Saga Race 7 - Race 7 - 1400
LOVING CHAMP (8) Showed promise when winning by 2 1/2L last start at the track. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Has plenty of claims. TOR (1) Finished 5th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form and has the ideal draw. Expecting to settle positively. Isao Yamaguchi is an advantage. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion. BIZANTINO (6) Came in 6th last start at the track. Could be value. BRILLO DORADO (7) Competitive effort when 2nd last run around here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Tracked the speed when fifth at this track last start, beaten just over five lengths by Grand Bouquet on good ground after going around at long odds. The start prior is hard to assess after he failed to finish when near the top of betting, but his overall record at this track and distance remains a genuine asset, with three wins and one place from nine attempts. Barrier one and Isao Yamaguchi help his place case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 3-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $39.60 |
| 0/12 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.40 | - | 2 |
| 14.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.80 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $24.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 2-1-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.80 |
| 9/11 | 23/08/2026 | 71 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 2-6-9 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,443.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Put in another honest effort when third at this track last start, beaten three and a half lengths by Grand Bouquet despite being unwanted in the market. He had also finished fourth here start prior, beaten just over three lengths by Feles Adamas, so the recent form is consistent without being sharp. One win and six places from 21 at this track and distance point to a solid place chance rather than a strong winning push.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 10-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $124.20 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.60 | 6-2-4 | 11 |
| 3.1L | $174.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:32.40 | 10-10-7 | 10 |
| 17.2L | $161.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.10 | 11-10-9 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $157.30 |
| 9/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 10-9-9 | 9 |
| 8.1L | $194.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 40 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 9-7-6 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $76.80 |

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished a distant last at this track last start after settling rearward and making no impression late, with the market offering little support. The start prior was also weak, beaten over 19 lengths after conceding a big start and never getting into the race. She has placed at the distance before, but no wins from 15 overall leaves her with a sizeable task on current form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 9-8-9 | 7 |
| 36.4L | $135.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 9-7-7 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $15.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 10-4-3 | 9 |
| 31.5L | $32.80 |
| 6/12 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:25.00 | 9-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $129.80 |
| 4/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 10-8-4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $312.60 |
| 10/12 | 16/07/2026 | 26 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 2:01.90 | 11-12-10 | 10 |
| 32.8L | $566.50 |

Jockey: Joji Komatsu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed much more when third at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths by Visu Iijan after holding a narrow lead and fighting on until late. That was a clear lift on his previous eighth, when unwanted in the market and beaten seven and a half lengths. He has been a frequent placegetter in the past 12 months, so he appeals more as a minor-money hope than a runner to lean on for the win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.90 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $36.80 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $93.20 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 9-7-9 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $92.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:26.40 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $14.90 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 38 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 6-7-7 | 9 |
| 11.8L | $112.20 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jyoji Komatsu | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Dropped out alarmingly after leading last start and was beaten out of sight by Sound Jete, which is impossible to dress up given she was unwanted in the market. The start prior fifth behind God Tesoro was better, beaten just over four lengths, and she has won at this track before. Against that, she is unplaced in all 13 starts at this track and distance, so her place claims come with clear risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Omi Daiki | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 1-8-12 | 1 |
| 42.8L | $54.70 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $44.50 |
| 12/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 1-9-12 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $76.30 |
| 7/11 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 0:54.70 | 4-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $7.70 |
| 2/11 | 22/08/2026 | 48 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 0:55.50 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 2/11 | 05/07/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Tatsuya Watanabe | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made up ground late when sixth at this track last start, though the beaten margin was still a long way behind Sound Jete. His start prior fourth behind God Tesoro reads better, beaten three and a half lengths, and his broader profile is the stronger pointer: one win and four places from nine at this track and distance, plus consistent form over the past 12 months. He can bounce back strongly in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 3-3-6 | 9 |
| 33.3L | $18.10 |
| 4/12 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Kenji Okamura | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 10-7-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $16.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 8-5-5 | 7 |
| 37.0L | $17.90 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:25.00 | 11-9-7 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $60.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/08/2026 | 43 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 56kg | 1:25.40 | 9-5-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $34.70 |
| 1/12 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:32.50 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put two placings together, finishing second at this track last start when beaten four lengths by Apollon Tesoro after only battling on. He had run third here start prior, beaten just under six lengths after passing a few late from well back. That recent consistency gives him some each-way appeal, but two wins from 52 starts means he is far easier to entertain for a placing than as a winning anchor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/11/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 5-2-2 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.40 |
| 3/14 | 18/10/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 6-3-3 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $70.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1300m | R | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:25.50 | 4-6-9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $7.80 |
| 7/10 | 07/09/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $9,824.00 | Nagoya | 920m | SP | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:55.70 | 9-10-7 | 10 |
| 10.1L | $63.50 |
| 11/11 | 24/08/2026 | 38 | C1 3U | $11,329.00 | Nagoya | 1700m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:52.20 | 11-6-11 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $12.60 |
| 6/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3U | $8,676.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:37.30 | 12-8-6 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to winning form in decisive style at this track last start, beating Eleanor Sunrise by two and a half lengths after travelling close enough and putting the race away with authority. She had been second to Janus Tesoro start prior and now has two wins from three attempts at this track and distance. With Hiroki Yamashita having won twice from three rides on her, she sets the standard and looks the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/10/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:33.00 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:24.10 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $5.60 |
| 1/14 | 19/09/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/08/2026 | 77 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 7-4-5 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $13.40 |
| 11/16 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 1:55.90 | 5-8-11 | 10 |
| 13.4L | $37.20 |
| 11/17 | 23/05/2026 | 217 | MDN 3 | $99,450.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Katsuma Sameshima | 55kg | 1:46.20 | 11-11-11 | 12 |
| 6.9L | $273.60 |

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished a distant last at this track last start after settling rearward and giving further ground in a weak run to the line. The start prior was no better, finishing well held behind Beryl Sphere after again settling rearward, and the market has offered little encouragement at recent runs. Still a maiden after 25 starts and unplaced in five at this track and distance, so others make far stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 5-13-14 | 4 |
| 45.5L | $387.10 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 6-8-8 | 8 |
| 22.0L | $70.40 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $54.90 |
| 7/11 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 4-8-7 | 11 |
| 17.5L | $134.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 6-9-10 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $96.80 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 31 | COND 3 | $22,809.00 | Saga | 1860m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 56kg | 2:01.90 | 10-11-11 | 3 |
| 33.3L | $287.80 |