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Get Right to It

(THU) February 12th, 2026

8:48 p.m. So which should it be Kyoto Kinen or Kyodo Tsushin-hai?

As I'd thought, the expected win odds is concentrated on Eri King and Redentor while the number of horses running in this race turned out to be 12. Meanwhile, Kyodo Tsushin-hai's entry has also been closed with only ine horses running. It's not difficult to assume the payout won't be much for either races, even if I won. That's why I haven't been able to make up my mind.

Since I can't decide, I might as well prepare for both races. After all, there are only 21 horses in total. How much would it differ from preparing for a full-field race? Now, if you'll excuse me, let me get right to it.

The End

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Pocketchange - How to charge your left-over Yen to digital money

If you are ready to leave Japan but have your pocket heavy with leftover Japanese Yen, why not empty your pockets and feel light with Pocketchange?

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