Race 1 at Kyoto: Breaking Down the Top Contenders and Winning Potential
Race 1 at Kyoto: Breaking Down the Top Contenders and Winning Potential
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.