Japan racing (updates, etc).

[my miss storm cat]

It's looking pretty wet.

Word is that Maruka Phoenix and Melissa might withdraw and if they do, San Carlo is in.

I think Green Birdie will be the favorite (and favorites traditionally do well in this race). Not sure if it might be Dasher Go Go (won't win and I'll take that chance and say it now) or Kinshasa no Kiseki (who had to scratch from the Centaur Stakes and who is a seriously good horse).

I'm a huge fan of I'll Love Again and Headliner but I really like the up-and-coming filly One Carat (who always seems to be beating up on B B Guldan).

Laurel Guerreiro just never seems to win although he has a great chance of hitting the board here and being a frontrunner is a plus.

My early pick is Green Birdie and not just because of the HK Raider thing. I really do think it will come down to him and Kinshasa no Kiseki but alas... it's early.