Saga Race 1 - Race 1 - 1300
DAIMEI SAGA (7) sets the standard with back-to-back 2nds at 1300m here, latest beaten 1.5L, and that consistent profile at the trip makes him the one they’ll have to get past. LUMINOUS BOUQUET (3) appeals most as the danger, twice runner-up at this track and distance before a 4th last start, and her overall 1300m record stacks up. TWINKLE VITA (4) is in the mix off two recent placings, including a narrow 2nd at this course and distance, and the drop back from 1400m looks a plus. HAW WONDER (11) brings honest Saga 1300m form with a 2nd and 3rd on the page and a solid 1400m 3rd last time, and can fill out the finish. Leaning to DAIMEI SAGA (7) in a measured verdict.
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after jumping from barrier 8 last start, which could help at 1300m around Saga. Latest run here on 17 Oct over 1300m was a 2nd of 9, beaten 7L on firm at $41.00, improving on a 5th of 10 over the same trip on 1 Oct at $23.00. The step to gate 1 and back to the same track and trip give this 2yo colt a straightforward set-up to hold that progress.
Last Starts 9 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 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tooru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 01:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 7L | $41.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Tooru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 01:27.90 | - | 9 |
| 5.75L | $23.00 | |
| 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: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and draws much better, moving from barrier 8 to 2. Last start at Sonoda over 820m he finished 5th of 11, beaten 6.75L at $17.00 on firm ground. The step to 1300m with an inside gate gives Yoshiki Yamada options to settle into a rhythm. Respectable setup to find improvement under Tooru Yamada.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Fuuma Nanbu | 53kg | 00:51.30 | - | 8 |
| 6.75L | $17.00 | |
| 6/12 | 04/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 1230m | SOFT | Sakito Yamamoto | 56kg | 01:23.60 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 | |
| 4/8 | 05/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sonoda | 820m | FIRM | Komaki Futoshi | 56kg | 00:52.70 | - | 3 |
| 6.01L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Yukihito Nagata
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of her last 3 and twice runner-up at 1300m here, she brings reliable local form. Last start at Saga over 1300m she was 4th of 8, beaten 5.3L at $2.75, but prior to that ran 2nd of 12 over this trip, beaten 0.5L at $4.50. Strong record at this track and distance (3:0-2-0) underlines her suitability. Genuine chance to be around the finish again.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 01:26.70 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.75 | |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 01:27.40 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 | |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 01:28.30 | - | 5 |
| 4L | $3.40 | |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 00:55.70 | - | 4 |
| 11L | $1.95 |
Jockey: Jun Tanaka
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 and has a solid Saga profile (3:0-2-0). Two back ran 2nd over 1300m here on 27 Sep, beaten 0.5L at $6.50. Last start 7th of 8 over 1400m here at $2.10, but draws better moving from barrier 7 to 4. Fourth up and back to 1300m, she has claims to bounce back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 01:33.80 | - | 7 |
| 8.06L | $2.10 | |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 01:28.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 | |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Manato Hida | 54kg | 00:57.10 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.15 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1300m at Saga after a 1400m run on 10 Oct when 6th of 7, beaten 15.3L at $151.00. Prior Saga 1300m effort on 21 Sep was 7th of 8, beaten 12.4L at $81.00. Needs to find a lift on those efforts but retains Tsubasa Kamo and stays at a familiar trip.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:32.70 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $151.00 | |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:26.70 | - | 7 |
| 12.4L | $81.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:26.80 | - | 3 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 | |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:26.60 | - | 8 |
| 6.61L | $126.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:26.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.56L | $26.00 | |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:26.10 | - | 6 |
| 11.51L | $26.00 | |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:29.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 | |
| 6/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 00:55.20 | - | 3 |
| 11L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Held 4th of 8 at Saga over 1400m on 11 Oct, beaten 3.05L at $67.00 after a prior 4th of 8 here at 1300m on 27 Sep on heavy, beaten 7L at $91.00. Drops back to 1300m, which aligns with her better of the two recent efforts at this track. Jouji Komatsu sticks, and the profile suggests she can be competitive again in this field of 11.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Jouji Komatsu | 54kg | 01:33.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.05L | $67.00 | |
| 4/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Jouji Komatsu | 54kg | 01:28.00 | - | 7 |
| 7L | $91.00 | |
| 9/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Jouji Komatsu | 54kg | 01:27.40 | - | 3 |
| 11.6L | $151.00 | |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Shouma Kanayama | 54kg | 01:25.90 | - | 5 |
| 22.6L | $67.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Shouma Kanayama | 54kg | 01:26.40 | - | 3 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 | |
| 5/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Shouma Kanayama | 54kg | 00:55.60 | - | 4 |
| 10.25L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and holding form, placed in 2 of last 3. Chased well for 2nd of 10 over 1300m at Saga on 1 Oct, beaten 1.5L as a $1.60 favourite, after a prior 2nd over the same trip on 12 Sep. Strong local profile at Saga (3:0-2-0), and the Ishikawa/Hirayama combo mirrors that record (3:0-2-0). Well set to be competitive again at 1300m.
