25th running of the Japan Cup 6th running of the Japan Cup Dirt
November 21, 2005 (Monday)
FOREIGN ENTRIES-JAPAN CUP
WARRSAN (IRE, h7, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, walked 1/2 lap, jogged 1/2 lap, galloped 1-1/2 laps
(5F: 68.6, 1F: 13.4)
(exercised from 6:29 to 6:43, ridden by P. Reape)
"We're very satisfied with what we've accomplished here. He's in excellent shape."
"If he is able to give everything he has this weekend, the outcome is clear. We're doing whatever it takes in order for him to do so, so please look forward to a good race."
(comments taken from P. Reape)
BAGO (FRA, c4. dark bay or brown)
--jogged 1/2 lap, walked 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap, galloped 1-1/2 laps
(5F: 79.0, 1F: 14.5), walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 6:28 to 6:54, ridden by S. Quennesson).
"He's in his usual condition, and is in good shape. He eats everything we give him. His movements this morning were good and supple."
"The racing manager will arrive tomorrow, and his trainer and jockey will arrive on Wednesday. We intend to gallop him on Thursday on turf with the jockey on board. Besides that, his training schedule will be decided with the trainer. "
(comments taken from J. Denekre)
OUIJA BOARD (GB, f4, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap, underwent barrier test, walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 6:31 to 6:50, ridden by C. Hinson)
"She's in extremely good shape with no traces of fatigue, and is settled down."
"This filly horse has absolutely no problem with long stretches let alone hills. As a matter of fact she's very good at them, so the Tokyo course should suit her very well. "
(comments taken from R. Trevor-Jones)
ALKAASED (USA, h5, bay)
--walked 1 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap, underwent barrier test, walked 1 lap
(exercised from 6:31 to 6:55, ridden by D. Furukawa)
"The horse has a big apetite and is in very good shape. With no signs of tiredness, he looks perfectly fit and well."
"I'm sure he can overcome the long stretch and uphill of the Tokyo course. The course isn't a problem. We do hope for a firm going on the day of the race, though."
(comments taken from I. Willows)
BETTER TALK NOW (USA, g6, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, cantered 1-1/2 laps (1F: 17.0), jogged 1/2 lap, underwent barrier test, walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 7:08 to 7:24, ridden by M. Tenney)
"His condition is getting better by the day. He has an enormous apetite and doesn't look tired at all."
"We believe that he's suited to the long stretch at the Tokyo course. The uphill doesn't worry us either. It's a course we are looking forward to."
(comments taken from A. Rolls)
KING'S DRAMA (IRE, g5, bay)
--jogged 1 lap, galloped 1-1/2 laps (5F: 70.7, 1F13.6)
(exercised from 7:05 to 7:19, ridden by C. Hunt)
"He's in terrific shape. He's fully recovered and is perfectly fit.
"The Tokyo course is the type of course this horse has a liking for. We think he has a good shot this weekend."
(comments taken from C. Hunt)
FOREIGN ENTRIES-JAPAN CUP DIRT
ECCENTRIC (GBR, g4, chestnut)
--jogged 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap (1F: 15.3), walked 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1/2 lap, walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 6:30 to 6:53 by K. Reed)
"We can't ask for more about his condition and we're happy with the way he's tuned up before heading for Tokyo."
"I don't know much about the Japanese horses he is racing against, but all I can say is that we intend to do our best and aim at the highest placing possible."
(comments taken from J. Chapple-Hyam)
LAVA MAN (USA, g4, dark bay or brown)
--jogged 1 lap, galloped 2 laps (5F: 71.1, 1F: 13.3)
(exercised from 7:03 to 7:13 by A. Romero)
"We are very satisfied with his work this morning."
"There is absolutely nothing wrong with his condition right now, and we're happy that he is going on to Tokyo in this state."
"His daily training at Tokyo will be much the same as what we've been doing here. We are not planning on any strong gallops."
(comments taken from A. Romero)
TAP DAY (USA, c4, dark bay or brown)
--jogged 1-1/2 laps, galloped 1-1/2 laps (5F: 77.7, 1F: 14.9), underwent barrier test, jogged 1/2 lap
(exercised from 7:05 to 7:23 ridden by J. Sanchez)
"He's fit, eating well and is almost in perfect shape."
"We feel that he won't find any problem with the distance of the race so we're looking forward to how well he'll do."
(comments taken from J. Sanchez)
Japan Cup Dirt (GI) : Nov. 26 (sat) Tokyo 11th race 2,100m dirt
Japan Cup (GI) : Nov. 27 (sun) Tokyo 10th race 2,400m turf
*Training at Shiroi Quarantine Facility: European horses 6:30~7:00
American horses 7:00~7:30
*Training Course: 1,400m dirt
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