G2 Milers Cup preview by our original AI
Thursday, 18 April, 2024 01:14
Serifos (C)netkeiba
This weekend's racing action will consist of three graded stakes. This article will introduce you to three runners chosen by our original AI.
Serifos, with a solid track record of winning the G1 Mile Championship in 2022 and finishing second in last year's G1 Yasuda Kinen, hasn't delivered in his last two starts. In his previous race, the G1 Hong Kong Mile, he raced from read-to-mid-pack and failed to make up ground. The team has cited the tough track conditions as one factor in his defeat, suggesting the conditions might not have been favourable.
Two starts back in the Mile Championship, Serifos finished 8th. He was positioned near the lead early on but struggled throughout, momentarily challenging for the lead in the stretch before fading. The horses that rallied from mid-pack and the rear ended up dominating, indicating that the flow of the race didn't suit front-runners. Additionally, not being race-fit for the preliminary G2 Fuji Stakes due to health issues might also have contributed to his defeat, making it an outlier performance. Despite the setbacks of his last two races, Serifos has been training well since returning from international competition, showing no issues with his condition. Given his proven ability and clear reasons for recent underperformances, he is expected to bounce back and show his true form if he races as he is capable of doing.
In his last start at the Listed Rokko Stakes, Tudo de Bom was the favourite but finished 11th. The track was heavy on race day. He has previously underperformed on off-tracks, so the unsuitable conditions likely contributed to his defeat. Two starts back, in the G3 Tokyo Shimbun Hai, he finished 10th. It was his first race after being transported to the Kanto region, which may have caused some confusion and prevented him from performing at his best.
Three starts ago in the G3 Kyoto Kinpai, Tudo de Bom ran a strong third. At Kyoto's 1600m turf course, he has two wins and one third-place finish from three starts, never missing the placings. He has a strong course affinity, and a change in conditions could well lead to an improvement. His front-running style should also benefit from the fresh state of the track in the opening week. Although his form in the last two starts might diminish his popularity among bettors, the conditions seem favourable, making him a horse not to be underestimated.
In his first attempt at the 1600m turf in last year's Fuji Stakes, So Valiant ran commendably from mid-pack to finish third, demonstrating a strong affinity for the mile. In the subsequent Mile Championship, he adopted a forward position and briefly challenged for the lead in the stretch, but he couldn't sustain his effort in a fast-collapsing pace and finished 12th. Despite the finish, he created enough promising moments during the race, suggesting that the performance wasn't as poor as the placing might indicate.
In his last start in the G2 Nakayama Kinen, So Valiant was tense throughout the race. When the real test came, he moved up on the inside but lacked the necessary kick, finishing 12th. The race tactics and a significant increase in weight of 22 kilograms from his previous outing might have affected his performance. His last two races suggest he hasn't shown his full potential. Given his competitive performance against top horses like Namur and Red Monreve in the Fuji Stakes, his capability is evident. A swift turnaround in form wouldn't be surprising, given his proven abilities.
Serifos, with a solid track record of winning the G1 Mile Championship in 2022 and finishing second in last year's G1 Yasuda Kinen, hasn't delivered in his last two starts. In his previous race, the G1 Hong Kong Mile, he raced from read-to-mid-pack and failed to make up ground. The team has cited the tough track conditions as one factor in his defeat, suggesting the conditions might not have been favourable.
Two starts back in the Mile Championship, Serifos finished 8th. He was positioned near the lead early on but struggled throughout, momentarily challenging for the lead in the stretch before fading. The horses that rallied from mid-pack and the rear ended up dominating, indicating that the flow of the race didn't suit front-runners. Additionally, not being race-fit for the preliminary G2 Fuji Stakes due to health issues might also have contributed to his defeat, making it an outlier performance. Despite the setbacks of his last two races, Serifos has been training well since returning from international competition, showing no issues with his condition. Given his proven ability and clear reasons for recent underperformances, he is expected to bounce back and show his true form if he races as he is capable of doing.
In his last start at the Listed Rokko Stakes, Tudo de Bom was the favourite but finished 11th. The track was heavy on race day. He has previously underperformed on off-tracks, so the unsuitable conditions likely contributed to his defeat. Two starts back, in the G3 Tokyo Shimbun Hai, he finished 10th. It was his first race after being transported to the Kanto region, which may have caused some confusion and prevented him from performing at his best.
Three starts ago in the G3 Kyoto Kinpai, Tudo de Bom ran a strong third. At Kyoto's 1600m turf course, he has two wins and one third-place finish from three starts, never missing the placings. He has a strong course affinity, and a change in conditions could well lead to an improvement. His front-running style should also benefit from the fresh state of the track in the opening week. Although his form in the last two starts might diminish his popularity among bettors, the conditions seem favourable, making him a horse not to be underestimated.
In his first attempt at the 1600m turf in last year's Fuji Stakes, So Valiant ran commendably from mid-pack to finish third, demonstrating a strong affinity for the mile. In the subsequent Mile Championship, he adopted a forward position and briefly challenged for the lead in the stretch, but he couldn't sustain his effort in a fast-collapsing pace and finished 12th. Despite the finish, he created enough promising moments during the race, suggesting that the performance wasn't as poor as the placing might indicate.
In his last start in the G2 Nakayama Kinen, So Valiant was tense throughout the race. When the real test came, he moved up on the inside but lacked the necessary kick, finishing 12th. The race tactics and a significant increase in weight of 22 kilograms from his previous outing might have affected his performance. His last two races suggest he hasn't shown his full potential. Given his competitive performance against top horses like Namur and Red Monreve in the Fuji Stakes, his capability is evident. A swift turnaround in form wouldn't be surprising, given his proven abilities.