SAGA   04 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1300m

Track:      

Pace looks to be genuine with Esplanade and Virtual Idol matching motors in advance of Keiai Tea and Rainbow Carol. GRACE SUNRISE (2) broke through for her maiden win over 900m at this track last time. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Jumps from a nice gate and she looks certain to measure up again. ESPLANADE (3) is a 16-start maiden who could only manage to finish sixth at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Among the top chances in what looks a most suitable race. RAINBOW CAROL (10) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out when seventh over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is good enough to take this out. GOLDWASSER (6) finished sixth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.
1 00007 AILES VEGA
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yukari Saeki
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 10 len behind Smart Carina with 54kg at $478.90. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 15 len behind Tsumugu with 54kg at $284.70. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
1
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, White cap
2 046x1 GRACE SUNRISE
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Life House Co. Ltd.
Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 1.0 len at this track March 20 over 900m defeating Ecoro Great with 54kg at $6.20. Previously second-up second last of 15 at Hakodate on June 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Baby's Breath with 55.0kg at $261.90. Strong winning chance.
2
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Black cap
3 04226 ESPLANADE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Kazutaka Hosaka
Last start 6th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lingus Mile carrying 54kg at $14.50. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, head behind Kai Bruno carrying 54kg at $3.90. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside barrier.
3
GOTO MUSASHI
WHITE, RED VEE, RED SLEEVES, Red cap
4 28070 VIRTUAL IDOL
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Red Magic Co. Ltd.
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 20 len behind Smart Carina with 54kg at $22.60. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 12 len behind Bailey Tesoro with 54kg at $14.30. Others appeal more heading into this.
4
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Blue cap
5 89886 KEIAI TEA
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd.
Most recently struggled in the run home; 6th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Smart Carina with 56kg at $16.50. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 13 len behind Bailey Tesoro with 56kg at $10.70. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
5
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Yellow cap
6 86663 GOLDWASSER
TORU YAMADA
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wellmined carrying 54kg at $57.30. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kai Bruno carrying 54kg at $34. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
6
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Yellow cap
7 8008x MAHINAHINA
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at this track November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hakodateno Hana with 54kg at $140.70. First up last campaign third of 12 at this track May 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hudson Tesoro with 54kg at $86.80. Major upset if she won.
7
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Green cap
8 40480 AYUTSURI MUSUME
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 7 len behind Lingus Mile carrying 54kg at $28.20. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 10 len behind Tsumugu with 54kg at $11.70. Others preferred at this stage.
8
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Green cap
9 76925 SANREN V
TOSHIO OGAKI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Kentaro Yui
Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Smart Carina carrying 54kg at $43.30. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1400m, neck behind Hosumani En carrying 54kg at $313.80. Won't be beating too many of these home.
9
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
10 76317 RAINBOW CAROL
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
5YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Kosho Bokujo
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lingus Mile carrying 54kg at $19.30. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track March 6 over 1400m defeating Sammaru Somnia with 54kg at $2.80. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly.
10
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, Orange cap
11 68909 NAC GRANDE
HIROSHI NAKANO
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Kinya Komatsu
Most recently 9th of 11 at this track on March 20 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lingus Mile carrying 56kg at $138.70. Before that second last of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1300m, 14 len behind Tsumugu carrying 56kg at $154.90. Wide draw makes it tough.
11
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap
12 09000 MORIBUTO BAKUKAJI
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 55.0KG
Mill Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Nagoya on March 11 over 1400m, 15 len behind Sei Scarlet carrying 57kg at $404.10. Before that second last of 11 at Nagoya on February 26 over 1500m, 19 len behind Belleza Fin with 57kg at $341.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Pink cap