The rise of Sunday Silence

[Treve]

Omg I love the mauve leg wraps! I have some dark purple ones at the barn but I need these!
She's very pretty that's for sure, so racy and dainty looking!

[lurkey mclurker]

She looks so tiny and wee! <3

[Starine]

Thanks for the photos, Tachyon. She quite exquisite.

[tachyon]

Satono Diamond(JPN), 2013C. Deep Impact(JPN) x Malpensa(ARG) by Orpen(USA), won in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) 3000m turf at Kyoto on Oct 23rd 2016.




--replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ7h65jah0E
1st 3 Satono Diamond(JPN)(Deep Impact x Malpensa by Orpen) C3 57 03:03.3
2nd 11 Rainbow Line(JPN)(Stay Gold x Regenbogen by French Deputy) C3 57 03:03.7 2 1/2
3rd 13 Air Spinel(JPN)(King Kamehameha x Air Messiah by Sunday Silence) C3 57 03:03.7 NS
4th 6 Dee Majesty(JPN) C3 57 03:03.8 NK
5th 8 Mikki Rocket(JPN) C3 57 03:04.0 1 1/2
6th 4 Super Lumiere(JPN) C3 57 03:04.0 NS
7th 18 Mount Robson(JPN) C3 57 03:04.2 1 1/4
8th 1 Kafuji Prince(JPN) C3 57 03:04.2 NS
9th 7 Red Eldest(JPN) C3 57 03:04.3 NK
10th 17 Jun Vulcan(JPN) C3 57 03:04.6 1 3/4
11th 16 Prodigal Son(JPN) C3 57 03:04.6 NK
12th 10 Umbruch(JPN) C3 57 03:04.9 2
13th 5 Miraieno Tsubasa(JPN) C3 57 03:05.0 1/2
14th 14 Agnes Forte(JPN) C3 57 03:05.3 2
15th 2 George Cinq(JPN) C3 57 03:05.7 2 1/2
16th 12 Cosmo Llave(JPN) C3 57 03:06.0 1 3/4
17th 9 Immortal(JPN) C3 57 03:07.4 8
18th 15 Satono Etoile(JPN) C3 57 03:08.1 4

Satono Diamond(JPN)
7-5-1-1
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001175221/

His dam Malpensa(ARG), three-time G1 winner in Argentina, died earler this year.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=881&p=144740&hilit=malpensa#p144740

[tachyon]

Awardee(USA), 2010H. Jungle Pocket(JPN) x Heavenly Romance(JPN) by Sunday Silence(USA), won in the JBC Classic (Jpn1) 2100m dirt at Kawasaki on Nov 3rd 2016.
The 1/2 brother to the Belmont 3rd Lani(USA) has been unbeaten 6 for 6 after having switched to dirt.
Heavenly Romance(JPN) is currently in the US.

-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u09ogKe9hi8
1st. #9 Awardee(USA) H6 Jungle Pocket(JPN) x Heavenly Romance(JPN) by Sunday Silence(USA)
2nd. #8 Hokko Tarumae(JPN) H7 King Kamehameha(JPN) x Madame Cherokee(JPN) by Cherokee Run(USA)
3rd. #6 Sound True(JPN) G7 French Deputy(USA) x Kyoei Truth(JPN) by Fuji Kiseki(JPN)


Awardee(USA)
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001122413/
31-10-4-6


In the meantime, Lani(USA) has been entered for the G3 Miyako Stakes 1800m dirt at Kyoto on Nov 6th.

[Treve]

Encouraging news for Heavenly Romance as a dirt dam. Hope they consider trying her with some of the other top sires in the US not just Tapit

[Flanders]

Encouraging news for Heavenly Romance as a dirt dam. Hope they consider trying her with some of the other top sires in the US not just Tapit

She's had foals by Smart Strike and Distorted Humor.

[Starine]

Bad day for Lani; he was well-beaten in his return:

http://www.jbis.jp/race/result/20161106/108/11/

[tachyon]

Bad day for Lani; he was well-beaten in his return:

http://www.jbis.jp/race/result/20161106/108/11/

He had absolutely no interest..

