Saga Race 12 - Race 12 - 1400
NISHINO NEGAI (6) settled well back then found the line nicely to finish sixth over this journey at this track last time out. Watch for him to be charging home again. AMERICAN ROMAN (9) was never in contention last time over 1900m at Kyoto Dirt when he finished 15th. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. ATTACK ACE (7) finished out of the money when sixth over 1300m at this track two weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. POWER LAYER (5) missed the frame last time over 1400m at this track when he finished ninth. Well placed on this occasion and is a likely improver.

Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1300m, 8 len behind Herakles Tesoro carrying 56kg at $23.30. The start before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 14 len behind Las Elle carrying 56kg at $143.70. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/03/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $23.30 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 29 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1400m | R | Hiroki Yamashita | 56kg | 1:30.80 | 9-7-7 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $143.70 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1400m | Fast | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:33.20 | 9-11-11 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $16.80 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 12 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Good | Teruhiro Asano | 57kg | 1:39.80 | 4-6-6 | 11 |
| 5.5L | $33.70 |
| 8/11 | 22/12/2025 | 43 | COND 2 | $11,662.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Takahiro Imai | 56kg | 1:38.20 | 8-6-8 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $17.00 |
| 14/16 | 09/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Good | H Uchida | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 7 |
| 32.9L | $523.80 |

Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Monbetsu November 3 over 1000m, 13 len behind Silver Rider with 56kg at $57.10. On debut second last of 11 at Monbetsu June 5 over 1100m, 29 len behind Riko Hughes carrying 55kg at $30.70. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 130 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 | 03/11/2025 | 11 | COND 2 | $9,702.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | SP | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:03.60 | 10-10-10 | 3 |
| 13.3L | $57.10 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2025 | 21 | COND 2 | $8,122.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:03.10 | 8-7-7 | 9 |
| 8.2L | $99.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/10/2025 | 16 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Good | Genta Ochiai | 56kg | 1:02.60 | 10-9-6 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $98.30 |
| 8/12 | 16/09/2025 | 19 | COND 2 | $8,482.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 56kg | 1:02.50 | 10-10-8 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $49.60 |
| 7/11 | 28/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Fuma Ono | 55kg | 1:02.20 | 11-9-7 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $64.10 |
| 5/12 | 06/08/2025 | 22 | COND 2 | $8,443.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 1:02.50 | 8-7-5 | 11 |
| 5.2L | $380.30 |

Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1300m, 10 len behind Herakles Tesoro with 54kg at $27.30. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 17 len behind Pan Tesoro with 54kg at $7.80. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Shoma Kanayama | 54kg | 1:25.90 | 7-8-5 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $27.30 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:24.90 | 3-6-5 | 9 |
| 17.8L | $7.80 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:26.00 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | COND 3 | $6,963.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Manato Hida | 54kg | 1:25.10 | 7-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $6.60 |
| 11/15 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Kaito Kawabata | 52kg | 1:52.70 | 14-15-11 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $651.20 |
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | MDN F 2 | $105,160.00 | Kyoto | 1800m | Good | Osuke Tayama | 52kg | 1:53.30 | 8-8-9 | 8 |
| 24.9L | $359.60 |

Jockey: Shouma Kanayama
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 18 over 1400m, 29 len behind Kafuji Coulommiers carrying 55.0kg at $60.70. Before that 10th of 13 at Hanshin Dirt on December 28 over 1800m, 10 len behind Miyaji Oz with 54.0kg at $18.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Seina Imamura | 55kg | 1:26.30 | - | 8 |
| 29.8L | $60.70 |
| 10/13 | 28/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 1:55.30 | 9-8-10 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $18.50 |
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Chukyo | 2000m | Good | Seina Imamura | 54kg | 2:01.40 | 12-12-12 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2017 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1600m | Taito Mori | 55kg | 01:44.40 | - | 6 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 27/10/2017 | - | $0.00 | Funabashi | 1000m | Taito Mori | 55kg | 01:02.10 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 15 len behind Yui Avenir carrying 56kg at $307.20. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 22 len behind Las Elle with 56kg at $46.80. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Ryo Kobayashi | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 10-10-9 | 12 |
| 15.8L | $307.20 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on February 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Yui Avenir with 56kg at $60.80. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 8 len behind Pan Tesoro with 56kg at $33.40. Can atone for a modest effort 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1400m | M | Leo Nakayama | 56kg | 1:32.00 | 11-8-6 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $60.80 |
| 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: Naohito Tanaka
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 1 over 1300m, 10 len behind Herakles Tesoro carrying 56kg at $7.90. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1300m, 9 len behind Pan Tesoro carrying 56kg at $65.20. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,570.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 6-4-6 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $7.90 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | SP | Naohito Tanaka | 56kg | 1:24.90 | 7-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $65.20 |
| 9/11 | 01/02/2026 | 50 | COND 3 | $6,758.00 | Saga | 1300m | Fast | Yuki Miyauchi | 56kg | 1:23.70 | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 45.1L | $47.50 |
| 15/16 | 13/12/2025 | 70 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 53kg | 1:56.10 | 14-16-15 | 11 |
| 33.2L | $586.90 |
| 16/17 | 04/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Tokyo | 1800m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 56kg | 1:48.30 | - | 7 |
| 18.6L | $345.30 |

Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 61 day letup. Resuming second last of 17 at Chukyo on December 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Terviseks with 52.0kg at $594.40. Last start 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 12 over 1200m, 15 len behind Ice Melting with 52.0kg at $360.70. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 60 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 | 12/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 15.0L | $360.70 |
| 16/17 | 21/12/2025 | 63 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Yuga Okubo | 52kg | 1:21.90 | - | 2 |
| 14.2L | $594.40 |
| 12/18 | 19/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Niigata | 1400m | Good | Hayato Yoshida | 55kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $36.10 |

Jockey: Yuuto Hayashi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. Most recently second last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 25 over 1900m, 12 len behind Domain carrying 54.0kg at $744.10. The run before that 14th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 20 over 1800m, 23 len behind Ecoro Ganon carrying 56.0kg at $266.70. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1900m | Good | Manato Tsuchida | 54kg | 2:02.40 | 15-16-15 | 15 |
| 12.1L | $744.10 |
| 14/16 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | MDN 2 | $103,880.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 56kg | 1:55.30 | 13-14-14 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $266.70 |
| 14/16 | 01/11/2025 | 47 | MDN 2 | $105,160.00 | Tokyo | 1600m | Soft | Yuzuki Tanihara | 52kg | 1:36.00 | - | 4 |
| 24.6L | $283.30 |
| 10/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuki Kikuzawa | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 9 |
| 30.1L | $67.60 |

Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, second last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on December 21 over 1200m, 27 len behind Fancies with 55.0kg at $158.90. Last start second last of 15 at Tokyo Dirt on February 10 over 1400m, 25 len behind Bare Handed Catch carrying 55.0kg at $295.90. Looking to others.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 10/02/2026 | 51 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Daichi Shibata | 55kg | 1:27.50 | - | 6 |
| 25.7L | $295.90 |
| 15/16 | 21/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | M | Hatsuya Kowata | 55kg | 1:12.30 | - | 7 |
| 27.1L | $158.90 |