Saga Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-16

There were 249 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 7 races at Corowa first race 04:55, 3 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:21, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Hamilton (Aus) first race 04:30 Hamilton, 1 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 01:15, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 7 races at Hyderabad first race 08:50, 8 races at Kempton first race 16:55, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 8 races at Laval first race 15:32, 6 races at Laytown first race 16:35, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 7 races at Marseille-borely first race 11:23 Marseille B', 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 10 races at Palermo first race 19:00, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 11 races at Saga first race 07:20, 7 races at Tamworth first race 04:35, 8 races at Thirsk first race 13:45, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 15 races at Valparaiso first race 17:45, 8 races at Windsor first race 13:35, 7 races at Worcester first race 13:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 07:20 Saga Race 1 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (8) Satono Bonds	6	Tsubasa Kamo	Takayoshi Kawada	Was ordinary when 10th last start at the track. Will be trying to topple them late. Can show up in this at odds.
1st (4) Happy Arrow	8	Retsu Oikawa	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Was competitive when 2nd last start around here. Has some claims.
2nd (6) Five Roses	4	Taku Kawashima	Yukito Sankoda	Bold effort to win by 2L last time here. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the trot. Very capable of taking this out.
(1) Pawa Poke Premiere	4	Reo Nakayama	Akimasa Ibi	Odds of $9.50 and disappointing outing when 7th last start at the track but can save some energy from the barrier. Minor claims.
(2) Kitano Suspicion	6	Manato Hida	Hirofumi Watanabe	Below standard effort when 8th last start around here but has a good draw. Watching with interest.
(3) Perrarus	5	Hiroki Yamashita	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Only fair when 7th last time at this track. Struggle to recommend.
(5) Say Nothing	4	Kaito Goubayashi	Akimasa Ibi	Odds of $81.00 and below par when 6th last start at this venue. Prefer to watch.
(7) A Shin Nue	5	Takuto Demizu	Moriyuki Yorimoto	Finished 7th last start at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Will need its best to find a place.
(9) Cameron Tesoro	4	Ryuuichirou Kuratomi	Takayoshi Kawada	First up from a break of 31 weeks and got the prize when winning by 3/4L first up last preparation at this track. Gets a chance against these.

FIVE ROSES (6) Was first to greet the judge when winning by 2L last time around here. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 runs. Goes very close. CAMERON TESORO (9) First up from a break of 31 weeks and did a good job when winning by 3/4L first up last preparation at the track. Worth a ticket. SATONO BONDS (8) Fairly underwhelming when 10th last start at this venue. Will be hitting the line strongly. Won't be far away and represents an each way player. HAPPY ARROW (4) Honest race when 2nd last start at the track. Capable of a running a place

Race 2: 07:55 Saga Race 2 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) T O La Tour	6	Hiroki Yamashita	Toshio Oogaki	Resuming after a spell. Handy enough when winning by 1L last run around here and has the ideal barrier. Should muster plenty of early toe. Expect a forward showing.
(2) Owe You Nothing	4	Daiki Oomi	Motonori Mashima	Disappointing run when 9th last start around here but can find a nice position from the draw. Finishes off strongly. Possible place chance.
(3) Pyro Seira	7	Naohito Tanaka	Kinya Kitamura	Came in 5th last time at this venue. May see an upturn in form. Outside chance.
(4) Postmodern	6	Kaito Goubayashi	Hiroshi Nakano	Mediocre performance when 8th last start at this track. Expecting to settle positively. Marginal contender.
(5) Meisho Inase	7	Manato Hida	Yukito Sankoda	Ran well when 3rd last run at the track but coming back in distance. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
(6) Makai Lei	5	Retsu Oikawa	Katsutoshi Teshima	Finished 6th last start here. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. A difficult test here.
(7) Pink Chan	4	Shouta Muramatsu	Hiroyuki Yanai	Was nothing special when 10th last start at this track but going back up in distance. Looks hopeful.
(8) Derma Kotenage	4	Yoshiki Yamada	Tooru Yamada	Just average when 11th last time at this track. Must respect.
(9) Brunet Star	4	Reo Nakayama	Hirohide Hirayama	Came in 7th last start here. Looks to be in trouble.

