G3 Niigata Kinen preview by our original AI
Wednesday, 28 August, 2024 23:34
Alice Verite (C)Netkeiba
This feature will guide you through some notable runners for the upcoming G3 Niigata Kinen, as selected by our original AI.
In her last race, the G3 Mermaid Stakes, Alice Verite got off to a strong start, taking the lead after an early battle for position into the first turn. She maintained a fast pace throughout the race, establishing a significant lead over the field. As she turned for home, she still had a considerable advantage and never weakened, securing a wire-to-wire victory. Although she was carrying a light weight of 50kg due to the class challenge, her ability to set and maintain a tough pace on her own makes this win highly commendable.
In this upcoming race, she will be facing male opponents, but unlike last time, there are no other front-runners in the field, making it easier for her to grab the lead. Alice Verite has led at the top of the stretch five times in her career, resulting in three wins, a second place, and a third-place finish, never finishing out of the money. If she can get into her preferred position again, it's not hard to imagine her showing the same tenacity and holding on until the end, just like in her last race.
Lagulf has been underperforming in his last four starts, but it seems he hasn't been able to show his true potential against high-calibre fields or on unfavourable ground conditions. However, considering that he finished second in last year's G2 Nakayama Kinen and won the G3 Nakayama Kimpai before that, it might be fair to disregard his recent results.
Although he's had success in graded stakes at Nakayama Racecourse, Lagulf has also won at Niigata Racecourse, including victories in maiden and 2-win class races, suggesting that he has no issue with the course. In fact, his running style of closing from behind should be well-suited to the long stretch of Niigata's outer course. While his condition after a long layoff is a key concern, if he's back in top form, he could be a strong contender.
King's Palace broke through to the 3-win class three starts ago and has since finished second in back-to-back graded stakes. He was just a nose behind in the G3 Niigata Daishoten two races ago and two lengths back in the G3 Tanabata Sho last time out, indicating that he's on the verge of securing a graded stakes title. It's clear that he can win at this level.
King's Palace has finished in the top three in the final furlong in 12 consecutive races, showcasing his strong closing speed. The switch from Fukushima to Niigata's outer course should work in his favour, and it's worth noting that his sire, King Kamehameha, has produced two winners at Niigata Racecourse in the past decade, which is a positive indicator. With these factors in mind, King's Palace is expected to be a serious contender for the top spots in this race.
In her last race, the G3 Mermaid Stakes, Alice Verite got off to a strong start, taking the lead after an early battle for position into the first turn. She maintained a fast pace throughout the race, establishing a significant lead over the field. As she turned for home, she still had a considerable advantage and never weakened, securing a wire-to-wire victory. Although she was carrying a light weight of 50kg due to the class challenge, her ability to set and maintain a tough pace on her own makes this win highly commendable.
In this upcoming race, she will be facing male opponents, but unlike last time, there are no other front-runners in the field, making it easier for her to grab the lead. Alice Verite has led at the top of the stretch five times in her career, resulting in three wins, a second place, and a third-place finish, never finishing out of the money. If she can get into her preferred position again, it's not hard to imagine her showing the same tenacity and holding on until the end, just like in her last race.
Lagulf has been underperforming in his last four starts, but it seems he hasn't been able to show his true potential against high-calibre fields or on unfavourable ground conditions. However, considering that he finished second in last year's G2 Nakayama Kinen and won the G3 Nakayama Kimpai before that, it might be fair to disregard his recent results.
Although he's had success in graded stakes at Nakayama Racecourse, Lagulf has also won at Niigata Racecourse, including victories in maiden and 2-win class races, suggesting that he has no issue with the course. In fact, his running style of closing from behind should be well-suited to the long stretch of Niigata's outer course. While his condition after a long layoff is a key concern, if he's back in top form, he could be a strong contender.
King's Palace broke through to the 3-win class three starts ago and has since finished second in back-to-back graded stakes. He was just a nose behind in the G3 Niigata Daishoten two races ago and two lengths back in the G3 Tanabata Sho last time out, indicating that he's on the verge of securing a graded stakes title. It's clear that he can win at this level.
King's Palace has finished in the top three in the final furlong in 12 consecutive races, showcasing his strong closing speed. The switch from Fukushima to Niigata's outer course should work in his favour, and it's worth noting that his sire, King Kamehameha, has produced two winners at Niigata Racecourse in the past decade, which is a positive indicator. With these factors in mind, King's Palace is expected to be a serious contender for the top spots in this race.