Race Overview:

• Location: Kyoto, Japan

• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

• Race Type: 2-year-old Fillies Maiden (MDN MST)

• Prize: $69K

• Distance: 1 mile

Notable Entries:

1. Meisho Hadar (#2, Odds: 4/1)

• Trainer: H. Kawachi

• Last Race: 2nd of 10 at Kyoto on October 19 over 1 mile. Finished just 0.8 lengths behind the winner.

• Key Takeaway: A consistent filly with significant upside. Poised to break maiden status after a strong return performance.

2. Nishinoitukimusume (#4, Odds: 10/1)

• Trainer: Y. Kitade

• Last Race: 2nd of 15 at Chukyo on September 14 over 1 mile, finishing just 0.5 lengths behind the winner.

• Key Takeaway: Resuming off a competitive effort and has shown capability at this distance. A live contender.

3. Coronation Love (#12, Odds: 5/2)

• Trainer: M. Oguri

• Last Race: 3rd of 12 at Kyoto on October 26 over 1 mile, finishing 3 lengths behind.

• Key Takeaway: Has a strong trainer-jockey combo and the right experience to contend.

4. Lovely Chiaro (#6, Odds: 7/2)

• Trainer: N. Nishida

• Last Race: 4th of 16 at Niigata on October 20 over 7 furlongs, finishing 1.5 lengths behind.

• Key Takeaway: Solid recent form and could improve with the step up in distance.

5. Cappuccino Queen (#14, Odds: 12/1)

• Trainer: T. Takahashi

• Last Race: 6th of 14 at Niigata on October 22 over 1 mile. Finished 6 lengths behind the winner.

• Key Takeaway: Needs to improve but could surprise at odds with added fitness.

Insights:

• Favorites: Meisho Hadar (#2) and Coronation Love (#12) lead the field in terms of form and potential.

• Dark Horse: Nishinoitukimusume (#4) has shown ability in strong fields and could challenge for the win.

• Strategy: Look for Meisho Hadar to run a patient race, with Lovely Chiaro and Coronation Love pressing early. Consider Exacta/Trifecta plays using #2, #12, and #4.