Caterpillar's Murmur
Deep Impact-Friendly
(FRI) February 13th, 2026
9:01 p.m. Checking out the results of the barrier draw, Kyoto first.
Inner post drawers are usually advantaged in Kyoto Kinen especially when the pace drops to slow. It's also known as a Deep Impact-friendly race, where Deep Impact descendants perform well. Looking at the barrier draw result, it gives me the imparession that these trends will stay unchanged.
Now, Tokyo. Kyodo Tsushin-hai I'm afraid, is also unlikely to be run at a tight pace. Therefore, the inner post drawers that can secure a good position not too far behind will be advantaged. As the pace probably won't be tight regardless of which horse takes the lead Galilea, Divine Wind, or Lovcen, fast time for the last three furlongs will be crucial.
The End
Caterpillar
