Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1400
SOUND DIANA (1) Won by a huge margin of 5L last start at this venue and drawn beautifully. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 starts. Isao Yamaguchi is an advantage. Looks well suited in this race. LILY CRYSTAL (9) Ran 6th last start here. Can show a better performance this time and proven performer at this trip. Jockey Manato Hida and trainer Ooshima Shizuo make an imposing pair. Expect to go close. ESPLANADE (5) Ran 5th last time around here. Exotics chance. CASA MILA (11) Placed 3rd last time at this track. Don't overlook as is capable of a big run.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off two commanding wins at this track, most recently putting five lengths on Morale after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. The start prior was even stronger on the clock of the result, winning by six lengths from Daimei Miracle as a dominant favourite. Two wins and one place from three starts at this track and distance underline why she is the clear horse to beat.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 10/16 | 08/08/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:25.20 | 12-11-10 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $215.90 |
| 6/16 | 30/05/2026 | 105 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Naho Furukawa | 53kg | 1:25.00 | 9-9-6 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $165.40 |
| 9/16 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 1700m | Good | Seiya Morita | 52kg | 1:48.00 | 12-10-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $137.50 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at his past two, finishing second last to Grand Bouquet at this track when unwanted in the market after being tailed off at Sonoda the run prior. His overall record at the distance is sound, with one win and six placings from ten attempts, but the recent margins leave him with a sizeable form gap to close against the better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/11/2026 | 52 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 5-9-10 | 6 |
| 20.1L | $24.70 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $12,791.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | M | Nagao Tasuku | 56kg | 2:07.50 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 44.2L | $74.70 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $11,187.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 1-3-5 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 22 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | F Komaki | 56kg | 1:33.30 | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | C3 3U | $9,660.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:34.00 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 17/06/2026 | 19 | C2 3 | $9,457.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Shingo Oyama | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished seventh behind Grand Bouquet last start, beaten over 12 lengths after being close enough before fading, and that followed a ninth to God Tesoro when beaten over 13 lengths. She has placed four times from 13 attempts at this track and distance, but the current form pattern is plain and she would have to lift sharply to trouble the main hopes.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $249.40 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-4-9 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $34.60 |
| 10/12 | 01/10/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 2-4-10 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $48.90 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:33.40 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $6.20 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 49 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:25.40 | 5-4-8 | 11 |
| 11.9L | $36.70 |
| 1/11 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.0L | $22.30 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent performances leave her with plenty to find, having finished eighth to Grand Bouquet last start when beaten over 13 lengths at big odds. She was also seventh behind God Tesoro the start prior, beaten over 12 lengths, and there was no obvious excuse in the latest run. One placing from ten starts at this track and distance is only modest support.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 5-7-8 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $299.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 3-9-7 | 10 |
| 11.8L | $170.30 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.40 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $21.10 |
| 8/11 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:25.10 | 3-5-8 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $30.90 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Sota Tsubaki | 51kg | 1:26.00 | 1-3-7 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $17.10 |
| 12/12 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND | $76,029.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:28.00 | 5-10-12 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $299.10 |

Jockey: Musashi Gotou
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Has produced two similar fifths at this track, each time beaten four and a half lengths, and her start-prior effort had merit as she picked up nicely in the straight at big odds. The lack of a win from 28 starts caps the enthusiasm, but she carries only 51kg again and has placed six times from eleven starts with this jockey. A minor placing looks within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:31.90 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $10.60 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:24.40 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $52.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.40 | 3-3-4 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $31.60 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:26.40 | 4-3-7 | 11 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 9-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:32.30 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a seventh in COND grade at this track, beaten just over nine lengths by Kashino Hanzo after giving away a big start. He was also well held in COND company the run prior, but his record includes one win and one placing from nine starts at this track and distance. If forward enough fresh, he has a place profile.
Last Starts 143 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | 25 | COND 3U | $74,431.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:30.00 | 9-8-7 | 9 |
| 9.1L | $34.10 |
| 11/12 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $297,723.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 2:12.40 | 9-10-11 | 9 |
| 12.4L | $223.10 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 2:01.60 | 5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $23.50 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | 27 | COND | $119,908.00 | Saga | 1800m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:57.50 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.2L | $202.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 17 | COND 3 | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:56.50 | 5-3-4 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $16.80 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $29,200.00 | Saga | 1750m | Good | Shoma Kanayama | 57kg | 1:56.00 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $43.30 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been edging around the mark, finishing fourth to Visu Iijan last start when beaten just under four lengths after settling rearward. Two back he was third behind Feles Adamas, closing late to get into the money at generous odds. The win strike rate is modest, but the recent form is stronger than most in this field and he looks a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 7-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.70 |
| 2/13 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:33.20 | 8-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $72.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/09/2026 | 29 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 9-6-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $47.80 |
| 6/12 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | COND 3U | $9,056.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 55kg | 1:33.30 | 8-6-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $203.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 8-5-4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $80.50 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was never in the race when seventh to Visu Iijan last start, beaten just under eight lengths after conceding a huge start, and she had been beaten over 12 lengths behind God Tesoro two runs ago. Past track-and-distance winning form is noted, but she is unplaced from 21 starts in the past 12 months and current figures leave her short of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.90 | 9-8-7 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $27.70 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 11-11-8 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $340.70 |
| 10/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 12-11-10 | 11 |
| 43.6L | $200.50 |
| 9/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:32.90 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $396.60 |
| 7/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:25.20 | 9-9-7 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $113.80 |
| 7/12 | 20/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 11-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $234.30 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below her best when sixth behind Grand Bouquet last start, beaten five and a half lengths after starting near the top of betting, but she did keep working despite never looking the winner. The start prior is the key reference: she beat Vin Rose by five lengths at this track as a prohibitive odds-on favourite. Two wins from three at this track and distance keep her right in calculations.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 12/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/14 | 20/09/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:33.30 | 3-2-1 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $1.30 |
| 9/16 | 09/08/2026 | 50 | MDN 3 | $98,110.00 | Chukyo | 1800m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:54.70 | 7-8-9 | 14 |
| 10.9L | $433.90 |
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:53.80 | 5-5-11 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $122.20 |
| 5/16 | 06/06/2026 | 73 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:54.60 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $181.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent margins are a concern, with a seventh to Sound Jete last start when beaten a long way after settling miles back, and a well-beaten second last behind Beryl Sphere before that. The counterpoint is a long record of minor money, including eleven placings from 41 starts at this track and distance. He profiles as a place chance rather than a winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 13-5-7 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $227.80 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $130.90 |
| 8/12 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $234.60 |
| 7/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.90 | 7-6-7 | 10 |
| 8.6L | $271.40 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 42 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:25.20 | 7-5-9 | 8 |
| 13.6L | $90.20 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:25.80 | 9-2-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $37.60 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved into third behind Apollon Tesoro last start, but was still beaten eight lengths after working home evenly. The run prior is harder to like, as she started a well-supported favourite and finished ninth behind Feles Adamas. No wins from 20 starts is the major concern, and she has to find more than that latest placing suggests.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 10-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $16.50 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 8-4-9 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $2.10 |
| 6/12 | 08/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $15,989.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | M | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 2-2-6 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $82.30 |
| 9/11 | 19/08/2026 | 23 | C2 3U | $15,982.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:31.80 | 4-4-9 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $38.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/07/2026 | 17 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.80 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 127 | C3 3U | $12,880.00 | Kawasaki | 1400m | Fast | Kasumi Kamio | 52kg | 1:32.70 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $8.40 |