Yesterday morning, Irish Harp finally clocked up her first win in Sapporo, which is number 17 for the Long family. This lovely horse - my number one choice of all the Carrot crop from 2011 - has had a remarkably strong race record, yet never quite managed to get the rub of the green that translates stirling endeavor into a winning equation. Yesterday, things went well for her, and with Fukunaga-san in determined mood - pushed hard by Sugai-sensei, no doubt - she won by a two-length margin. Now everyone can relax, and she can take a well-earned rest whilst plans for a fresh campaign are made. Super effort from everyone involved. Thank you!
Next up was Single Cask, and, although the eighth place finish was disappointing on paper, she ran well until she started fading badly at the end. The move up in class obviously hurts at the moment, but being just 0.6 seconds down on the winner means she's not of her depth completely.
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