Saturday Sluggers

Glint Moment has been held back until the 4th for a 1400m dirt race at Hanshin, while Joyful Step is pussyfooting around. At least True Motion is definitely in the 4R at Niigata on Saturday (an 1800m dirt race) with Daichi Shibata in the saddle, and Belle Plage has been confirmed for the Kashiwazaki Tokubetsu Race at the same meeting. Here's hoping Masaki Katsuura has a winning ride!