Rush Of Activity

It's suddenly all happening - Mephisto Waltz passed his gate test with ease, so we can expect a race debut fairly soon now, while Sophisticate and Divine Daughter are due to be shipped off to their respective racing stables within the next couple of weeks.

While True Motion's race has been scratched (a touch of tiredness making it more prudent to wait until Nakayama for her next outing), Mistoffelees runs at Niigata on Saturday. Tanabe-san climbs into the saddle for the 7R (1800m on dirt).

Courtesy Carrot Club

Lourdes No Hitomi (pictured here during her last outing, from earlier in the month) should be out for the 24th at Hakodate, scheduled to run in the 2400m dirt race (the 4R), although the jockey has yet to be confirmed. On the next day, Miracle Rouge will compete in the Niigata 9R - a fairly important 2000m turf race. Let's hope she can deliver me a nice birthday present!

Then, on the 7th September, Tenshinramman looks for revenge for that last outing in the Nakayama 11R - a 2000m Stakes race on turf. On the same day, Irish Harp makes her debut in a fillies-only race at Hanshin. Booked for the 1400m 7R on turf, the jockey has yet to be arranged at this stage.

Finally, moving away from JRA and into NAR territory, there are thoughts of running Pop Label in mid-September to keep him in the mood for the big one on the 15th October. By that time, Beat The Boarder should be settled in her racing stable, probably at the TCK (Tokyo) track.