Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1300
IKENO MRS GREEN (5) Finished 5th last time here. Expecting improvement. Likely to be well placed early. Underrated. DAIMEI AGAIN (1) Tidy run when 3rd last time here and has drawn to do little work. Strong chance. MITONO HOPE (3) Looked good when 2nd last start here. Looks to be value. GABAI KING (7) Came in 6th last time at this track. Giving another go here. Shows good early pace. Isao Yamaguchi is a key booking. Has to be included.
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Has put together consecutive thirds at this track, but both margins tell the story: beaten ten lengths behind Hakuai Bonheur, then six lengths behind Venus Belina after only battling on. He has placed at this distance and venue, yet is still a maiden from five starts overall. Barrier one helps his run, but he has to find a sharper finish to threaten the main chances.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 6-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:26.70 | 7-4-3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $4.80 |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 2 | $100,200.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 26.1L | $80.80 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | 22 | MDN 2 | $100,150.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:20.60 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $246.40 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $132,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $87.80 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held at both recent runs on this track, finishing fifth beaten over 12 lengths behind Grandioso before coming in second last behind Chairo Summer, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. The latest run offered no clear excuse, and he is unplaced in four attempts at this track and distance. A much stronger closing effort is required.
Last Starts 15 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 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 4-6-9 | 8 |
| 11.4L | $43.70 |
| 5/9 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $9,060.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 0:55.40 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 7-5-8 | 8 |
| 42.4L | $63.20 |
| 5/9 | 22/08/2026 | 77 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 3-2-5 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $11.90 |
| 6/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $38,704.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $25.30 |
Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Made genuine progress second-up when runner-up to Venus Belina over 1300m at this track, albeit beaten five lengths after settling rearward. His debut fourth over 900m had also contained a sound late finish, so the profile is heading the right way third-up. He was near the top of betting last start and looks capable of filling a minor placing again if he is not left with too much to do.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:27.30 | 9-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $31,079.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 0:55.00 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Joji Komatsu
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Dropped out from well back when eighth to Chairo Summer last start, beaten just over eight lengths at big odds, and there was no hidden excuse in the run. His previous fourth behind Grandioso came with a better finish, but the margin was still over 12 lengths. One placing from five tries at this track and distance leaves him with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 15 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 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 7-9-8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $80.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.20 | 6-6-4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $14.90 |
| 7/10 | 01/10/2026 | 33 | COND 2 | $9,324.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Kondo Shogetsu | 54kg | 1:27.90 | 9-7-7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.40 | 11-9-6 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $45.80 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $3.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | COND 2 | $39,535.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 12.9L | $72.30 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Went under as a prohibitive odds-on favourite first-up at this track, finishing fifth to Chairo Summer but beaten just under three lengths after being right in the race. That was still the closest recent form around this field, and her Mombetsu third behind Layup Three showed she can hold her form when kept handy. Second-up now, rating strongly on current measures and with Manato Hida aboard, she gets a strong chance to make amends.
Last Starts 15 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 | 95 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:27.80 | 5-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $1.30 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/07/2026 | 15 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.80 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $6.20 |
| 4/12 | 30/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $7,290.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:01.30 | 1-2-4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $39.30 |
| 4/12 | 09/06/2026 | 12 | COND 2 | $7,137.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | M | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $42.80 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | COND 2 | $35,928.00 | Monbetsu | 1200m | Good | Masaaki Kuwamura | 55kg | 1:15.90 | 2-3-8 | 8 |
| 42.8L | $9.30 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Did enough on debut to stay in the conversation, running second to San Benito over 900m at this track in a small field after holding his position and working home evenly. The fresh challenge is 1300m, a trip he has not yet tried, so that tempers the winning push. With only one race run behind him, there is natural scope, and another honest showing would put him around the placings.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/10/2026 | - | COND 2 | $30,719.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Leo Nakayama | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sixth behind Chairo Summer at this track, beaten just under six lengths after failing to finish it off. He was also beaten by Ikeno Mrs Green in that recent meeting, which leaves a clear form gap to bridge. The jockey and trainer profile is strong, and he has placed at this venue, but the finishing effort has to improve sharply.
Last Starts 15 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 | 31/10/2026 | 126 | COND 2 | $9,216.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 1:27.80 | 2-4-6 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $11.90 |
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 2 | $10,420.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 1:26.10 | 6-9-9 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $79.10 |
| 3/5 | 06/06/2026 | - | COND 2 | $38,704.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Manato Hida | 55kg | 0:55.60 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks on the sidelines and drops out of Kyoto Mdn company, which is the clear reason to be more forgiving than his form figures suggest. He was last to Meisho Spark last start, beaten six and a half lengths at big odds, after a plain tenth behind Ippei over 1800m. His 1300m record is still winless, but third-up with Shinsuke Ishikawa aboard, this easier assignment gives him a genuine winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 12/10/2026 | 9 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:20.80 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $215.90 |
| 10/10 | 03/10/2026 | 77 | MDN 2 | $103,110.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 56kg | 1:45.50 | 5-5-10 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $223.90 |
| 14/18 | 18/07/2026 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $242,750.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 53kg | 1:10.40 | 16-14-14 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $114.00 |
| 5/16 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $100,890.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Y | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:10.80 | 15-11-5 | 14 |
| 6.6L | $147.60 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | NEWCOMER 2 | $130,300.00 | Kokura | 1200m | Good | Fuma Izumiya | 55kg | 1:10.10 | 3-3-9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $17.30 |