SAGA 11 Jan 2026
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Keen speed battle, with Bellagio Dream, Daijobanai and Fukuno Yildiz prominent. JUGEMOON (10) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Sonoda over 1400m on November 6. Shuji Akaoka who has four wins when partnering stays on. Should be in the finish. OICHO (3) made it two wins in succession last start when he scored by half a length over 1400m at this track. Meeting a deeper field this time but he is good enough to play a major role. DAIJOBANAI (7) scored at his most recent appearance, getting home by one length over 1400m at Sonoda as favourite. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three outings. Can feature again. LORD MIDNIGHT (6) was far from disgraced when second last start over 1400m at this track. That followed a win at this track the start prior. In the mix.
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| 1 | 21611 |
BELLAGIO DREAM
TAKAMASA SUWA 4YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Sonoda December 17 over 1400m defeating Giyu with 58kg at $1.01. The start before that favourite; won by 5 len at Sonoda November 25 over 1400m defeating Taiki The Moment carrying 57kg at $1.01. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn’t hurt. |
1 F KOMAKI |
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| 2 | 1470x |
SMART RAPTOR
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI 7YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Toru Okawa Entire back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Sonoda July 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind A Shin Resume with 57kg at $9.90. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt November 2 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind In Your Palace with 55.0kg at $28.80. Look for a bold run. |
2 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 3 | 41311 |
OICHO
MOTONORI MASHIMA 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Yu Hirai Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track December 27 over 1400m defeating Lord Midnight with 56kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track November 16 over 1400m defeating Digital Scion with 56kg at $7.80. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside draw. |
3 TATSUYA WATANABE |
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| 4 | 09446 |
VIKRANT
YOSHITO YAMADA 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Last start second last of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oicho with 56kg at $57.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lord Midnight carrying 56kg at $19.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
4 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 5 | 53121 |
A SHIN ENBARR
SHINICHI HIGASHI 9YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track December 28 over 1400m defeating Akrasia with 55kg at $1.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 5 len behind S C Alber with 55kg at $1.50. Racing well and can win again. |
5 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 6 | 52412 |
LORD MIDNIGHT
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 8YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Oicho with 56kg at $8.70. Before that won by a nose at this track December 7 over 1400m defeating Gold Legs with 56kg at $4. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start. |
6 YAMATO ISHIKAWA |
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| 7 | 3x171 |
DAIJOBANAI
YOSHIHIRO IIDA 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Returns from a 54-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at Sonoda November 18 over 1400m defeating Dragon Goku carrying 57kg at $3.20. The race before that 7th of 10 at Sonoda on November 3 over 1230m, 13 len behind Smart Scepter with 57kg at $4.20. Sure to go well again. |
7 SHINGO OYAMA |
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| 8 | 01212 |
MISUZU GRAND O
DAISAKU MEKUSA 8YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Keiji Nagai Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Kasamatsu on November 27 over 1400m, neck behind Stream with 57kg at $12.30. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 7 len at Kanazawa October 25 over 1400m defeating Hakusan Pioneer with 57kg at $1.60. Has to be considered. |
8 SEIGO TSUKAMOTO |
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| 9 | 78805 |
MEINER DOUGLAS
RYUMA KANAGAWA 8YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 10 len behind A Shin Enbarr carrying 55kg at $138.40. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 15 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $425.80. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse. |
9 OMI DAIKI |
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| 10 | 25x3x |
JUGEMOON
MAMORU TANAKA 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Resuming. Only had one start last campaign on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sonoda on November 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Holy Grail carrying 57kg at $5.20. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Monbetsu on May 2 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind A Shin Captain with 55kg at $5.10. Bold performance expected. |
10 SHUJI AKAOKA |
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| 11 | 1064x |
FUKUNO YILDIZ
IKKOO TANAKA 6YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Sonoda August 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Omatsuri Otoko carrying 57kg at $8.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sonoda March 27 over 1400m defeating Omatsuri Otoko carrying 54kg at $4.30. Faces a tough essay. |
11 KANTA INOUE |
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