POP LABEL V1 
Pop Label won the fifth race at Monbetsu with ease today, starting only reasonably, but making his way through the field nicely, and ultimately winning by three lengths despite having taken the wide line around the third and fourth corners in order to stay out of trouble. Hattori-san only took out the whip twice during the whole run, and to be honest, Pop Label was cruising without it - it was almost like a training run for him! If you'd like to see the race, please follow this link: http://nar.chihoukeiba.jp/hokkaido/362013062505.asx. Starting as firm favourite, he's wearing number 3 and sporting Sunday Thoroughbred Club silks...