Race Overview
 
SAGA   04 April 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:20 Race 1 1400m
PINK SOUTHPAW (7) has put together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on March 21 over 1400m when she got home by half a length. Meeting a tougher field but on current form she is right in contention. YTTERBIUM (5) scored at this track last time out with 3 lengths in reserve at the end of 1300m. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Among the leading chances. MELODY SEIRA (6) made progress last time out, finishing 7 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 900m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. OR MARE (8) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track, most recently beaten 8 lengths into third over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role.
2 03:55 Race 2 1400m
BOUVARDIA ROSE (5) was safely held when seventh last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Taking on a better field but she is good enough. KASHINO PROSPERITE (8) was safely held when ninth last time out over 1300m at this track, beaten 16 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Finds a suitable assignment and can rediscover winning form. SHODAN BEGIN (10) was below her best last time when tenth over 1400m at this track, beaten 14 lengths. The engagement of Shoma Kanayama is a positive move. Won't find this as tough so she can find the winners' list. NANYO LARK (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1750m at this track, beaten 10 lengths into eighth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
3 04:30 Race 3 1400m
RAMBUTAN (9) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1300m at this track. Going up a level this time but he deserves plenty of thought. CROWN MAKANA (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1300m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is worth serious consideration. KIRISHIMA KOTOBUKI (7) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fifth at this track over 1400m. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. WIN CRETE D'OR (11) finished 4 lengths away in fourth at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on March 20. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
4 05:00 Race 4 1400m
KEIAI ANTARES (6) turned in a fine effort to score by 7 lengths at this track and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is up to the challenge. A SHIN STURM (8) was impressive last time at Kasamatsu, scoring by 4 lengths over this trip. Has been in solid form this campaign with a win and a placing from three starts. Expected to feature. ALL STEAL (11) finished just 0.8 lengths from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track after racing in the leading division. Can spear over from a wide draw. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to figure in the finish. AMALFI (1) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.
5 05:35 Race 5 1300m
GRACE SUNRISE (2) broke through for her maiden win over 900m at this track last time. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Jumps from a nice gate and she looks certain to measure up again. ESPLANADE (3) is a 16-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. RAINBOW CAROL (10) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. GOLDWASSER (6) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.
6 06:05 Race 6 1300m
G T REINA (2) lines up for the first time since December 13. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Has switched to the Motonori Mashima yard. Should be hard to stop. NOBLE EIGER (4) is close to breaking through, last start finishing just half a length away in second over 1400m at this track after being in contention all the way. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. RENEGADE (10) has been racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at this track over 1400m. Yukihito Nagata has registered four minor placings when on board. Has winning claims on best figures. NISHINO IKKI SASU (12) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest eighth at this track over 1400m. Expecting improvement.
7 06:35 Race 7 1400m
TAYLOR TESORO (2) has scored at his last two starts, most recently by half a length over 1400m at this track as favourite. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from four outings. Big chance once again. MANA MAKANA (11) made it back-to-back wins when successful last start over 1400m at this track, getting home by 2.5 lengths. Winning rider Toru Takeyoshi retains the mount. Goes up a rung or two but she is good enough to figure in the finish. FRANCINA TESORO (7) just missed last time when a head away in second at this track over 1400m. Genuine contender. MERCURY SEVEN (9) bounced back last start and got the job done by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Well placed to feature in the finish again.
8 07:05 Race 8 1400m
SOL NACIENTE (6) is returning from a spell of four months. Finished fifth at Kyoto Dirt over 1800m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Toshimitsu Kunichi. Winning chance. POMME VERTE (9) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1400m at this track. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Meets some better types this time but she has the ability to test this field. SUN BRINGER (10) went forward over 1400m at this track last time and held on for second. Will be handy despite the tricky draw. Has a strong record here at this journey with two wins from six starts. One of the main contenders. FILLMORE TESORO (5) proved too strong two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when ninth over 1400m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Well placed and can make amends.
9 07:35 Race 9 1400m
MEISHO IKE (5) returns after a break of 12 weeks. Has won six on end, the latest over 1400m at this track. Effortless win last time out and should be in the finish again. T M DAITAKA (1) is a last-start winner over 1750m at this track, showing good early speed on the occasion and leading throughout to score by 0.8 lengths. Form here at this journey is very good with three wins from five runs. Expected to be in the finish. FIRST RICKEY (6) is a distance specialist who made progress last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1300m at this track. Taking on a better field but he is good enough to figure in the finish. MEINER DOUGLAS (4) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 89 lengths away in 11th over 2000m at this track. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
10 08:10 Race 10 1750m
TRICORN (3) finished just a neck from the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track after racing in the leading division. Should go forward again from a good gate. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. DEAD VLEI (11) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1750m at this track six-and-a-half months ago. Yet to break through here over this distance but has never missed the placings in four starts. Leading contender. ASCOT ROMAN (10) finished 2.5 lengths behind the winner in fourth over 1300m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two runs back. Leo Nakayama who has five wins when partnering stays on. One of the contenders. VIATOR (6) improved last time out, finishing 4 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.
11 08:40 Race 11 1400m
MODERN LADY (9) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 900m at this track. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is one of the key runners. CHERRY SQUIRT (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 3 lengths away in fourth last time out over 900m at this track. Meets a stronger field but he is good enough to turn the recent form around. FUMITATUBOUQUETOSS (8) finished 7 lengths away in fifth last time out over 900m at this track two weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Strong top-three chance. VIATA (6) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 9 lengths into sixth at her latest appearance over 1300m at this track. Backmarker who keeps coming. A big run is expected.