T O LA TOUR (1) Resuming after a break. Good win by 1L last run at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Has shown early pace in races to date. Winning hope. DERMA KOTENAGE (8) Ordinary performance when 11th last time at this venue. Key player. MEISHO INASE (5) Looked good when 3rd last run at this track but back to a shorter trip. Must be considered. OWE YOU NOTHING (2) Moderate showing when 9th last start at the track but gets a favourable barrier. Has good finishing speed. Won't be far away and represents an each way player

Race 3: 08:25 Saga Race 3 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Perdrix	3	Isao Yamaguchi	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Finished 4th last run at this venue. Should improve and has drawn the rails. Has early speed and positions nicely. One of the punters top hopes.
(2) Hoheit	3	Hiroki Yamashita	Katsuya Sameshima	Didn't attack the line when 10th last start at Niigata but can find a nice position from the draw. Rough chance today.
(3) T M Goldon	3	Reo Nakayama	Hirohide Hirayama	Finished 6th last start at this venue. Likely to settle back in the field. Looks hopeful.
(4) Matilde	3	Naohito Tanaka	Hisashi Matsushima	Came in 5th last run here. Watch betting.
(5) Sashiba	3	Tooru Takeyoshi	Motonori Mashima	Ran 5th last time here. Keep safe.
(6) Sorairo	3	Taku Kawashima	Hisashi Matsushima	Came in 2nd last start at the track. Good chance of taking this out.
(7) Hills Guy	3	Jun Tanaka	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Ordinary performance when 8th last start at the track. Prefer in something easier.
(8) Rikea Jaune	3	Tsubasa Kamo	Shizuo Ooshima	Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start around here. Possesses very good finishing speed. Can win.
(9) Bold Char	3	Manato Hida	Katsuya Sameshima	Left nothing to chance when winning by 3/4L last time here on a heavy surface and form has been improving over recent runs. Displays very good finishing speed. Looks a nice proposition.

PERDRIX (1) Came in 4th last run at this track. Should improve and has minimal work to do from the draw. Has plenty of early speed. Has the ability to take this out. RIKEA JAUNE (8) Was competitive when 3rd last start here. Should be swooping on the field late. No shock to see a win. SORAIRO (6) Tidy effort when 2nd last start here. Must be considered. BOLD CHAR (9) Chimed in with a win by 3/4L last time at the track and showing improvement in recent outings. Expected to be flashing home. Will be competitive

Race 4: 08:55 Saga Race 4 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
1st (9) Ric Tanjiro	5	Shouta Muramatsu	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Ran 3rd last start at this venue. Expected to be flashing home. Small possibility.
2nd (2) Neuchatel	5	Daiki Oomi	Ryuuma Nakagawa	Ran 7th last start at the track. Has the ability to turn things around and has a good draw. Possesses very good finishing speed. Has a good chance.
3rd (8) Miyuki Artemisia	4	Takuto Demizu	Ryuuma Nakagawa	Won by 1 1/2L last start at this venue. Commands respect.
(1) Ciphertext	4	Jun Tanaka	Hiroshi Nakano	Only fair when 11th last time here but will appreciate a good barrier. Not without a chance.
(3) Meisho Theos	5	Naohito Tanaka	Toshiaki Mutou	Came in 5th last run at this venue. Sound chance.
(4) Kazeno Kakehashi	5	Reo Nakayama	Akimasa Ibi	Ordinary performance when 10th last time around here. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a spell. Has some claims.
(5) Bateau Bonheur	4	Taku Kawashima	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Came in 6th last start at this track. Looking for an improved run. Can go through the gears. Watching with interest.
(6) Justice Boss	4	Yukihito Nagata	Hiroshi Nakano	Ran 4th last run around here. Can't back with any confidence.
(7) Ginno Amega Furu	5	Tsubasa Kamo	Shizuo Ooshima	Moderate showing when 9th last run here. Should come to hand quickly. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
(10) Show Me The Money	4	Manato Hida	Shizuo Ooshima	Average performance when 9th last run at the track. Represents value at a price.

