SAGA 08 Aug 2026
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Lightning Run and Miracle Spurt should set a strong tempo. FREE RETURN (4) was in commission last time out but disappointed in finishing fourth over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. HIKOBOSHI (11) last appeared two-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Kanazawa when he finished fifth. This is his first run for the Toshimitsu Kunichi stable. Rates highly so expect him to be prominent. LIGHTNING RUN (12) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing eighth at this track over 1300m after being prominent at the turn. Placed to advantage and can make amends. OKORIMBO MOMMY (8) finished 10 lengths away in fourth after being in contention on the turn at her last appearance over 1400m at this track on July 18. Worth including in this suitable contest.
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| 1 | 98846 |
ARC NOIR
MASANORI MASHIMA 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG KR Japan At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on July 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Benefactor with 54kg at $15.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Morioka Dirt on July 7 over 1200m, 12 len behind Moretsu carrying 54kg at $37.70. Low draw but others have better credentials. |
1 SHOMA KANAYAMA |
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| 2 | 03908 |
MIRACLE SPURT
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Hitoshi Hyuuga Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Nagoya on July 14 over 920m, 14 len behind Endless Cry carrying 55kg at $5.80. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Nagoya on July 3 over 1500m, 9 len behind Kuriko Merry with 55kg at $3.40. Draws well but predicted to struggle. |
2 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 3 | 0003 |
QUEEN'S HIMAWARI
HISAMI YANO 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Kazuhiro Kameda Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Odai with 54kg at $15.90. The run before that led to the turn then faded ran second last of 16 at Tokyo Dirt on June 6 over 1400m, 22 len behind Raise Tempest carrying 54.0kg at $452.10. Nice draw and worth thought. |
3 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 4 | 004 |
FREE RETURN
TOSHIO OGAKI 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mire Racing Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Makoto Atakigiri with 54kg at $3.50. The start before that ran second last of 16 at Tokyo on May 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Bell Wood Bio with 52.0kg at $297.50. Draws a nice alley and rates highly. |
4 HIROKI YAMASHITA |
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| 5 | 99800 |
MEINER GUNNER
HIROYUKI YANAI 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1300m, 23 len behind Happiness Mind carrying 56kg at $176.90. The run before that 10th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1300m, 46 len behind Only Love with 56kg at $332. Can't recommend. |
5 JYOJI KOMATSU |
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| 6 | 58090 |
KITANO REGALO
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA 5YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Naoto Kitajo Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1300m, 56 len behind Only Love with 54kg at $449.40. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1300m, 9 len behind Nishino Ikki Sasu carrying 54kg at $35.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 LEO NAKAYAMA |
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| 7 | 74507 |
LORD GOSPEL
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Makoto Atakigiri carrying 56kg at $35.20. The run before that ran second last of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1300m, 18 len behind Sei Blue Eye with 56kg at $84.10. Prepared to risk on current form. |
7 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 8 | 0x004 |
OKORIMBO MOMMY
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG OUMA Co. Ltd. Last start 4th of 12 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Odai carrying 54kg at $8.90. Before that ran last of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 23 over 1800m, 31 len behind Whelm with 53.0kg at $54.70. Working up to a win. Worth following. |
8 MANATO HIDA |
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| 9 | 96798 |
POWER LAYER
YUKITO SANKODA 3YO DK B COLT 53.0KG At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Makoto Atakigiri with 56kg at $226. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1300m, 10 len behind Morale with 53kg at $50.90. Prefer to see. |
9 GOTO MUSASHI |
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| 10 | 0x055 |
PARK HILL SHOES
TORU YAMADA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Masatoki Kuremoto Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Makoto Atakigiri carrying 54kg at $7.10. Before that 5th of 9 at Sonoda on June 11 over 1400m, 17 len behind Meisho Hachimaki carrying 55kg at $459.50. Could sneak into the finish. |
10 YOSHIKI YAMADA |
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| 11 | 00045 |
HIKOBOSHI
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Hiroshi Tsujikawa Most recently 5th of 8 at Kanazawa on July 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind L'arc En Reve carrying 57kg at $7.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at Kanazawa on July 7 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Nac Cecilia with 57kg at $1.50. Watch for sharp improvement. |
11 JUN TANAKA |
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| 12 | 06978 |
LIGHTNING RUN
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 51.0KG Yoshiyuki Okamura Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1300m, 16 len behind Happiness Mind carrying 54kg at $4.40. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Kanazawa on June 16 over 1500m, 8 len behind Intense Flame with 55kg at $24.70. Nicely placed to bounce back. |
12 SOTA TSUBAKI |
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