THE STORY SO FAR
As I'm writing this, there are 85 people currently viewing the blog, which has to be a new record for TD&T? I'm glad, not only because of the volume of traffic involved, but also because it shows there's an interest in the Japanese racing scene outside the Land of the Rising Sun, as half of the viewers are tuning in from abroad.

Anyway, I just wanted to do a brief recap of what's happened in the racing programme so far. Tenshinramman was second in her first race, but clocking 33.1 for the last three furlongs singled her out as something special. She duly won her next race, and had a shot at the big time after that in the Artemis Stakes. Unfortunately, she had no chance to show her speed, and finished way down the field. But like Schwarzenegger, she'll be back...

The Sadler's Wells cross Miracle Rouge was next up, coming fourth after a terrible start. A 33.5 3F time shows real potential, and I've no doubt this horse will be in the winner's enclosure in the near future.

Mistoffelees, after I don't know how many delays, finally made it to the track and showed his mettle. Having led all the way from the gate, the horse marking him and using him as a pacemaker pulled away at the end, leaving him to finish second. But again, this was an impressive performance by the Northern Dancer cross, as it's rare to see a breakaway horse not get swamped by the pack in the last couple of furlongs. 

And today, Harmony Fair brings another win, and yet more hope to the Long camp. Both Mistoffelees and Miracle Rouge are set to race again in early December. Please show your support for these promising horses...

PS. The current viewing figure just hit 121 people, mainly from the States.