NEUCHATEL (2) Ran 7th last start at the track. Has the ability to turn things around and drawn nicely. Will be hitting the line strongly. This field suits. MIYUKI ARTEMISIA (8) Chimed in with a win by 1 1/2L last start at this track. Winning hope. SHOW ME THE MONEY (10) Mediocre display when 9th last run at the track. Worth strong consideration. KAZENO KAKEHASHI (4) Performed below standard when 10th last time at this venue. Going well this campaign. Can threaten if right today

Race 5: 09:30 Saga Race 5 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (3) Aeno Jupiter	3	Kenji Okamura	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Came in 5th last time at this track. Some hope in this event.
1st (9) Dream Sunday	3	Manato Hida	Motonori Mashima	Fresh today after a break. Well beaten when 10th last start at this track. Has the talent to rebound quickly but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Good chance in this.
2nd (5) Cosmo Viola	3	Shinsuke Ishikawa	Motonori Mashima	Was dominant when winning by a margin of 3L last start around here. On a winning streak the last 3 starts. Has very good closing speed. Good chance and definitely has claims.
(2) Weisse Nelke	3	Tsubasa Kamo	Yukito Sankoda	Fairly underwhelming when 9th last start at the track but can find a nice position from the draw. Struggling this preparation with no placings from 6 attempts. Not threatening these.
(4) Rigu Iberis	3	Jun Tanaka	Katsutoshi Teshima	Just average when 8th last run at this track. Facing a difficult task.
(6) Kigata Rei	3	Retsu Oikawa	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Found another gear when winning by 4L last time at this track on a heavy rated track. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 attempts. Can win.
(7) Pray For F	3	Hiroki Yamashita	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Not up to scratch when 13th last run at Tokyo City Keiba. Expecting to settle positively. Racing for a new trainer. Yet to fire this campaign. Tough race will need luck.
(8) Star Girl	3	Naohito Tanaka	Motonori Mashima	Nice run when 2nd last run around here. Not hopeless.
(10) Face Saga	3	Yoshiki Yamada	Tooru Yamada	Below par performance when 7th last run here. Has some claims.
(1) Coupe	3	Kaito Goubayashi	Michitaka Doi	Subpar when 9th last run at the track but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Won't be far away during the run. Watch the betting.

DREAM SUNDAY (9) First up after a break. Below par when 10th last start at this track. Has the talent to rebound quickly but coming back in distance. Must respect in this event. COSMO VIOLA (5) Bolted in when winning by a margin of 3L last start here. Can't knock the form winning 3 in succession. Should get going late. Serious player. KIGATA REI (6) Was dominant when winning by 4L last time around here. Won last 2 on the trot. Well placed and has solid claims. COUPE (1) Below standard effort when 9th last run around here but has drawn to do little work. Should come to hand quickly. Has the ability to figure

Race 6: 10:05 Saga Race 6 - 2000 JPN 1m 1f 207y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Cosmo Popolarita	5	Shinsuke Ishikawa	Motonori Mashima	Was all too good winning by 2L last time at this track and drawn the rails. Place claims at best.
(2) Sunrise Hope	7	Osamu Shimohara	Masamichi Kashihara	Nice run when 3rd last run at Sonoda and will try to take advantage of the barrier. Place best.
(3) Meiner Destello	7	Takuto Demizu	Hisashi Matsushima	Did well when 3rd last time around here and back over extra ground. In a purple patch of form since resuming from a break. Likely to get back. This is a tough race.
(4) A Shin Danshaku	7	Yoshiki Yamada	Yoshito Yamada	Finished 8th two runs back at this track. Expecting improvement. Expecting to settle positively. Slim chance.
(5) Sun Butte	7	Yoshiki Kamomiya	Ikkoo Tanaka	Came in 6th last start at Sonoda. Overlooking the last run. Likely to be well placed early. Definite contender.
(6) Transcendence	6	Manato Hida	Mamoru Tanaka	First up from a break of 11 weeks and winner by 1 1/2L first up last preparation at Kochi. Unlikely to go close.
(7) Air Almas	9	Kenji Okamura	Takayuki Hayashi	Ran 4th last run at Kanazawa. Won't be far away during the run. Couldn't have in this.
(8) Greed Parfait	8	Shuuji Akaoka	Mamoru Tanaka	Racing fresh today after a break. Tidy effort when 2nd last start at this venue. Definitely worth considering.
(9) Rinen Fashion	7	Jun Tanaka	Kazuo Hamada	Ran 6th last start at this venue. Has some claims.
(10) Shura Vhara	6	Taku Kawashima	Ryuuma Nakagawa	Ran 7th two runs back around here. Looking at others.
(11) Takeno Saiko	5	Tooru Takeyoshi	Mitsunori Koga	Finished 4th two runs back around here. Overlooking the last run. Has a good chance.

