SAGA   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 3 1400m

Track:      

Sashiba and Eclair Brillant look to take it up. LOT EMPEROR (1) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.5 lengths at today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Looks well placed so expect another big run. KAIMANA ELEELE (3) finds it hard to win with just one success from 23 starts. Did a good job last start to finish third over 1300m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. In the right race and there is no reason she cannot get the major prize. SASHIBA (7) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up at this track, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths over 1300m. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. BLUE SWAT (9) has not won for a long while. Last raced on August 24 when beaten 7 lengths into fifth at this track over 1300m. Best figures measure up nicely. Can play a significant role.
1 1x881 LOT EMPEROR
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG

Last start won by 1.5 len at this track August 23 over 1400m defeating Kaorichan with 56kg at $6.80. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Soy Jaguar with 56kg at $9.70. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, White cap
2 74804 MEISHO SUIKEI
HIROSHI NAKANO
5YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mind Your Babe with 56kg at $45.20. The race before that second last of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Hudson Tesoro carrying 55kg at $200.80. Fully tested.
2
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Grey cap
3 243x3 KAIMANA ELEELE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Teruya Yoshida
Second run back. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Mind Your Babe with 54kg at $4.80. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sonoda on May 29 2024 over 1400m, 17 len behind Fine Princess carrying 54kg at $27.80. Fitter again and a winning hope.
3
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 11057 ECLAIR BRILLANT
MASANORI MASHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG

Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 9 len behind Soy Jaguar carrying 56kg at $67.70. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on July 19 over 1300m, 8 len behind Ruri O with 56kg at $10.80. Rather invest elsewhere.
4
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Cyan cap
5 37068 FAIRY PINE
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Toshihiko Iijima
Most recently got back early 8th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 13 len behind Soy Jaguar carrying 54kg at $31.80. The run before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hudson Tesoro with 54kg at $39.10. Prefer others.
5
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 35589 MAONO IRISE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 13 len behind Soy Jaguar with 54kg at $114.60. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Key Nice carrying 54kg at $47.20. Others going much better heading into this one.
6
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Light green cap
7 633x7 SASHIBA
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  GELDING 53.0KG

Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Mind Your Babe with 53kg at $4.70. Previously second-up won by 2 len at this track December 2 over 1300m defeating Suletta with 56kg at $2.10. Fitter and worth including.
7
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Light green cap
8 87316 SAN ANTONIO
HIROSHI NAKANO
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Setsu Shiina
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Soy Jaguar carrying 56kg at $38.20. The start before that won by a nose at this track July 22 over 1300m defeating A Shin Tres Bon carrying 56kg at $4.30. No threat last time out but this suits.
8
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Light brown cap
9 89695 BLUE SWAT
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Hiroshi Tsujikawa
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 7 len behind Mind Your Babe with 56kg at $9.80. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hudson Tesoro carrying 56kg at $49.60. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
9
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Light brown cap
10 96778 COOFA GRACE
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 13 len behind Noble Process with 54kg at $5.90. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on July 22 over 1300m, 6 len behind Shakuiwana carrying 54kg at $7.10. Will be doing best work late.
10
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap
11 13130 IRON ROMAN
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Kazuma Ikegami
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1300m, 15 len behind Soy Jaguar carrying 54kg at $15.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on July 12 over 1750m, 4.5 len behind Satono Alive with 54kg at $13.10. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
11
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap