SAGA 09 Aug 2026
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The pace looks even at best given a lack of early speed. O K GRIT (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 12 lengths when 12th over 2600m at Fukushima five weeks ago after being prominent at the bend. Has the ability to put the recent run of form behind him. VARIATION (3) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 12 lengths starting at $1.70. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. TONTTU (10) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. AROUSE (8) has switched yards since finishing eighth six-and-a-half weeks ago over 1400m at Kasamatsu. Solid top-three hope.
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| 1 | 84889 |
CHERRY SQUIRT
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO 6YO DK B HORSE 55.0KG Last start 9th of 11 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 18 len behind Sammaru Valley carrying 56kg at $108.10. Before that 8th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 15 len behind Chorus Line carrying 56kg at $94.20. Happy to risk. |
1 OMI DAIKI |
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| 2 | 67857 |
WIN GRAFTON
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Win Co. Ltd. Most recently 7th of 11 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 17 len behind B Girl carrying 56kg at $140.20. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1300m, 12 len behind Happiness Mind carrying 56kg at $175.70. Win doesn't look likely. |
2 YUKIHITO NAGATA |
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| 3 | 06925 |
VARIATION
RYUMA KANAGAWA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Masanobu Habata Last start 5th of 11 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind B Girl carrying 54kg at $1.70. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track on July 4 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Happiness Mind carrying 54kg at $4.10. Deserves another chance. |
3 TAKUTO DEMIZU |
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| 4 | 05234 |
SORPRESA
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 3YO DK B COLT 56.0KG Dearest Club Co. Ltd. Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 12 len behind Willy's Rock with 55kg at $22.40. The race before that 3rd of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1300m, 5 len behind Sei Blue Eye with 56kg at $15.60. Capable of a strong showing. |
4 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 5 | 96795 |
MAY BLOSSOM
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on July 5 over 1300m, 15 len behind Spes Liga carrying 54kg at $185.30. The race before that 9th of 12 at this track on June 13 over 1300m, 7 len behind Champion Yamato with 54kg at $72.50. Likely to struggle. |
5 HIROKI YAMASHITA |
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| 6 | 70339 |
YLAMAA
AKIMASA IBI 6YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Comes off a 36 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track on July 4 over 1400m, 16 len behind Chorus Line with 54kg at $29.10. The race before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 13 over 1750m, 6 len behind Win Dance Time with 54kg at $3.30. Fully tested on her recent run. |
6 GOTO MUSASHI |
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| 7 | x0500 |
O K GRIT
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Ken Ono Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 16 at Fukushima on July 4 over 2600m, 12 len behind Bombon Baby carrying 54.0kg at $58.10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 16 at Niigata on May 23 over 2400m, 16 len behind Pavo carrying 57.0kg at $85.70. Far better than recent form suggests. |
7 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 8 | 42598 |
AROUSE
YOSHITO YAMADA 4YO DK B GELDING 56.0KG Masamichi Hayashi Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently failed to make an impression; 8th of 10 at Kasamatsu on June 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Smart Judy with 54kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at Kasamatsu on June 10 over 1580m, 42 len behind Krauselung carrying 57kg at $17.30. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
8 YOSHIKI YAMADA |
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| 9 | 70009 |
PIERRE DRAGON
MICHITAKA DOI 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on July 18 over 1400m, 27 len behind Beryl Sphere carrying 56kg at $253.80. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1300m, 40 len behind Prayer Londo with 56kg at $199. Hard to have on recent performances. |
9 TAKU KAWASHIMA |
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| 10 | 83592 |
TONTTU
HIROFUMI WATANABE 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Yusuke Yamaguchi At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on July 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Makoto Atakigiri with 55kg at $34.70. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on June 27 over 1300m, 18 len behind Sei Blue Eye carrying 56kg at $65.30. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope. |
10 MANATO HIDA |
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