SUN BUTTE (5) Ran 6th last start at Sonoda. Overlooking the last run. Should race on the speed. Goes close. GREED PARFAIT (8) First up from a spell. Honest race when 2nd last start here on a heavy surface. Underrated. TAKENO SAIKO (11) Came in 4th two runs back here. Overlooking the last run. Right in this. A SHIN DANSHAKU (4) Finished 8th two runs back here. Expecting improvement. Should jump out and bowl along. Capable of a big run

Race 7: 10:40 Saga Race 7 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Fourre Drole	6	Takuto Demizu	Hirofumi Watanabe	In the money when 3rd last start at this venue and has the ideal draw. Marginal chance.
(2) Get The Knack	4	Shinsuke Ishikawa	Yukito Sankoda	Performed below standard when 7th last start around here but has a good draw. Expect a forward showing.
(3) Ponte Bianca	5	Taku Kawashima	Michitaka Doi	Started $51.00 and average performance when 8th last start here. Very unlikely.
(4) Mia Passione	4	Reo Nakayama	Akimasa Ibi	Secured a close victory last start around here on a heavy track. Respected competitor.
(5) Danon Julius	4	Ryuuichirou Kuratomi	Ryuuma Nakagawa	Ran 4th last run at this venue. Looking past the last run. Great chance.
(6) Omega Ray Star	7	Tsubasa Kamo	Shizuo Ooshima	Below par performance when 8th last time here. Will be hitting the line strongly. Quietly confident of a big run at decent odds.
(7) Winning The Soul	4	Kenji Okamura	Motonori Mashima	Tidy effort when 2nd last start here. Will be positive in the run early. Capable of winning this.
(8) Dream Lover	5	Tooru Takeyoshi	Yoshito Yamada	Finished 4th last run at the track. Has the potential to improve sharply. Likely to be well placed early. Considering others.

DANON JULIUS (5) Finished 4th last run at the track. Looking past the last run. Right in this. OMEGA RAY STAR (6) Disappointing outing when 8th last time at this track. Has a great burst of speed late. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. WINNING THE SOUL (7) Tidy run when 2nd last start at this venue. Shows good early pace. Looks promising in this race. MIA PASSIONE (4) Really dug deep when winning by a head last start at the track. Suitably placed in this race

