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Trainer Fukunaga
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Japanese racing fans are following Cutie Bond, a newcomer filly with a notable pedigree: her brother is Dannon Beluga and her sister is out of Bond Girl. Trainer Fukunaga says she shows a running style suited to turf as she prepares for her maiden race, with attention on whether the strong bloodline translates into a winning debut.
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At Morioka's Nanbu Stakes, trainer Yuichi Fukunaga said he had "a good report to make" after winning the NAR G1 with a horse entrusted to him by the late owner Yoshio Matsumoto. The victory delivered the JRA trainer a dirthorse G1 triumph in Japan's dirt racing scene, drawing attention to the emotional tribute and the horse's performance.