Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
SOUND JETE (6) Kicked clear when winning by a distance last run here. Won't be far away during the run. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts. Must be considered. DAIMEI AI (2) Tidy effort when 2nd last run at the track and has a good draw. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. QUEEN'S MONT BLANC (8) Came in 3rd last start here. In top form this preparation. Expected to settle towards the tail. Right in this. GATLIN TESORO (3) Nice run when 3rd last run at the track. One of the chances.

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted sharply last start when second in a C2 at this track, beaten a length and a half by Shinonome after leading and giving a kick. His previous run was much weaker, finishing seventh and beaten nine and a half lengths, but he is proven at this track and distance with one win and seven places from 19 attempts. From barrier 1, he appeals as a genuine place chance rather than a standout win option.
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 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $27.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.60 | 2-4-7 | 8 |
| 9.6L | $151.60 |
| 9/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Takuto Demizu | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 2-3-9 | 12 |
| 14.9L | $64.10 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 12 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 900m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 0:54.70 | 1-2-3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.20 | 1-4-8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $25.50 |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | 23 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 1-5-8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $123.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been holding form well, finishing second at this track in her past three starts, most recently beaten a length by Variation as a short odds-on favourite. The beaten-favourite tag is a small reservation, but her record with Shinsuke Ishikawa is strong and she has placed seven times from 13 at this track and distance. With that consistency behind her, she rates a major winning player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/14 | 17/10/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $30.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 30.0L | $43.40 |
| 4/11 | 06/09/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 8-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $57.20 |
| 10/11 | 23/08/2026 | 50 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 8-10-10 | 10 |
| 22.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $50.30 |

Jockey: Toru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home with purpose to run third behind Shinonome in a C2 at this track last start, beaten a length and a half after having a fair task ahead. That followed a second to Lot Pilina when beaten five lengths, so he has been finding the line consistently without quite winning. Two wins and seven placings at around 1400m keep him in the each-way mix, with a placing again looking his most likely outcome.
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 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.30 |
| 6/14 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:32.10 | 8-7-6 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $24.20 |
| 5/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $164.40 |
| 5/11 | 22/08/2026 | 33 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 7-5-5 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $17.70 |
| 4/12 | 20/07/2026 | 57 | C1 3U | $7,603.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $10.20 |

Jockey: Ryou Nobata
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth in a C3 at Kochi, beaten just over four lengths at big odds. The run prior was a distant fifth, beaten over 15 lengths, so his recent form still carries some risk. The stable has a strong track profile, but he is unplaced in 14 starts overall and has yet to place around 1400m. He is an outside hope only if the move to this venue sparks improvement.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,420.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Good | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:26.10 | 11-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $42.30 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1400m | R | Takuya Okamura | 57kg | 1:30.90 | 11-9-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $121.40 |
| 10/12 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | C3 3U | $10,126.00 | Kochi | 1300m | SP | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 8-11-10 | 10 |
| 17.8L | $74.40 |
| 5/12 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | C3 3U | $10,122.00 | Kochi | 1400m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:34.60 | 8-5-5 | 11 |
| 8.0L | $12.90 |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | 34 | C3 3U | $10,197.00 | Kochi | 1300m | Fast | Taichi Nagamori | 57kg | 1:26.00 | 4-6-9 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $2.40 |
| 11/17 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:21.60 | 10-10-11 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $30.80 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late to finish fourth behind Shinonome in a C2 at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths, which was a better effort than her previous eighth over 1750m when beaten over 14 lengths. Her track-and-distance record is sound, with two wins and six places from 17 starts, and the returning winning rider is a plus. Even so, she has to improve on recent figures 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 01/11/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,680.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:56.70 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $8.20 |
| 2/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 58 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.80 | 6-3-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 2-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 25/06/2026 | 117 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 4-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a dominant C2 win at this track, where she was heavily supported into very short odds-on territory and beat Ebony Doll by a long way. The start prior was also solid when second to Bi Silent as a very short favourite, so her current campaign has real substance. Two wins and one placing from three starts at this venue, and the same record with Isao Yamaguchi, make her the clear horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 31/10/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:32.40 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 05/09/2026 | 77 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:24.00 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 11/16 | 20/06/2026 | 55 | MDN 3 | $96,760.00 | Hanshin | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:12.70 | 5-4-11 | 15 |
| 12.1L | $54.50 |
| 8/16 | 26/04/2026 | 92 | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Kanta Taguchi | 55kg | 1:11.90 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $14.60 |
| 10/14 | 24/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kokura | 1000m | Good | Kohei Matsuyama | 55kg | 0:59.40 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $14.90 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground for fifth at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Turtle In May, but that still leaves him short of the stronger recent profiles. His start prior was a plain eighth, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds, and the good-track record is also modest. A ¥12.7m 2yo in training purchase with proven 1400m form, but he has to lift clearly to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31/10/2026 | 30 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 5-8-5 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $20.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/10/2026 | 25 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:23.50 | 3-7-8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $90.70 |
| 10/12 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $7,547.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Yukihito Nagata | 56kg | 1:31.00 | 3-8-10 | 10 |
| 16.1L | $15.80 |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | 37 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.70 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,852.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.60 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/06/2026 | 24 | C2 3U | $6,708.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 4-1-3 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to place, but her last-start third at this track came with a six-length defeat as a well-supported favourite, and she only battled on late. Two back she was again third, beaten five lengths, after making ground from a long way back. Her overall record is strong and she has placed four times from five at this track and distance, but turning those minors into a win looks the challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/10/2026 | 13 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 9-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $7,770.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Goto Musashi | 51kg | 1:30.60 | 8-6-3 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | C2 3U | $7,002.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Jyoji Komatsu | 54kg | 1:31.00 | 5-2-3 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,804.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.10 | 8-3-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $16.70 |
| 4/11 | 22/08/2026 | 36 | C2 3U | $6,801.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 8-4-4 | 8 |
| 10.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | B9 3U | $10,644.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Souha Kondo | 52kg | 1:37.30 | 8-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $12.30 |