SAGA   11 Jan 2026
 
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Race 6 1400m

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Good tempo expected with Meisho Himegoze, Reef Aquarium and Gatlin Tesoro rolling forward. MEISHO HIMEGOZE (11) returns from a break of ten weeks. Was racing in great heart last prep with four consecutive wins before finishing eighth at Kanazawa prior to going for the spell. Leading contender. REEF AQUARIUM (2) was safely held when second last time out over 1400m at this track, beaten 3 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Has a solid record at this course and distance, including a win and four minor placings. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GATLIN TESORO (7) has been in good form, scoring three back at this track then placing twice in a row, most recently finishing third over 1300m at this track. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. BATTICUORE (9) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
1 x0889 SEI REGINA
YUKITO SANKODA
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Katsutoshi Yoshida
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 21 len behind Jun Asahi Sora carrying 53kg at $426.40. The start before that second last of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 41 len behind Tsumo with 53kg at $239.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, White cap
2 22212 REEF AQUARIUM
MICHITAKA DOI
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Anila carrying 56kg at $15. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track November 23 over 1400m defeating June Allegro with 56kg at $4.20. Winning prospects enhanced by the favourable barrier.
2
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Black cap
3 70600 TARO SHUN
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 14 len behind Out Raising carrying 56kg at $206.90. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track on November 9 over 1400m, 9 len behind Astaequus with 56kg at $232.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
3
RYO KOBAYASHI
MAGENTA, BLACK DIAMOND CHECK, ARMBAND, BLACK COLLAR, Red cap
4 56385 NISHINO KIYOHA
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Shigeyuki Nishiyama
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 12 len behind Lord Prize carrying 53kg at $65.40. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Garret Le Reve with 54kg at $29.10. Might just find this a bit too tough.
4
KANTA INOUE
BLACK, RED FIVE STARS, WHITE ARMBANDS, Blue cap
5 42857 KASHINO MERCURY
KAZUO HAMADA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start 7th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tortina with 54kg at $88.40. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 3 len behind Burke Tesoro carrying 54kg at $36.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 77079 DIAMANT DROP
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Normandy Thoroughbred Racing Co. Ltd.
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 16 len behind Tortina with 54kg at $71.60. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Belle Shiny with 54kg at $120.40. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle.
6
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Yellow cap
7 43133 GATLIN TESORO
TAKAYOSHI KAWADA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1300m, 8 len behind Lord Prize carrying 56kg at $4.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Still The One carrying 56kg at $10.20. Has the right credentials.
7
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Green cap
8 78775 WIN OREICHALKON
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Win Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on December 28 over 1400m, 11 len behind Beilstein carrying 56kg at $190. The race before that 7th of 11 at this track on December 6 over 1400m, 11 len behind Frank Tesoro with 56kg at $190.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
8
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
9 x3936 BATTICUORE
TORU YAMADA
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Moutiers Racing
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tortina with 54kg at $94.10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Burke Tesoro with 54kg at $34.20. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
9
SHINGO OYAMA
WHITE, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 68848 KAORICHAN
KINYA KITAMURA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tortina with 54kg at $34.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Garret Le Reve with 54kg at $125.60. Draw no help to chances.
10
YUKI MIYAUCHI
GREEN, LIGHT PINK DOUBLE BAND, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, GREEN DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
11 1118x MEISHO HIMEGOZE
HIROFUMI WATANABE
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshio Matsumoto
Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Kanazawa November 5 over 1700m, 7 len behind Rise Taiga with 55kg at $3.80. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Chukyo Dirt September 22 2024 over 1800m, 14 len behind Taku Shin Imeru carrying 56.0kg at $138.60. Expect a forward showing.
11
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 04440 M'S MAN
MICHITAKA DOI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Senjudo Co. Ltd.
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 17 len behind Kashino Asap with 56kg at $112.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on November 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Burke Tesoro with 56kg at $73.70. Fully tested on his recent run.
12
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Pink cap