Memories Of Yore

It was so nice to see a glimpse of the Tenshinramman of old today. Starting as sixth favourite, she came home in fourth, having been pipped at the post by an extremely fast-finishing nag that seemed to come from nowhere. Had the pace played into her hands a bit better, and Ebina-san hadn't had to contend with a wall of horses coming into the final straight, this could have been a seriously good comeback. As it is, especially considering she was a touch porky, I think we can all be happy with the result, top three or not...

Other big news just in - Raining Dollars came a valiant second at Oak Park with Graham Watson at the controls. He's certainly starting to settle now, and should be a real contender as the year goes on. Well done to everyone at JLH! And good to see Graham get back in the saddle so successfully, too, after his nasty spill with Pretty Gully the other day.

The 2014 Crop #1: No.189

Courtesy Sunday TC

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted another addition to the list at the foot of this page - a Vermilion filly out of Secret Room. Bought through the Sunday Thoroughbred Club, she should be stationed with Yuta Sato at Funabashi once her career gets under way, although if she's a quick starter, she may have a short campaign in Hokkaido first. Having profiled both Vermilion and Secret Room in the past, we'll wait for now and do a proper write-up on #189 as soon as she is named.

Meanwhile, Tenshinramman runs at Fukushima (JRA) later today, but, to be honest, I think the heavy ground will work against us. On saying that, of course, it's the same for all the entrants...

Latest NAR Results

Phosphorus really wasn't in the mood at Kawasaki on Monday, and trailed home in a fairly distant sixth. It was no-one's fault - 'Phos' is a straight horse, meaning he gives exactly what he feels like on the day, and this time around he simply didn't want to play the game. Fair enough, because when he does feel like having a go, he gives his all. Anyway, it's been decided to give him a break to help refresh his mind - I could do with one of those myself! I look forward to seeing him back in action once the summer heat dies down.

Next up is Trovao, then we should have JRA action again at the weekend, with Tenshinramman booked for Fukushima, along with Raining Dollars in Australia.

PS. Trovao has had the race on the 2nd scratched, and his debut appointment moved to the 9th. This makes more sense, as it brings back the 1200m option. With JRA races oversubscribed - as usual - this may be a quiet week after all...