SAGA   31 Aug 2025
 
GOING:

Race 1 1300m

Track:      

Reasonable tempo with Lily Bennett probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. LILY BENNETT (5) showed ability at her only start back on June 28 when second over 900m at this track. Sure to have improved over the break and looks the one to beat. GLORIFIER (2) is a four-start maiden who finished sixth at her most recent outing over 1400m at this track after she gave away a big start. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. T M SAGA RIGHT (1) missed the placings when resuming at this track two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1300m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. POP THUNDER (4) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
1 4x62 T M SAGA RIGHT
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
2YO  BAY  COLT 55.0KG

Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1300m, 39 len behind Mo Mo Gold carrying 55kg at $41.80. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track on August 16 over 1300m, 7 len behind Paulino with 55kg at $14.70. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 3246 GLORIFIER
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG

Last start 6th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Daimei Noboru carrying 52kg at $11.50. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1300m, 11 len behind Sakidoritokken with 54kg at $33.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
2
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 432 VILLAGE TIERRA
KAZUO HAMADA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Racing well recently. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Daimei Noboru with 54kg at $18.60. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on July 21 over 1300m, 31 len behind Mo Mo Gold carrying 54kg at $5.10. Should go well.
3
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Salmon cap
4 4263 POP THUNDER
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind Daimei Noboru with 54kg at $15.20. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on July 21 over 1300m, 10 len behind Takeno Tsurugi with 54kg at $11.30. Strong winning hope.
4
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Cyan cap
5 2x LILY BENNETT
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 51.0KG

Resumes from a spell after only one run when 2nd of 9 at this track on June 28 over 900m, 2 len behind Purea Legend carrying 51kg at $51.30. Likely to play a major role.
5
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 3327 ASH ARE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 54.0KG

Most recently 7th of 12 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 12 len behind Purea Legend with 54kg at $152.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Takeno Tsurugi with 54kg at $13. Others going much better heading into this one.
6
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Light green cap
7 63565 ME CHAN
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
2YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Comes off a 62 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Funabashi on June 30 over 1200m, 32 len behind Copano Wyatt with 51kg at $90.20. Before that of 7 at Kawasaki on June 17 over 1400m, 42 len behind Crimson Prince with 54kg at $56.40. Fully tested on her recent run.
7
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap