SAGA 27 Sep 2026
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Pace strong with Keiai Antares and A Shin Enbarr leading with Bikini Boy nearby. KEIAI ANTARES (3) sets the standard off a determined 1800m win at Saga, where he started favourite and beat Ultra No Hoshi by half a length. His prior second to Ford Tesoro also reads well, and his outstanding Saga and jockey records give him the clearest profile, with 2000m the main new test. BIKINI BOY (7) is the danger if forgiven for his latest seventh, because his three wins from five starts at this track and distance and strong record with Isao Yamaguchi keep him right in play. A SHIN ENBARR (11) has been racing consistently, placed behind Keiai Antares last start and close up to Ford Tesoro two back, though the last part of 2000m must be answered. GET THE FAME (8) appeals as the value chance after working home into fourth behind Keiai Antares and bringing a tighter A2 run two starts ago.
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| 1 | 85x65 |
BIOGRAFIA
MASHIMA NIIYA 8YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Carrot Farm Co. Ltd. Worked home from a rearward position for fifth at Saga over 1300m last start, beaten seven lengths by Radio Ga Ga after being an outside chance in the betting. He had earlier been sent out favourite here over 1400m but managed only sixth, beaten nine and a half lengths. Third-up fitness helps, yet the rise to 2000m is a genuine question, so he profiles more as a place hope than a winning anchor. |
1 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 2 | 03569 |
SMILE MORE
KAZUO HAMADA 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth in a 3yo+ B1B2 at Funabashi over 1600m, beaten over 13 lengths by Shimizu Minato after settling just off the lead. His previous sixth over 1800m had more merit, beaten four and a half lengths by Ho O Kabuki, but he now tackles Saga and 2000m. The class relief helps, though he still has to lift sharply. |
2 JUN TANAKA |
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| 3 | 11121 |
KEIAI ANTARES
Sameshima Katsuya 5YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. Arrives in strong order after winning a 3yo+ COND at Saga over 1800m, starting favourite and scoring by half a length from Ultra No Hoshi. Two back he was second to Ford Tesoro over 1750m, beaten a length after closing off well. His record here is outstanding and Manato Hida has an excellent association with him, with the step to 2000m the only meaningful query. |
3 MANATO HIDA |
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| 4 | 4x507 |
BRIG O'DOON
MOTONORI MASHIMA 9YO DK B HORSE 53.0KG Finished seventh behind Keiai Antares at Saga over 1800m last start, beaten over 19 lengths at long odds after settling rearward. The start prior was no better, finishing tenth and well beaten behind Ford Tesoro when unwanted in the market. He has been unplaced in all four Saga runs, and the class drop is not enough to outweigh the current form concerns. |
4 CAMELLIA SOUTA |
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| 5 | 7x165 |
STAR OF FAITH
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 7YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Satoru Mitsuyasu Loomed without quite finishing it off when fifth to Keiai Antares over 1800m at Saga, beaten seven and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. His previous sixth behind Ford Tesoro was sound enough without threatening, and he has won at this track. The first try at 2000m is the concern, but his recent efforts keep him in the minor-money mix. |
5 TAKU KAWASHIMA |
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| 6 | 24008 |
TECHNO DIAMOND
MASANORI MASHIMA 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Takeshi Nishimura Returns from a one-month freshening after being beaten over 11 lengths in a 3yo+ B2 at Funabashi over 1600m, where he was long odds and never looked likely. He had also finished last behind Crystal Cave at the same venue, beaten over 14 lengths after failing to make ground. Class relief is some help, but the current form line is too plain to recommend strongly. |
6 TATSUYA WATANABE |
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| 7 | 31127 |
BIKINI BOY
SHINICHI HIGASHI 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Sachiaki Kobayashi Returns from a five-week freshening after a disappointing seventh at Saga over 1750m, beaten just over eight lengths by Ford Tesoro after being near the top of betting. His second to Star Of Faith in a 3yo+ A1 two back was stronger form, and he is proven at this track and distance with three wins from five attempts. If he rebounds to that level, he is a serious winning chance. |
7 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 8 | 13354 |
GET THE FAME
Sameshima Katsuya 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Kazumi Maki Made up good ground when fourth to Keiai Antares at Saga over 1800m, beaten seven lengths after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was arguably sharper, finishing fifth over 1400m in a 3yo+ A2 and beaten only a length and a half at big odds. He is unproven at 2000m, but his latest closing effort gives him a genuine place chance if the extra ground suits. |
8 YUKIHITO NAGATA |
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| 9 | 97072 |
AMESTRIS
MICHITAKA DOI 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Improved noticeably when second at Saga over 1300m, beaten two lengths by Radio Ga Ga despite being unwanted in the market. Before that she was seventh at Nagoya over 1700m, beaten just over six lengths by Daichi Rapport. She has placed at her only Saga run and carries 54kg, but the jump to 2000m means she looks a realistic place hope rather than a clear winning play. |
9 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 10 | 45386 |
AKRASIA
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 6YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Mill Farm Co. Ltd. Never threatened when sixth behind Keiai Antares at Saga over 1800m, beaten over 13 lengths at big odds after having many lengths to make up. The previous run was similar, finishing eighth behind Ford Tesoro and beaten over 10 lengths. His broader career record is sound, but the recent evidence is not, and he needs a significant form turnaround. |
10 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 11 | 42143 |
A SHIN ENBARR
SHINICHI HIGASHI 9YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. Kept on for third behind Keiai Antares at Saga over 1800m, beaten four and a half lengths after fading late. Two back he was fourth to Ford Tesoro over 1750m, beaten three lengths after being in front before the challengers arrived. His Saga record is reliable and he has placed three times from five starts at this distance, so he remains a strong chance if he sees it out fully. |
11 REN HASEGAWA |
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| 12 | 20739 |
HADIAH
MASANORI MASHIMA 9YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Turf Sport Co. Ltd. Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing ninth at Saga over 1750m, beaten over 17 lengths by Ford Tesoro at long odds when he failed to improve from well back. His previous third behind A Shin Enbarr over 1800m was more competitive, albeit still beaten just under six lengths. He has placed at this track and distance, but recent winning intent is hard to find. |
12 TAKUTO DEMIZU |
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