Saga Race 2 - Race 2 - 1300
Leaning to VENUS BELINA (5) who closed to 3rd beaten 2L over 900m on debut and looks suited stretching to 1300m second up. MITONO HOPE (8) also appeals rising to this trip after a 4th over 900m, the 4.5L margin competitive in this field. DAIMEI AGAIN (1) has the best 1300m/track reference with a 3rd here two weeks ago, albeit 10L off the winner. AZZURRI PALACE (6) can fill a minor slot off consistent runs at the trip despite sizeable margins. Narrow edge to VENUS BELINA (5) in a thin race.
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after jumping from barrier 6 last time, which could set things up more cleanly. Last start at Saga over 1300m on 18 Oct he finished 3rd of 8, beaten 10L at $3.20 on firm ground. Hiroki Yamashita sticks, and the draw gives Daimei Again a chance to take a step forward at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Hiroki Yamashita | 55kg | 01:26.70 | - | 6 |
| 10L | $3.20 | |
| 10/11 | 13/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | STANDARD | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 01:27.20 | 11-10-10 | 2 |
| 26.01L | $71.00 | |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 01:20.60 | 9-9-8 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $201.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | GOOD | Haruhiko Kawasu | 55kg | 01:22.00 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Tsubasa Kamo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws much better with barrier 2 after jumping from 9 last time. Two runs at 1300m here include a 3rd of 9 on 22 Aug at $8.50 and an 8th of 9 on 17 Oct, both on firm ground. With the improved gate and a familiar trip, Lady Bonbon has a chance to settle into the race and hold a competitive position.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tsubasa Kamo | 54kg | 01:27.20 | - | 9 |
| 15.25L | $29.00 | |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | HEAVY | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 00:55.40 | - | 8 |
| 12.1L | $6.00 | |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 54kg | 01:27.80 | - | 10 |
| 22L | $8.50 | |
| 9/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 00:55.70 | - | 5 |
| 13.81L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a 900m Saga run on 17 Oct when 5th of 7, beaten 5.5L at $15.00 on firm going. Steps to 1300m which can suit on the back of that experience. Yoshiki Yamada sticks for Tooru Yamada. Scope to improve with the run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Yoshiki Yamada | 54kg | 00:55.00 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and sticking to 1300m at Saga. Last start here over 1300m on 18 Oct she finished 6th of 8, beaten 18.25L at $51.00 on firm ground. Ren Hasegawa stays on, and the stable keeps her at the same trip. Needs to reduce that margin but race fitness is building.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:26.70 | - | 4 |
| 18.25L | $51.00 | |
| 7/9 | 26/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | HEAVY | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 00:55.40 | - | 7 |
| 20.1L | $29.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | GOOD | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 00:57.10 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a 900m run at Saga on 17 Oct when 3rd of 7, beaten 2L at $3.90 on firm going. Steps to 1300m, which can suit progression at this stage of her prep. Isao Yamaguchi rides for Shinichi Higashi. Solid platform to improve over this trip for Venus Belina.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Isao Yamaguchi | 54kg | 00:55.00 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $3.90 |
Jockey: Reo Nakayama
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Two runs at Saga over 1300m have been soundly spaced, with a 6th of 10 on 1 Oct (beaten 7.25L at $81.00) followed by a 5th of 9 on 17 Oct (beaten 12L at $91.00). Sticks to the same trip and keeps Reo Nakayama. Scope to improve as a 2yo filly for Tooru Yamada, but needs to lift on exposed figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 01:27.20 | - | 7 |
| 12L | $91.00 | |
| 6/10 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Hiroki Yamashita | 54kg | 01:27.90 | - | 4 |
| 7.25L | $81.00 | |
| 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: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Two starts at 1300m here, beaten 31.8L on 5 Sep on soft and 18.55L on 1 Oct on good at $34.00. Sticks to the same trip at Saga with Taku Kawashima booked. Needs to lift on those efforts, but experience at the track and distance is a small plus.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Taku Kawashima | 55kg | 01:27.90 | - | 6 |
| 18.55L | $34.00 | |
| 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: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a 900m run at Saga on 17 Oct when 4th of 7, beaten 4.5L at $7.00. Steps to 1300m, which offers a different scenario after that dash over the short trip. With Shinsuke Ishikawa staying on, Mitono Hope has the platform to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Shinsuke Ishikawa | 55kg | 00:55.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Two 1300m runs at Saga read poorly, finishing 12th of 12 on 29 Aug and 9th of 9 on 17 Oct at big odds. Both were on firm going and she was beaten 18.15L and 24.25L. Needs to lift to get into the finish at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:27.20 | - | 2 |
| 24.25L | $71.00 | |
| 12/12 | 29/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Daiki Oomi | 53kg | 01:27.40 | - | 10 |
| 18.15L | $151.00 | |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Daiki Oomi | 53kg | 01:28.30 | - | 2 |
| 30.3L | $34.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:25.90 | - | 1 |
| 22.1L | $41.00 | |
| 4/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | HEAVY | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:27.60 | - | 4 |
| 4.35L | $101.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | GOOD | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 01:26.30 | - | 2 |
| 25.8L | $91.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 900m | FIRM | Takuto Demizu | 54kg | 00:56.10 | - | 7 |
| 16L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $2.35 over this trip at Saga on 12 Sep and finished 5th of 8, beaten 25.5L on firm. Stays at 1300m with Tooru Takeyoshi riding for Motonori Mashima. Needs to improve on that run, but the familiar setup could see better.
Last Starts 50 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | $0.00 | Saga | 1300m | FIRM | Tooru Takeyoshi | 55kg | 01:29.30 | - | 7 |
| 25.5L | $2.35 | |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | GOOD | Ryuu Abe | 55kg | 01:03.00 | - | 11 |
| 11.06L | $301.00 | |
| 10/12 | 30/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1000m | FIRM | Yuuji Iwahashi | 55kg | 01:01.30 | - | 9 |
| 20.91L | $251.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Monbetsu | 1100m | FIRM | Yuuki Miyauchi | 55kg | 01:08.70 | - | 8 |
| 26.5L | $91.00 |