Race 8: 11:10 Saga Race 8 - 1300 JPN 6f 102y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Ultra Cross	3	Takuto Demizu	Masanori Mashima	Jumped at $1.30 and came in 4th last start here. Should improve from the last run and has drawn the rails. Coming back in distance. Definite claims for punters.
(2) Pua Lani	4	Ryuuichirou Kuratomi	Takayoshi Kawada	Comprehensive victory when winning by 3L last run at this venue and will be well suited at the trip. Very competitive this preparation. Capable type.
(3) Meisho Felio	4	Shouta Muramatsu	Katsuya Sameshima	Placed 2nd last start at this venue and hard to fault at the trip. Possesses good finishing speed. Stepping back up in distance. Should be in the finish.
(4) Confiance	6	Daiki Oomi	Ryuuma Nakagawa	Started at $71.00 and performed below standard when 6th last run at Kochi. First start for a new trainer. Has plenty of early speed. Seems unlikely.
(5) T M Bobby Dan	3	Reo Nakayama	Hirohide Hirayama	Finished 3rd last time at this venue on a heavy track. Running with confidence since coming back from a break. Has a nice turn of foot. Very capable of taking this out.
(6) Rosso	4	Retsu Oikawa	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Ordinary performance when 6th last run at this venue. Keep safe.
(7) Artemis Bio	3	Naohito Tanaka	Michitaka Doi	Finished 4th last run at this track. Giving another go here. Can go through the gears. Not hopeless.
(8) Ichino Komachi	4	Manato Hida	Hirohide Hirayama	Ran well when 3rd last run at this venue and showing improvement in recent outings. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Prefer others.
(9) Koki	5	Taku Kawashima	Hisashi Matsushima	Ran 4th last start at this track and down in trip. Should be rolling forward early from the wide barrier. Not likely to pull off the victory.
(10) Sayono Contrast	3	Yukihito Nagata	Moriyuki Yorimoto	Started $14.00 and came in 5th last start at this venue. Will struggle against these.

PUA LANI (2) Was dominant when winning by 3L last run at this track and have to respect the form at the trip. Going well this campaign. Looks to be value. MEISHO FELIO (3) In the money when 2nd last start at this venue and proven performer at this distance in the past. Always seems to find the line well. Can get the job done. T M BOBBY DAN (5) Nice run when 3rd last time at this track. Has very good finishing speed. In top racing shape since coming back from a break. Worth consideration. ULTRA CROSS (1) Finished 4th last start at this venue. Should improve from the last run and has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. Appears well in this

Race 9: 11:40 Saga Race 9 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) The Blues	3	Hiroki Yamashita	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Started at $61.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last run at the track but drawn well. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
(2) Danho Killer	8	Takuto Demizu	Ryuuma Nakagawa	In the money when 2nd last run around here and can find a nice position from the draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Can show up in this at odds.
(3) Marino Fair Lady	4	Manato Hida	Hirofumi Watanabe	Mediocre attempt when 4th last run at the track. Watch the market moves.
(4) Chocolate Day	3	Ryuuichirou Kuratomi	Tooru Yamada	At $126.00 disappointing effort when 7th last time around here. Likely to settle back in the field. Prefer in an easier race.
(5) Strong Current	6	Yoshiki Yamada	Tooru Yamada	First up today. Started at $2.10 and finished 5th last run around here. Capable of a strong comeback. Has plenty of early speed. Definite contender.
(6) A Shin Beaute	3	Taku Kawashima	Shinichi Higashi	Nice run when 3rd last time at this venue. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Has claims.
(7) Loureiro	5	Daiki Oomi	Tadayoshi Ikeda	Honest race when 3rd last run around here and strong form at this trip. Modest contender.
(8) Piena Nice Guy	4	Tooru Takeyoshi	Yoshito Yamada	Came in 4th last start here. Has the ability to turn things around. Can measure up against these.

A SHIN BEAUTE (6) Competitive effort when 3rd last time at the track. Tracking very well this campaign. Has the ability to take this out. STRONG CURRENT (5) Resuming after a spell. Ran 5th last run at this track. Capable of a strong comeback. Should muster plenty of early toe. Can take this out. PIENA NICE GUY (8) Came in 4th last start around here. Has the ability to turn things around. Among better hopes. MARINO FAIR LADY (3) Not up to standard when 4th last run at this track. Serious player

