Race Highlights
- Altrums: In peak form after a decisive debut win, showcasing a powerful finishing kick.
- Thunderstruck: Shows significant improvement; cheekpieces have noticeably enhanced focus during training.
- Monopolio: Fully prepared with meticulous training, and star jockey C. Lemaire retains the ride.
Dia Diamond
Excellent condition despite a layoff, consistent with their strong record after a break.
Ones to Watch
Cool Daytona (nimble footwork) and Sound Move (impressive workout times) are dark horses.
Contents
Final Workouts & Pedigree of Top Contenders
Altrums
(Rit-to, Nonaka Stable)
Fresh off a commanding debut win, Altrums continues to show excellent form. In a workout on Dec 31, he posted a time of 81.7s for 6F on the woodchip course, finishing a neck ahead of Strong Boy. His final workout on Jan 8 was equally impressive, demonstrating a powerful closing kick to again win by a neck.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Workout | Rit-to CW 6F 66.2 – 51.8 – 37.0 – 11.3 (Strong) |
| 1 Week Prior | CW 6F 81.7 – 1F 11.5 (Neck ahead of Strong Boy) |
| Comment | Powerful stride, showing consistent improvement. |
Pedigree
SireIsla BonitaDamDejimano HanaDam’s SireScreen Hero
Thunderstruck
(Miho, Kimura Stable)
Traveling from Miho, Thunderstruck is showing remarkable improvement. In his final workout on Jan 8, he easily outpaced Freccia by 0.4 seconds. Notably, he trained with cheekpieces, which appeared to boost his concentration. He is scheduled to race with blinkers, suggesting a strong focus is expected.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Workout | Miho W 5F 69.3 – 54.0 – 39.0 – 11.4 (Canter) |
| Comment | Significant improvement; cheekpieces boosted focus. |
| Notes | Will wear blinkers in the actual race. |
Pedigree
SireLord KanaloaDamSeabrookDam’s SireHinchinbrook
Monopolio
(Miho, Mori I. Stable)
Despite a break since his 3rd place finish in the Ivy S, Monopolio has undergone intensive training. On Dec 31, he finished level with a higher-class horse. In his final tune-up on the uphill track, he tested new cheekpieces and finished evenly with his partner. With Christophe Lemaire continuing as jockey, he is in prime condition.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Workout | Miho Uphill 4F 53.8 – 39.0 – 25.1 – 12.4 (Canter) |
| 1 Week Prior | Miho W 5F 66.7 – 1F 12.3 (Finished level with 3-win class horse) |
| Notes | First time with cheekpieces; C. Lemaire rides. |
Pedigree
SireReal SteelDamMi SuenoDam’s SirePulpitRelativesSister to Miss Elte (Fantasy S winner).
Dia Diamond
(Miho, Tezuka Stable)
Returning from a layoff since last summer, Dia Diamond is in excellent shape, typical for the Tezuka stable. In his final workout on Jan 8, he showed a sharp finish with a 12.0s final furlong on the uphill track. His previous workout on Dec 31 was also strong, showing no signs of rust from the long break.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Workout | Miho Uphill 4F 53.8 – 39.1 – 25.0 – 12.0 (Canter) |
| 1 Week Prior | W Course 6F 84.7 – 1F 12.0 (Finished ahead of higher-class horse) |
| Comment | Excellent condition for a return from layoff. |
Pedigree
SireSaturnaliaDamSky DiamondsDam’s SireFirst Dude
Other Horses to Watch: Workout Picks
Cool Daytona
Clocked 52.5s for 4F on the Rit-to uphill track with a final furlong of 12.6s. Described as having “nimble footwork,” he showed sharp movement. Sired by Four Wheel Drive, his pedigree suggests a shorter distance, but his ability to handle the mile is a key point of interest.
Sound Move
In his Jan 8 workout on the Rit-to woodchip course, he posted an excellent time of 83.4s for 6F with a blistering 11.3s final furlong. Although he was slightly behind his 2-win class partner, the time itself is outstanding. Evaluated as “no concerns about finishing second,” he is in condition to perform at a high level.
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