SAGA   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

Race 5 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Chesuto Ike leading the way. JUN ODR (6) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1400m at Sonoda. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. KASHINO FREUDE (4) strode forward early from her wide draw over 1400m at this track last time, leading for much of the way before being claimed in the straight to finish third. Well-placed and could take running down. L'AMOUR DU VENT (3) resumes in a similar race to his last run four months ago when third. Worth plenty of thought. HIMAWARIKUN (9) has not appeared since he finished 11th over 1400m at Kochi on March 11. Definite top-three chance in this suitable race.
1 25867 NISHINO SUNSTONE
HIROFUMI WATANABE
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on June 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Fahren Joe carrying 56kg at $8.40. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Ramsay Tesoro with 56kg at $21.30. Has failed to show enough.
1
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, White cap
2 60860 LILY BENNETT
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
3YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on May 31 over 2000m, 42 len behind Kashino Amulet with 54kg at $320.90. Before that 6th of 12 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Myconis carrying 54kg at $7.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 6813x L'AMOUR DU VENT
TAKESHI HORIUCHI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Satoshi Matsumoto
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track February 25 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ash Are with 56kg at $5.10. Previously first up; fifth of 15 at Niigata Dirt October 19 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mont Saint Golden carrying 56.0kg at $219. Excellent chance.
3
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 68513 KASHINO FREUDE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  GREY  MARE 54.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Recent form sound. At the latest run led but faded 3rd of 11 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Taiko Faith carrying 54kg at $8.20. The run before that won by 2.5 len at this track May 3 over 1300m defeating Rain Check with 54kg at $19.80. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
4
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Blue cap
5 41775 CHESUTO IKE
MASANORI MASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shinichiro Nishimura
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 6 over 1300m, 8 len behind Piena Cresco carrying 54kg at $21.60. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on May 23 over 1400m, 11 len behind Surreal with 54kg at $18.70. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
5
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, Yellow cap
6 53723 JUN ODR
HIROAKI WATASE
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Junji Kawai
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Sonoda on May 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Chopasni carrying 57kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Sonoda on May 14 over 1400m, neck behind Working Asset with 57kg at $2.90. Winning chance.
6
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Green cap
7 x215x VISU IIJAN
MOTONORI MASHIMA
3YO  DK B  COLT 56.0KG
Yoshiko Yamashita
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track January 29 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind L'amour Du Vent carrying 55kg at $21.60. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track December 7 over 1300m, 6 len behind Lily Bennett carrying 55kg at $1.60. Prefer to see how he returns.
7
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Orange cap
8 99999 TAKENO EIKO
KINYA KITAMURA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Palm Beach with 56kg at $51. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Held with 56kg at $105.10. This looks too tough.
8
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Orange cap
9 3970x HIMAWARIKUN
MAMORU TANAKA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Cosmo View Farm Co. Ltd.
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Kochi March 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Neo Hughes with 57kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Kochi June 14 2025 over 1600m, 13 len behind Meisho Rosy carrying 57kg at $44. Has claims on best form.
9
SHUJI AKAOKA
WHITE, NAVY RIGHT SASH, NAVY DOUBLE ARMBANDS, Pink cap
10 x6793 KASHINO YUMEMIZUKI
YUJI WADA
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Urawa on May 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Hold Me Once with 53kg at $68.40. The start before that 9th of 16 at Fukushima Dirt on April 25 over 1150m, 11 len behind Brave Soldier carrying 57.0kg at $447.60. Others are preferred.
10
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Pink cap