URAWA PILGRIMAGE 
With dodgy weather forecasts and a busy tail-end to the week, I took the opportunity to go to Urawa racecourse yesterday to see Takashi Mizuno ride on home ground for the last time. Those living closer to the Saitama track will have until Friday to see the local hero - who you may remember we profiled in the blog a bit back - in action, and after that, he hangs up his signature green and yellow silks to take up a new career as a trainer. Lots of good racing and, as always, a relaxed atmosphere. It was nice to see so many fans supporting the day, especially for a Monday...