Race Overview
 
SAGA   16 May 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:55 Race 1 1400m
KANADE RIDE (2) scored at this track last time out with half a length in reserve at the end of 1300m. Has a decent record at this track with two wins and two minor placings from eight starts. Top chance again. PINK SOUTHPAW (9) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing seventh starting at $9.60. Hiroki Yamashita gets the best out of this three-year-old filly. Nicely placed to bounce back. IPPEISOTSU (6) ran a better race and finished fifth last time out over 1400m at this track. Nicely placed to feature. GOOD HORSE (1) was never really in the hunt last time, drifting back early and winding up tenth over 1400m at this track. Can feature in the finish on best.
2 04:25 Race 2 1400m
ASAGA KURU (9) made progress last time out, finishing second at the end of 1300m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. RAINBOW CAROL (11) finished out of the money when sixth in a 1300m contest at this track two weeks ago. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. SHADOW CROSS (3) didn't feature last start when eighth over 1300m at this track. Capable on his day and looks well placed. AILES VEGA (4) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track. Better than recent efforts suggest and worth consideration.
3 05:00 Race 3 1300m
LUPUS TESORO (3) handy entire who continued his winning ways last start, showing good pace from the outset to salute over 1400m at this track. Can make it six on end. CALDWELL (6) improved last time out to score by 8 lengths as public elect over 1300m at this track. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to score again. GO ALL THE WAY (9) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 3 lengths at this track over 1400m. Has a formidable record at this journey with three wins and three placings from seven starts and deserves respect. TECHNO ANGEL (4) performed above expectations last time over 900m at this track, getting the prize by a neck. Among the main hopes.
4 05:35 Race 4 1300m
DRAIG (8) last appeared when eighth over 1200m at Kokura 11 weeks ago. Now under the care of new trainer Ryuichiro Kuratomi. Comes here with definite claims. PURE COLLECTION (7) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish third over 1300m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KAPARAMIP (6) was comfortably accounted for when sixth last time out over 1300m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. VIRTUAL IDOL (2) was seventh in a 1300m contest at this track at her latest appearance. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
5 06:05 Race 5 1400m
SODERMANLAND (2) has strung together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on May 4 over 1300m when he scored by 1.5 lengths. Winning rider Isao Yamaguchi retains the mount. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SAND FALCON (11) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out finishing second over 1400m at this track, beaten one length. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. Nicely placed to return to winning form. A SHIN CARROTS (10) missed the frame last start over 1580m at Kasamatsu, finishing seventh. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PALM BEACH (8) last raced on May 3 when fourth at this track over 1400m after being prominent until the final stages. Can fill a top-three spot.
6 06:35 Race 6 1400m
CHICA POCO (2) returned to winning form last start, scoring by 2 lengths over this journey at this track. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins and two placings. Top chance. LUMEN (5) is a distance specialist who improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten only a nose. Has her share of ability and finds a suitable race. B B DAIGO (6) continues to race well with a win two back at this track before finishing 1.5 lengths away in third last time over 1400m at this track. Has winning claims on best figures. HELD (11) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but couldn't follow that up last time out when sixth over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can make amends.
7 07:05 Race 7 1400m
ARCHIE TESORO (1) is a talented type yet to taste defeat after four runs this campaign, the latest over 1400m at this track. This trip suits and expected to go well again. MIRANKA (9) turned in an encouraging run at this course and distance last time, winding up strongly to finish fourth. Expected to measure up. G T SPICA (10) ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Toru Takeyoshi gets the best out of this five-year-old mare. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. ASTAEQUUS (4) missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track when sixth. Well placed to make amends.
8 07:35 Race 8 1400m
AMALFI (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HAKUAI ASSIST (3) was safely held when eighth last time out over 1750m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. The engagement of Isao Yamaguchi is a positive move. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. ALL STEAL (6) is a distance specialist who got a long way back when fifth in a 1750m contest at this track two weeks ago. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. M T PEACE (8) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1400m here after a win at this track at the previous outing. Expect a better run this time.
9 08:10 Race 9 1800m
QUEEN SAGA (2) is a progressive type still in first campaign but off to a great start to career. Has scored at her last two, the latest over 1400m at this track winning by 6 lengths. Races well here and will go close again. MAGIC AROMA (1) showed early speed from an outside draw last time and led for much of the way before fading to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. Jun Tanaka who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Well placed and should be in the finish. LAS ELLE (4) bounced straight into a handy position from the inside draw before finishing sixth last time out over 1400m at this track. One of the main contenders. T M PYRO DAN (3) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Record here is impressive with three wins from five starts. Cannot be underestimated.
10 08:40 Race 10 1400m