Saga Race 1

1300

Prize Money: $9,593

TWINKLE VITA (1) gets the nod after a sound debut second over 900m at Saga, where she led and was beaten two and a half lengths by Rinen Kalmia after being near the top of betting. The rise to 1300m is the obvious query, but she has upside off one start and draws to get every chance. TSUKIYONO NEGAI (5) is the proven form horse, placed at both runs here and already second at this distance, though being beaten six lengths as an odds-on favourite last start keeps the race open. HIRO SAKAE (4) improved sharply when third behind Davay Speedy, beaten two lengths despite being unwanted in the market, and has a genuine place-to-win profile if she repeats that. MOON OF THE GOROUS (6) also comes through the Timbre Tesoro race and has minor claims, but she was beaten a long way there and needs to close the gap on TSUKIYONO NEGAI to trouble the top pair.

Distance: 1300m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Twinkle Vita (1) 2
Trainer: Katsutoshi Teshima()
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $6,215
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: GOLD DREAM (JPN)

Dam: HEAVENLY BRIDE (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m

Comments

Debuted with a solid second over 900m at Saga, beaten two and a half lengths by Rinen Kalmia after leading and holding her spot to the turn. She was near the top of betting there, so the market expected a forward showing, and barrier 1 gives her a chance to use that early speed again. The rise to 1300m is the new test, but with natural improvement second-up she looks a major winning chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 5	3/9/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	1	Manato Hida	54kg	Good	0:57.10	56.7 km/h	2.5L	1-1	$2.40	-	$30,187	$6,215	1. Rinen Kalmia 2. Twinkle Vita 3. Mitono Kiseki

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2nd of 5

3/9/26

Saga

900m

COND 2

Manato Hida

54kg

Good

0:57.10

56.7 km/h

2.5L

1-1

$2.40

$30,187

$6,215

1. Rinen Kalmia

2. Twinkle Vita

3. Mitono Kiseki

Shinano Elegance (2) 632397
Trainer: Kinya Kitamura(SAGA)
Jockey: Tooru Takeyoshi
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $5,189
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Grey Filly

Sire: LORD BALIUS (JPN)

Dam: SHINANO VICTOR (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Has a better record at this track and distance than her latest two runs suggest, with three placings from five attempts here over the trip. The concern is that she was seventh behind Davay Speedy last start, beaten just over eight lengths after finding little, and had been ninth at long odds before that. She can improve into a minor role, but needs to finish off much more strongly.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 12	29/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	7	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	Fast	1:27.40	53.5 km/h	8.3L	5-7	$12	13	$9,056	-	1. Davay Speedy 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Hiro Sakae
9th of 11	16/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	Fast	1:26.60	54.0 km/h	9.0L	3-5	$92	27	$9,056	-	1. Wonderful Ring 2. Miyano Goodly 3. Prayer Bond
3rd of 9	20/7/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	5	Shinsuke Ishikawa	54kg	Fast	1:27.20	53.7 km/h	1.5L	3-2	$2.30f	25	$9,123	$1,073	1. Star Of Charge 2. Haw Wonder 3. Shinano Elegance
2nd of 6	25/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Shinsuke Ishikawa	54kg	R	1:27.60	53.4 km/h	3.0L	3-3	$22	18	$14,886	$3,065	1. Bermuda Boy 2. Shinano Elegance 3. Kashino Hood Star
3rd of 6	7/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	Good	1:29.10	52.5 km/h	30.3L	5-3	$11	15	$8,932	$1,051	1. Seize Nova 2. Lady Haruharu 3. Shinano Elegance
6th of 6	23/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	5	Shinsuke Ishikawa	54kg	Fast	0:56.10	57.8 km/h	18.3L	6-6	$7.80	-	$38,970	-	1. Takayoshi 2. Bermuda Boy 3. Kashino Hood Star

Kuratori Rainbow (3) 585460
Trainer: Toru Yamada(SAGA)
Jockey: Souta Tsubaki
Weight: 51kg
Prize Money: $805
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: CAPE BLANCO (IRE)

