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Attracts My Attention

(MON) January 20th, 2025

7:59 p.m. Okay, next!

Next will be AJCC. It's not a handicapped race like Nikkei Shinshun-hai. Also, there are a lot of familiar names (and faces) unlike last week. Additionally, the Roberto line still seems to be doing well on Nakayama, whereas AJCC is one of the grade races that Roberto line performs well in.

Chuck Nate has got the wong side of me last year, I just remembered. Things won't be the same as last year I reckon, given that the track would be more dry and firm compared to last year with the horse getting older just coming back from a long break of five months.

Danon Decile might be the most favored, but I don't trust him especially, not after running both Kikka-sho and Arima Kinen. Lebensstil would also attract attention probably. Likely dubious. Personally, I think the barrier (and the pace) would be a large factor for this horse.

I see the name of Boldog Hos on the entry list. Hmm, rather attracts my attention than the former mentioned two.

The End

Caterpillar

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