SAGA   11 Jan 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo with Sun Suiren leading the way. DERMA BEELZEBUB (4) finished ninth last start, beaten 11 lengths, over 1600m at Kochi. Has a strong record at this trip, scoring 12 times from 18 starts. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Will prove tough to beat. LONELY PLANET (3) was in contention on the turn and ran a better race last start to finish a close second over 1400m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Likely improver with strong prospects. PATRIOT GAME (11) did a great job to score by a neck over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. SUN SUIREN (9) produced another moderate effort last start when 13 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1400m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.
1 34356 T M SINISTER
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meiner Timely with 56kg at $18.90. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $44.10. Gets the inside alley so deserves respect.
1
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, White cap
2 63578 FLAME SWORD
RYUMA KANAGAWA
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Yuki Hashimoto
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track on December 28 over 1800m, 21 len behind Out Drive carrying 53kg at $375.90. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on November 2 over 2500m, 45 len behind Cosmo Farnese carrying 56kg at $140.20. Genuine hope on best form.
2
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 26582 LONELY PLANET
MITSUNORI KOGA
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Rhein Forte with 56kg at $4. The race before that 8th of 12 at Funabashi on November 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Fanyu with 56kg at $23.40. Leading contender coming out of a very nice gate.
3
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Red cap
4 13649 DERMA BEELZEBUB
TORU YAMADA
7YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroyuki Asanuma
Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Kochi on December 7 over 1600m, 11 len behind Sunrise Grit with 57kg at $6.70. Before that 4th of 8 at Kochi on November 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Four Side Nine carrying 57kg at $3.50. Strong chance from a low draw.
4
YOSHIKI YAMADA
ORANGE, WHITE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, ORANGE STARS, Blue cap
5 3x677 A SHIN CHAMBER
KAZUO HAMADA
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $76.10. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheering Song with 56kg at $70.10. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
5
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Yellow cap
6 66575 KASHINO LUCAS
MITSUNORI KOGA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Tsutomu Kashiwagi
At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $211.60. The race before that 7th of 12 at this track on December 7 over 1800m, 16 len behind Bellwood Uzume carrying 56kg at $32.70. Not keen.
6
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Green cap
7 06865 FUKUNO BURJ
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Yuko Fukushima
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Meiner Timely carrying 56kg at $44.30. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1300m, 7 len behind S C Alber carrying 55kg at $50.50. Possesses a big finish.
7
SHINYA MATSUI
RED, MEDIUM BLUE CHECKS, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Green cap
8 60003 HOLY BAROWS
SHIZUO OSHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 56kg at $39.50. The start before that second last of 12 at Kochi on November 16 over 1300m, 13 len behind Atid with 56kg at $98.60. Not far away of late. Worth including.
8
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, Orange cap
9 11147 SUN SUIREN
HIROFUMI WATANABE
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Kato Stable Co. Ltd.
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1400m, 13 len behind Oicho with 53kg at $16.80. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Cheering Song carrying 54kg at $2.40. Can bounce back. Among the chances.
9
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Orange cap
10 26588 KANEKOME ASAHI
HIROFUMI WATANABE
10YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 54.0KG
Hiroyuki Takaoka
Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Rhein Forte carrying 54kg at $263.20. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Cheering Song carrying 54kg at $183.20. Hard to have on recent efforts.
10
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Pink cap
11 23021 PATRIOT GAME
HISASHI MATSUSHIMA
4YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG

Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a neck at this track December 14 over 1400m defeating Rhein Angela with 53kg at $7.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Meiner Warrior with 53kg at $5.60. Great chance to win again.
11
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Pink cap