Saga Race 11 - Race 11 - 1400
YTTERBIUM (7) improved last start but found one better over 1300m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Top contender. BELLAGIO MARCUS (3) last appeared seven weeks ago over 2400m at Kyoto when he finished 13th. This is his first run for the Tadayoshi Ikeda stable. Worth serious consideration here in easier. BONS SOUVENIRS (4) was well in commission last start over 1300m at this track when eighth. Well-placed to make amends. YUI AVENIR (8) returned from a spell a month ago when he was seventh over 1400m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Las Elle with 54kg at $51.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 32 len behind Saioga Uma with 52kg at $21.50. Has the inside gate but looks tested.
Last Starts 13 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 8-6-3 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $51.90 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:23.70 | 11-5-5 | 7 |
| 32.1L | $21.50 |
| 15/15 | 21/12/2025 | 36 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Y | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:52.20 | 8-9-15 | 11 |
| 15.2L | $779.70 |
| 15/16 | 15/11/2025 | 77 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Fukushima | 1200m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:08.90 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $176.40 |
| 14/18 | 30/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Yuzuki Tanihara | 51kg | 1:23.10 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $234.00 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 24 len behind Noble Cloud with 55.0kg at $373.80. The run before that 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1800m, slow going 15 len behind Hermes Gang carrying 55.0kg at $285.10. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Shu Ishibashi | 55kg | 1:56.90 | 15-12-13 | 9 |
| 24.7L | $373.80 |
| 13/16 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Soft | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:53.90 | 11-11-13 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $285.10 |
| 12/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Kitamura | 55kg | 1:35.30 | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $124.40 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 11th of 13 at Kyoto on October 12 over 2000m, 10 len behind Visage carrying 56.0kg at $154.40. Went for a break before returning 13th of 18 at Kyoto on January 10 over 2400m, 12 len behind Gaudi carrying 57.0kg at $181.20. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/18 | 10/01/2026 | 90 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 2400m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 57kg | 2:27.20 | 10-10-13 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $181.20 |
| 11/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Yusaku Kokubun | 56kg | 2:00.50 | 9-10-11 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $154.40 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 6 len behind Or Mare with 54kg at $1.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 30 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 54kg at $6. Nicely drawn and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:26.60 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 30.0L | $6.00 |
| 18/18 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 55kg | 1:47.50 | - | 2 |
| 17.9L | $452.30 |
| 14/17 | 06/12/2025 | 97 | MDN F 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1600m | Good | Kyosuke Kokubun | 55kg | 1:33.60 | - | 3 |
| 11.2L | $357.00 |
| 9/14 | 31/08/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $147,620.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:34.20 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $134.50 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Or Mare with 53kg at $165.90. Before that second last of 11 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 20 len behind Nishino Gawain carrying 53kg at $120.10. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:26.60 | 9-11-11 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $165.90 |
| 10/11 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.30 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $120.10 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:32.60 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $9.70 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:25.60 | 1-4-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $49.50 |
| 3/11 | 15/11/2025 | 25 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:33.00 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $26.50 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Mombetsu | 1000m | Good | Yoji Kamei | 55kg | 1:03.20 | 6-3-5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $314.50 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1200m, 14 len behind Cockpit Sight carrying 55.0kg at $37.20. Previously second-up 12th of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on November 1 over 1600m, slow going 17 len behind Arcadia Cafe with 55.0kg at $195.70. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 10/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $37.20 |
| 12/16 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:36.00 | - | 9 |
| 17.6L | $195.70 |
| 11/16 | 18/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Takuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:34.10 | - | 15 |
| 8.7L | $103.80 |

Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Pan Tesoro carrying 56kg at $3. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 36 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 56kg at $3.40. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 7-6-6 | 11 |
| 36.1L | $3.40 |
| 16/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Ryota Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:09.40 | - | 3 |
| 21.2L | $313.10 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 10 at this track on January 29 over 1400m, 7 len behind Ash Are with 56kg at $33.70. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Kyoto on November 23 over 2000m, 26 len behind Air Be A Gale carrying 56.0kg at $722.40. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 67 | COND 3 | $46,418.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuma Ogino | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 7.1L | $33.70 |
| 16/16 | 23/11/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | Akatsuki Tomita | 56kg | 2:00.40 | 13-11-16 | 16 |
| 26.8L | $722.40 |
| 12/12 | 05/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Kyoto | 1200m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 56kg | 1:10.00 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $38.80 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pan Tesoro with 56kg at $33.40. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 43 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 56kg at $39.50. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 12 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 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $33.40 |
| 8/11 | 01/02/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 4-10-8 | 10 |
| 43.6L | $39.50 |
| 12/12 | 21/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Akihide Tsumura | 56kg | 1:53.40 | 5-10-12 | 7 |
| 61.5L | $178.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 56kg | 1:35.30 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $90.90 |

Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 28 len behind Las Elle carrying 54kg at $144.40. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 42 len behind Saioga Uma carrying 54kg at $39.70. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 13 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 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 10-11-10 | 10 |
| 28.3L | $144.40 |
| 7/11 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 42.1L | $39.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:32.60 | 7-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $84.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/12/2025 | 143 | COND 2 | $9,526.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:25.80 | 2-8-10 | 5 |
| 22.1L | $38.10 |
| 11/11 | 06/08/2025 | 56 | COND 2 | $20,263.00 | Mombetsu | 1000m | Fast | Kosei Akimoto | 55kg | 1:01.50 | 9-9-11 | 11 |
| 38.9L | $199.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2025 | - | COND 2 | $44,011.00 | Mombetsu | 1000m | Good | Yuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 1:02.60 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 10 over 1800m, 24 len behind Bell Wood Peace with 57.0kg at $221.60. The start before that 11th of 13 at Chukyo on December 14 over 2000m, 15 len behind Graines De Joie carrying 56.0kg at $203.50. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 10/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 57kg | 1:56.40 | 1-3-15 | 13 |
| 24.7L | $221.60 |
| 11/13 | 14/12/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Hatsuya Kowata | 56kg | 2:02.00 | 8-7-11 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $203.50 |
| 13/16 | 24/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Fukushima | 1800m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 56kg | 1:50.60 | 9-10-13 | 14 |
| 11.1L | $147.00 |

Jockey: Ryou Kobayashi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 22 len behind Las Elle carrying 56kg at $46.80. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1300m, 5 len behind Aeolus Tesoro carrying 56kg at $141.60. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 11-9-9 | 8 |
| 22.3L | $46.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 22 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:26.00 | 7-5-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $141.60 |
| 7/11 | 10/01/2026 | 34 | COND 3 | $15,473.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:34.80 | 10-8-7 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $50.80 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $15,876.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 1:25.90 | 12-12-11 | 4 |
| 28.6L | $56.30 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $115.90 |
| 10/11 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | COND 2 | $9,643.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Shoma Kanayama | 55kg | 0:56.60 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $79.10 |