Saga Race 5 - Race 5 - 1400
RADIANT HORSE (1) Came in 4th last run at the track. May see an upturn in form and hard to fault at this trip. Has the ideal barrier. Respect against this field. T M TALISMA (10) Scored a victory by 1L last run here and form has been improving over recent runs. Amongst the placegetters multiple times this campaign. Deserves consideration. LORD MIDNIGHT (2) Tidy effort when 2nd last time at the track and gets a favourable gate. Should race on the speed. Genuine winning chance. MEINER SAHARA (3) Looked good when 3rd last time at this track. Good to see Ren Hasegawa is jumping on. In fine form since returning from a spell. Can give this a shake.

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops back from A1 company after finishing fourth at this track last start, beaten seven and a half lengths after being near the top of betting. The start prior was plain behind Amestris, but her broader profile is hard to dismiss: 14 wins overall, nine wins this season and six wins from nine at this track and distance. From barrier 1 with Ryo Novata back aboard, she has the credentials to rebound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $15,360.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ryoya Sawada | 54kg | 1:29.30 | 2-4-4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 42 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 2-5-8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yoshiki Yamada | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 53kg | 1:30.40 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | A2 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:29.50 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:29.60 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Held second behind Amestris at this track last start as favourite, beaten four lengths after looming without seriously threatening. That followed a sharp four-length win over Mystirion, and his record at this track and distance reads five wins and seven places from 18. Manato Hida knows him well, with four wins and five places from 13 rides, and that proven combination gives him the strongest winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 26/09/2026 | 41 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Manato Hida | 57kg | 0:54.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 4/11 | 21/06/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $89,317.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:27.60 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.90 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $14.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:28.40 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran third in A1 company at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths after being run down late. Two back he also finished third behind Amestris at big odds, although he was still beaten five lengths. Seven wins and four places from 15 at this track and distance keep him in calculations, but he has to find a sharper finish against stronger hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $38,399.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,100.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.40 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $17.20 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 5-7-8 | 8 |
| 10.4L | $6.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2026 | 231 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.10 | 3-1-3 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.90 |
| 10/12 | 28/12/2025 | 42 | COND 3U | $166,601.00 | Saga | 1800m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:54.30 | 2-6-10 | 11 |
| 23.8L | $17.90 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished off strongly when third in A2 grade at this track first-up, beaten four lengths by Enough Said. He had earlier been second to Sun Noble over this course and has a modest but genuine track-and-distance record of one win and one placing from four. Second-up fitness helps, yet he still appears to be chasing the sharper recent ratings in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/10/2026 | 142 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $5.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | COND 3U | $14,886.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.30 | 1-5-7 | 10 |
| 13.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 25/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | COND | $62,049.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:21.20 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $12.60 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $33,580.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 1:28.20 | 3-2-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted at generous odds to win an A1 at this track last start, beating Sakidoritokken by a neck after settling behind the leader and fighting it out. That was a clear step up on his fifth to Cosmo Gin Buck over 1750m two back. The class drop is in his favour and two wins from six at this venue is useful, though he profiles more as a place hope than a clear top pick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,399.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.10 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:55.20 | 5-3-5 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.20 |
| 6/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:12.30 | 2-5-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $15.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 1800m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:58.70 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2026 | 36 | COND | $60,375.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:55.10 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/07/2026 | 71 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:54.10 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the standout recent win when coming from well back to beat Lord Midnight by four lengths at this track, despite starting at big odds. The run prior, she again closed strongly when fourth to A Shin Enbarr over 2000m. Her 1400m record is encouraging, with two wins and two placings from seven starts around the trip, and the latest win gives her a serious chance to confirm the form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:28.50 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $24.70 |
| 4/12 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 2000m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 2:12.30 | 8-4-4 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $24.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 38 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 7-4-2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $22.90 |
| 7/12 | 29/07/2026 | 40 | A5 3U | $15,206.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Good | Soichi Kato | 55kg | 1:50.00 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $11.60 |
| 10/12 | 19/06/2026 | 30 | A3 3U | $22,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:48.70 | 7-12-10 | 10 |
| 12.4L | $13.20 |
| 7/11 | 20/05/2026 | 47 | A4 3U | $17,986.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Takahiro Imai | 55kg | 1:35.60 | 7-2-7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well beaten at both recent runs, finishing last to Enough Said at this track after settling a long way back and making no impression. His previous ninth behind Amestris was no better, beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. Past track-and-distance wins and a strong Takuto Demizu record are positives, but his current form is well short.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/10/2026 | 8 | A2 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 9-5-10 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $83.10 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 11-10-9 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $210.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 0:54.10 | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $154.60 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | A2 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 6-4-6 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $22.00 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | COND 3U | $15,094.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:30.40 | 8-7-9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $20.90 |
| 10/10 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | COND 3U | $15,206.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 55kg | 1:29.30 | 10-9-10 | 10 |
| 17.1L | $22.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was beaten out of sight over 2500m at this track last start after settling well back and never entering the race. The start prior was also plain, finishing second last behind Amestris at huge odds. Third-up fitness is the only mild positive, but he is unplaced in seven starts at this track and distance and has not placed in 11 runs over the past 12 months.
