Kobe Shimbun Hai at Chukyo on Sunday

This G2 is seen as a trial for the Japanese St Leger.

JUSTIN PALACE winning the Kobe Shimbun Hai at Chukyo in Japan.
JUSTIN PALACE winning the Kobe Shimbun Hai at Chukyo in Japan. Picture: Japan Racing Association

And of course there was a bit of an upset with Justin Palace on 11.0 winning from Yamanin Zest 84.3 by 3 ½ lengths.  Third went to Boldog Hos who had at least started in single figures with the more fancied runners further back in the field.

At Nakayama there was also an upset in the Sankei Sho All Comers but one which were delighted by as our tip Geraldina won at 20/1.  Robertson Quay was 1 ½ lengths away in second and Win Kiitos a similar margin back to third.  The track was rated good to fast so obviously not affected by the recent rains.


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