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[G2 Feature] The Nikkei Shinshun Hai: A Veterinarian’s Comprehensive Diagnosis on Course Biomechanics and Equine Physiology
Date: January 17, 2026 Event: The 73rd Nikkei Shinshun Hai (G2) Course: Kyoto Racecourse, Turf 2400m (Outer) Author: Dr. Toku (DVM & Racing Analyst) Introduction: The Winter Test Hello to our global community of Japanese racing enthu... -
Shinzan Kinen (G3) 2026 Results: Thunderstruck’s Record-Breaking Win – A Veterinarian’s Analysis on Physiology and Temperament
https://youtu.be/ayq_6Y-4wT0?si=mQTdX3hN_c8j-XK8 The 60th Shinzan Kinen (G3) is traditionally the first major stepping stone for three-year-olds aiming for the Spring Classics. As I sat down to write my preview article earlier this week,... -
Orfevre: The Tyrant – The Real Story Behind Umamusume
Hello, racing fans and trainers from around the world! I am Dr. Toku, a veterinarian here to guide you through the anatomy and psychology of Japan’s most legendary thoroughbreds. Today, we are dissecting the "Golden Tyrant." If you know ... -
[Post-Race Analysis] Fairy Stakes (G3) 2026: Why Black Chalice Defied the Odds & Validated Our Prediction
By Dr. Toku (Veterinarian & Racing Analyst) Date: January 11, 2026 | Location: Nakayama Racecourse The "Fairy Stakes Curse" remains a formidable legend for betting favorites, but for astute followers of biomechanics and veterinary da... -
Shinzan Kinen (G3) 2026 Prediction: Odds Analysis & Dr. Toku’s Veterinary Verdict
By Dr. Toku Veterinarian & Analyst, Japan Racing Daily Welcome back, global racing fans. It is a privilege to guide you through the Shinzan Kinen (G3), a race that serves as one of the first true litmus tests for the three-year-old c... -
Fairy Stakes (G3) 2026: Veterinary Analysis & Final Betting Strategy (Odds Updated)
By Dr. Toku (DVM) Hello to horse racing fans around the world. I am Dr. Toku, a Japanese veterinarian and racing analyst. While most handicappers look at speed figures and pedigrees, I analyze racing from a different perspective: Biomech... -
Nakayama Kimpai (G3) Review – Results, Key Moments, and Analysis
Date: January 4, 2026 Venue: Nakayama Racecourse Distance: 2,000m (Turf) The Japanese racing calendar for 2026 kicked off in dramatic fashion at Nakayama Racecourse on Sunday. The 75th running of the Nakayama Kimpai (G3) delivered a fini... -
[Race Review] 64th Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai (G3): A New Year’s Revelation of Speed and Strategy
January 4, 2026 | Kyoto Racecourse In Japanese horse racing culture, there is an old saying: "Ichinen no kei wa Kimpai ni ari"—"The plan for the year lies in the Gold Cup." It suggests that the results of the first racing day set the ton... -
Gold Ship: The Real Racehorse Behind Umamusume’s Most Chaotic Character
The unbelievable true story behind Umamusume’s most chaotic character. If you have spent even five minutes diving into the vibrant, colorful world of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, you have undoubtedly encountered her. She is the one selling y... -
Nakayama Kimpai 2026 Prediction: Odds Analysis Reveals Huge Value on Meiner Moment
The New Year celebrations have concluded, the decorations are up, and the gates are set to crash open at Nakayama Racecourse. The 2026 JRA season officially begins with the traditional "Gold Cup" double-header, and for those of us on the...
