Japan racing (updates, etc).

[my miss storm cat]

It's impossible, isn't it?

I guess all I can do is pick Buena Vista for the win since it's her last race and I'm sentimental. I know how good Orfevre is though and no question have to use him in the 2nd spot cause it really is between those two.

This is where I get mixed up. I know Victorie Pisa is 4 for 4 at Nakayama but well actually I just deleted what I wrote cause obviously both of us are fans of SO many of these horses (how many G1 winners in thie field? Almost all of them!).

One of the few I have not yet had any attachment to is Earnestly and I've gotta say, he looks really good right now so if I were playing (and I think I'll sit it out cause it's Christmas Eve and all).. if i were though I'd use him in the 3rd spot (maybe Tosen Jordan too) and fret over half the field to fill out the super.

A fan of waaaay too many. It's ridiculous!

Good luck to you, my friend, and may they all come home safe... and happy retirement to Buena Vista!

Lest I forget, Pelusa is out...

http://japanracing.jp/_news2011/111224.html

edit -

I'm a degenerate... I played a tri and a super and will leave it at that. Basically what I had said only I added in the horses I really like underneath (Rose Kingdom, Rulership, To the Glory, Jaguar Mail and 2 others that i can't think of right now!).

[SundayStar]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

It's impossible, isn't it?

I guess all I can do is pick Buena Vista for the win since it's her last race and I'm sentimental. I know how good Orfevre is though and no question have to use him in the 2nd spot cause it really is between those two.

This is where I get mixed up. I know Victorie Pisa is 4 for 4 at Nakayama but well actually I just deleted what I wrote cause obviously both of us are fans of SO many of these horses (how many G1 winners in thie field? Almost all of them!).

One of the few I have not yet had any attachment to is Earnestly and I've gotta say, he looks really good right now so if I were playing (and I think I'll sit it out cause it's Christmas Eve and all).. if i were though I'd use him in the 3rd spot (maybe Tosen Jordan too) and fret over half the field to fill out the super.

A fan of waaaay too many. It's ridiculous!

Good luck to you, my friend, and may they all come home safe... and happy retirement to Buena Vista!
Lest I forget, Pelusa is out...

http://japanracing.jp/_news2011/111224.html

for sure

and i agree it should be between the top two but if there is a spoiler i think it will be tosen jordan.

[my miss storm cat]

Well good for him.

Another superstar...

Still haven't even watched the replay but it's here along with full results for anyone else who missed it.

It's been fun watching her career though, hasn't it?

Aaah well.

http://japanracing.jp/en/index.html

Merry Christmas!

[SundayStar]

the torch is passed. golden boy takes it. you could see at the top of the stretch he was going to win. very bright future ahead of him. i hope he stays healthy and continues to progress.... he will be fun to follow.

buena vista ran like she was over the top. eager early and flat late. plus i really don't think she likes the inside. it's been a spotty year for her but getting the japan cup made it all worth it. she had a fantastic career - have a great retirement girl!

p.s. Merry Christmas to you too!

[Arletta]

Buena Vista's Retirement Ceremony


http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bl...mony-in-japan/

http://japanracing.jp/_news2011/111226-02.html

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Arletta

Buena Vista's Retirement Ceremony


http://www.paulickreport.com/news/bl...mony-in-japan/

http://japanracing.jp/_news2011/111226-02.html

[my miss storm cat]

PPs, February Stakes (Espoir City, Transcend, Yaminan Kingly, Silk Fortune, Grand Prix Boss et al)...

http://japanracing.jp/_news2012/pdf/120208.pdf

Sunday Star (or anyone!) is Smile Jack gonna go?

Do you love the name Tosho Freak as much as I do? (I wonder if She Is Tosho has had any runners yet).