Testament is now likely to be pointed to the Begonia Sho 1600m turf at Tokyo on the Japan Cup day.uma_nosuke wrote:Testament (JPN), 2yo colt out of Black Emblem (by War Emblem; Shuka Sho G1 in 2008), won his debut at Tokyo, 2000m, on 12 October.
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Testament, #3
'The trainer said that he won't break well, so I was not concerned with the position. No problem with longer distances with his good acceleration, and he's now growing in power.' (jockey: M Matsuoka)
'Being 70 percent fit now with a long way to go, I didn't want him to lose the debut, though. Have no intention to make him improve early.' (trainer: Shigeyuki Kojima who trained the dam too)
His weight was 430kg at the race, and the finishing time was the fastest for 2yos' 2000m debut at Tokyo.
Civil War has finished second in the Urawa Kinen (Jpn2) 2000m dirt at Urawa on Nov 20.WarEmblemluvr wrote:I agree that 1600m is probably too short for Testament considering his last race. He still finished 4th.
I didn't think Improvise ran a bad race either - probably one of the shorter distances he has run as well?
How is Civil War doing? Is he running in the Japan Cup Dirt?
So glad to see Improvise back in the winner's circle and so so proud of Civil War as well! War Emblem offspring winning on turf and dirt and at distances of 1600m to 2500m showing speed and stamina and all different styles. Awesome the way Tagano Emblem was flying at the end from last and easily won. Civil War easily won as well and they were both on the far outside not taking the path of least distance. Glad to see Improvise placed closer up in the shorter distance. Yay! I sure hope Civil War will be a stallion - he is such a great horse. Love that white mark/blaze looking like his daddy's. Thanks for all the great news Tachyon!