SAGA   21 Mar 2026
 
GOING:

Race 8 1400m

Track:      

Keen battle for the lead with Marino Ballerina, Minamijujisei and Crown Rising in advance of Mercury Seven and Sanyo Smile. MARINO BALLERINA (10) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished second two starts back then landed the prize by a neck as public elect last time out over 1400m at this track. Ren Hasegawa scored on her last time and retains the ride. Major player. MOON PASS GOLD (5) improved last time out to score by one length over 1400m at this track. Sure to run well. CROWN RISING (8) went forward last start over 1400m at this track and held on well for second. Appeals as a top chance again. MINAMIJUJISEI (6) drifted well back last start before winding up strongly to finish third over 1400m at this track. Record at this track is strong. Must be respected.
1 89677 ICHINO KOMACHI
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Hiroki Kamimura
Last start second last of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fillmore Tesoro carrying 54kg at $92. Before that second last of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 7 len behind Kashino Asap carrying 54kg at $93.70. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
1
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, White cap
2 66485 SANYO SMILE
YUKITO SANKODA
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG

Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 4 len behind Kashino Asap carrying 54kg at $63.10. The run before that ran last of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 15 len behind Beilstein carrying 54kg at $56.80. Has a nice gate but this will test.
2
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Black cap
3 80796 LADY ON STAGE
HIROFUMI ISHIKAWA
4YO  GREY  FILLY 54.0KG
Green Farm Co. Ltd.
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on February 22 over 1300m, 6 len behind Kashino Asap carrying 54kg at $13.80. The start before that 9th of 12 at Kawasaki on January 3 over 1600m, 10 len behind Roaring Flame with 54kg at $62.90. Hard to make a case today.
3
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Red cap
4 90052 ORO BLANCO
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG

Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Taylor Tesoro carrying 54kg at $16.20. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pomme Verte carrying 53kg at $8.50. Will be saved up for one last crack.
4
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, Blue cap
5 17121 MOON PASS GOLD
MICHITAKA DOI
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG

Recent form sound. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track February 15 over 1400m defeating Tempest Heroine carrying 56kg at $2.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 4 len behind Twilight Saga carrying 56kg at $5.70. Big chance again.
5
TAKU KAWASHIMA
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, Yellow cap
6 13233 MINAMIJUJISEI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Naoya Miyata
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Fillmore Tesoro carrying 56kg at $1.80. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Pomme Verte with 56kg at $2.10. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
6
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
7 09476 FINE GIFT
TOSHIO OGAKI
6YO  DK B  MARE 53.0KG
Yoshiro Kubota
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ascot Roman with 54kg at $60.70. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 11 len behind Arthur Tesoro carrying 54kg at $42.70. Other runners are much more appealing.
7
OMI DAIKI
WHITE, BLUE BAND, SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBAND, Green cap
8 14512 CROWN RISING
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Masako Yano
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pomme Verte carrying 56kg at $3.40. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at this track February 15 over 1400m defeating Marino Ballerina with 56kg at $2.70. One of the chief contenders.
8
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Green cap
9 03876 GREEN GRACIA
HIROFUMI WATANABE
6YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Yasuhiro Yano
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on March 7 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Fillmore Tesoro with 56kg at $22. Before that second last of 8 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Beilstein with 56kg at $137.90. Hard to recommend on recent form.
9
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
10 23021 MARINO BALLERINA
SHINICHI HIGASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Shiho Wada
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track February 28 over 1400m defeating Palm Beach with 53kg at $2. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, neck behind Crown Rising carrying 53kg at $11.70. No reason she cannot salute again.
10
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Orange cap
11 22724 MERCURY SEVEN
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI
9YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Lion Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Racing well recently. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taylor Tesoro carrying 56kg at $6.70. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1300m, 2 len behind G T Spica with 56kg at $4.30. Likely to play a big role.
11
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Pink cap
12 42443 VILLAGE LUMIERE
KAZUO HAMADA
4YO  DK B  FILLY 54.0KG
Teruo Murayama
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on March 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Taylor Tesoro carrying 54kg at $21.30. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on February 25 over 1400m, 7 len behind Pomme Verte carrying 54kg at $23.70. Will be tested.
12
JUN TANAKA
RED, WHITE DIAMOND BAND, Pink cap