Saga Race 8 - Race 8 - 1400
TAYLOR TESORO (9) is a distance specialist who finished 13th two runs back at Nakayama Dirt then improved last time out to score by 3 lengths as public elect after being in the firing line on the corner over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. MERCURY SEVEN (7) is going well with five minor placings from six starts this prep. Continued the trend last start when runner-up over 1300m at this track after he was in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. KOYU LOVE LOVE (3) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out. FULL OF PRAISE (2) was in the money two starts back at this track but was unable to repeat the effort last time. Has the talent to play a role.

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pomme Verte with 53kg at $8.50. The start before that 11th of 13 at Ohi on January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind Justin Arrow carrying 54kg at $493.50. Worth thought from inside alley.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 26 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Omi Daiki | 53kg | 1:30.30 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/13 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:43.10 | 13-12-11 | 8 |
| 13.0L | $493.50 |
| 11/13 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | C2 3U | $17,192.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Fast | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 1:14.10 | 13-13-11 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $213.00 |
| 9/13 | 30/12/2025 | 25 | C2 3U | $31,752.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 2000m | Good | Genki Fujimoto | 54kg | 2:11.60 | 11-12-9 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $99.70 |
| 8/13 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,640.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 54kg | 1:43.30 | 12-11-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $178.70 |
| 11/14 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1600m | Good | Masashige Honda | 54kg | 1:42.90 | 14-14-11 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $49.60 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Pomme Verte carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 4 len behind Lord Prize with 56kg at $17.80. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 2-7-10 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $17.80 |
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:24.40 | 9-8-4 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $7.20 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 56kg | 1:22.90 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $10.20 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Yamato Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 7-5-3 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | C2 3U | $12,500.00 | Kochi | 1300m | M | Eita Inoue | 57kg | 1:24.10 | 2-3-6 | 12 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lord Prize with 53kg at $31.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Mahiro with 54kg at $141.30. Has the right credentials.
Last Starts 23 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 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Ren Hasegawa | 53kg | 1:23.70 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $31.20 |
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 2-6-7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $141.30 |
| 8/11 | 17/01/2026 | 53 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 1-4-8 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $7.90 |
| 11/12 | 25/11/2025 | 15 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1500m | R | Yuma Shibata | 55kg | 1:37.20 | 1-6-11 | 11 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/10 | 10/11/2025 | 13 | B2 3U | $7,937.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | SP | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:30.30 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $8.20 |
| 7/12 | 28/10/2025 | 21 | B2 3U | $8,769.00 | Kanazawa | 1400m | Good | Masayoshi Aoyagi | 55kg | 1:30.00 | 2-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $9.20 |

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind G T Spica with 54kg at $50.80. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lord Prize with 54kg at $70. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 10-9-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $50.80 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 10-10-6 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $70.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 54kg | 1:24.40 | 11-5-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $46.90 |
| 5/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 10-11-5 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $113.70 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2025 | 38 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 1:31.20 | 12-12-8 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $86.60 |
| 10/11 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $8,899.00 | Monbetsu | 1800m | Good | Ryu Abe | 54kg | 1:58.70 | 11-11-10 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $55.60 |

Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pomme Verte with 56kg at $128.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 56kg at $67.90. Others read better. This will test.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 5-9-7 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $128.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.30 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $67.90 |
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $198.40 |
| 9/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.50 | 8-9-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $78.50 |
| 6/10 | 21/12/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:31.10 | 3-5-6 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $229.60 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | 21 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Toru Takeyoshi | 56kg | 1:30.90 | 7-9-8 | 10 |
| 7.9L | $17.50 |

Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 3 len behind G T Spica carrying 54kg at $72.10. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Twilight Saga with 54kg at $95. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:24.30 | 7-6-3 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $72.10 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Good | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 7-7-7 | 9 |
| 13.6L | $95.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:30.10 | 10-11-11 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $177.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:31.50 | 5-7-8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 45 | C1 3U | $6,664.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Taku Kawashima | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 3-2-2 | 10 |
| 30.0L | $16.20 |
| 11/14 | 12/11/2025 | 20 | C2 3U | $17,857.00 | Tokyo City Keiba | 1200m | Good | Yuki Yamanaka | 54kg | 1:13.80 | 9-10-11 | 12 |
| 12.3L | $187.00 |

Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 2 len behind G T Spica carrying 56kg at $4.30. Before that 7th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 9 len behind Lord Prize carrying 56kg at $6.20. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | M | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:24.30 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/10 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:30.10 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | C2 3U | $7,144.00 | Saga | 1750m | SP | Manato Hida | 56kg | 1:56.10 | 1-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 140 | C2 3U | $6,350.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 56kg | 1:31.30 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pomme Verte with 54kg at $23.70. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on February 12 over 1300m, 7 len behind Lord Prize with 54kg at $14.30. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 10 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 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.30 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 12 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Good | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:23.70 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $14.30 |
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,303.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 7-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.30 |
| 4/11 | 18/01/2026 | 64 | C1 3U | $6,495.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:22.70 | 7-4-4 | 8 |
| 12.0L | $39.30 |
| 4/10 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:31.80 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.20 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | C1 3U | $6,746.00 | Saga | 1400m | Fast | Jun Tanaka | 54kg | 1:30.70 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 10.0L | $20.10 |

Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 3 len at this track March 1 over 1400m defeating Fort Roi carrying 56kg at $1.10. The start before that second last of 14 at Nakayama Dirt on January 18 over 1800m, 20 len behind Lila Gale carrying 58.0kg at $310. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 6 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 | 01/03/2026 | 42 | C1 3U | $6,128.00 | Saga | 1400m | SP | Isao Yamaguchi | 56kg | 1:31.20 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.10 |
| 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 |