Race Overview
 
SAGA   18 May 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 03:25 Race 1 1400m
COSMO ROMA (6) led throughout last start to score an effortless 5 lengths win over 900m at this track. Will prove very tough to beat. NISHINO HIMMEL (1) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track, most recently beaten 1.75 lengths into third over 1400m at this track. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HAGAKURENO HATA (9) proved too strong last start and scored by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Among the chances. COOLEST (8) finished 5 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 1400m at this track on May 9. Suited in this line up and is among the better hopes.
2 04:00 Race 2 1400m
SILVER CRAFT (2) did a great job to score by 5 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. No reason she cannot salute again. T M KAMIKAZE (4) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for second last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings in a row. Finds a suitable race and can make it to the winner's circle. LIFE IS MONEY (6) made progress last time out, finishing 6 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being in the firing line on the turn. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FANCY DOLL (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 11 lengths. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
3 04:30 Race 3 1400m
NISHINO NASTURTIUM (5) was in a different class last time, registering a dominant 6 lengths win over 1400m at this track to make it two in a row. Has a strong association with Yukihito Nagata who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Leading contender. VILLAGE TIERRA (7) has not appeared since she scored over 1300m at this track on August 31. Ready to run well. T M SUAVE (2) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 0.8 lengths over 1400m at this track. That continued the good form this campaign, with two wins from four outings. Can feature again. YUI AVENIR (12) raced on the speed last start and battled on well but found one better over 1400m at this track. Generally goes well here. Not to be discounted.
4 05:05 Race 4 1300m
ACQUA VIRILE (3) scored last time over 1400m at this track, making it two victories from three appearances this time in. Rates highly and expected to run well again. ESPLANADE (6) is yet to break through in 19 runs but wasn't far away last time when second over 1400m at this track on May 3. Goto Musashi stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Bold showing expected. ADENIUM (4) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Takuto Demizu stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on four occasions. Expected to measure up. KAI BRUNO (8) was below his best last time, finishing 11th and beaten 9 lengths over 1300m at this track. Has his share of ability and can do a lot better.
5 05:45 Race 5 1300m
LUMINOUS FLUX (5) held on well to finish second last time out over 1400m at this track after leading for much of the way. Sure to go well. BLAZE BOY (10) made progress last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHINZEN MARUNOSUKE (8) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing fourth and only 1.5 lengths from the winner at the end of 1300m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. YUI DINOSAUR (9) failed to figure again last time over 1300m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fifth. Should camp just off the leaders. Solid claims on best form.
6 06:15 Race 6 1300m
SHAMAN'S CAVE (10) went fast early and went on to score by 6 lengths last time out over 1300m at this track. Should be close to the speed despite the draw. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. TAIKO FAITH (11) ran well despite being friendless in betting last time over 1300m at this track, finishing third and beaten 0.8 lengths at $32.50. Expected to run well again. KAITO BERG (4) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing sixth at Kasamatsu over 1580m. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PIENO D'AMORE (3) was beaten 6 lengths into sixth over 1300m at this track last time out. Better than recent efforts suggest.
7 06:45 Race 7 1400m
CESA SUNRISE (1) showed good early speed last start over today's journey at this track before finishing second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again. REVIDENT (9) missed the frame last time when fourth at this track. That followed a run of four wins on end. Form at this distance is strong with six wins from seven starts and is a leading contender. SEI SCARLET (5) proved too strong two runs ago at Nagoya. Couldn't follow that up last time out when third over 1300m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in contention on the bend. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TAKENO OKAN (2) ran a better race last start, finishing 3.5 lengths away in fourth over 1300m at this track. The engagement of Manato Hida is a positive move. Nicely placed to find some form.
8 07:15 Race 8 1400m
RECUERDO (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish 1.5 lengths away in second over 1300m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. A SHIN QUANTUM (7) ran below expectations last time at Kasamatsu, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $4.50. Beautifully placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. ANOTHER VITA (1) settled well back but hit the line well to finish fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1400m here last time. Worth including. RED LEGGERA (3) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
9 07:45 Race 9 1400m
RIKEA BLACK (1) has strung together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on April 19 over 1400m when he scored by one length. Winning rider Toru Takeyoshi retains the mount. Finds a tougher race but another big run will not surprise. ORENO AIBA (6) is racing well. Scored at this track two back then finished third, beaten 2.5 lengths, over 1400m at this track at the latest appearance two-and-a-half weeks ago. Yet to miss the placings here at this trip, including six wins. Best form puts him right in this. FELSITE (10) raced on the speed last start over this course and distance and stuck on well to finish second, beaten 4 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. TAYLOR TESORO (4) started at $4.10 last time but could only manage fifth, beaten 6 lengths, at this track over 1750m. Has a strong record here, including seven wins. Can sneak into the finish.
10 08:15 Race 10 1750m
WIN TOLKIEN (3) proved too strong last start and scored by a neck over 1400m at this track. Has seven wins here. Should park just off the speed. Among the leading chances. RADIANT HORSE (5) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 1.5 lengths over 1860m at this track to make it two on the bounce. Has a high cruising speed. Will give a great sight. GET THE FAME (1) is struggling to find the winners' circle but has been around the mark, last start finishing second over 1750m at this track. Genuine performer so he is expected to measure up. WIN YOUR SONG (7) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was less impressive last time out when third over 1750m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. In the mix.
11 08:45 Race 11 1400m
RAIN CHECK (3) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1300m at this track after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. IZU JO REINAS (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. FUTARI SAISON (2) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths after being in contention on the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. CERULEAN ROCKET (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Finds a nice race and can atone.