Dam: BIKE MUSE (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Recent form is hard to recommend, finishing second last behind Davay Speedy at Saga and beaten over 18 lengths after fading late. The start prior was no better, with Kraken putting her out of sight after she was swamped in the run home. The 51kg is some relief, but she remains unplaced in six starts and must make a sizeable leap to be competitive.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 12	29/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	5	Yoshiki Yamada	54kg	Fast	1:27.40	53.5 km/h	17.9L	6-12	$147	21	$9,056	-	1. Davay Speedy 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Hiro Sakae
6th of 8	8/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	1	Yoshiki Yamada	54kg	Fast	1:28.30	53.0 km/h	38.3L	1-3	$24	19	$9,056	-	1. Kraken 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Lady Haruharu
4th of 9	20/7/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Yoshiki Yamada	54kg	Fast	1:27.20	53.7 km/h	8.5L	1-4	$22	25	$9,123	$805	1. Star Of Charge 2. Haw Wonder 3. Shinano Elegance
5th of 6	25/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	5	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	R	1:27.60	53.4 km/h	34.5L	5-5	$74	18	$14,886	-	1. Bermuda Boy 2. Shinano Elegance 3. Kashino Hood Star
8th of 9	7/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	1	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	Good	1:26.30	54.2 km/h	19.8L	3-8	$241	15	$10,420	-	1. Prayer Boss 2. Dragon Ai 3. Ryuno Spark
5th of 6	23/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	1	Toru Takeyoshi	54kg	Fast	0:56.10	57.8 km/h	16.8L	3-3	$31	-	$38,970	-	1. Takayoshi 2. Bermuda Boy 3. Kashino Hood Star

Hiro Sakae (4) 4563
Trainer: Hisami Yano()
Jockey: Ren Hasegawa
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $4,480
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: DANON SMASH (JPN)

Dam: CROIX ROUSSE (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Took a clear step forward when third over 1300m at Saga, beaten two lengths by Davay Speedy after leading and being run down late. That was a much stronger effort than her previous sixth, where she settled prominently but faded to be beaten over 15 lengths. The market missed her last time, and a repeat of that latest effort puts her right in the minor-money picture.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 12	29/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Ren Hasegawa	54kg	Fast	1:27.40	53.5 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$42	40	$9,056	$1,065	1. Davay Speedy 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Hiro Sakae
40 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 10	20/7/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	8	Ren Hasegawa	54kg	Fast	1:25.90	54.5 km/h	14.8L	4-4	$70	23	$9,123	-	1. Ryuno Spark 2. Daimei Sanshi 3. Kashino Hood Star
5th of 6	27/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	4	Shinsuke Ishikawa	54kg	SP	1:26.40	54.2 km/h	60.8L	3-5	$3.60	21	$8,932	-	1. Breeze Hope 2. Prayer Bond 3. Davay Speedy
4th of 6	6/6/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	7	Ren Hasegawa	54kg	Good	0:55.60	58.3 km/h	6.3L	4-4	$12	-	$38,704	$3,415	1. Homu Group 2. Star Of Tower 3. Miyano Goodly

Tsukiyono Negai (5) 32
Trainer: Mitsunori Koga()
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $5,416
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: COPANO RICKEY (JPN)

Dam: PERSECUCION (USA)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Has placed in both starts at Saga, most recently second over 1300m behind Timbre Tesoro when beaten six lengths as an odds-on favourite. That defeat took some gloss off the profile, as he lacked the turn of foot to threaten, but the prior debut third over 900m also showed enough race sense. Third-up and already proven at the trip, he remains one of the key hopes if he finds a sharper finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	5/9/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Manato Hida	55kg	M	1:27.80	53.3 km/h	6.0L	4-2	$1.80f	21	$9,056	$1,865	1. Timbre Tesoro 2. Tsukiyono Negai 3. Moon Of The Gorous
3rd of 7	15/8/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	4	Manato Hida	55kg	Fast	0:56.80	57.0 km/h	3.5L	4-3	$1.30f	-	$30,187	$3,551	1. Yoka Musume 2. Vesta Tesoro 3. Tsukiyono Negai

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2nd of 10

5/9/26

Saga

1300m

COND 2

Manato Hida

55kg

1:27.80

53.3 km/h

6.0L

4-2

$1.80f

$9,056

$1,865

1. Timbre Tesoro

2. Tsukiyono Negai

3. Moon Of The Gorous

3rd of 7

15/8/26

Saga

900m

COND 2

Manato Hida

55kg

Fast

0:56.80

57.0 km/h

3.5L

4-3

$1.30f

$30,187

$3,551

1. Yoka Musume

2. Vesta Tesoro

3. Tsukiyono Negai

Moon Of The Gorous (6) 53
Trainer: Michitaka Doi()
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $1,065
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

