Saga Race 1

1400

Prize Money: $15,989

RIKEA RUMBA (1) sets the standard after making a winning debut at Kochi, where he started odds-on and won by a long way from Black Patrol. The break since is the only real unknown, but that result gives him the strongest winning profile. BREEZIN' WAY (4) is the main danger, unbeaten from one start at Saga and appealing if she handles the rise from 900m to 1400m. PROTEUS TESORO (6) is solid rather than spectacular, having won on debut here before finishing third, beaten two lengths by Breeze Hope, and that reliability keeps him in the mix. RYUNO SPARK (3) has been beaten by wider margins at his past two, but he did make ground into third two back and profiles as the value runner for the minors if he improves on his latest effort.

Distance: 1400m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: COND

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Rikea Rumba (1) 1
Trainer: Mashima Niiya()
Jockey: Manato Hida
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $21,467
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

2 yo Dark Bay Gelding

Sire: INCANTATION (JPN)

Dam: AIMER (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

1: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1300m

Comments

Returns after two months off following a dominant debut win at Kochi, where he was sent out odds-on favourite and beat Black Patrol by a long way on fast ground. That small-field result still reads clearly as the best single performance in this line-up. From barrier 1 he should be able to use his natural speed, and with the class drop in his favour he has the right profile to take serious beating again.

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
1st of 6	26/7/26	Kochi	1300m	COND 2	2	Shuji Akaoka	56kg	Fast	1:27.00	53.8 km/h	30.0L	2-1	$1.60f	-	$40,787	$21,467	1. Rikea Rumba 2. Black Patrol 3. Kabachitare

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 6

26/7/26

Kochi

1300m

COND 2

Shuji Akaoka

56kg

Fast

1:27.00

53.8 km/h

30.0L

2-1

$1.60f

$40,787

$21,467

1. Rikea Rumba

2. Black Patrol

3. Kabachitare

Yui Fire (2) 4323213
Trainer: Toru Yamada(SAGA)
Jockey: Yoshiki Yamada
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $14,702
Win / Place: 14% / 85%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: CHUWA WIZARD (JPN)

Dam: KURINO HARMONY (JPN)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-2-3

Season

7: 1-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

7: 1-2-3

Dirt

7: 1-2-3

Firm

4: 1-1-1

Clockwise

7: 1-2-3

Jockey Stats

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1100m

Comments

Back after five weeks since finishing third at Mombetsu over 1000m, beaten six and a half lengths by A Shin Skuld after settling well back and never getting close enough. The win prior had more substance, scoring by two lengths from Taisei Allure when near the top of betting. His overall consistency is useful, but the rise to 1400m is a genuine query, so he needs conditions to fall neatly.

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 9	19/8/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	3	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	Fast	1:01.10	58.9 km/h	6.5L	5-4	$35	15	$17,367	$2,237	1. A Shin Skuld 2. Lady Pink 3. Yui Fire
1st of 10	4/8/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	2	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	Fast	1:02.40	57.7 km/h	2.0L	3-2	$3.70	28	$7,236	$4,439	1. Yui Fire 2. Taisei Allure 3. Morning Sumire
2nd of 12	7/7/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	4	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	Fast	1:02.70	57.4 km/h	3.0L	2-2	$3.70	14	$7,290	$1,252	1. Au Dela 2. Yui Fire 3. Stunning Arrow
3rd of 12	23/6/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	12	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	Good	1:02.70	57.4 km/h	2.0L	4-4	$2.40f	14	$7,137	$919	1. Longtail Tit 2. Yoshino Top Run 3. Yui Fire
2nd of 10	9/6/26	Monbetsu	1000m	COND 2	7	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	M	1:01.00	59.0 km/h	4.0L	2-1	$3.50	14	$7,137	$1,226	1. Token Gin Buck 2. Yui Fire 3. Cutie Hope
3rd of 12	26/5/26	Monbetsu	1100m	COND 2	11	Toshihiko Inoue	55kg	Good	1:08.60	57.7 km/h	5.0L	4-4	$21	13	$7,186	$926	1. Lady Dia 2. Oryza Nova 3. Yui Fire

Ryuno Spark (3) 538135
Trainer: Kinya Kitamura(SAGA)
Jockey: Daiki Oomi
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $11,920
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: DANON KINGLY (JPN)

Dam: CONSCIENCE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 1-0-2

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

6: 1-0-2

Season

6: 1-0-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 1-0-2

Dirt

6: 1-0-2

Firm

3: 1-0-1

Clockwise

6: 1-0-2

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-2

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

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Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Made little impact when fifth at Saga a fortnight ago, beaten eight and a half lengths by Breeze Hope after giving away too much start. His previous third behind Takayoshi was sounder, as he made ground late at long odds to get into the money. The return of Omi Daiki is a plus given two placings from two rides, but he is shaping more as a minor-money prospect than a win anchor.

