Oh?

(THU) December 18th, 2025

8:37 p.m. Oh? The entry for Asahi-hai Futurity Stakes has been closed and somehow the number of horses running decreased to 14. If my memory is correct, there were 18 entered on Monday. Sweet Happiness I guessed, would scratch off as she's already run in Hanshin Juvenile Fillies, but where have all the others gone? According to the forecast, it doesn't seem like the rain would be heavy, so the weather (or track condition) can't be the reason?

Well, it's a pity it won't be a full-field race like Hanshin Juvenile Fillies. And if there are only 14 horses running, the chance of Asahi-hai run in a tight pace would narrow. Though it also depends largely on the barrier draw. We'll have to wait and see until tomorrow, but basically, Hanshin mile is more friendly to inner post drawers especially when the pace lags.

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