Race Previews (G1/G2/G3)– category –
Weekly predictions and professional analysis for JRA Graded races. Focus on track bias and veterinary checks.
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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 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 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... -
Kyoto Kimpai 2026 Pre-Race Prediction: Detailed Odds Analysis & Identifying Value (Jan 3rd Update)
The ribbons are cut, the calendars are turned, and the 2026 JRA season is officially underway. As is tradition, the spotlight falls immediately on Kyoto Racecourse for the running of the Sports Nippon Sho Kyoto Kimpai (G3). This 1,600-me... -
Kyoto Kimpai (G3) 2026 Preview: Lance of Chaos Leads the 4yo Charge Against Gaiamente & Keep Calm
By Senior Racing Analyst, Japan Racing Daily Date Happy New Year to our loyal readers! While the dust is still settling from the Arima Kinen, the JRA calendar waits for no one. As we turn the page to 2026, all eyes shift to the tradition... -
Nakayama Kimpai 2026 Preview: Rising Mares Angola Black & Canela Fina vs. The Gold Ship Legend
By Senior Racing Analyst, Japan Racing Daily Date Happy New Year to racing fans around the globe! The JRA (Japan Racing Association) 2026 season kicks off this Sunday, January 4th, with the traditional Nakayama Kimpai (G3). Contested ove... -
Kyoto Kimpai 2026 Preview: Start Time, Trends & Early Predictions
The wait is finally over. For horse racing enthusiasts around the globe, the turn of the calendar doesn't just mark a new year—it marks the return of top-tier action in Japan. The 2026 JRA (Japan Racing Association) season is set to expl... -
Nakayama Kimpai 2026 Preview: Analysis, Trends, and History at Nakayama Racecourse
Welcome to the 2026 JRA Racing Season! For fans of Japanese horse racing around the globe, the calendar doesn't truly flip until the gates open for the first graded race of the year. We kick things off traditionally on the first Sunday o... -
Tokyo Daishoten 2025 Predictions & Analysis: Can Mickey Fight Win? | Dr. Toku
By Dr. Toku (DVM) | Japan Racing Daily Date: December 29, 2025 The final battle of 2025 is here. Welcome to the 71st Tokyo Daishoten (G1). This isn't just another race; it is the "Grand Prix of Dirt Racing," the definitive conclusion to ...
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