A Shin Fencer - JPN

A Shin Fencer galloped on the turf, clocking 55.8s (31.3, 24.5) over 800m.

Trainer Keiji Yoshimura said: “For today’s gallop, since it hasn’t been long since her last race in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen, and considering she’s a mare and had already breezed at Ritto, I asked the rider not to push too hard. The feel through the reins and her response were reportedly very good. She’s been easy to handle since her two-year-old days, straightforward, and eats well—and based on all of that, the decision was made to take her overseas. The horse is calm and there are no concerns. The draw will be quite important, as her running style isn’t to come from far behind, and this race typically doesn’t favor closers, so a clean break will be crucial. Now she is five and she’s shown real growth and is in peak condition.”

Danon McKinley - JPN

Danon McKinley galloped on turf, clocking 21.4s over 400m.

Stable representative Kazuo Fujiwara said: “He had a great grip on the turf and moved exceptionally well. Everything is going smoothly.”

Lugal - JPN

Lugal galloped on turf today, clocking 1m 23.1s (30.6, 29.5, 23.0) over 1200m.

Trainer Haruki Sugiyama said: “This is his second overseas trip to Hong Kong, and he’s clearly more accustomed to it this time around. In today’s workout, he was able to apply proper pressure over the final two furlongs, so the gallop went exactly as planned.

“In December, he wasn’t at his peak on race day, but this time he’s showing clear signs of improvement—his appetite is good, and he hasn’t lost any weight after trip to Hong Kong. The 1200m distance suits him, and having already raced at Sha Tin once before, there’s a lot to look forward to.”

Satono Reve - JPN

Satono Reve did a full circuit of hacking on the dirt and had paddock schooling.

Work rider Ryusuke Saito said: “He’s showing more cohesion than yesterday and is progressing well. We’ve been adjusting with a focus on balancing his mental and physical condition. He’s full of energy.”