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JRA Blackbook: Victor’s Nikkei Sho backers left asking for more

Last year's Kikuka Sho 'Victor' is asking for forgiveness after nothing went right in the G2 Nikkei Sho at Nakayama, while yet another classy son of Deep Impact put his best foot forward when stretched out in trip at Hanshin.

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JRA Blackbook: turf convert builds on near-perfect record at Hanshin

One-time NAR galloper Danon Timpani made light work of his Hanshin opposition to make it five career wins from six starts on Sunday, while a daughter of Henny Hughes registered an even more dominant victory at the same track a day earlier.

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JRA Blackbook: Tosen Laurier enters G1 Oko Sho frame

Anemone Stakes winner Tosen Laurier raced into Oka Sho calculations at Nakayama, while a grey mare was the unlucky runner in the G2 Kinko Sho at Chukyo.

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JRA Blackbook: Tastiera earns shot at Satsuki Sho

A son of Satono Crown emulated his sire in winning the G1 Satsuki Sho lead-up, the G2 Yayoi Sho, while an improving dirt performer ran his rivals ragged at Nakayama.

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JRA Blackbook: ‘lightning’ colt strikes at Hanshin

The first foal of a G1 winner caught the eye at Hanshin on Saturday, while 2023 has marked a fresh start for a one-time tardy beginner.

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JRA Blackbook: Graded races await impressive Hanshin winner Lord del Rey

Unbeaten colt Lord del Rey looks destined for bigger things after making it two from two in the Tsubaki Sho, while a late-blooming four-year-old is spinning his own stakes-level claim.

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JRA Blackbook: Lemaire deems Phantom Thief worthy of ‘high level races’

Christophe Lemaire has endorsed Phantom Thief's Classic credentials following a strong Kyodo News Hai win, while Yasuo Tomomichi may have unearthed another exceptional miler in Justin Sky.

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JRA Blackbook: another staying star for Kitasan Black?

A pair of well-bred three-year-olds signal future stardom following contrasting victories on the weekend, but both will need time.

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JRA Blackbook: Ebina unearths Yasuda Kinen contender

Trainer Masayoshi Ebina may have found a Group 1 horse in effortless Tokyo winner Red Mon Reve, while Naosuke Sugai's patient approach with Carro Veloce paid off at Chukyo.

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Keiba Diary: Tokyo stage set for Lemon Pop, Almond Eye delivers second foal

Adrian Webber's weekly look at all things JRA, including Almond Eye's much-anticipated second foal and an update on the Japanese contingent being aimed at the lucrative Saudi Cup meeting.

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JRA Blackbook: Gold Ship colt showcases big talent, bigger personality

A talented son of Gold Ship that ‘cannot understand orders’ and an injury plagued dirt star bound for G1 glory find a place in this week’s JRA Blackbook.

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JRA Blackbook: Sol Oriens dominant in Keisei Hai, stakes Satsuki Sho claim

The Takahisa Tezuka-trained Sol Oriens emerged as a G1 Satsuki Sho chance with a Group 3 victory at Nakayama, while a "more mature" middle-distance dirt performer continued on his winning ways.

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JRA Blackbook: Mikki Twinkle, little star?

Mikki Twinkle looks a filly with a bright future after a classy Newcomer display at Chukyo, while a son of Orfevre has furnished into a stayer of considerable quality.

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JRA Blackbook: Potential sprint stars cap breakout campaigns with three straight

Three-year-old Aguri showed toughness, Big Caesar brilliance, and both are bound for stakes races in 2023.

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JRA Blackbook: Three-year-olds bound for bigger things in 2023

A son of cult hero Lani has an overseas campaign on his agenda and an Irish-bred sprinter could shake up the JRA’s sprint ranks next year

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JRA Blackbook: Ton Jin Chi another potential star for Duramente?

A two-year-old filly added to late stallion Duramente's growing legacy after a dominant win at Hanshin, while a surging dirt convert could be off to take on the world.

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JRA Blackbook: Maurice colt impresses in Hanshin newcomer

A well-bred first-starter and a promising sprinter spearhead this week's edition of JRA Blackbook.

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JRA Blackbook: Ryan Moore full of praise for imposing new son of Duramente

A hulking youngster and a three-year-old future staying star 'Impress' in this week’s JRA Blackbook.

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