Just going through the Carrot Club reports, and they're a mixed bag to say the least. Tenshinramman seems to be back in form, and the pace of her training will be picked again as a result, although both Miracle Rouge and Mistoffelees need a lot more work before they're ready to roll again. The other four-year old, Harmony Fair, is hopefully going to run on the 13th. Hayato Yoshida has been booked for the Fukushima outing, and apparently 'HF' is in good condition. In reality, though, the race is ridiculously oversubscribed, and even if she does get a gate slot, the chances of her coming out ahead in a classy field are remote in the extreme - somewhere on a par with getting all of Ukraine's problems sorted by this time tomorrow. Without a doubt, the trainer should have gone for the race on the 12th.
Of the three-year olds, Sophisticate has landed back at Miho TC, and Irish Harp is being held at Ritto. As noted earlier in the week, the little lady is almost certainly going to get released for a break, and indeed that was the thought. Instead, though - and credit where it's due here for thinking - she will be cosseted at the stable for a bit to see if she can get another race in before summer. But at least there is a sense of urgency in the air, and that's appreciated. Meanwhile, although we won't know for sure until tomorrow, Single Cask has been booked for the 1200m turf race at Fukushima on the 13th. The original plan to enter her on the 19th has been adjusted as she looks good; Genki Maruyama will be at the controls if the green light is given.
As for the no-hopers, Glint Moment and Joyful Step keep going on and on, but never seem to get near a track, or even a racing stable. Mephisto Waltz is improving, but frankly couldn't get any worse, while a Niigata run is being planned for Dinner Bell. Apparently she picked up some minor damage from her last race, which makes me even more dubious about her future - I would retire her now.
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