2 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: MOON VIGOROUS (JPN)

Dam: LIVRET DE BANQUE (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Worked into the placings at Saga last start, finishing third behind Timbre Tesoro, but the margin was a long way and she was at long odds. She had earlier finished fifth on debut over 900m, beaten six lengths after settling back. The step to 1300m produced a placing, and she can again chase minor money, though reversing the margin on Tsukiyono Negai is the clear hurdle.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 10	5/9/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	7	Taku Kawashima	54kg	M	1:27.80	53.3 km/h	36.0L	2-5	$26	21	$9,056	$1,065	1. Timbre Tesoro 2. Tsukiyono Negai 3. Moon Of The Gorous
5th of 7	15/8/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	3	Taku Kawashima	54kg	Fast	0:56.80	57.0 km/h	6.0L	5-5	$75	-	$30,187	-	1. Yoka Musume 2. Vesta Tesoro 3. Tsukiyono Negai

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3rd of 10

5/9/26

Saga

1300m

COND 2

Taku Kawashima

54kg

1:27.80

53.3 km/h

36.0L

2-5

$26

$9,056

$1,065

1. Timbre Tesoro

2. Tsukiyono Negai

3. Moon Of The Gorous

5th of 7

15/8/26

Saga

900m

COND 2

Taku Kawashima

54kg

Fast

0:56.80

57.0 km/h

6.0L

5-5

$75

$30,187

1. Yoka Musume

2. Vesta Tesoro

3. Tsukiyono Negai

Prayer Mitama (7) 5499
Trainer: Tadayoshi Ikeda(SAGA)
Jockey: Jouji Komatsu
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $788
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: CHUWA WIZARD (JPN)

Dam: ANOTHER GIRL (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Has been safely held at her past two Saga runs, finishing ninth behind Davay Speedy last start and beaten over 12 lengths after making no impression. She was also second last behind Ryuno Spark, well beaten after fading late. The race-fit profile helps only so much, because she remains unplaced in four starts and needs a much better finishing effort.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 12	29/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Jyoji Komatsu	54kg	Fast	1:27.40	53.5 km/h	11.6L	12-11	$105	40	$9,056	-	1. Davay Speedy 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Hiro Sakae
40 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	20/7/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	5	Shoma Kanayama	54kg	Fast	1:25.90	54.5 km/h	22.6L	9-9	$92	23	$9,123	-	1. Ryuno Spark 2. Daimei Sanshi 3. Kashino Hood Star
4th of 6	27/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Shoma Kanayama	54kg	SP	1:26.40	54.2 km/h	30.8L	1-2	$52	21	$8,932	$788	1. Breeze Hope 2. Prayer Bond 3. Davay Speedy
5th of 6	6/6/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	4	Shoma Kanayama	54kg	Good	0:55.60	58.3 km/h	10.3L	5-5	$33	-	$38,704	-	1. Homu Group 2. Star Of Tower 3. Miyano Goodly

Rimonta Seira (8) 5x48
Trainer: Kinya Kitamura(SAGA)
Jockey: Takuto Demizu
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $799
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Dark Bay Filly

Sire: SALIOS (JPN)

Dam: KUNAW (JPN)

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1300m

Comments

Could only manage eighth behind Davay Speedy last start at Saga, beaten eight and a half lengths after offering little late. The run prior was a fourth, but she was still never competitive and beaten out of sight behind Kraken. She is third-up now, yet with three unplaced runs at the track and no real closing strength shown, others make stronger appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	29/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	9	Takuto Demizu	54kg	Fast	1:27.40	53.5 km/h	8.6L	1-3	$61	21	$9,056	-	1. Davay Speedy 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Hiro Sakae
4th of 8	8/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Takuto Demizu	54kg	Fast	1:28.30	53.0 km/h	36.5L	2-4	$55	63	$9,056	$799	1. Kraken 2. Luminous Bouquet 3. Lady Haruharu
63 Day Spell
5th of 5	6/6/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	3	Takuto Demizu	54kg	Good	0:55.60	58.3 km/h	16.2L	4-4	$11	-	$38,704	-	1. Aarti 2. He Loves You 3. Gabai King

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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