SAGA   07 Nov 2025
 
GOING:

Race 9 1400m

Track:      

Genuine tempo from Amalfi leading First Rickey. FIRST RICKEY (1) pushed forward from a wide draw last time and sat just off the lead, eventually drawing away to score with a bit in hand over this journey here. Distance specialist with 11 wins and four minor placings from 22 runs. Leading contender. AMALFI (6) met with solid support last start here when fourth. Toru Takeyoshi has scored on him six times and is back in the saddle. Bold showing expected. GURENNO ARASHI (5) is a distance specialist but did little last time here over a longer trip, a less impressive effort than his first-up sixth at this track the run before. Drops back to his favoured trip for his third-up assignment and has the talent to give this a big shake. ANEROID (2) could sneak into the frame if he brings his A-game.
1 12811 FIRST RICKEY
SHINICHI HIGASHI
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Sachiaki Kobayashi
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track October 18 over 1400m defeating Rhein Angela carrying 56kg at $1.10. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track September 27 over 1400m defeating Amalfi with 56kg at $2. Makes plenty of appeal from the inside barrier.
1
ISAO YAMAGUCHI
RED, WHITE HALVES, WHITE DIAMOND BAND , SLEEVES, Blue cap
2 02068 ANEROID
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
5YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG

At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Meiner Warrior carrying 56kg at $95.80. The run before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kito Win with 53kg at $114.10. Fully tested on his recent run.
2
LEO NAKAYAMA
BLACK,PINK DIAMOND CHECKS,BLACK SLEEVES,YELLOW ARMBANDS,PINK COLLAR, Black cap
3 667x0 MER BLEUE
KATSUTOSHI TESHIMA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
Setsu Shiina
Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 18 len behind Cosmo Viola carrying 54kg at $149.10. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track on November 18 over 1400m, 10 len behind Trionfale with 56kg at $32. Unlikely to threaten.
3
HAYASHI YUTO
MAROON, WHITE CHECKS, MAROON SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, Black cap
4 38608 POCKET KARA KYUN
HIROYUKI YANAI
6YO  DK B  MARE 54.0KG
Yoshiko Yamashita
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cosmo Viola carrying 54kg at $135. The start before that second last of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kito Win with 54kg at $138.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
4
JUN TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap
5 57x60 GURENNO ARASHI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Big Red Farm
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at this track on October 13 over 1750m, 9 len behind Vestlandet carrying 56kg at $27. Last start second last of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1860m, 20 len behind Top Reach with 56kg at $16.60. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
5
SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA
BLACK, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES, GOLD STRIPE, Yellow cap
6 24214 AMALFI
MOTONORI MASHIMA
4YO  BAY  HORSE 56.0KG
Toru Kato
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cosmo Viola with 56kg at $1.40. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track October 12 over 1300m defeating Kashino Nice Guy with 56kg at $1.50. Plenty to like about his prospects.
6
TORU TAKEYOSHI
RED , YELLOW FIVE STARS, White cap
7 90000 TOKAI LA MER
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Masanori Uchimura
Last start ran last of 11 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 27 len behind Meiner Warrior with 56kg at $234.50. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on October 11 over 1400m, 18 len behind Kito Win carrying 56kg at $260.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
JYOJI KOMATSU
NAVY, RED ZIGZAG CHEVRON, WHITE SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBAND, Orange cap
8 0x009 B B COURAGEUX
RYUMA KANAGAWA
7YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 56.0KG
Katsuhiko Bando
Last start second last of 10 at this track on October 27 over 1400m, 14 len behind Cosmo Viola with 56kg at $112. The race before that ran last of 10 at this track on October 12 over 1400m, 42 len behind Sun Suiren with 55kg at $172.60. Won't be beating too many of these home.
8
TAKUTO DEMIZU
SKY BLUE, BLUE DIAMOND CHECK, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE HOOPS, White cap
9 94899 KASTROM GALE
MIYOSHI HIGASHI
6YO  DK B  HORSE 56.0KG
Miki Tejima
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1860m, 13 len behind Top Reach carrying 56kg at $357. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1750m, 37 len behind Kikuno Ardent carrying 56kg at $351.60. Happy to risk.
9
NAOHITO TANAKA
YELLOW, MEDIUM BLUE HALVES, MEDIUM BLUE DIAMOND BAND, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, Orange cap