Japan Racing Preview – 10th March 2023

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Just the three NAR meeting install for Japan on Friday with racing at Ohi (Tokyo City Keiba), Saga and Kasamatsu.

The form's been done and we've landed on our best bet for each of the cards.

Kasamatsu Race 3 - #7 Ho O Kaguya

This daughter of Deep Impact failed to make an impact last time out, but that was over 1600m. She drops back to her preferred course and distance today where she's never finished worse than second place, including a win by two lengths on January 25. Jockey Tatsuya Watanabe knows the filly well and is striking at an unbelievable 38% from his last 50 rides. She can rebound off her last start disappointment and win this event.

Ohi (Tokyo City Keiba) Race 1 - #7 Legame D'Amore

Looking to strike early with Legame D'amore in the opener. The five-year-old entire was unlucky not to return a winner over the track and trip at the latest when chasing hard into the placings. Last start winner Kiwami Imon looks the immediate threat and is expected to attract a majority of the market support, which means Legame D'amore could go under the radar. Stripping fitter second-up, in-form hoop Takayuki Yano retains the ride and should take some holding out.

Saga Race 9 - #1 T M Hayate O

In what looks one of the more competitive races on the Saga card we have landed on T M Hayate as our best. The five-year-old has improved with each run this campaign, beaten just over a length in third last start. Stripping fitter with three runs under his belt, the entire is drawn to advantage on the inside and should be nearing a peak. Expect him to stalk his immediate threat Pahu Drum and prove too strong for him over the concluding stages.


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