Training Report of Foreign Entries
<at Nakayama Race Course>
April 13, 2006 (Thursday)
KARASI (IRE, g11. bay)
--jogged 1 lap, cantered, galloped (riding two abreast of MERLOS), walked (schooled steeplechase course)
(exercised from 7:40 to 8:17 on turf, ridden by B. Scott)
Weight: 435 kg
"I'm very happy with how he did this morning. His weight is getting close to the best and he will physically fit on race day. We'll keep workouts light for him tomorrow morning."
(Comments taken from E. Musgrove)
MERLOS (NZ, g9. chestnut)
--jogged 1 lap, cantered, galloped (riding two abreast of KARASI), walked (schooled steeplechase course)
(exercised from 7:40 to 8:17 on turf, ridden by C. Durden)
Weight: 472 kg
"The wet and soft surface after the rain was great for MERLOS. He's getting good shape and we're looking forward to his great performance."
(Comments taken from C. Durden)
"Tomorrow's workout for MERLOS will be more strong than KARASI."
(Comments taken from E. Musgrove)
FONTERA (NZ, g8. bay)
--jogged 3/4 lap, galloped 2,400m, jogged 1/2 lap
(exercised from 7:52 to 8:06 on turf, ridden by I. Lupton)
"The Pegasus turned out to be a bit disappointing, probably because it was his first steeplechase race in a year. He's more adjusted and confident than when he was a few days before that last race."
"I'm looking forward to race against the Japanese contender's, Telegenic and TM Dragon."
(Comments taken from I. Lupton)
"We did some strong work with him on last Saturday, ran 3 laps of the steeplechase course on this Tuesday and galloped him 2,400m today, to test his cardiopulmonary function. He's in great condition and I'm very happy with him."
"The Japanese horses T M Dragon and Merci A Time have caught my eye, but KARASI is the one to beat."
(Comments taken from K. Myers)
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