Good article on the Japanese mindset

[mysaladdays]

paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/view-from-the-eighth-pole-japans-rise-on-the-world-racing-stage/

“They've learned. They've studied. There's a science behind what they do and training is statistically driven,” said Summers. “They weigh their horses every day. Everything is monitored: heart rate, stride analysis. There is such pride in that nation to be successful. Every time they ship horses around the world, they learn more and more.”


I have great respect for these people trying to do things right. They are not cutting corners.  They are dilligent and earnest, IMHO. 

[5wide]

To have that vision and to implement it, even when he knew he wouldn't see it. Remarkable !!

I love this .

there is a section devoted to the elder Yoshida that includes a plaque with a posthumous message from him.

“Now, as I look around my farm,” it reads in part, “I feel happier when I think that Shadai Farm is approaching the quality found overseas. But I always think that if you stop with satisfaction even once, then you stop making progress. So (to always have a goal to aim for) I try to hold the thought that international success may not come to us in my lifetime.”

[1hooper]

Sunday Silence blood.Potent like Northern Dancer line here and in Europe.

[docd]

Dojo Kun
seek perfection of character
be faithful
endeavor
respect others
refrain from violent behavior

we would recite this before training.........then try to beat the hell out of each other

[merasmag]

THIS IS NEWS?
no wonder i should clear 800 opening day