Overview
- Final workouts for the 86th Kikuka-sho were conducted on October 22 at the Miho and Ritto training centers.
- Eliking worked solo on the Ritto wood-chip course under a steady hold and closed in 11.2 seconds, with trainer Mitsumasa Nakauchida saying the colt has improved since his prep win.
- The Kikuka-sho is set for October 26 at Kyoto Racecourse as Race 11 over 3000 meters on turf with G1 status.
- Shohei, third in the Derby and second in the Kobe Shimbun Hai, showed smooth action, and trainer Yasuo Tomomichi reported good condition and no concerns about settling.
- Stablemate Light Track led home a three-runner move to indicate form, adding depth to the lineup of contenders reported in strong order.