Last Starts 25 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 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 01:27.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 | |
| 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: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and back to 1300m after finishing 7th of 7 over 1400m at Saga on 10 Oct, beaten 22.3L at $10.00. Earlier effort at this trip reads better, 4th of 7 here on 20 Jul when beaten 5.25L at $2.10. Draws on established rider-trainer combination Isao Yamaguchi and Shinichi Higashi. Needs to recapture that July run to be competitive at this distance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 01:32.70 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 01:26.20 | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $2.10 | |
| 2/8 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | SOFT | Isao Yamaguchi | 55kg | 00:55.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $2.05 |
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after about 3 months and draws better than last time, moving from barrier 13 to 9. On debut at Kokura over 1200m on 18 Jul he finished 8th of 18, beaten 7.96L at $81.00 on good ground. The extra 100m and tidier gate give this colt a cleaner setup to build on that experience.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 01:10.40 | 9-10-8 | 13 |
| 7.96L | $81.00 | |
| 8/16 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | YIELDING | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 01:10.80 | 7-7-8 | 3 |
| 8.31L | $41.00 | |
| 5/11 | 28/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kokura | 1200m | GOOD | Seina Imamura | 53kg | 01:11.50 | 7-7-5 | 10 |
| 6.25L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Two starts in, she improved second up at Saga over 1400m on 11 Oct, finishing 5th of 8, beaten 6.05L at $10.00 after a tough debut on heavy going at this trip. Back to 1300m looks sensible given that heavy-track effort on 27 Sep (7th of 8, beaten 15.3L at $2.90). With Ren Hasegawa aboard again, a repeat of that latest run would see her competitive in this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 01:33.80 | - | 1 |
| 6.05L | $10.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 01:28.00 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $2.90 | |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 01:27.40 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $41.00 | |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 01:25.90 | - | 8 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 01:26.40 | - | 4 |
| 40.8L | $3.50 | |
| 4/6 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Ren Hasegawa | 54kg | 00:55.60 | - | 7 |
| 6.25L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of her last 5 and holds a (3:0-1-1) record at this track and trip. Latest run was 3rd of 8 at Saga over 1400m on 11 Oct, beaten 2.75L at $9.00, backing up a 3rd of 10 here at 1300m on 6 Sep on soft at $23.00. Consistent local filly with genuine 1300m credentials and a rider who knows her.
Last Starts 15 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 | 11/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1400m | FIRM | Reo Nakayama | 54kg | 01:33.80 | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | SOFT | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:26.80 | - | 7 |
| 6L | $23.00 | |
| 4/11 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Souta Tsubaki | 51kg | 01:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 2.81L | $26.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Shouma Kanayama | 54kg | 01:27.20 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 | |
| 5/8 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | SOFT | Shouma Kanayama | 54kg | 00:55.80 | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $51.00 |