Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
TAYLOR TESORO (5) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then he got a long way back when 13th in a 1800m contest at Nakayama Dirt six weeks ago. Yet to miss the placings from six starts at this track. Isao Yamaguchi gets the best out of this five-year-old entire. This is a nice drop in grade so he is set to turn things around. IVY IDATEN (3) defied his big price last time when beaten just 0.6 lengths into third over 1400m at this track. Expected to run well again. HARUYO KOI (6) was far from disgraced when fourth last start over 1400m at this track, only beaten 0.7 lengths after a win here the start prior. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. FORT ROI (2) last start finished sixth at this track over 1400m after he was well back on straightening. Suitably placed so anticipating a better performance.

Jockey: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Moon Pass Gold with 54kg at $78.70. Before that ran last of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 17 len behind Cry Me A River carrying 54kg at $46.80. Would rather see in something easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 1-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $78.70 |
| 9/9 | 01/02/2026 | 56 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 1-7-9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $46.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 1-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $93.80 |
| 11/11 | 16/11/2025 | 29 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.40 | 1-4-11 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $68.30 |
| 4/11 | 18/10/2025 | 70 | C2 3U | $7,265.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 1-2-4 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $24.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,552.00 | Saga | 1750m | M | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:57.00 | 1-8-8 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $21.60 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Crown Rising carrying 56kg at $14.60. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1750m, 2.75 len behind Hironyan carrying 56kg at $10.90. Swooper to watch for late in the piece.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 9-9-6 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.60 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 56kg | 1:57.20 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $10.90 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2026 | 65 | C2 3U | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yoshiki Yamada | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 10-11-7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $51.90 |
| 5/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,899.00 | Mombetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 52kg | 1:58.70 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $238.30 |
| 7/12 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,939.00 | Mombetsu | 1700m | Good | Ryoga Fujita | 55kg | 1:51.40 | 9-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $652.50 |
| 11/11 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,939.00 | Mombetsu | 1800m | Good | Toshihiko Inoue | 57kg | 1:59.70 | 7-9-11 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $231.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Crown Rising carrying 56kg at $24.50. The start before that failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cry Me A River carrying 56kg at $44. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.40 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $24.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 2-2-6 | 8 |
| 9.0L | $44.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:31.80 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.10 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.90 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 23.5L | $67.90 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,232.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 5-6-8 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $26.50 |
| 6/11 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,232.00 | Saga | 1750m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 54kg | 1:57.20 | 1-5-6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $39.00 |

Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1300m, 14 len behind Francina Tesoro with 54kg at $95.60. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Air Griffon carrying 54kg at $124.60. Cannot entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:23.80 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $95.60 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 8-7-5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $124.60 |
| 9/10 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yukihito Nagata | 54kg | 1:24.50 | 3-9-9 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $512.30 |
| 6/9 | 28/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 7-7-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $104.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 6-9-8 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $45.80 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 4-6-5 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 10th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 28 over 1200m, 9 len behind Taisei Le Vent with 58.0kg at $163.60. Last start second last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 20 len behind Lila Gale with 58.0kg at $310. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 4U | $149,190.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:55.60 | 13-14-13 | 1 |
| 20.4L | $310.00 |
| 10/16 | 28/12/2025 | 64 | ALLOW 3U | $148,960.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Daisuke Sasaki | 58kg | 1:12.00 | - | 13 |
| 9.8L | $163.60 |
| 14/14 | 25/10/2025 | 188 | ALLOW 3U | $151,470.00 | Niigata | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 55kg | 1:52.70 | 4-11-14 | 11 |
| 48.2L | $83.90 |
| 1/11 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $7,267.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/11 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | C2 3U | $6,904.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.60 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/12 | 06/03/2025 | 18 | C2 3U | $6,921.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:32.70 | 6-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Crown Rising carrying 54kg at $10.30. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track February 1 over 1400m defeating Lord Real with 54kg at $16.80. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $10.30 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,007.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:32.10 | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $16.80 |
| 5/12 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 6-8-5 | 12 |
| 7.5L | $90.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.30 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $32.80 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinya Matsui | 54kg | 1:31.60 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $27.30 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 3-5-5 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Crown Rising carrying 54kg at $178.70. The run before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cry Me A River carrying 54kg at $117.30. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 7.8L | $178.70 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $117.30 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | C2 3U | $6,189.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 14/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 10-9-10 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $302.10 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:30.20 | 12-9-9 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $313.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Leo Nakayama | 54kg | 1:24.60 | 10-10-6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $440.40 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Moon Pass Gold with 54kg at $51.60. The race before that 8th of 11 at Kanazawa on December 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tosho Cloud carrying 55kg at $21.10. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 15/02/2026 | 50 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 7-9-9 | 8 |
| 13.8L | $51.60 |
| 8/11 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | M | Kazuyuki Watase | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 1-3-8 | 11 |
| 7.2L | $21.10 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 10 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:34.80 | 3-7-8 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $42.40 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2025 | 15 | C1 3U | $7,056.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | SP | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:37.40 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.10 |
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | 17 | C1 3U | $7,143.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | Good | Kenshin Uozumi | 55kg | 1:35.90 | 4-3-6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 7 len behind Crown Rising with 54kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 18 over 1400m, 14 len behind Beilstein carrying 54kg at $7.90. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.40 | 2-4-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 1-4-5 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $7.90 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 4-4-7 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $1.40 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $7,232.00 | Saga | 900m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 0:53.90 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $6,429.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 1:30.60 | 2-1-1 | 12 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/11 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | C2 3U | $6,457.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:31.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Moon Pass Gold carrying 54kg at $74.10. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cry Me A River carrying 54kg at $19. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.50 | 5-8-7 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $74.10 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.80 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.10 | 7-7-4 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $134.10 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:23.70 | 5-10-8 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $25.70 |
| 6/10 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:31.30 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $10.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | C2 3U | $7,232.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hayashi Yuto | 52kg | 1:30.70 | 4-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $29.50 |