SAGA   26 Jun 2025
 
GOING:

Race 6 1400m

Track:      

Strong tempo assured with Tagano Hinata and T M Sinister leading the way over Hanano Uta. T M SINISTER (4) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a second over 1300m at this track when he was in the firing line all the way. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. TAGANO HINATA (1) is in top form, most recently recording a win by 1.5 lengths over 1400m at this track to make it two in a row. Has a strong association with Jun Tanaka who has been in the saddle for her last two wins. Best form puts her right in this. HANANO UTA (2) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing third and only 0.6 lengths from the winner at the end of 1300m after being in contention on the corner. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MEDAL RUSH (9) raced below her best last time when tenth over 1800m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Nicely placed to bounce back.
1 33511 TAGANO HINATA
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Ryoji Yagi
Recent form sound. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track May 25 over 1400m defeating Let's Cody with 54kg at $2.10. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 5 len win at this track May 12 over 1300m defeating Kaga Cappuccino carrying 54kg at $3.50. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside barrier.
1
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, White cap
2 20253 HANANO UTA
MASANORI MASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Kashino Lucas carrying 54kg at $5.10. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Gluck carrying 54kg at $16.30. Made headway last time. Top chance.
2
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, Grey cap
3 x4987 KURINO NIKITA
TORU YAMADA
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroharu Kurimoto
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, 10 len behind Kashino Lucas with 54kg at $40.90. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 13 len behind Digital Scion with 54kg at $164.70. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE ARMBANDS, Salmon cap
4 09022 T M SINISTER
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
6YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, nose behind Kashino Lucas carrying 56kg at $1.70. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, neck behind A Shin Gluck carrying 53kg at $1.60. Well placed to take this out.
4
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Cyan cap
5 44503 MOZU TANJIRO
HISAMI YANO
6YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG
Capital System Co. Ltd.
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Beach Boy carrying 56kg at $13.40. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1750m, 12 len behind Kashino Campione with 56kg at $27.30. Capable of a big finish so don’t write him off.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 44839 ACCEL OSO
KINYA KITAMURA
5YO  GREY  HORSE 55.0KG

At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 9 len behind Nishino Lynda carrying 56kg at $105.90. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind A Shin Gluck carrying 55kg at $53.10. Needs to improve.
6
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Light green cap
7 68x56 SATONO ALEX
MASANORI MASHIMA
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Hajime Satomi
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at this track on May 31 over 1400m, 10 len behind Digital Scion carrying 56kg at $191.90. Last start second last of 7 at this track on June 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Kashino Lucas with 56kg at $17.50. Might just find this lot a bit smart.
7
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light brown cap
8 54888 TAIKI MAXWELL
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
6YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Taiki Farm Co. Ltd.
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Kochi on May 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind Wide Kant carrying 55kg at $8.90. The start before that ran last of 8 at Kochi on May 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lupinus Tesoro with 57kg at $23.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 93650 MEDAL RUSH
YOSHITO YAMADA
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 50.0KG
Yoichi Aoyama
Last start ran last of 10 at this track on June 8 over 1800m, 9 len behind Nishino Lynda carrying 54kg at $35.70. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on May 25 over 1750m, 5.5 len behind Kashino Campione with 54kg at $48.60. Capable of a strong showing.
9
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
10 4587x SHURA VHARA
RYUMA KANAGAWA
7YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Masahiro Takahara
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at this track December 7 over 1750m, 8 len behind Bikini Boy carrying 56kg at $100.40. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Kyoto May 6 2023 over 2000m, 7 len behind Red Radiance carrying 58.0kg at $167.30. Faces a tough essay.
10
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Hot pink cap