SAGA 27 Sep 2026
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Plenty of pressure with Laudatio, Fractal and Citrine Tesoro leading the charge. LAUDATIO (2) rates top on exposed recent form after a long-neck third in a 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga, with his strong overall record and proven Saga profile giving him a clear platform. The rise to 1860m is the main reservation, especially after starting a very short odds-on quote last time, but he brings the most reliable form. KASHINO AMULET (7) is harder to read after being beaten over 18 lengths as favourite first-up, yet his previous Saga win over 2000m came at the expense of Sakidoritokken and his track record keeps him firmly in the argument. SAKIDORITOKKEN (3) resumes from four months away and must put a heavy Kawasaki defeat behind her, but her Saga record is outstanding and the return to a winning distance range is a major positive. PEISHA PLAY (1) is the fourth winning hope, coming off a strong second here over 1400m, though the step to 1860m asks a new question.
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| 1 | 16292 |
PEISHA PLAY
Kurakane Ikuyasu 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Naoto Kitajo Finished strongly for second in a 3yo+ COND over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten two lengths by Slaylar after sitting near the top of betting. That was a clear rebound from a ninth at Kochi when beaten over 11 lengths by Dixie Vogue and only moderate late. The first try at 1860m is the obvious query, but current form gives her a genuine minor-money profile. |
1 OSAMU SHIMOHARA |
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| 2 | 41323 |
LAUDATIO
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Went close in a 3yo+ A2 over 1400m at Saga last start, third and beaten a long neck by Nishino Lynda after chasing strongly in the straight as a dominant odds-on favourite. He had also run second here two back behind Hakuai Demain. With five wins and four places from twelve starts, plus a strong Saga record, he looks the benchmark if he handles 1860m. |
2 MANATO HIDA |
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| 3 | 1120x |
SAKIDORITOKKEN
MOTONORI MASHIMA 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Yuka Mitsuoka Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing last at Kawasaki over 2100m, where she was well beaten by Pendant at big odds after settling rearward. Her previous Saga run is much stronger, a head second to Kashino Amulet over 2000m as a very short favourite. Eight wins and three places from 13 starts, all with excellent Saga depth, make her a serious threat fresh. |
3 TATSUYA WATANABE |
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| 4 | 11221 |
CITRINE TESORO
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd. Returns from a six-week let-up off a decisive Saga win over 1750m, beating Nishino Gawain by four lengths after showing a sharp turn of foot as favourite. She was beaten only a neck by Sodermanland here over 1400m the run prior. This is another distance step, but three wins and two places from six starts this season keep her in the place mix. |
4 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 5 | 93341 |
DAVAY SUCRE
KINYA KITAMURA 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 56.0KG Scored in a 3yo+ C1 over 1400m at Saga last start, beating Special Holiday by just under a length after being heavily supported into very short odds-on territory. His previous fourth behind Citrine Tesoro over 1750m had merit, as he made up ground late despite being beaten six lengths. The rise in class and trip tempers the win case, but he is honest enough for exotics. |
5 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 6 | 67775 |
PARTY MELODY
HIROKAZU MIYAGAWA 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth at Kochi, beaten just over seven lengths by Katsutenai Oishisa at big odds after being handy but unable to go on. She was seventh there the run before and again started among the outsiders. The class drop offers some relief, yet she remains winless after ten starts and needs a much sharper finish. |
6 EITA INOUE |
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| 7 | 121x9 |
KASHINO AMULET
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Second-up after a disappointing Saga return, where he was sent out an odds-on favourite but finished last, beaten over 18 lengths by B B Belleza, with no clear excuse in the run. The case rests on his previous 2000m Saga win, when he beat Sakidoritokken by a head at long odds. Strong track and jockey-horse records give him genuine rebound claims. |
7 RYU ABE |
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| 8 | 03124 |
LILY BENNETT
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Was fourth in a 3yo+ C2 over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten six and a half lengths by Roberta Impact after being swamped late. She had nearly pinched a 1400m race here two back, beaten a neck by Ash Are after leading. The rise to 1860m and class increase both test her, and she needs to sustain her effort for longer. |
8 CAMELLIA SOUTA |
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| 9 | 04858 |
WISE PORTIA
KINYA KITAMURA 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Dropped out sharply when second last in a 3yo+ COND over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten over 14 lengths by Rommet after travelling close enough to challenge. He had also faded when fifth behind Citrine Tesoro over 1750m. Three Saga wins are a positive, but current form and the 1860m query leave him with plenty to turn around. |
9 YOSHIKI YAMADA |
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| 10 | 13651 |
FRACTAL
MASHIMA NIIYA 3YO DK B FILLY 54.0KG Big Red Farm Won a 3yo+ C1 over 1400m at Saga by eight lengths last start, beating Miss Lemon after being heavily backed into very short odds-on territory. That was a sharp lift from her previous fifth here behind Hakuai Demain, where she made ground from well back. The win was strong, but the class rise and 1860m question make this a sterner assignment. |
10 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 11 | 82726 |
NISHINO GAWAIN
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA 3YO BROWN COLT 56.0KG Shigeyuki Nishiyama Finished sixth in a 3yo+ COND over 1400m at Saga last start, beaten seven and a half lengths by Rommet after tracking the speed but failing to quicken. His previous second to Citrine Tesoro over 1750m was better, though he was beaten four lengths and unwanted in the market. Solid Saga figures help, but recent output says he needs more. |
11 TAKU KAWASHIMA |
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