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
5th of 12	6/9/26	Saga	1400m	COND 2	5	Yoshiki Yamada	55kg	M	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	8.5L	9-6	$28	21	$90,562	-	1. Breeze Hope 2. Takayoshi 3. Proteus Tesoro
3rd of 12	16/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Omi Daiki	54kg	Fast	1:24.80	55.2 km/h	6.3L	6-4	$25	27	$45,281	$5,327	1. Takayoshi 2. Aarti 3. Ryuno Spark
1st of 10	20/7/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Yoshiki Yamada	55kg	Fast	1:25.90	54.5 km/h	0.3L	3-3	$5.10	23	$9,123	$5,367	1. Ryuno Spark 2. Daimei Sanshi 3. Kashino Hood Star
8th of 9	27/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	2	Takuto Demizu	55kg	SP	1:26.10	54.4 km/h	13.6L	8-8	$16	20	$10,420	-	1. S One Mokochan 2. Dragon Ai 3. Nabeshima Star
3rd of 9	7/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	6	Omi Daiki	54kg	Good	1:26.30	54.2 km/h	5.0L	2-2	$27	14	$10,420	$1,226	1. Prayer Boss 2. Dragon Ai 3. Ryuno Spark
5th of 8	24/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	8	Toru Takeyoshi	55kg	Fast	0:55.20	58.7 km/h	10.0L	4-5	$12	-	$38,970	-	1. Breezin' Way 2. Prayer Boss 3. S One Mokochan

Breezin' Way (4) 1x
Trainer: Motonori Mashima()
Jockey: Shinsuke Ishikawa
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $22,924
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: MAJESTIC WARRIOR (USA)

Dam: CANON BLUE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 1-0-0

Dirt

1: 1-0-0

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

1: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 1-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

900m

Comments

Returns from a four-month spell after winning on debut at Saga over 900m, beating Prayer Boss by a length and a half after making up plenty of ground and doing it with a bit in reserve. She was respected in betting there and is one from one at this track. The rise to 1400m is the new test, but the debut win had enough quality to make her a genuine winning chance fresh.

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
1st of 8	24/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	1	Shinsuke Ishikawa	54kg	Fast	0:55.20	58.7 km/h	1.5L	5-2	$3.60	-	$38,970	$22,924	1. Breezin' Way 2. Prayer Boss 3. S One Mokochan

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 8

24/5/26

Saga

900m

COND 2

Shinsuke Ishikawa

54kg

Fast

0:55.20

58.7 km/h

1.5L

5-2

$3.60

$38,970

$22,924

1. Breezin' Way

2. Prayer Boss

3. S One Mokochan

Blue Mistral (5) 1x70
Trainer: Sameshima Katsuya()
Jockey: Hiroki Yamashita
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $22,924
Win / Place: 33% / 33%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: REVE MISTRAL (JPN)

Dam: MARUYO DIE ROSE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

3: 1-0-0

Dirt

3: 1-0-0

Firm

2: 1-0-0

Clockwise

3: 1-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Trainer

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Distance

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Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Was safely held at Saga last start, finishing tenth and beaten over 19 lengths by Breeze Hope after settling rearward, with the market offering little encouragement. The run prior was also plain, beaten over 10 lengths behind Takayoshi at big odds. She is third-up and does have a prior win on the record, but recent evidence says she needs a sharp turnaround to trouble the main chances.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
10th of 12	6/9/26	Saga	1400m	COND 2	8	Hiroki Yamashita	54kg	M	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	19.3L	10-10	$270	21	$90,562	-	1. Breeze Hope 2. Takayoshi 3. Proteus Tesoro
7th of 12	16/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	1	Hiroki Yamashita	54kg	Fast	1:24.80	55.2 km/h	10.4L	8-5	$150	84	$45,281	-	1. Takayoshi 2. Aarti 3. Ryuno Spark
84 Day Spell
1st of 7	24/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	6	Hayashi Yuto	53kg	Fast	0:56.90	56.9 km/h	0.5L	5-3	$16	-	$38,970	$22,924	1. Blue Mistral 2. Esken Sniper 3. Nabeshima Star

