4:25am - SHARP JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION PLATE | 2000m | Group 3 | i

Not much tempo on paper up over 2000m for this G3 contest. Perhaps that leaves the door open for NEW TIPPERARY to push forward, a very tough type was brave in the G1 Doncaster and seems to be crying out for the extra distance. He'll knuckle down in the finish. ASTRONOMOS and GREEN SWEET two obvious threats with good wet track form coming into this, ASTRONOMOS proven around Randwick too. RUDY in the mix and BIG BLUE a watch in the yard first-up for Godolphin (trials OK). HAPPY HANNAH probably wanted the track drier. BIG BLUE Gelded, SLOW PACE Winkers AGAIN. [updated 8:19am]