SAGA 16 May 2026
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Palm Beach, Sand Falcon and Marino Ballerina can set a genuine tempo. SODERMANLAND (2) has strung together a couple of wins at this circuit, the latest on May 4 over 1300m when he scored by 1.5 lengths. Winning rider Isao Yamaguchi retains the mount. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SAND FALCON (11) did well to score at this track two runs ago. Decent effort last time out finishing second over 1400m at this track, beaten one length. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including three wins. Nicely placed to return to winning form. A SHIN CARROTS (10) missed the frame last start over 1580m at Kasamatsu, finishing seventh. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PALM BEACH (8) last raced on May 3 when fourth at this track over 1400m after being prominent until the final stages. Can fill a top-three spot.
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| 1 | 24437 |
CROWN RISING
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Masako Yano Last start 7th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dead Vlei with 56kg at $10.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sceptrum carrying 56kg at $18.20. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up. |
1 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 2 | 86011 |
SODERMANLAND
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Hirotsugu Oku Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track May 4 over 1300m defeating Recuerdo carrying 56kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track April 12 over 1750m defeating Miss Lemon with 56kg at $1.50. An inside draw is a big advantage. Winning prospects. |
2 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 3 | 38786 |
DWELL SEIRA
KINYA KITAMURA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dead Vlei carrying 56kg at $87.60. The run before that second last of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Southern Field carrying 56kg at $184.80. Doesn't profile as a likely winner. |
3 TSUBASA KAMO |
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| 4 | 46588 |
COASTAL TOWN
YUKITO SANKODA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G1 Racing Co. Ltd. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dead Vlei carrying 54kg at $23.70. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1750m, 6 len behind Ascot Roman carrying 54kg at $52.50. Fully tested on her recent run. |
4 TAKU KAWASHIMA |
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| 5 | 50790 |
SANSAN TAIYO
HIROSHI NAKANO 7YO DK B MARE 54.0KG Kosho Bokujo At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 14 len behind T O Smith carrying 54kg at $172.30. The start before that ran last of 9 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Southern Field carrying 54kg at $65.60. Other runners are much more appealing. |
5 YUKIHITO NAGATA |
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| 6 | 12645 |
MARINO BALLERINA
SHINICHI HIGASHI 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Shiho Wada Last start 5th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dead Vlei with 54kg at $44.80. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sceptrum with 54kg at $17.30. Out of her depth. |
6 REN HASEGAWA |
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| 7 | 34318 |
ROYAL DEVISER
YOSHITO YAMADA 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Most recently 8th of 11 at this track on May 2 over 1400m, 11 len behind T O Smith with 56kg at $33.30. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track April 6 over 1300m defeating Nishino Sunstone with 56kg at $6.20. Can improve on recent efforts. |
7 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 8 | 26234 |
PALM BEACH
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Dead Vlei carrying 54kg at $11.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rikea Black with 54kg at $13.60. Sure to be about the money. |
8 LEO NAKAYAMA |
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| 9 | 36843 |
MINAMIJUJISEI
MOTONORI MASHIMA 4YO DK B HORSE 56.0KG Naoya Miyata Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Moon Pass Gold carrying 56kg at $12.50. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rikea Black with 56kg at $14.90. Among the winning chances. |
9 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 10 | 3x167 |
A SHIN CARROTS
KAZUO HAMADA 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Kasamatsu on April 28 over 1580m, 8 len behind Schrodinger with 57kg at $9.80. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Kasamatsu on April 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Win Aube with 57kg at $24. Can turn things around. |
10 JUN TANAKA |
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| 11 | 10512 |
SAND FALCON
Sameshima Katsuya 7YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on May 3 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Moon Pass Gold with 56kg at $3.30. The start before that won by 1.0 len at this track April 26 over 1400m defeating Soreike Ginchan with 56kg at $5.30. Ideally placed to play a significant role. |
11 MANATO HIDA |
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