November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
<At Tokyo Racecourse>
- jogged 2 laps left-handed on the dirt exercise track around the international stables, jogged 1/2 lap, cantered 3/4 lap left-handed, walked 1/4 lap right-handed on the dirt course
(exercised from 6:36 to 6:59, ridden by Rachel Richardson)
“He’s good and we’re very happy with him.
Tomorrow he will do the same kind of work, maybe seven furlongs or a mile, and then there’s going to be the gate test.
We’re hoping the track will be fast on the day of the race, so we don’t want anymore rain.”
(comments taken from Patrick Keating)
“We went out on the dirt course for the first time this morning and the horse felt fabulous.”
(comments taken from Rachel Richardson)
- jogged 5 laps left-handed on the dirt exercise track around the international stables, cantered 1-1/4 laps left-handed, walked 1/4 lap right-handed on the dirt course
(exercised from 6:43 to 7:02, ridden by Sarah Steinberg)
“I’m happy with the horse, he’s in good form.
I’m glad I was able to take him out on the track this morning. He cantered for about 2,000 meters and felt very good.
Tomorrow, besides the gate test we will do our usual routine of work.
If his schedule permits, the jockey will come and ride Fantastic Moon at least once before the race.”
(comments taken from Sarah Steinberg)
- cantered 1-1/4 laps left-handed, walked 1/4 lap right-handed on the dirt course
(exercised from 6:55 to 7:07, Goliath ridden by Dylan Lepere, Le Nomade by Anthony David)
“Goliath is in very good condition and was very calm and flexible during training this morning.
Considering that it was the first time for them out on the track, I think both horses handled it well.
Le Nomade’s condition is also very good but he was a little bit nervous.”
(comments taken from Anthony David)