Dinner Bell looks all set for her debut on the 28th July, with Junji Shimada guiding her around the Niigata track. Lourdes No Hitomi will stay in Hakodate for a while longer, and compete in either a 2400m dirt or 2000m turf race. If possible, the latter option is the one I'd be going for.
Meanwhile, Divine Daughter passed her gate taste on the second attempt, and Irish Harp will be ready for this important test in another couple of weeks. Perhaps the biggest JRA news this week, though, concerns Tenshinramman, as this beautiful monster is set to hit the track on the 10th August. Of course, Tanaka-san takes up the reins, with the Niigata 10R (1800m turf) all lined up. No need to tell you how excited I am to see 'Tenny' out and about again...
On the NAR front, Agua De Vida is signed up for the 'Attack Challenge' race on the 25th July. Also, Pop Label has his big race coming up on the 7th August at Monbetsu, with a hat-trick being on the cards with any luck, and there are hopes that Beat The Boarder will make her debut there in the same week. It will be interesting to see how this rather slight filly (415kg) performs. In addition, there are thoughts of trying Mosto Verde in NAR circles, and that would seem to make sense at this stage in his career.
PS. Igarashi-san has been confirmed as Agua-chan's jockey for the 7R on the 25th.
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