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 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 2:48.00 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 51.9L | $520.80 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2026 | 162 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $575.20 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $14,989.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:28.30 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $197.90 |
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $38,781.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Goto Musashi | 52kg | 1:27.50 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $153.20 |
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3U | $15,512.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 55kg | 1:22.00 | 9-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $186.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | COND 3U | $153,208.00 | Saga | 2000m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 2:09.10 | 7-9-9 | 11 |
| 50.6L | $536.30 |

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back to a more suitable distance after being beaten over 19 lengths by Keiai Antares over 2500m last start. She was also safely held over 1750m two back after being unwanted in the market. Her overall 1400m record includes two wins and two placings, and the stable is respected here, but recent margins say she has a fair bit to turn around.
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 | 15 | COND 3U | $92,158.00 | Saga | 2500m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 2:48.00 | 9-7-8 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $96.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 112 | COND 3U | $38,848.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:55.20 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $25.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 31 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:58.10 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $53.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/05/2026 | 20 | A2 4U | $44,437.00 | Sonoda | 1400m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 40.4L | $54.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 44 | A1A2 4U | $57,133.00 | Sonoda | 1870m | Fast | Tomohiro Sasada | 55kg | 2:03.50 | 1-4-7 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $89.80 |
| 8/10 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | A1A2 4U | $48,666.00 | Sonoda | 1700m | Good | Shingo Oyama | 55kg | 1:53.40 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 9.6L | $208.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made full use of market confidence to win at this track last start, beating S C Alber by a length as a well-supported favourite. That followed a third to Lord Midnight over 900m, when he was short odds-on but only worked home fairly. His local record is sound, with two wins and three places from six at this venue, so he has place claims if he holds that latest level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/10/2026 | 22 | COND 3U | $15,539.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:22.50 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $37,751.00 | Saga | 900m | R | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 0:54.10 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 56 | COND 3U | $37,734.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:24.10 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 9.6L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 18/06/2026 | 25 | COND | $110,333.00 | Sonoda | 820m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 57kg | 0:48.70 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.70 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | COND 3U | $37,471.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 0:52.90 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the race but did not finish it off when fourth in A1 company at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Star Of Faith. Two back he conceded too much start behind Amestris, though he was not disgraced through the line. Three wins from five at this track and distance is a strong pointer, and third-up he shapes as a realistic place chance with upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | A1 3U | $38,399.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:29.30 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $7.10 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2026 | 99 | COND 3U | $62,157.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:28.50 | 7-9-6 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | A1 3U | $38,014.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:29.40 | 6-3-1 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.90 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | COND 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1800m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:58.10 | 3-5-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 62 | A1 3U | $37,215.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:21.90 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.30 |
| 14/16 | 05/04/2026 | 50 | ALLOW 4U | $329,040.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | M | Takuya Kowata | 54kg | 1:51.40 | 12-14-14 | 15 |
| 16.2L | $114.00 |