Saga Race 4 - Race 4 - 1300
DAIMEI SAGA (1) maps well from barrier 1 and brings the best recent figure here after a 2nd over 1300m at Saga on 12 Sep, beaten 2.5L at 55kg. PRAYER ONLY (5) is a danger fourth-up, having placed 2nd over this trip at Saga on 22 Aug from barrier 8 before a wide draw proved costly next time. KAGOSHIMA (8) was 3rd over this course on 12 Sep and holds that 1300m placing. MITONO KISEKI (7) is second-up and steps to 1300m after a 3rd of 5 over 900m at Saga on 3 Sep, which reads okay in a race lacking depth at the trip.
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and draws the inside after a much-improved 2nd at Saga over 1300m 17 days ago, beaten 2.5L by Moon Of The Cross at $5 carrying 55kg. The rise from a debut 6th of 6 at 900m to that placing at the track/distance suggests he’s trending the right way, and barrier 1 should aid his run style. Well placed to build on his track/distance second.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:29.30 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 | |
| 6/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 00:55.60 | - | 6 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and drawn well in barrier 2 after racing wide from gate 10 when 5th of 10 at Saga over 1300m on 5 Sep, beaten 27.8L (55kg, SP 91) on soft. Prior run was 5th of 6 at Saga over 900m on 15 Aug, 24.8L off the winner (55kg, SP 31). Needs to lift but the kinder draw offers a more economical run.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 01:27.80 | - | 10 |
| 27.8L | $91.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Yoshiki Yamada | 55kg | 00:55.60 | - | 3 |
| 24.8L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut at Saga over 900m where she sat handy from barrier 4 and finished 4th of 5, beaten 13L at $2.15. Steps to 1300m with a better draw in barrier 3 and sticks with Yoshiki Yamada; the rise in trip offers a different look for this mare.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 00:57.10 | - | 4 |
| 13L | $2.15 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back to 54kg, she draws barrier 4 after a tough 9th at Saga over 1300m on 5 Sep (SP 34) when beaten 35.4L on soft ground. Her debut 3rd at Saga over 900m on 15 Aug (SP 26) offers some encouragement, and the inside draw should help her settle better.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Reo Nakayama | 54kg | 01:27.80 | - | 2 |
| 35.4L | $34.00 | |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Reo Nakayama | 54kg | 00:55.60 | - | 4 |
| 24L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Shougetsu Kondou
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back to 54kg, he draws barrier 5 after working from 11 last time. His best run this prep was 2nd at Saga over 1300m on 22 Aug (SP 3.4) behind Wrapping Film, and he stays at the same trip. With a softer gate and a lighter weight, a competitive showing is within reach.
Last Starts 33 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 01:27.40 | - | 11 |
| 8L | $51.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 01:27.80 | - | 8 |
| 20L | $3.40 | |
| 8/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 00:55.70 | - | 9 |
| 12.81L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back to 1300m at Saga, he’s been well held in three runs to date, most recently 6th of 10 over 1300m on 5 Sep (SOFT) beaten 31.8L at $29 behind Timbre Tesoro. Draws barrier 6 after barrier 4 last time and stays at 55kg; needs to lift on exposed figures.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:27.80 | - | 4 |
| 31.8L | $29.00 | |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:28.30 | - | 8 |
| 26.8L | $12.00 | |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 00:55.70 | - | 3 |
| 12L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 3rd at Saga over 900m 26 days ago, beaten 5L at $5 in a 5-runner field. Steps out to 1300m from barrier 7 with 55kg, and stays with the same trainer but a new rider in Ren Hasegawa; a tidier run with race fitness gained would not surprise.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 00:57.10 | - | 6 |
| 5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back to Saga 1300m, he improved to 3rd of 8 last start, beaten 22.5L at $5 behind Moon Of The Cross carrying 55kg on firm ground. That was a clear step forward from his debut at Kokura over 1200m when 11th of 11, and he draws barrier 8 after jumping from 3 last time. Scope to build on the local placing, but he needs to close the margin further.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Reo Nakayama | 55kg | 01:29.30 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $5.00 | |
| 11/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Manabu Sakai | 55kg | 01:11.50 | 11-11-11 | 7 |
| 35L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back with Tooru Takeyoshi, the colt has run 4th in both 1300m Saga starts this prep, beaten 23L at $10 on firm then 27.5L at $51 on soft. Stays at 55kg from barrier 9, and needs to lift on those margins to feature.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Tooru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 01:27.80 | - | 9 |
| 27.5L | $51.00 | |
| 4/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tooru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 01:27.80 | - | 4 |
| 23L | $10.00 | |
| 10/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Jun Tanaka | 55kg | 00:55.70 | - | 10 |
| 14.81L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today after a 7th of 10 at Saga over 1300m on 5 Sep, beaten 32.1L on Soft carrying 51kg at $29 behind Timbre Tesoro. She was 4th of 6 on debut over 900m on Firm, and now rises 3kg to 54kg from barrier 10. Needs to lift, but added race experience could help her progress.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:27.80 | - | 6 |
| 32.1L | $29.00 | |
| 4/6 | 15/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Daiki Oomi | 53kg | 00:55.60 | - | 2 |
| 24.3L | $34.00 |