G1 Victoria Mile preview by our original AI
Thursday, 09 May, 2024 03:03
Umbrail (Photo: Yuki Shimono)
This weekend's racing will feature two graded stakes including the G1 Victoria Mile. This article will guide you through some notable runners to follow in the Victoria Mile chosen by our original AI.
Ten Happy Rose scored her first Open class victory in the Listed Toki Stakes in August last year. While she finished 7th in the G3 Kyoto Himba Stakes and 6th in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes, her closing three furlongs times in both races were in the 33-second range, indicating respectable performances despite her finishing positions. A change to the Tokyo Racecourse should enhance her late kick even further, making the switch a welcomed prospect.
All of her five victories so far have been achieved at distances of 1400m or shorter, with no wins over a mile. However, she showed promise with a 3rd-place finish in the 2020 G3 Artemis Stakes, where she competed close to the winner Sodashi. While she may be more suited to utilizing her closing speed, race dynamics could influence her performance. Despite possibly being overlooked in the betting, she warrants attention depending on the race flow.
Umbrail demonstrated her talent in last year's G1 NHK Mile Cup, held at the same racecourse as this race, where she finished 2nd against colts of the same generation. She made a strong late charge from near the back of the field in the homestretch, showing the fastest closing speed, which proved her high ability.
Following that race, she underwent surgery on her right front leg, leading to a long-term rest period. In her comeback race, the G3 Tokyo Shimbun Hai two starts ago, she finished 9th due to the effects of the long break. However, in her last race, the Hanshin Himba Stakes, she showed a remarkable turnaround by finishing 2nd. In that race, she utilized an extreme closing speed, with a final sectional time of 32.9 seconds, displaying resilience despite not winning. With the change to a stage where she performed well in a G1 race, there are high expectations for her to capitalize on her late kick, making this race a suitable one for her to excel in.
Fierce Pride secured her first graded stakes victory in the G3 Turquoise Stakes two starts ago. In that race, she faced competitors with a history of strong performances in graded stakes, such as Miss New York, Light Quantum, and Kona Coast. Her victory amidst such competition speaks to her high level of ability. Additionally, the fact that the fourth-place finisher, So Dazzling, went on to win a graded stakes in her next start highlights the quality of the field.
In her last race, the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes, Fierce Pride finished 9th after making a sweeping move from the rear to join the leaders past the second corner. Factors such as being caught in traffic during the race and an increase in weight since two starts ago could be considered reasons for her defeat, so it might be premature to discount her. Her sire, Deep Impact, has demonstrated success with three wins in the Victoria Mile over the past decade. Given her affinity for this particular stage, it wouldn't be surprising to see her perform well despite the change in conditions.
Ten Happy Rose scored her first Open class victory in the Listed Toki Stakes in August last year. While she finished 7th in the G3 Kyoto Himba Stakes and 6th in the G2 Hanshin Himba Stakes, her closing three furlongs times in both races were in the 33-second range, indicating respectable performances despite her finishing positions. A change to the Tokyo Racecourse should enhance her late kick even further, making the switch a welcomed prospect.
All of her five victories so far have been achieved at distances of 1400m or shorter, with no wins over a mile. However, she showed promise with a 3rd-place finish in the 2020 G3 Artemis Stakes, where she competed close to the winner Sodashi. While she may be more suited to utilizing her closing speed, race dynamics could influence her performance. Despite possibly being overlooked in the betting, she warrants attention depending on the race flow.
Umbrail demonstrated her talent in last year's G1 NHK Mile Cup, held at the same racecourse as this race, where she finished 2nd against colts of the same generation. She made a strong late charge from near the back of the field in the homestretch, showing the fastest closing speed, which proved her high ability.
Following that race, she underwent surgery on her right front leg, leading to a long-term rest period. In her comeback race, the G3 Tokyo Shimbun Hai two starts ago, she finished 9th due to the effects of the long break. However, in her last race, the Hanshin Himba Stakes, she showed a remarkable turnaround by finishing 2nd. In that race, she utilized an extreme closing speed, with a final sectional time of 32.9 seconds, displaying resilience despite not winning. With the change to a stage where she performed well in a G1 race, there are high expectations for her to capitalize on her late kick, making this race a suitable one for her to excel in.
Fierce Pride secured her first graded stakes victory in the G3 Turquoise Stakes two starts ago. In that race, she faced competitors with a history of strong performances in graded stakes, such as Miss New York, Light Quantum, and Kona Coast. Her victory amidst such competition speaks to her high level of ability. Additionally, the fact that the fourth-place finisher, So Dazzling, went on to win a graded stakes in her next start highlights the quality of the field.
In her last race, the G3 Nakayama Himba Stakes, Fierce Pride finished 9th after making a sweeping move from the rear to join the leaders past the second corner. Factors such as being caught in traffic during the race and an increase in weight since two starts ago could be considered reasons for her defeat, so it might be premature to discount her. Her sire, Deep Impact, has demonstrated success with three wins in the Victoria Mile over the past decade. Given her affinity for this particular stage, it wouldn't be surprising to see her perform well despite the change in conditions.