17 starts at this track and a strong record with Manato Hida, she sets the standard.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 108 | A1 3U | $15,360.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:28.70 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $19.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:21.90 | 8-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $16.10 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 168 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:52.90 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 35 | COND | $83,301.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:58.50 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | 29 | C2 3U | $14,464.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:29.70 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth in an A1 over 1400m at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths by Star Of Faith at big odds after giving away too much ground. His previous fourth was more encouraging, making ground from well back to be beaten just under four lengths. The class drop is a small help, but recent results leave him with a fair amount to find 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $38,399.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $64.30 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 7-6-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $11.70 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 22.8L | $206.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 8-6-6 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $129.30 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $188.70 |
| 3/6 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last in an A2 over 1400m at this track last start, beaten over 10 lengths by Get The Fame at long odds after offering little in the final effort. He had been fifth here the run before, beaten just over six lengths, so the recent pattern is plain. A previous win around this distance is a positive, but his current form gives him plenty of ground to make up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/10/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 2-7-8 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $21.60 |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:29.60 | 5-6-5 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $21.30 |
| 9/11 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 11-8-9 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $20.10 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 44 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.70 | 9-5-3 | 9 |
| 4.1L | $9.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | COND | $121,646.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.70 | 3-4-9 | 12 |
| 13.5L | $7.30 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 65 | B1B2 3U | $59,895.00 | Urawa | 1400m | R | Shoya Hozono | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 8-10-9 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $319.30 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a fifth in an A1 over 1400m at this track, beaten seven and a half lengths by Star Of Faith after working home evenly. The margin was plain, but he improves into a much more suitable setup with weight relief and a perfect three wins from three starts at this track and distance. If he builds from the first-up run, he has the profile to run into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/10/2026 | 126 | A1 3U | $38,399.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $15.70 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 5-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $14.10 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:54.50 | 8-6-5 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:28.20 | 8-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $14.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth over 2500m at this track last start, beaten over 19 lengths by Keiai Antares at long odds after conceding a huge start and never becoming involved. His previous fourth behind Cosmo Gin Buck was better, but he was still beaten just over six lengths and again started big odds. Unplaced in three starts at this track, he has a difficult task on current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 5-9-9 | 11 |
| 19.4L | $121.60 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $31.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/09/2026 | 31 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $17.70 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 23 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Good | Tsubasa Sasagawa | 56kg | 1:42.90 | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $45.40 |
| 12/12 | 04/08/2026 | 61 | B2 3U | $47,945.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 3-11-12 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.40 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 16 | COND 4U | $189,142.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Good | Manato Hida | 57kg | 2:02.50 | 6-10-10 | 9 |
| 24.1L | $321.20 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined A2 win over 1400m at this track, working home over the top to beat Francina Tesoro by a neck in an open market. Before that he was third to Cosmo Gin Buck over 1750m, and he now brings eight wins and 15 places from 39 starts at this venue. Moon Of The Ace has a recent edge over him, but his winning form and local record make him a major player again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/10/2026 | 8 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.20 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 55kg | 1:55.20 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $31.20 |
| 5/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 5-6-5 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $50.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 55kg | 1:58.70 | 6-4-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $55.70 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2026 | 35 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $31.90 |
| 3/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:29.50 | 5-7-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $45.90 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly when fifth over 2500m at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths by Keiai Antares. His previous third behind A Shin Enbarr was stronger, beaten only a length and a half in an open market. The key support is Isao Yamaguchi, who has won 11 from 22 aboard him, and his record around this trip is sound enough to keep him in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/11/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 4-5-5 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $5.70 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2026 | 35 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 7-7-7 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2026 | 41 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | COND | $59,545.00 | Saga | 2000m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 2:09.20 | 3-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | 29 | COND | $59,954.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:56.60 | 7-2-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |