Race Overview:

• Location: Kyoto, Japan

• Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

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

• Prize: $69K

• Distance: 6 furlongs

Notable Entries:

1. Diamond (#6, Odds: 9/5)

• Trainer: Hiroo Shimizu

• Last race: 2nd place over 6f at Kyoto on October 20, showing strong improvement.

• Key Takeaway: Clear top contender with strong form and a promising trajectory.

2. Say Please (#18, Odds: 13/2)

• Trainer: T. Miya

• Last race: 2nd place over 6f at Kyoto on November 3.

• Key Takeaway: Strong debut and improvement expected; one to watch.

3. Corneille D’or (#17, Odds: 6/1)

• Trainer: Teruhiko Chida

• Last race: 2nd place at Kyoto on October 13 after leading much of the race.

• Key Takeaway: Shows potential to contest the win with added experience.

4. Dia No Gotoku (#8, Odds: 12/1)

• Trainer: Minoru Oguri

• Last race: 6th place at Kyoto on October 26; displayed good finishing speed.

• Key Takeaway: Improving and could surprise with the right setup.

Insights:

• Favorites: Diamond appears the most consistent and likely to win, supported by strong trainer-jockey combinations.

• Dark Horse: Say Please has potential for an upset with improvement expected from the debut.

• Potential Plays: Exacta and Trifecta combinations involving Diamond (#6), Say Please (#18), and Corneille D’or (#17) seem promising.