SAGA   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 2 1300m

Track:      

Wonder Visible should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. WONDER VISIBLE (7) scored at his last run over 1400m at Sonoda on June 12. Has switched trainers during a break. Goes well when fresh with a win and two minor placings from three starts. Likely to feature. EXCELLEN WINNER (2) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Monbetsu with a win as public elect over 1300m at this track four weeks ago, getting home by half a length after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. CESA SUNRISE (10) was in contention on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1300m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. M O KOMACHI (6) improved sharply last time out to score by 9 lengths over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat again in this suitable race.
1 69809 GRAND NORVE
MICHITAKA DOI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiro Oka
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 56kg at $104.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pourquoi with 56kg at $243.40. Better off avoiding.
1
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, White cap
2 62141 EXCELLEN WINNER
SHINICHI HIGASHI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at this track December 13 over 1300m defeating Gandiva with 56kg at $1.80. The start before that 4th of 15 at Monbetsu on November 12 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Crown Jewel with 57kg at $14.50. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
2
YAMATO ISHIKAWA
WHITE, GREEN ZIGZAG CHEVRON, GREEN SLEEVES, Black cap
3 75036 AILE DENON
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Hiroyuki Nagata
Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Twilight Saga with 53kg at $107.90. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track on November 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind G T Noble carrying 54kg at $173.50. Prepared to risk today.
3
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 23157 UNE BRISE
RYUMA KANAGAWA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Big Red Farm
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1300m, 9 len behind Raise Sunrise with 54kg at $20.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 54kg at $26.70. Safely held last start but is capable of better.
4
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Blue cap
5 40087 MAHEALANI
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
7YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Mikki Gentle carrying 54kg at $267.80. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 12 len behind Belle Shiny carrying 54kg at $156.20. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
5
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Yellow cap
6 89051 M O KOMACHI
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Last start won by 9 len at this track December 20 over 1400m defeating A Shin Tres Bon with 54kg at $8. The run before that got back early 5th of 7 at Monbetsu on November 5 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Yamanin Farida with 55kg at $260.80. Big chance again.
6
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 x211x WONDER VISIBLE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign to post a big 6 len win. Sonoda June 12 over 1400m defeating Anya Wakuwaku carrying 57kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Sonoda May 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nice Light with 57kg at $2.80. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
7
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Green cap
8 85497 NAMURA KAMEJIRO
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Mutsuhiro Namura
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 56kg at $40.20. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pourquoi carrying 56kg at $6.80. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
8
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Orange cap
9 00909 ULTRA PEACE
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1300m, 10 len behind Raise Sunrise carrying 56kg at $193.40. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 23 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 56kg at $405.50. Wide draw makes it tough.
9
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Orange cap
10 51252 CESA SUNRISE
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takao Matsuoka
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track on November 24 over 1300m, 1.0 len behind Rebat carrying 54kg at $2.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1300m, 9 len behind Belle Shiny with 54kg at $2.60. Made headway last time. Top chance.
10
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap
11 74452 QUEEN PALACE
YUKITO SANKODA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
U.Oshima B.
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on December 21 over 1300m, 4 len behind Ping Pang Pong with 54kg at $90.10. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 24 over 1300m, 6 len behind Rebat with 54kg at $26.60. Unlikely to threaten.
11
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Pink cap