SAGA   11 Jan 2026
 
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Race 5 1400m

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Expecting a strong tempo with Francina Tesoro, Suezmax and Black Bell going forward ahead of Kashino Menkochan and Briksdal. FRANCINA TESORO (3) was an impressive winner last time over 1400m at this track, leading throughout and putting 5 lengths on her rivals. Sure to run well again. KASHINO MENKOCHAN (1) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1400m at this track when she was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to find winning ways. MARIETTY (10) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at this track over 1400m. Awkwardly drawn and might need a little luck early. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. HEROIC ROY (4) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.5 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1400m at this track. Will drift back but wind up late. Solid claims on best form.
1 31232 KASHINO MENKOCHAN
Sameshima Katsuya
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Twilight Saga with 52kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Meisho Mahiro with 52kg at $6.50. Another bold run is expected.
1
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, White cap
2 35539 BRIKSDAL
RYUMA KANAGAWA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 55.0KG
Carrot Farm Co. Ltd.
Last start 9th of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fahren Joe with 56kg at $82.10. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 5 len behind Bound To Win carrying 54kg at $34.40. Low draw but others have better credentials.
2
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Black cap
3 x2441 FRANCINA TESORO
Sameshima Katsuya
4YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run scored a big 5 len win at this track December 20 over 1400m defeating June Allegro carrying 54kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hironyan with 52kg at $3. Can go right on with the job now.
3
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 68472 HEROIC ROY
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Fujino
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Pourquoi with 56kg at $17.40. The start before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Crown Freed with 56kg at $16.80. Capable of big final splits.
4
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Blue cap
5 76357 ORIFLAMME
AKIMASA IBI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 17 len behind Lord Prize with 56kg at $57.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Still The One carrying 56kg at $88.40. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
5
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 80000 MEINER CHEIRON
TOSHIO OGAKI
9YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
K.Thoroughbred Club Ruffian
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 22 len behind Tortina carrying 56kg at $296.10. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Garret Le Reve with 56kg at $286.50. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
6
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 0x954 DELLING CITY
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yushun Horse Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 12 len behind Lord Prize with 56kg at $124.20. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 3 len behind Blue Flame carrying 56kg at $40.40. Others have better credentials.
7
SHOTA MURAMATSU
JAZZBERRY JAM , MEDIUM BLUE FIVE STARS, Green cap
8 04244 BLACK BELL
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG

Last start 4th of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Anila carrying 53kg at $60.90. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pourquoi with 53kg at $4.80. Shouldn't trouble the top few.
8
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Orange cap
9 23445 SUEZMAX
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kentaro Hattori
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Anila with 56kg at $18. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Still The One carrying 56kg at $6.40. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
9
SEIGO TSUKAMOTO
YELLOW, RED VEE, Orange cap
10 57423 MARIETTY
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 8 len behind Anila carrying 54kg at $7.10. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on November 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Meisho Mahiro with 54kg at $40.40. Sure to be right there at the business end.
10
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap
11 20666 FUKURAI KIRISHIMA
MITSUNORI KOGA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 13 len behind Lord Prize with 54kg at $49.30. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Burke Tesoro carrying 54kg at $33.80. Wide draw too testing.
11
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Pink cap