SAGA 18 Apr 2026
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Certain to be a strong tempo with Keiai Antares, T M Daitaka and Meiner Warrior leading the charge. KEIAI ANTARES (7) turned in a fine effort to win by 3 lengths at this course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Looks well placed so expect another big run. T M DAITAKA (2) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at his last 11 starts, most recently finishing second over 1400m at this track. Leading contender. MEINER WARRIOR (5) met with solid support last start over 1400m at this track when third. Has been in the top three at all 11 starts here, including seven wins. One of the contenders. A SHIN DAZZLE (6) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when seventh over 1750m at this track. Has never missed the frame here at this journey in 10 starts, including seven wins. Among the better hopes.
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| 1 | 48768 |
A SHIN TOURING
HIROFUMI WATANABE 7YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Eishindo Co. Ltd. At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 at Kochi on March 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Yamaichi Espo with 57kg at $11.40. Before that got back early 6th of 8 at Kochi on March 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fox Sleep carrying 57kg at $52.10. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle. |
1 HAYASHI YUTO |
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| 2 | 12112 |
T M DAITAKA
HIROHIDE HIRAYAMA 4YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Masatsugu Takezono Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Meisho Ike carrying 56kg at $2. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track March 20 over 1750m defeating Tsumo with 57kg at $1.70. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside stall. |
2 SHINSUKE ISHIKAWA |
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| 3 | 45505 |
TAGANO HINATA
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI 5YO BROWN MARE 53.0KG Ryoji Yagi Last start 5th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Ike carrying 53kg at $44.30. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1300m, 11 len behind Galvanize with 53kg at $50.80. Not on recent form. |
3 JYOJI KOMATSU |
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| 4 | 96644 |
ISA CHIL PRINCE
TOSHIMITSU KUNICHI 8YO DK B GELDING 55.0KG Isao Kosaka Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind Meisho Ike with 55kg at $51.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1400m, 10 len behind Keiai Antares carrying 56kg at $37.90. Not today. |
4 ISAO YAMAGUCHI |
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| 5 | x2323 |
MEINER WARRIOR
RYUICHIRO KURATOMI 5YO CHESTNUT HORSE 56.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Spirit World carrying 56kg at $1.90. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, head behind Radio Ga Ga with 56kg at $4. Progressing well. Has strong claims. |
5 TORU TAKEYOSHI |
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| 6 | 11117 |
A SHIN DAZZLE
SHINICHI HIGASHI 4YO DK B HORSE 55.0KG Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1750m, 9 len behind Soy Jaguar carrying 56kg at $1.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track March 21 over 1400m defeating Amalfi carrying 56kg at $1.01. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time. |
6 REN HASEGAWA |
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| 7 | 11111 |
KEIAI ANTARES
Sameshima Katsuya 5YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Keiai Stallion Co. Ltd. On a seven run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at this track April 4 over 1400m defeating A Shin Sturm carrying 56kg at $1.40. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 7 len at this track March 22 over 1400m defeating Eden Tesoro carrying 56kg at $1.10. Best form should see him measure right up. |
7 MANATO HIDA |
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| 8 | 66568 |
A SHIN CHAMBER
KAZUO HAMADA 6YO BROWN HORSE 56.0KG Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Spirit World carrying 56kg at $54.40. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Radio Ga Ga carrying 56kg at $58.70. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
8 JUN TANAKA |
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| 9 | 70008 |
MEINER DOUGLAS
RYUMA KANAGAWA 8YO BAY HORSE 53.0KG Thoroughbred Club Ruffian Co. Ltd. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on April 4 over 1400m, 41 len behind Meisho Ike with 56kg at $105.20. Before that ran last of 11 at this track on March 29 over 2000m, 89 len behind Shimme Daisy with 56kg at $271.80. Not keen on his prospects. |
9 GOTO MUSASHI |
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| 10 | 6x60x |
MYSTIRION
MICHITAKA DOI 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Big Red Farm Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Funabashi February 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Maldives Flavor carrying 54kg at $69.20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Kawasaki February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sound Bach carrying 54kg at $123.30. May need the run. |
10 NAOHITO TANAKA |
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| 11 | 54445 |
KITO WIN
TADAYOSHI IKEDA 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Spirit World with 56kg at $7.60. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 22 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Radio Ga Ga with 56kg at $15.80. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits. |
11 SHOMA KANAYAMA |
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| 12 | 37112 |
GALVANIZE
RYUMA KANAGAWA 6YO BAY HORSE 56.0KG Kazuhiro Sasaki Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 5 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Spirit World carrying 56kg at $11.10. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track March 20 over 1300m defeating Excellen Arthur with 56kg at $3.10. No surprise if he was in the finish. |
12 TAKUTO DEMIZU |
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