Had a wonderful morning at the Chiba Thoroughbred Sale yesterday, and then went on to Kawasaki to watch Kota Motohashi in action with Phosphorus. The big fella travels well and looked good in the paddock, all tightened up (7kg lighter) and in superb condition thanks to the magnificent team looking after him. When Kota came onto the track, the pair were still an excellent prospect for victory, despite being third favourites, and a false start by another horse did nothing to change that opinion thanks to a new technique at calming him down in the gates. When the gates finally did open, Kota found himself in the middle of the field, but he kept moving up nicely and an excellent passing manoeuvre on the inside of the third corner set him up nicely. The leading horse was ultimately too strong on the day, though, having had an easy run from start to finish, and we finished a gallant second. It was another really pleasing run, however, especially knowing that once again, Phosphorus hardly broke a sweat and was breathing easily within minutes of finishing - amazing things will come from this horse, mark my words. He's down to race at the next Funabashi meeting, which is in the middle of June. I'm already looking forward to it!
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