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Eighth for Raining Dollars in what we knew would be a tough test for him, as it was a class field and a trial run at a longer distance. Looks like he'll be sticking to 1000m (or maybe 1100m) for bit longer, but he's a beautiful horse being cared for and trained by a great team. As such, I'll stand by him whatever happens - I'm proud to see him in black, white and orange.

Next up, All Rosie was out in the next race, sporting the traditional blue and white JLH colours. He finished at the back of the field, albeit just over three lengths down on the winner, which, considering he's coming back off a break and it was Jo's first race with him, can't be considered too bad. He'll be one to watch in the future.

Fascinating report on the progress of the Box 41 horses in the UK, and I think we can look forward to an exciting season ahead. One thing for sure, it will be fun - wish the same could be about Million Ways, who might start walking again within the next couple of weeks. That's him finished by the sound of things! Another Japan disaster...

But some good, and totally unexpected news from Japan, too - Infinity Love will indeed run at Kyoto on the 28th, taking part in the 1600m turf 3R with Shota Kato at the controls, who can take advantage of a 52kg riding weight as a novice. Not an easy race by an stretch of the imagination (the Deep Impact kids on 0-0-1-3, 0-0-2-5 and 0-0-0-5 have a lot to prove, and the advantage of Mirco Demuro), but it will be interesting to see what Watanabe has achieved, and compare his results with what Yahagi got using Japan's top riders.