G3 Tanabata Sho preview by our original AI
Wednesday, 03 July, 2024 18:19
King's Palace (Photo: Yuki Shimono)
This weekend's racing program will feature two graded stakes including the G3 Tanabata Sho at Fukushima Racecourse. This article will guide you through three notable runners listed by our original AI.
King's Palace put in an impressive performance last time out in the G3 Niigata Daishoten, finishing second. Although he could not catch the front-runner who controlled the slow pace, he closed well from mid-pack, narrowing the gap to a nose. This run demonstrated his competitiveness at the graded stakes level.
The horses that competed in the G3 Niigata Daishoten have subsequently performed well in their next graded stakes outings. Yoho Lake, who finished third, won the G3 Naruo Kinen. Huayuan, who finished sixth, secured fourth place as a 15th favourite in the G3 Mermaid Stakes. Lebensstil, who finished eleventh, won the G3 Epsom Cup. This indicates that the G3 Niigata Daishoten featured a very high-level field. Finishing second in such competitions is a strong endorsement of King's Palace's abilities.
In the upcoming G3 Tanabata Sho, the competition appears less formidable compared to his last race. If King's Palace can deliver a performance consistent with his capabilities, he should be a strong contender for the top positions.
Feengrotten's last outing in the G3 Kokura Daishoten was his first race since being gelded, and he finished a respectable fifth. Despite losing weight due to the gelding procedure, he managed to stay on well from a prominent second position, which is a performance worth noting. During the race, he was slightly hindered by a loose horse around the final turn, and with a smoother trip, he might have finished even better.
This time, he will race at Fukushima Racecourse, where he won the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho as a three-year-old. The venue change should work in his favour. Last year, he finished second in both the G2 Kinko Sho and G3 Naruo Kinen, showcasing his ability in graded stakes. Given his past success at this track, Feengrotten has a strong chance to secure a graded stakes victory in the G3 Tanabata Sho.
Born This Way won a 3Win Class race last December and put in a solid effort to finish fourth in the G3 Nakayama Kimpai three starts ago. In his subsequent race, the G2 Nakayama Kinen, he struggled against tough competition and poor track conditions, resulting in a disappointing tenth-place finish. However, he bounced back in his latest start with a second-place finish in the Listed Fukushima Minpo Hai, which was held on the same course as this race, demonstrating his suitability for the Fukushima 2000m turf.
Although it took him some time to climb through the ranks, Born This Way showed promise early in his career, finishing fifth in the G1 Hopeful Stakes as a two-year-old and third in the G2 Yayoi Sho as a three-year-old. He possesses the potential to compete in graded stakes, and his ability should not be underestimated in this field. His front-running style suits the tight turns of Fukushima Racecourse, making him an exciting contender in the G3 Tanabata Sho.
King's Palace put in an impressive performance last time out in the G3 Niigata Daishoten, finishing second. Although he could not catch the front-runner who controlled the slow pace, he closed well from mid-pack, narrowing the gap to a nose. This run demonstrated his competitiveness at the graded stakes level.
The horses that competed in the G3 Niigata Daishoten have subsequently performed well in their next graded stakes outings. Yoho Lake, who finished third, won the G3 Naruo Kinen. Huayuan, who finished sixth, secured fourth place as a 15th favourite in the G3 Mermaid Stakes. Lebensstil, who finished eleventh, won the G3 Epsom Cup. This indicates that the G3 Niigata Daishoten featured a very high-level field. Finishing second in such competitions is a strong endorsement of King's Palace's abilities.
In the upcoming G3 Tanabata Sho, the competition appears less formidable compared to his last race. If King's Palace can deliver a performance consistent with his capabilities, he should be a strong contender for the top positions.
Feengrotten's last outing in the G3 Kokura Daishoten was his first race since being gelded, and he finished a respectable fifth. Despite losing weight due to the gelding procedure, he managed to stay on well from a prominent second position, which is a performance worth noting. During the race, he was slightly hindered by a loose horse around the final turn, and with a smoother trip, he might have finished even better.
This time, he will race at Fukushima Racecourse, where he won the G3 Radio Nikkei Sho as a three-year-old. The venue change should work in his favour. Last year, he finished second in both the G2 Kinko Sho and G3 Naruo Kinen, showcasing his ability in graded stakes. Given his past success at this track, Feengrotten has a strong chance to secure a graded stakes victory in the G3 Tanabata Sho.
Born This Way won a 3Win Class race last December and put in a solid effort to finish fourth in the G3 Nakayama Kimpai three starts ago. In his subsequent race, the G2 Nakayama Kinen, he struggled against tough competition and poor track conditions, resulting in a disappointing tenth-place finish. However, he bounced back in his latest start with a second-place finish in the Listed Fukushima Minpo Hai, which was held on the same course as this race, demonstrating his suitability for the Fukushima 2000m turf.
Although it took him some time to climb through the ranks, Born This Way showed promise early in his career, finishing fifth in the G1 Hopeful Stakes as a two-year-old and third in the G2 Yayoi Sho as a three-year-old. He possesses the potential to compete in graded stakes, and his ability should not be underestimated in this field. His front-running style suits the tight turns of Fukushima Racecourse, making him an exciting contender in the G3 Tanabata Sho.