日本語Wet in May
Tuesday May 14th, 2024 General
The Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, where the Ballina Racecourse is located, usually experiences a lot of rain during the autumn months of March to April. However, this year, the rain has continued unabated into May, significantly affecting horse racing events. Racing has been canceled due to the condition of the track, and there are restrictions on galloping on the grass tracks, while the sand tracks are also waterlogged, posing challenges for training. Trainers in the area are all facing similar conditions and are struggling with the situation. However, at Japanoz Stables, we are adapting by racing at venues such as Ipswich, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast racecourses …
2024 Australia Weanling Sale
Saturday May 11th, 2024 General
On May 6th and 7th, the 2024 Australia Weanling Sale, an auction organized by Inglis in Sydney, took place. The catalog featured 448 horses, including offspring from over 100 stallions, providing a wide variety of options. Instead of attending in person, I relied on bloodstock agents from Inglis to conduct physical checks of the horses and requested video recordings, which were then used for meetings. Weanling horses have different body types compared to yearlings, so the points to consider when assessing their physique are different. Additionally, weanling horses offer the advantage of being available at reasonable prices compared to yearlings, even with good pedigrees. Some individuals, known as pinhookers, purchase …
Saxon Brave to miss Australian Derby
Wednesday April 24th, 2024 General
I apologize for the inconvenience caused by the withdrawal of Saxon Brave from the Australian Derby. The horse arrived at Randwick racecourse from Ballina on Thursday morning. He had only a hand walk in the afternoon of that day, on the next morning, he went out onto the track as usual, had a light canter to loosen up, and seemed in good condition, so we thought everything was on track for the race. However, in the afternoon of the day before the race, we noticed swelling in his leg. Upon calling the veterinarian, I was advised to withdraw him from the race. Fortunately, the swelling was not severe, and it …
2024 Inglis Easter Sale
Wednesday April 24th, 2024 General
I attended the Easter Sale in Sydney held in April. This sale, much like a select sale in Japan, is a prestigious auction where horses with the highest pedigrees in Australia gather. You may have seen it in the news, but a foal of Winx was sold for 10 million dollars. While the owner of Winx eventually bought her back, there was a fierce bidding war with a buyer from the United States, creating a special atmosphere in the venue. It was impressive to see the auctioneer caring for the foal by asking for restraint in applause when she was sold, noting her young age and sensitivity to noise. Even …
True Fairy’s Australian Oaks challenge
Tuesday April 16th, 2024 General
True Fairy challenged the G1 Australian Oaks. After the G1 Vinery Stud Stakes, she returned to Ballina briefly before coming back to Sydney, with a rotation of just one week. Despite feeling like her preparation went smoothly before the race, she finished 10th out of 10 horses, and I wondered if there was some invisible fatigue present. Nevertheless, by finishing the race not too far behind some of Australia’s top-class middle-distance fillies, I was able to reaffirm her ability. The winning horse of the Oaks, Autumn Angel, is trained by Peter Moody, who is also famous for training the legendary Black Caviar in Australian racing history. Autumn Angel was stabled …
True Fairy’s Next Challenge the Vinery Stud Stakes
Monday March 25th, 2024 General
On March 17th, True Fairy, who claimed victory at Grafton Racecourse, has decided to take on the Vinery Stud Stakes. This race, a Group 1 race exclusive to 3yo fillies, will be held at Rosehill Racecourse with a full field of 14 entrants. The Sydney Autumn Carnival, which commenced in March, features a plethora of prestigious races on its lineup. With the carnival currently buzzing with excitement, next week will see Japan’s Obanburumai competing in a G1 race, while last week witnessed the prestigious Golden Slipper, boasting the world’s highest 2yo race prize money. Despite the high caliber of competition during the carnival’s G1 races, True Fairy will enter the …
2nd Winner for True Fairy
Wednesday March 20th, 2024 General
True Fairy secured her second victory at Grafton Racecourse. With the third outermost barrier draw, I knew the race wouldn’t be easy. Starting the race, she settled towards the rear, even maintaining that position at the 600m mark, which brought some concern. However, True Fairy made a remarkable move on the outside coming in to the straight, she effortlessly surged past the competition Jockey Nori commented, “After discussing with the stable, we aimed to have an easy win if possible, aligning with the standard for the race in two weeks. We had to drop back in position during the race, and as the horse I was following wasn’t a strong …
Introducing the ownership opportunity of a Double-registered bonus scheme horse!
Friday March 15th, 2024 Available Racehorses
Born on October 20, 2022 This colt is sired by Pariah (son of Redoute’s Choice) out of I’m Going (son of Trusting). With a height of 157cm, chest circumference of 170cm, and cannon circumference of 19.5cm. He’s a promising prospect for early debut races. Pariah, a highly esteemed 2-year-old during his racing days, has already produced stakes winner Swiss Exile. I’m Going, the winner and the daughter of G3 winner Bashful and sired by Trusting which belongs to the Storm Cat line. This colt is registered for both NSW’s BOBS and QLD’s QTIS bonus prize money schemes. Included in the initial purchase fee are the horse’s cost, Transportation from the …
Dual Bonus Scheme eligible colt
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 General
The Gold Coast March Yearling Sale has concluded. Over the course of two days, horses primarily from Queensland were featured. On the first day, prices remained stable, with many being privately acquired by the farms. However, on the second day, the typical Magic Millions-like excitement returned. The horse that I, in consultation with my trusted agent, favored is a colt by Pariah with lot number 344, and we were able to secure it for $17,000. The dam, I’m Going (by Trusting), achieved one victory during her active career. I emphasized acquiring high-quality horses at reasonable prices. The attraction extended beyond the overall physique and pedigree, as the bonuses from BOBS …
The victory of Saxon Brave marks a significant 100th win for stallion Saxon Warrior!!
Sunday March 10th, 2024 General
Saxon Brave won in the maiden event at Grafton Racecourse. This 3-year-old colt, from the Classic Sale, had shown potential but had been consistently finishing in second or third place in previous races, making this triumph a relief. The race distance was 1700m, and jockey McGuren, who rode Saxon Brave, commented after the race, “The leader set a good pace, allowing me to comfortably settle in second place with a good rhythm. It seems that extending the distance even further could bring out more from him.” In the future, races with longer distances will be chosen based on the jockey’s recommendation, and further success is anticipated. Interestingly, this victory marked …
