G2 St Lite Kinen preview by our original AI
Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 13:19
Cosmo Kuranda (C)Netkeiba
This weekend's racing will feature two graded stakes on Sunday. This article will guide you through three notable runners chosen by ou original AI in the G2 St Lite Kinen.
In his previous race, the G1 Japanese Derby, Cosmo Kuranda finished 6th. He was a bit slow out of the gate and found himself towards the rear early on. As the race progressed, he gradually improved his position, joining the lead pack as they turned for home. However, despite being urged in the stretch, he neither accelerated nor faded, ultimately unable to contend for the top positions. The race developed into a fast-finishing contest, which did not suit his style, contributing to his defeat.
This time, the G2 St Lite Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse will be a more suitable race for him, as it is less likely to demand a blistering final 600 meters like in his last run. Nakayama is a track where he has had previous success, winning the G2 Yayoi Sho and finishing second in the G1 Satsuki Sho. With this proven form at Nakayama, it is fair to expect a much better performance this time, and he is one to keep an eye on.
Yamanin Ad Hoc made his graded stakes debut in the G3 Radio NIKKEI Sho, where he finished 3rd. He tracked the pace in 4th place throughout the race, and even when the tempo increased after the 3rd corner, he maintained his composure. He responded when asked for an effort in the stretch and ran strongly. Although he did not win, it was a solid performance considering it was his first attempt in a graded stakes race.
With 5 career starts under his belt, Yamanin Ad Hoc has never finished outside the top 3, with 2 wins, 1 second, and 2 third-place finishes. His versatility across distances and courses indicates that he possesses a high level of overall ability. Although this will be his first time racing over 2200 meters on turf, he should handle the distance well. While the competition is tougher in this race, if he runs to his potential, a top finish is certainly within reach.
In his last race, the G1 Japanese Derby, Urban Chic started at the back of the field. It was a slow-paced race, but he patiently waited for his chance to make a move, opting for a stretch run. He was able to move smoothly to the outside and clocked an impressive final 600 meters in 33.5 seconds. However, in such a slow-run race, it was difficult for him to challenge for the top spots, and he ended up finishing 11th. The unfavourable race development was the key reason for his poor results.
Urban Chic tends to settle towards the rear in his recent races, perhaps due to concerns about his ability to relax early on. This running style means he is highly dependent on race pace and positioning. That said, he has proven his quality, finishing 2nd in the G3 Keisei Hai three starts back and placing 4th in the G1 Satsuki Sho two races ago. With one of the best finishing kicks in his generation, if the race unfolds in a way that plays to his strengths, he has the potential to show significant improvement here.
In his previous race, the G1 Japanese Derby, Cosmo Kuranda finished 6th. He was a bit slow out of the gate and found himself towards the rear early on. As the race progressed, he gradually improved his position, joining the lead pack as they turned for home. However, despite being urged in the stretch, he neither accelerated nor faded, ultimately unable to contend for the top positions. The race developed into a fast-finishing contest, which did not suit his style, contributing to his defeat.
This time, the G2 St Lite Kinen at Nakayama Racecourse will be a more suitable race for him, as it is less likely to demand a blistering final 600 meters like in his last run. Nakayama is a track where he has had previous success, winning the G2 Yayoi Sho and finishing second in the G1 Satsuki Sho. With this proven form at Nakayama, it is fair to expect a much better performance this time, and he is one to keep an eye on.
Yamanin Ad Hoc made his graded stakes debut in the G3 Radio NIKKEI Sho, where he finished 3rd. He tracked the pace in 4th place throughout the race, and even when the tempo increased after the 3rd corner, he maintained his composure. He responded when asked for an effort in the stretch and ran strongly. Although he did not win, it was a solid performance considering it was his first attempt in a graded stakes race.
With 5 career starts under his belt, Yamanin Ad Hoc has never finished outside the top 3, with 2 wins, 1 second, and 2 third-place finishes. His versatility across distances and courses indicates that he possesses a high level of overall ability. Although this will be his first time racing over 2200 meters on turf, he should handle the distance well. While the competition is tougher in this race, if he runs to his potential, a top finish is certainly within reach.
In his last race, the G1 Japanese Derby, Urban Chic started at the back of the field. It was a slow-paced race, but he patiently waited for his chance to make a move, opting for a stretch run. He was able to move smoothly to the outside and clocked an impressive final 600 meters in 33.5 seconds. However, in such a slow-run race, it was difficult for him to challenge for the top spots, and he ended up finishing 11th. The unfavourable race development was the key reason for his poor results.
Urban Chic tends to settle towards the rear in his recent races, perhaps due to concerns about his ability to relax early on. This running style means he is highly dependent on race pace and positioning. That said, he has proven his quality, finishing 2nd in the G3 Keisei Hai three starts back and placing 4th in the G1 Satsuki Sho two races ago. With one of the best finishing kicks in his generation, if the race unfolds in a way that plays to his strengths, he has the potential to show significant improvement here.