Both Awardee and Lani will be pointed to the G1 Champions Cup 1800m dirt at Chukyo Dec 4th next.

[tachyon]

Queens Ring(JPN), 2012F. Manhattan Cafe(JPN) x Aqua Ring(JPN) by Anabaa(USA), scored her first G1 victory in the Queen Elizabeth 2 Cup (G1) 2200m turf at Kyoto on Nov 13th 2016.
13-6-2-0
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001156107/



-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wqL6Fn9SOQ
1st 3 Queens Ring(JPN) (Manhattan Cafe x Aqua Ring by Anabaa) F4 56 02:12.9
2nd 9 Sing with Joy(JPN) (Manhattan Cafe x Sing Like Bird by Symboli Kris S) F4 56 02:12.9 NK
3rd 1 Mikki Queen(JPN) (Deep Impact x Musical Way by Gold Away) F4 56 02:13.1 1 1/4
4th 15 Pearl Code(JPN) F3 54 02:13.2 3/4
5th 13 Primera Azul(JPN) F4 56 02:13.4 1 1/4
6th 2 Marialite(JPN) M5 56 02:13.5 1/2
6th 10 Sundarbans(JPN) M5 56 02:13.5 DH
8th 8 Touching Speech(JPN) F4 56 02:13.7 1 1/4
9th 7 Maximum de Paris(JPN) F4 56 02:13.7 NK
10th 12 Asuka Biren(JPN) F4 56 02:13.7 NS
11th 11 Denko Ange(JPN) F3 54 02:13.9 1 1/4
12th 5 Meisho Mambo(JPN) M6 56 02:14.0 3/4
13th 4 Hiruno Matera(JPN) M5 56 02:14.1 1/2
14th 6 Proletariat(JPN) M5 56 02:14.4 2
15th 14 Chaleur(JPN) F4 56 02:14.6 1



Manhattan Cafe(JPN), one of the best sons of Sunday Silence, died last year

[Sparrow Castle]

Figured this was as good a place as any to post this new JRA video to promote racing. Even though I don't understand the language, I thought it was beautiful to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4utlGGr2A&t=9s

[tachyon]

Figured this was as good a place as any to post this new JRA video to promote racing. Even though I don't understand the language, I thought it was beautiful to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4utlGGr2A&t=9s

Thanks Sparrow Castle for posting this video clip.
You may know why we racing fans love this sport with this.
And you don't need to understand the language.

[tachyon]

Kitasan Black(JPN), 2012C. Black Tide(JPN) x Sugar Heart(JPN) by Sakura Bakushin O(JPN), won wire-to-wire the G1 Japan Cup 2400m turf at Tokjyo on Nov 27th 2016.
He now emerges as a leading candidate for the JRA Horse of the Year 2016.
He will be pointed to the G1 Arima Kinen 2500m turf at Nakayama Dec 25th next.



-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAbd7WUs_Ko

1st 1 Kitasan Black(JPN)(Black Tide x Sugar Heart by Sakura Bakushin O) C4 57 02:25.8
2nd 12 Sounds of Earth(JPN)(Neo Universe x First Violin by Dixieland Band) H5 57 02:26.2 2 1/2
3rd 17 Cheval Grand(JPN)(Heart's Cry x Halwa Sweet by Machiavellian) C4 57 02:26.3 NK
4th 3 Gold Actor(JPN) H5 57 02:26.4 1/2
5th 16 Real Steel(JPN) C4 57 02:26.4 NK
6th 14 Rainbow Line(JPN) C3 55 02:26.4 NK
7th 5 Iquitos(GER) C4 57 02:26.4 NS
8th 7 One and Only(JPN) H5 57 02:26.6 1
9th 4 Rouge Buck(JPN) F4 55 02:26.8 1
10th 6 Last Impact(JPN) H6 57 02:26.9 3/4
11th 10 Tosen Basil(JPN) C4 57 02:26.9 NK
12th 15 Nightflower(IRE) F4 55 02:26.9 HD
13th 9 Dee Majesty(JPN) C3 55 02:27.1 3/4
14th 8 Erupt(IRE) C4 57 02:27.1 NK
15th 13 Hit the Target(JPN) H8 57 02:27.2 1/2
16th 2 Biche(JPN) F3 53 02:27.2 HD
17th 11 Fame Game(JPN) G6 57 02:27.3 NK


