SAGA   25 Apr 2026
 
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Race 8 1300m

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Genuine tempo with the speedy Caldwell leading the way. CALDWELL (7) improved last time out, finishing 2 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1400m here. Nicely placed to take this out. WIN TOLKIEN (2) showed good early speed and raced on the pace last start before fading to finish fourth over 1400m at this track. Sure to give a great sight. DANCE IN THE RING (3) ran a strong race last time out, finishing third and beaten only 0.9 lengths over 1400m at this track. Well placed and in the mix. SUN SALANG (9) showed good early speed then led into the straight last start before fighting on to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 1400m at this track. Should give backers a sight again.
1 22297 PAWA POKE CHAMP
AKIMASA IBI
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG

Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 56kg at $37.80. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 13 len behind Cosmo Basileus with 56kg at $11.80. The rails draw brings him right into calculations.
1
TSUBASA KAMO
GREEN, YELLOW DIAMOND CHECK, RED SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBAND, White cap
2 x7344 WIN TOLKIEN
MOTONORI MASHIMA
5YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Hiroki Sato
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 53kg at $11.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosmo Basileus carrying 56kg at $10.90. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
2
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Black cap
3 95583 DANCE IN THE RING
Sameshima Katsuya
6YO  BAY  HORSE 55.0KG
Shinichi Koga
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind M T Peace with 55kg at $34.20. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jazz Dance carrying 56kg at $6.10. Closing in on a win.
3
HAYASHI YUTO
WHITE, RED HALVED, RED DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, Red cap
4 32465 NOBLE BEACH
Sameshima Katsuya
5YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Nobuhiko Yoshiki
Last start 5th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 55kg at $40.20. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cosmo Basileus with 54kg at $36.80. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
4
YUKIHITO NAGATA
WHITE, MAGENTA DIAMOND BAND, MAGENTA SLEEVES, Blue cap
5 00545 LOGI SABBIARE
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
5YO  BROWN  HORSE 56.0KG
Masaaki Kumeta
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind M T Peace carrying 56kg at $9.80. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track on March 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Jazz Dance with 56kg at $33.90. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
5
SHOMA KANAYAMA
WHITE, GREEN CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, Yellow cap
6 52x80 GOOD TIMING
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Keiko Morinaka
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 15 len behind A Shin Dazzle with 54kg at $19.30. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Meisho Mahiro carrying 54kg at $60.50. A top-three finish would surprise.
6
HIROKI YAMASHITA
WHITE, RED RIGHT SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Green cap
7 6x002 CALDWELL
SHIZUO OSHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Shadai Race Horse Co. Ltd.
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 2 len behind Meisho Mahiro with 54kg at $3.40. The race before that failed to make an impression; second last of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 17 len behind Valiosa carrying 55.0kg at $45.20. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
7
MANATO HIDA
YELLOW, BLACK CHECKS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS, Orange cap
8 60036 CHARLESTON
RYUMA KANAGAWA
7YO  DK B  GELDING 56.0KG
Yo Mitsuoka
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 11 over 1400m, 9 len behind Meisho Mahiro with 56kg at $19.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Cosmo Basileus with 56kg at $71.50. Can't recommend against this lot.
8
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, Pink cap
9 60252 SUN SALANG
TADAYOSHI IKEDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG

Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track on April 12 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind M T Peace with 54kg at $19. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track on March 20 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Gushichanno Hoshi carrying 54kg at $119.40. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
9
REN HASEGAWA
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Pink cap