Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1300
ODAI (10) Placed 2nd last run here. Very competitive this campaign. Jockey Takuto Demizu has a high strike rate on board. Has the speed to overcome the wide alley. Good chance in this event. HERAKLES TESORO (9) Ran 3rd last run at the track and hard to fault at the distance. In fine form this campaign. Has to be strongly considered. VARIATION (8) Nice effort when winning by 1L last start at this venue. Looks to have a good chance of placing. MOZUNO SHIAWASE (1) Came in 5th last start at the track but has a nice advantage with a good draw. Could run into the placings.

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has found the line only fairly at her past two, finishing fifth to Hosumani En last start when unwanted in the market and beaten over 12 lengths after settling rearward. She was fourth to Nobu Nori O the run prior, again from back in the field, so the recent margins temper confidence. The stronger counterpoint is her 1300m record and three wins from five with Toru Takeyoshi, which keep her in the minor-money mix.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 10-8-5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $37.20 |
| 4/9 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:23.40 | 8-4-4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/11 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/11 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent starts, finishing eighth to Tagano Artemis last start when at big odds and beaten over 11 lengths after making little impression from back in the field. The start prior was similar behind Meiner Earth, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. She does have older track-and-trip form, but the current evidence says she must lift sharply to trouble these.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.20 | 10-9-8 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $688.80 |
| 8/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $134.30 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 8-3-6 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $32.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $26.50 |
| 8/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $32.90 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | C1 4U | $9,123.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-2-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $109.30 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third behind Hosumani En last start, though the beaten margin of nine lengths and the lack of market confidence keep the run in perspective. The start prior was much stronger, winning a C2 at this track by three lengths from Feerie Marc after charging home. He has also beaten Variation recently, so a repeat of that sharper performance puts him right in the placing frame.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $141.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/14 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-7 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $30.90 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $12.20 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $5.30 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 19.0L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form has been plain, with a sixth to A Shin Quantum last start when beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. He was second last behind Sei Blue Eye the start prior, beaten over 18 lengths after conceding a huge start and never getting into the race. Placed five times at both this track and the distance, but those figures are minor support against a poor current form line.
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 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 11-9-6 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $205.10 |
| 10/11 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 17.9L | $129.70 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 11-12-9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $168.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-9-6 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $219.60 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $177.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.90 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $74.20 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been struggling for some time and was second last to Tagano Artemis last start, beaten over 15 lengths at long odds after settling miles back and failing to improve. The run prior was another second-last finish behind Meiner Earth, beaten over 13 lengths. Weight relief is a small positive, but his last 12 months read poorly and a major form reversal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.20 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $875.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.60 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $403.10 |
| 12/12 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 5-11-12 | 11 |
| 12.1L | $40.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 21.9L | $240.30 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 8-10-10 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $543.20 |
| 8/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 11-10-8 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $279.70 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race honestly without landing a decisive blow, finishing fourth to Hosumani En last start when beaten nine and a half lengths after again starting at big odds. He had run third to Mrs Jones the start prior, beaten eight and a half lengths, so the form is consistent if not dominant. His past 12 months and 1300m record are sound enough to make him a realistic place contender.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.30 | 2-4-4 | 10 |
| 9.5L | $31.60 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 25 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.40 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $19.10 |
| 3/12 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $44.20 |
| 4/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $13.80 |
| 5/12 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 4-4-5 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has yet to win from 32 starts and comes off an eighth to A Shin Quantum, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. She was better the start prior when third to Meiner Earth, but was still beaten eight and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. Two placings from six at this track and distance offer some minor support, though she has to find far more to threaten.
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 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-4-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $42.80 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.60 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $146.90 |
| 4/6 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.90 | 5-4-4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $44.40 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,550.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 7-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $28.30 |
| 6/10 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C1 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $194.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $106.80 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined C2 win at this track, beating Daimei Ai by a length after kicking clear and holding them safely. She had been odds-on when third to Slava the start prior, so there is a direct matchup query, but the broader pattern is very solid with four top-three finishes from her past five. One win and two places from three starts at this track and distance give her a strong base to be prominent again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $12.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 900m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:55.80 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/09/2026 | 27 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-2-2 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/08/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | C2 4U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 2-5-5 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a reliable campaign, finishing third to Tagano Artemis last start after a second to Queen Saga the run prior, where he was beaten only a length and was near the top of an open market. His overall profile is strong, especially three wins and three places from seven starts at this track and distance. With Taku Kawashima also two wins from five aboard him, he looks a serious winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:23.20 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.60 |
| 2/11 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 4-2-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $27.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 8-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $35.90 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished strongly for second behind Hosumani En last start, beaten only a length, and that came after a dominant C2 win over All Nippon where she was heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. Being beaten as a well-backed runner is the only small knock, but her four wins from five starts at this track and three wins from four with Takuto Demizu make a compelling case. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/11/2026 | 31 | C1 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.30 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 0:54.60 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/11 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.20 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $1.01 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 55 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 13/14 | 24/05/2026 | 85 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Niigata | 1200m | Good | Yutaro Nonaka | 55kg | 1:12.50 | 9-10-13 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $298.20 |