Satsuki Sho contenders emerge from Classic Trials
Monday, 20 March, 2023 20:00
Comfortable G2 Keisei Hai winner Sol Oriens
Anticipation builds for the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) as Guineas contenders advertised their Classic credentials in trial races.
Bellagio Opera created a huge impression when running out an imperious winner of the G2 Spring Stakes. The unbeaten son of Lord Kanaloa will undoubtedly be a popular choice of punters in the Nakayama showpiece.
Sol Oriens will be making just his third career appearance when lining up for the Satsuki Sho on April 16th. While obviously still very green, the son of Kitasan Black oozed class when decimating a competitive field in the G3 Keisei Hai over the Guineas course and trip.
Just a length separated Tastiera and the juvenile G1-placed Top Knife in the G2 Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen. The pair are set to reoppose and likely to take prominent order in the Colts' Classic.
Hrimfaxi, winner of the G3 Kisaragi Sho, will have the help of globetrotting superstar Damian Lane in the saddle. The April-born was beaten on debut but has remained perfect in three subsequent starts.
The consistent Danon Touchdown cannot be ignored on the strength of his two-year-old form, he finished second in the G1 Futurity Stakes. Leading JRA jockey, Yuga 'King' Kawada is set to maintain the partnership in the 2000 Guineas.
Juvenile G1 winners Dolce More and Dura Erede have opted to bypass the Guineas. Dura Erede will compete in the UAE Derby on World Cup night at Meydan Racecourse. Connections of Dolce More have announced their intent to run the star colt in the G2 New Zealand Trophy with the G1 NHK Mile his main spring target.
Bellagio Opera created a huge impression when running out an imperious winner of the G2 Spring Stakes. The unbeaten son of Lord Kanaloa will undoubtedly be a popular choice of punters in the Nakayama showpiece.
Sol Oriens will be making just his third career appearance when lining up for the Satsuki Sho on April 16th. While obviously still very green, the son of Kitasan Black oozed class when decimating a competitive field in the G3 Keisei Hai over the Guineas course and trip.
Just a length separated Tastiera and the juvenile G1-placed Top Knife in the G2 Yayoi Sho Deep Impact Kinen. The pair are set to reoppose and likely to take prominent order in the Colts' Classic.
Hrimfaxi, winner of the G3 Kisaragi Sho, will have the help of globetrotting superstar Damian Lane in the saddle. The April-born was beaten on debut but has remained perfect in three subsequent starts.
The consistent Danon Touchdown cannot be ignored on the strength of his two-year-old form, he finished second in the G1 Futurity Stakes. Leading JRA jockey, Yuga 'King' Kawada is set to maintain the partnership in the 2000 Guineas.
Juvenile G1 winners Dolce More and Dura Erede have opted to bypass the Guineas. Dura Erede will compete in the UAE Derby on World Cup night at Meydan Racecourse. Connections of Dolce More have announced their intent to run the star colt in the G2 New Zealand Trophy with the G1 NHK Mile his main spring target.
Article Creds:Daily Sports