Joyful Step is booked to run at Niigata on the 16th in the 3R (1800m dirt). She will team up with Keita Ban again, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does this time against three or four tough competitors. Ban-kun is out for the Long equipe in Niigata on the following day, too, but this time with Tenshinramman in the 1400m turf 8R. Well, good luck to the lad! He trains with 'Tenny' and has the advantage of riding at a lighter weight, so he should be able to do well, despite a strong field - she's way overdue a win, that's for sure.
A third Niigata entry to follow is that of Harmony Fair in the 7R on the 17th. She posted a good practice time, and Ebina-san steps up to take over the reins, so you never know, she might just make amends for her last eight mediocre runs! If she does nothing this time - and having seen the entries lined up against her, it wouldn't surprise me if she does just that - surely it will be time to say goodbye?
Meanwhile, Time For Love has been training well with Sugihara-san and looks ready for an early debut. Thoughts are pointing towards a 1400m turf race at Niigata on the 23rd, but nothing has been confirmed as yet. No post-race problems to report with Belle Plage, so she might be out again fairly soon, and J'ai Un Reve is settling down now and starting gate training; Rush Attack is also at the gate training stage.
PS. Just heard that Rush Attack has passed the gate test. Well done!
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