November 25, 2021 (Thursday)
<At JRA Horseracing School (Shiroi, Chiba Pref.)>
Weather: Fine
Going: Fast (standard)
- after exercising in trot ring, cantered left-handed 1,400m (about 15-18 seconds per furlong), walked 400m, cantered 1,400m (about 13-18 seconds per furlong), walked 200m.
(exercised from 7:01 to 7:27)
- after exercising in trot ring, cantered left-handed 1,400m (about 15-18 seconds per furlong), walked 400m, cantered 1,400m (about 13-18 seconds per furlong), walked 200m.
(exercised from 7:01 to 7:27)
“The condition of both horses (Broome and Japan) continue to be well enough that we were able to give them two laps of canter this morning. The grooms were also satisfied with today’s training. They are both eating well since they’ve arrived, are happy and well – everything has gone well so far. We can send them off to the Japan Cup with confidence.”
(comments taken from assistant trainer Patrick Keating)
- after exercising in trot ring, trotted right-handed 1,800m, walked 800m on dirt course
(exercised from 6:30 to 7:00)
“She seems to have adjusted to the new environment here in Japan, but I can catch a glimpse of her sensing the difference in the environment. ”Condition-wise, she is eating well and is showing no fatigue from the trip. We gave her some hard training yesterday, so today I just trotted her just to stretch out her legs. I hope she can give it her best and finish near the top in the Japan Cup.”
(comments taken from assistant trainer Anais Dumont)
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The following horses entered in the 41st Japan Cup were transported to Tokyo Racecourse, leaving the JRA Horse Racing School quarantine facilities in Shiroi at 15:00 and arriving at the international stables by 18:26.
<At Tokyo Racecourse>
“The transportation from the quarantine stables went well. Though there was a lot of traffic, the driver was very steady, and they’ve traveled great. They’ve settled in here, are eating well and we’re very happy with them. Their weight is good, they’ve improved well, and they are in good condition. Tomorrow they will trot anti-clockwise and do two canters from the sixth and the seventh on the dirt.”
(comments taken from assistant trainer Patrick Keating upon arrival at Tokyo Racecourse)
“Regarding the transportation today from the quarantine stables, the mare looked a bit puzzled in the lorry at first, but soon got settled and all went smoothly after that. She will do some light work on the dirt course tomorrow and more or less the same until the race.”
(comments taken from assistant trainer Anais Dumont upon arrival at Tokyo Racecourse)
