Proceeding

(WED) January 28th, 2026

8:30 p.m. Proceeding on with reciewing Negishi Stakes.

Even though this race often runs at a tight lap, it's not easy for trailers starting from outer posts to beat the others. You might have the impression of trailers that drew outer barriers such as seven or eight, charging down the homestraight. But apparently, there seems to be a clear borderline between horse numbers 13, 14 (barrier seven) and horse number 15, 16 (barrier eight).

The trailers that seem to come zapping down the straight are horses starting from barrier seven, while high performers starting from bariier eight are mostly front-runners. Having to bear the course loss as well as the distance loss, I guess horses starting from the outmost barrier need to go up front in order to finish above third place.

Forecasts have been threatening with snowfall on the southern coast of Kanto tomorrow. I might as well keep in mind the usage of antifreezing agent. Let's not forget to check the results of Satuday's dirt races at Tokyo.

The End

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