Proteus Tesoro (6) 13
Trainer: Shinichi Higashi()
Jockey: Isao Yamaguchi
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $28,411
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

2 yo Brown Colt

Sire: SHANGHAI BOBBY (USA)

Dam: WIN TRUELOVE (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 1-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

2: 1-0-1

Season

2: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

2: 1-0-1

Dirt

2: 1-0-1

Firm

1: 1-0-0

Clockwise

2: 1-0-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 1-0-1

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Held his form well when third at Saga last start, beaten two lengths by Breeze Hope after leading and only being run down late as one of the better-backed runners. That followed a debut win here over 900m, where he was a dominant odds-on favourite and beat Jewelry Eye by a long way. With one win and one placing from two starts, he is reliable enough to be a key place chance again.

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
3rd of 12	6/9/26	Saga	1400m	COND 2	7	Isao Yamaguchi	55kg	M	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	2.0L	1-1	$4.90	22	$90,562	$10,654	1. Breeze Hope 2. Takayoshi 3. Proteus Tesoro
1st of 6	15/8/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	1	Isao Yamaguchi	55kg	Fast	0:55.60	58.3 km/h	30.0L	1-1	$1.20f	-	$30,187	$17,757	1. Proteus Tesoro 2. Jewelry Eye 3. Azzurri Palace

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

3rd of 12

6/9/26

Saga

1400m

COND 2

Isao Yamaguchi

55kg

1:32.30

54.6 km/h

2.0L

1-1

$4.90

$90,562

$10,654

1. Breeze Hope

2. Takayoshi

3. Proteus Tesoro

1st of 6

15/8/26

Saga

900m

COND 2

Isao Yamaguchi

55kg

Fast

0:55.60

58.3 km/h

30.0L

1-1

$1.20f

$30,187

$17,757

1. Proteus Tesoro

2. Jewelry Eye

3. Azzurri Palace

Prayer Boss (7) 21x89
Trainer: Tadayoshi Ikeda(SAGA)
Jockey: Taku Kawashima
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $14,153
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

2 yo Dark Bay Colt

Sire: HOKKO TARUMAE (JPN)

Dam: KANARI (JPN)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-1-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 1-1-0

Dirt

4: 1-1-0

Firm

2: 0-1-0

Clockwise

4: 1-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Trainer

W 0% P 0%

Distance

W 0% P 0%

Track

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Trainer/Track

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Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

900m - 1400m

Comments

Has struggled in two runs this campaign, most recently finishing ninth at Saga and beaten over 17 lengths by Breeze Hope after never getting into the race. The start prior was also a concern, finishing eighth and beaten over 11 lengths by Takayoshi at long odds. His earlier track form offers some background support, but the current form line leaves him with plenty to find.

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
9th of 12	6/9/26	Saga	1400m	COND 2	1	Taku Kawashima	55kg	M	1:32.30	54.6 km/h	16.8L	5-8	$69	21	$90,562	-	1. Breeze Hope 2. Takayoshi 3. Proteus Tesoro
8th of 12	16/8/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	3	Isao Yamaguchi	55kg	Fast	1:24.80	55.2 km/h	10.9L	4-7	$10	70	$45,281	-	1. Takayoshi 2. Aarti 3. Ryuno Spark
70 Day Spell
1st of 9	7/6/26	Saga	1300m	COND 2	5	Isao Yamaguchi	55kg	Good	1:26.30	54.2 km/h	3.0L	1-1	$1.30f	14	$10,420	$6,130	1. Prayer Boss 2. Dragon Ai 3. Ryuno Spark
2nd of 8	24/5/26	Saga	900m	COND 2	4	Isao Yamaguchi	55kg	Fast	0:55.20	58.7 km/h	1.5L	1-1	$6.70	-	$38,970	$8,023	1. Breezin' Way 2. Prayer Boss 3. S One Mokochan

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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