Race 10: 12:10 Saga Race 10 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Kanasando	3	Tsubasa Kamo	Shizuo Ooshima	Unsatisfactory performance when 9th last run here but has the ideal draw. Expected to be flashing home. Capable of winning this.
(2) Venti	3	Takuto Demizu	Akimasa Ibi	Was nothing special when 11th last time at Kanazawa but has a positive draw. Will be down in distance. Has to have a lot go its way.
(3) Yuba Cheese Double	3	Shinsuke Ishikawa	Hisashi Matsushima	First up and ran 2nd first up last preparation at this track on a heavy track. Dropping in distance. Solid prospects.
(4) Kaga Cappuccino	3	Manato Hida	Hisashi Matsushima	Missed by a narrow margin last start here. Displays good tactical speed. Could be in the mix.
(5) Shohei Hime	3	Naohito Tanaka	Michitaka Doi	Was competitive when 3rd last run here but will be dropping in distance. Place hope.
(6) Suletta	3	Kaito Goubayashi	Michitaka Doi	Finished 5th last run at this venue. Hard to warm to.
(7) Twilight Saga	3	Yoshiki Yamada	Tooru Yamada	Came in 2nd last start at the track. Place chance.
(8) Mc Jadu	3	Yukihito Nagata	Hiroshi Nakano	Tidy run when 3rd last run here. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Modest contender.
(9) Shine Design	3	Taku Kawashima	Mitsunori Koga	Started $26.00 and average at best when 7th last start here. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Difficult to warm to at present.
(10) Shonan Manten	3	Kenji Okamura	Shizuo Ooshima	Did a good job when winning by 2 1/2L last run at this venue and hard to fault at this trip. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Definite contender.

SHONAN MANTEN (10) Displayed potential when winning by 2 1/2L last run around here and strong performer at the distance. Undefeated last 2 starts. Will be around the mark at odds. KANASANDO (1) Ordinary performance when 9th last run at the track but has minimal work to do from the draw. Will be hitting the line strongly. One of the major players. YUBA CHEESE DOUBLE (3) First up and tidy effort when 2nd first up last preparation here. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Can get the job done. SHOHEI HIME (5) In the money when 3rd last run at this venue but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Not without claims

Race 11: 12:40 Saga Race 11 - 1400 JPN 6f 211y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(1) Singer's Ballade	4	Naohito Tanaka	Miyoshi Higashi	Came in 5th last start at this venue but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Hard to see it being good enough.
(2) Solennel	5	Kaito Goubayashi	Takayoshi Kawada	Finished 5th last run at this track but drawn nicely. Have to look elsewhere.
(3) Humility	7	Jun Tanaka	Kazuo Hamada	Underperformed when 11th last run here. Looks hopeful.
(4) Hamabeno Yuwaku	4	Reo Nakayama	Hirohide Hirayama	Ran 3rd last time at the track. Finishes off strongly. Definite winning chance.
(5) Tamamo Carabosse	5	Taku Kawashima	Toshiaki Mutou	Came in 4th last start around here. Expecting improvement. Likely to be well placed early. Place hope.
(6) Meisho Ojima	4	Tsubasa Kamo	Akimasa Ibi	Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 5L last time at the track. Minor claims.
(7) Lei Lehua	4	Hiroki Yamashita	Toshimitsu Kunichi	Below expectations when 13th last time at Fukushima. First appearance for a new trainer. Has a nice turn of foot. Solid prospects.
(8) Mahealani	5	Ryuuichirou Kuratomi	Takayoshi Kawada	Mediocre display when 8th last run at this track. Gets a chance against these.
(9) Astral Pocket	4	Daiki Oomi	Shinichi Higashi	Was competitive when 2nd last start at this venue. Expected to be flashing home. Has some claims.
(10) Kinjito	8	Retsu Oikawa	Katsutoshi Teshima	At $9.00 unsatisfactory performance when 10th last start at this track. One that represents value at a decent price.
(11) Alfajor	4	Tooru Takeyoshi	Tooru Yamada	Ran 5th last time at this venue. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Seems very unlikely.

LEI LEHUA (7) Below par performance when 13th last time at Fukushima. First start for a new trainer. Always seems to find the line well. Respect. HAMABENO YUWAKU (4) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at the track. Can go through the gears. Strong chance. KINJITO (10) Disappointing display when 10th last start at the track. Should go close. MAHEALANI (8) Below par when 8th last run at this track. Looks promising in this race