NAR Natter

Courtesy Shadai TC

Anyone that knows me will know that NAR is my favourite branch of the Sport Of Kings. It may not be the most glamorous offshoot of the game, and it's certainly not the richest, but I love it for its passion and honesty.

Following a surprise announcement, Phosphorus (pictured here, a month ago) will be in action again on the 9th June, taking part in the 1500m 3R. It means he won't be waiting for the Funabashi meeting for his next outing, but that's fine - the team training him and looking after him is one of the finest in Japan. Excellent value from this big fella, who is my favourite of all my current racers, with this being his eighth race so far.

Courtesy Sunday TC

Hopefully, Beat The Border (right) will get the all-clear to get back on the track on the 7th, and Monsoon Trough
will start her career on the 10th with any luck, albeit in the Hokkaido series until autumn, as she would be an early starter as a 2yo if she passes her test as planned. Looking further ahead, Pop Label should be on his way
to Funabashi soon, too...

As for today, the Tokyo Derby is on TV, and so I'm going to settle down with a cool beer to fight off the stifling heat. Like the one coming on the 9th, it should be a great race!