To Be Noted

(MON) February 2nd, 2026

9:08 p.m. Just for my memory, it should be noted that the level of recent dirt grade races around this time of year are getting lower than before, thanks to the top horses mostly aiming the grade races in Dubai. I believe that's also the reason why Lord Fons and Battle Cry performed well in Negishi Stakes, a race in which repeaters are rare.

Also, though to be noted is that such drop in race level is limted to dirt races held before March and, that turf races should be thought differently. Because this weekend's grade races Tokyo Shinbun-hai and Kisaragi-sho are both run on turf. Let's make sure to switch our minds.

Tokyo turf seems to be in good condition just entering the second week after the opening, as the recorded time is pretty fast while the front runners are doing well. As for Kyoto, the most damaged inner part of the course has been covered by the temporal fence set since last week, but the condition of the turf is apparently better on the outside.

The End

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