Master Fencer: PPs and Scouting Report

[Blenheim]

The PPs for thoroughbreds racing and training in Japan, as can be expected, are different from what we find here in the United States. However, change is a good thing and a couple of clicks on the tabs leads to interesting data.

Master Fencer PPs

I recall a couple of years ago researching a colt named Epicharis. He was a big, strong, strappin' colt shipping in to run in the Belmont Stakes - I liked his chances. I recall information on him was difficult to find . . . I recall he trained indoors or under cover uphill on wood chips and raced on deep soft squeaky sand; shipped from Japan to Alaska via Chicago to NY ultimately he suffered a foot bruise training for the Belmont. Nice lookin' colt . . .

International Scouting Report: Master Fencer

Fukuryu Stakes

[Gold Medal]

He was not even the top point getter on the Japanese leaderboard. He was 4th. The top 3 all declined so apparently they just kept going down the list until they found soneone with derby fever.

Way overmatched and the easiest toss I have seen in years.

[Robert Fischer]

Ran w/ the flow in both of his stakes.

Could only view the last two.

Last out, right hand turns, solid 2nd w/ flow closing into a pace collapse.

Two-back in the Hyancith? they went left-hand turns (US style) and he didn't change leads, but not sure that it will recur.

He's not a terrible horse. Could get the distance. Is pointed to the race. He's capable of running with the race flow, but would seem to need both a pace collapse and luck to hit the board.

[letswastemoney]

He's a deep closer, and probably not a super talented one. The current Kentucky Derby favors tactical speed. I'd toss him from the win spot.

[deelo]

OVER/UNDER 18.5th place, taking bets now