SAGA   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING:

Race 7 1400m

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The trio Aeiphullos, Canterbury Hayate and Kokokei will set a strong tempo. GRAF (1) didn't do a bad job when second last start after being in contention on the corner over 1400m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Yet to miss the placings from four starts at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot make amends. KOKOKEI (9) is struggling for a win and proving costly lately but does go well this venue. Looks suited here and gets chance to break through. AEIPHULLOS (8) pushed forward and was a determined winner by a neck over 1300m at this track last time out. Will be in this for a long way. CANTERBURY HAYATE (4) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was prominent at the turn before being beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Fitter so anticipating a better run this time.
1 23112 GRAF
MASANORI MASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Masanobu Kanayama
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sagano Ojosan with 54kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 13 over 1300m defeating Voeu De Noel carrying 54kg at $4.50. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside alley.
1
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, White cap
2 03536 MARRON DREAM
MASHIMA NIIYA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 52.0KG

Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on August 9 over 1750m, 15 len behind Satono Alive with 52kg at $29. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind A Shin Zeta with 51kg at $10.50. Needs to improve sharply.
2
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Grey cap
3 35798 CROWN PANTO
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 53.0KG
Mr.horse
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Goemool carrying 53kg at $122.70. Before that eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track on July 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind A Shin Zeta carrying 54kg at $141.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
3
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Salmon cap
4 600x4 CANTERBURY HAYATE
TORU YAMADA
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Tetsuma Mine
Second-up. First-up after nine months 4th of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kashino Etincelle carrying 56kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kochi on March 5 2024 over 1300m, 4 len behind Black Flamingo carrying 53kg at $15.60. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
4
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Cyan cap
5 00000 FOURRE DROLE
MORIYUKI YORIMOTO
7YO  GREY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently ran last of 12 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 21 len behind Noble Process with 56kg at $150.50. The race before that 10th of 12 at this track on July 12 over 1400m, 12 len behind Two Wing with 56kg at $339. Fully tested on his recent run.
5
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 60033 MIA PASSIONE
AKIMASA IBI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
La Mere Co. Ltd.
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 5 len behind Kashino Etincelle with 54kg at $34. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Key Nice carrying 54kg at $19.30. Has the ability to take this out.
6
SHOJI NISHIMORI
PURPLE , NAVY HALVED , NAVY DIAMOND BAND , WHITE SLEEVES, Light green cap
7 40005 VILA ISABEL
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Takahiro Okada
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kashino Etincelle carrying 54kg at $34.40. Before that ran last of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Reines Herz carrying 51kg at $29.90. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
7
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Light green cap
8 52791 AEIPHULLOS
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Yuko Nakamura
Most recently won by a neck at this track August 23 over 1300m defeating Hakuai Ragazza carrying 54kg at $10.80. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at this track on July 13 over 900m, 9 len behind Mind My Words with 54kg at $9.70. Big chance again.
8
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Light brown cap
9 43223 KOKOKEI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsuya Haga
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sagano Ojosan carrying 54kg at $5.20. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hudson Tesoro with 54kg at $2.30. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game.
9
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Light brown cap
10 80007 GEOPARK PIRKA
RYUMA KANAGAWA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Katsunori Koseki
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on August 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Goemool carrying 54kg at $7.30. The start before that 11th of 13 at Ohi on July 14 over 2000m, 22 len behind Meisho Towani carrying 54kg at $115.40. Wide draw too testing.
10
TAKUTO DEMIZU
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM DIAMOND CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM HOOPS SLEEVES, Hot pink cap
11 08879 TIAN
HIROYUKI YANAI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on August 17 over 1400m, 14 len behind Noble Process carrying 54kg at $11.90. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on July 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Reines Herz carrying 54kg at $128.90. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
11
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Hot pink cap