25th running of the Japan Cup 6th running of the Japan Cup Dirt
November 22, 2005 (Tuesday)
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FOREIGN ENTRIES-JAPAN CUP
BAGO (FRA, c4, dark bay or brown)
--jogged 1/2 lap, , walked 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap, jogged 1/2 lap, cantered 1 lap (1F: 16.2), walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 6:28 to 6:50, ridden by S. Quennesson).
"His recovery from the trip went very smoothly, and we are happy with what we have done with him this past week here at Shiroi."
"He is in very good condition and is focused on his training."
"We have our eyes on Zenno Rob Roy, and we think Alkaased is also a good contender among the foreign horses."
(comments taken from J. Denekre)
OUIJA BOARD (GB, f4, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, walked 1/2 lap, cantered 1/2 lap (1F: 15.1), walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 6:30 to 6:48, ridden by C. Hinson)
"She's in great condition with no problems at all."
"Regarding her training, we aren't planning on doing any speed work but just keep things light for her."
(comments taken from R. Trevor-Jones)
ALKAASED (USA, h5, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1/2 lap, walked 1/2 lap, cantered 1/2 lap (1F: 16.7)
(exercised from 6:28 to 6:46, ridden by D. Furukawa)
"The horse is in very good shape with a good appetite, and looks great."
"At Tokyo Racecourse, we plan to have the jockey gallop him."
(comments taken from I. Willows)
BETTER TALK NOW (USA, g6, bay)
--walked 1/2 lap, cantered 1-1/2 laps (1F: 16.0), walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 7:03 to 7:14 ridden by M. Tenney)
"I can say that at last he's adjusted to the atmosphere here and now we are able to start his training."
"The jockey will probably be riding him once we're at Tokyo, but I don't think we'll be doing any strong gallops."
(comments taken from A. Rolls)
KING'S DRAMA (IRE, g5, bay)
--jogged 1/2 lap, lightly cantered 1 lap , cantered 1/2 lap (1F:15.7), walked 1/2 lap
(exercised from 7:02 to 7:12, ridden by C. Hunt)
"He's settled down emotionally and is in great condition."
"This week's race is only 2 weeks after the last one, so we won't be doing any strong gallops during training at Tokyo Racecourse."
(comments taken from C. Hunt)
FOREIGN ENTRIES-JAPAN CUP DIRT
LAVA MAN (USA, g4, dark bay or brown)
--jogged 2 laps
(exercised from 7:02 to 7:12 by A. Romero)
"Everything has gone smoothly for us here at Shiroi, and the horse is doing great."
"We understand that the Tokyo course is where Fleetstreet Dancer (Winner of the Japan Cup Dirt, 2003) showed a magnificent run, so if our horse gets the chance to exert himself, we're sure to see some good results."
(comments taken from A. Romero)
TAP DAY (USA, c4, dark bay or brown)
--walked 1/2 lap, jogged 1-1/2 laps
(exercised from 7:03 to 7:25 ridden by J. Sanchez)
"We've been able to maintain his good condition in this quiet environment."
"Since we did some fast work yesterday, we won't be doing any strong gallops at Tokyo Racecourse."
(comments taken from J. Sanchez)
*BAGO and LAVA MAN were transferred by horse truck to Tokyo Racecourse today, leaving the Shiroi Quarantine Facilities at 9:45.
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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FOREIGN ENTRIES-JAPAN CUP
WARRSAN (IRE, h7, bay)
--walked 1/4 lap, jogged 3/4 lap, walked 1/4 lap, cantered 3/4 lap
(5F: 67.1, 4F: 54.3, 3F: 41.8, 1F: 15.1)
(exercised from 7:48 to 8:05, ridden by P. Reape)
"Today's training was very satisfying. His running form was very good."
"We will gallop him tomorrow from the 7th furlong pole."
"As he was last year, he's in extremely good condition. Last year, although being physically fit, he might not have been fully prepared mentally. After the '86 winner JUPITER ISLAND, the quality of our race horses in general have risen, so naturally we believe WARRSAN is better."
"We are not worried about a firm going as he came in 3rd in Hong Kong a couple of years ago under similar conditions."
(comments taken from C. Brittain)
Foreign Entrees - Japan Cup Dirt
ECCENTRIC (GBR, g4, chestnut)
--cantered 5 furlongs, galloped 1 lap
(5F: 71.3, 4F: 56.0, 3F 42.1, 1F: 13.3)
(exercised from 7:45 to 8:20 by K. Reed)
"The horse is in "Mint Condition"!."
"During the flight from England to Japan, and the transportation from Narita to Shiroi, from Shiroi to Tokyo, he had eaten and drank well. He has also maintained his weight of 480kg's. I've been taking care of this horse for quite a while, so I can instantly tell whether he's in good shape or not."
"Why we slowed him down at the uphill right before the goal post this morning, was intentional. It's our usual method of training. It's so that he can catch his breath."
"As today, we are planning to do a 5 furlong canter twice, probably a little stronger on the second one."
(comments taken from J. Chapple-Hyam)
* BAGO, entered in the Japan Cup and LAVAMAN, in the Japan Cup Dirt, were transferred by horse truck to Tokyo Racecourse today.
Foreign Entrees - Japan Cup
BAGO (FRA, c4. dark bay or brown)
Left Shiroi Quarantine Facilities: 9:45
Arrived at Tokyo Racecourse: 12:20
"The horse is happy now that he is at last, out of the horse truck and in his stall. The traffic was terrible. But the stalls are much the same as the one's at the quarantine facility, and it is very quiet here, so it won't take long for him to adjust to his surroundings." "Mr. Cooper, his racing manager, has arrived at Narita this morning, and will come over to see the horse this afternoon. Bago's training from tomorrow on will be decided then, but it's likely going to be the same (canter 1 lap) as this morning." (comments taken from J. Denekre)
Foreign Entrees - Japan Cup Dirt
LAVA MAN (USA, g4, dark bay or brown)
Left Shiroi Quarantine Facilities: 9:45
Arrived at Tokyo Racecourse: 12:20
"It did take us 3 hours to get here, but the horse hasn't been affected by it. He's in good shape." "We're planning to gallop him tomorrow. The details will be decided with Mr. Mora (training assistant) who is scheduled to arrive tonight." (comments taken from A. Romero)
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