Mika-Sama

While I was at the stables getting a thorough soaking, it's just been announced that Norifumi Mikamoto will be riding Agua De Vida on Tuesday rather than Shun Ishizaki. That's really turning up the heat, as Mikimoto-kun was the 'Nankan' leading jockey last year. I wish them both, and the training staff, the very best of luck with this new combination...