日本語Visiting Northern Farm Shigaraki
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 General
I visited Northern Farm Shigaraki through the kind invitation of Director Mr. Matsumoto. Stable foreman Mr. Suzuki guided us through the facility, showcasing the G1-winning horses and the promising young horses yet to debut. I felt their relentless pursuit of victory through aspects such as feed, treadmills, and information sharing among staff members. Despite being approximately a 40-minute drive from the Ritto Training Center, it is an environment surrounded by mountains where horses can relax. Both jockey Joe Fujii and Japanese comedian, who visited with me, mentioned that they learned a lot from their respective positions. I would like to apply the experiences from this visit to my own stable.
Visiting Ritto training center
Saturday July 8th, 2023 General
I visited Fujiwara stables at JRA Ritto training center where I had some experience working under Mr. Fujiwara four years ago. Mr. Fujiwara is one of the leading stables in Japan. He mixes equestrian methods into his racehorse training. I had the opportunity to observe the training on the courses and barrier training while I was following Mr. Fujiwara. He was more than happy to answer numerous questions I had. I was particularly interested in the comments made by the top Japanese jockeys after completing their fast work sessions. I also had the chance to speak with Mr. Fukunaga who finished his successful jockey career and gained the trainers …
Raceday schooling
Tuesday June 27th, 2023 General
Do It For You and Shawde went to the Murwillumbah Racecourse last week. In Do It For You’s previous race, he became highly excited before the race and couldn’t perform to his full potential. So he came along with Shawde at this race day as a companion horse which was the purpose of him getting used to the environment of the race day and alleviate his fears. At the saddling enclosure, Do It For You was still sweating excessively and hadn’t fully settled, but by consistently repeating this process, we aim to prepare him adequately for the actual race day. Shawde who is yet to make his debut had …
True Fairy progressing very well
Monday June 19th, 2023 General
True Fairy completed the morning jump outs smoothly and successfully participated in the barrier trial debut at Coffs Harbour racecourse. She finished 5th out of 9 horses, but she provided a promising performance competing against older horses. The jockey was happy with her effort, saying, “She’s progressing quicker than expected.” In Australia, the first crop of Real Steel offspring is making their debuts one after another. Scheelite, trained in Melbourne, has a record of 2 wins in 2 races, including a victory in a 1100m race at Flemington in his second start. In Sydney, Ferro Vero finished 2nd in his debut race at Hawkesbury racecourse. Although there aren’t many Real …
Full sisters of Vetoed wins in the Listed race at Brisbane
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 General
Azula (by Maurice), a full sister to the stable’s Vetoed, won the PHOENIX ($160,000), a Listed race held in Brisbane. Trained by Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott, a prestigious stable in Sydney. In the 1500m race, she jumped well from outside gate, sat off the speed and took the lead early in the straight. The second-placed horse challenged and once in front of him with 200 meters to go, but she came back again before the finish line and won. Her determination to win was very impressive. She then went on to the G1 JJ Atkins and finished 12th, but her current record is two wins from four races. The …
Do It For You could not prove his best
Tuesday June 13th, 2023 General
Do It For You’s second race was a seventh-place finish at the local Ballina racetrack. Supported at 2-1 odds, but failed to finish off the race. It was a frustrating result for the connections and the stable, because of the horse himself could not control his temperament and could not give his best. We have a clear task ahead of us, and we will work on it in training and other areas for the next race.
Extreme Choice filly who’s nominated for Magic Millions Race Series
Monday June 5th, 2023 Available Racehorses
DOB 11/09/2011 Sire Extreme Choice Dam Polemos (by Declaration of War) This filly’s sire Extreme Choice needs no explanation- only standing at the the stud for few years and he has already produced G1 Golden Slipper Winner Stay Inside, G1 VRC Oaks Winner She’s Extreme, G1 Coolmore Classic Winner Espiona and more. He is the highest stakes winner to runners of any sires in the Southern Hemisphere. His 2023 service fee is $275,000. With his low fertility he has the limited progenies. Therefore his crops hold a high value for the breeding after the racing career. The Dam is an unraced mare who’s out of G1 QLD Oaks Winner and …
Half brother to Do It For You available for shares!
Thursday June 1st, 2023 Available Racehorses
DOB 5/9/2021 Sire: Showtime Dam: Heaven’s Choice This talented colt was bought from the Arrowfield draft in late April this year and he was getting prepared for the Ready 2 Run sale in later this year, aiming to reach over $100,000 of the selling price. Since the impressive win from his brother Do It For You, this colt has been approached by our loyal owners to keep him in our stable to race and aim for winning the rich sprint/mile races. Therefore the limited shares have now come available. His sire Showtime is the emerging sire stands at Arrowfield stud, a group race winning performer as well as having the …
Do It For You winning easy at Lismore racecourse
Monday May 29th, 2023 General
Congratulations to Do It For You’s victory in the maiden race at Lismore Racecourse on May 26th. It was his debut race. Having three barrier trials prior to the race, he was able to maintain a good position throughout the race. Although he showed some immaturity in the home straight, he won convincingly and leaving the second-place horse three lengths behind. During this preparation the focus for this horse is education and discovery. We are considering racing him in longer distances and other approaches. To all the co-owners, congratulations on this achievement.
Door Into Summer and Boulanger ran well in second place at Murwillumbah racetrack
Saturday May 20th, 2023 General
Door Into Summer ran well running 2nd at Murwillumbah C2 1200m after a rest after the throat surgery. Boulanger also ran well in MDN 1200m after having the rest for his grow spurt. Both of them can be expected to improve after this ran.