His owner Saburo Kitajima sang his popular song ''Matsuri'' again in front of the cheering crowd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYF6AQ-FLKw

[barbaro111]

Figured this was as good a place as any to post this new JRA video to promote racing. Even though I don't understand the language, I thought it was beautiful to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI4utlGGr2A&t=9s

Thank you for posting this amazing video, which is a work of art---beautiful music too

[tachyon]

Japanese champion Maurice(JPN), 2011H. Screen Hero(JPN) x Mejiro Frances(JPN) by Carnegie(IRE), signed off his career with an outstanding win overcoming a bad start in the G1 Hong Kong Cup 2000m turf at Sha Tin on Dec 11th 2016.
He will be remembered as one of the greatest Japanese horses!!!

-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qwAx-p6tjs
1 2 MAURICE(V605) 2.00.95
2 8 SECRET WEAPON(S217) 2.01.42
3 5 STAPHANOS(T622) 2.01.49
4 6 LOVELY DAY(V631) 2.01.50
5 4 BLAZING SPEED(P192) 2.01.54
6 10 HORSE OF FORTUNE(T118) 2.01.66
7 9 ELLIPTIQUE(A612) 2.01.73
8 3 DESIGNS ON ROME(P270) 2.01.84
9 12 QUEENS RING(A613) 2.02.08
10 1 A SHIN HIKARI(V614) 2.02.18
11 7 GUN PIT(S183) 2.02.35
12 11 HELENE SUPER STAR(S152) 2.03.15





Maurice is now retired from racing.
He will stand at Shadai Stallion Station next year.

Maurice(JPN) 2011H. Screen Hero(JPN) x Mejiro Frances(JPN) by Carnegie(IRE),
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001138240/
18-11-2-1

[genuinerizk]

What a handsome horse he is!

[Northport]

He was such a fun horse to follow, I'll miss watching his races but at least he went out in style!

[Izvestia]

I love seeing Carnegie in a pedigree, hope he does well!

[BaroqueAgain1]

I believe this was the last race for A Shin Hikari, as well. He tore off to a multi-length lead in the Cup, but ended up being passed by almost the whole field in the stretch. He has never managed to recapture the brilliant form he showed earlier this year in the Prix d'Ispahan.
Maurice, on the other hand, has been one of the most consistently brilliant horses I've seen over the last two years, and I wish him the very best in the shed....where I suspect he will be VERY well supported.
It was a good day for the Japanese, as Satono Crown just managed to nail Highland Reel at the wire in the Vase. He may not always get the win, but Highland Reel has also been reliably brilliant for the last couple of years. He's going to be five in a few weeks and I wonder if the gorgeous son of Galileo will also be headed for the breeding shed this spring? Maybe after he runs in the Pegasus?

[Northport]

I believe this was the last race for A Shin Hikari, as well. He tore off to a multi-length lead in the Cup, but ended up being passed by almost the whole field in the stretch. He has never managed to recapture the brilliant form he showed earlier this year in the Prix d'Ispahan.
Maurice, on the other hand, has been one of the most consistently brilliant horses I've seen over the last two years, and I wish him the very best in the shed....where I suspect he will be VERY well supported.
It was a good day for the Japanese, as Satono Crown just managed to nail Highland Reel at the wire in the Vase. He may not always get the win, but Highland Reel has also been reliably brilliant for the last couple of years. He's going to be five in a few weeks and I wonder if the gorgeous son of Galileo will also be headed for the breeding shed this spring? Maybe after he runs in the Pegasus?

Highland Reel is staying in training for 2017. I wouldn't be surprised if they sent him to the Pegasus Cup, he really is a trier