THE DIGITAL AGE
I've managed to add video footage of the debuts of Mistoffelees and Miracle Rouge. Interestingly, in the post-race briefing, the jockey is saying that Miracle Rouge may be more suited to dirt. Looking at the official statistics logged after the event, the last three furlongs were covered in 33.5 seconds, which is seriously fast by any stretch of the imagination, let alone for a two-year old filly after such a long race.

I've also added Tenshinramman's last race. Although disappointing, you can at least see how she was given no chance to perform. Sadly, her first win isn't available from the JRA, but at least her August debut is on film: 201203040305h.asx. Now that was a great finish!

Even in this digital age, the nice thing to be able to report - at least from an author's point of view - is that new books keep coming out. Today I picked up Horse Racing Historica, which is a look back at Japanese racing, including some fascinating charts showing how times have come down through the years for each distance. I also spotted a history book on the Kawasaki Keiba track the other day, which I'll definitely pick up when I go across to the other side of the Tokyo Bay. Hope to do it real soon...