The rise of Sunday Silence

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tachyon
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Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:08 pm

Treve wrote: I found an older article from before the UAE Derby, where the connections were already uncertain back then about the KY Derby because in their minds it is a very difficult race.
I guess that explains it but still when you have that quality of horse...
In short, it was fortunate that Lani was owned by Koji Maeda.
Koji Maeda is a longtem owner / breeder who knows perfectly how prestigious the Kentucky Derby is.
It's unlucky that Epicharis is not owned by a single owner like Koji Maeda but by a club -- ''Carrot Club''.
I'm not an expert on this kind of issue, but I suspect that the representative of the club should take all of the club members needs into to consideration.
Then, sigh, MONEY can talk...

Dubai offered huge incentives as usual.
NYRA is set to give a $1 million bonus to any Japan-based thoroughbred who competes in and wins the Belmont Stakes this year, too.
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Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:24 pm

tachyon wrote:
Treve wrote: I found an older article from before the UAE Derby, where the connections were already uncertain back then about the KY Derby because in their minds it is a very difficult race.
I guess that explains it but still when you have that quality of horse...
In short, it was fortunate that Lani was owned by Koji Maeda.
Koji Maeda is a longtem owner / breeder who knows perfectly how prestigious the Kentucky Derby is.
It's unlucky that Epicharis is not owned by a single owner like Koji Maeda but by a club -- ''Carrot Club''.
I'm not an expert on this kind of issue, but I suspect that the representative of the club should take all of the club members needs into to consideration.
Then, sigh, MONEY can talk...

Dubai offered huge incentives as usual.
NYRA is set to give a $1 million bonus to any Japan-based thoroughbred who competes in and wins the Belmont Stakes this year, too.
I had forgotten about the bonus. But it makes sense, Japanese horses have done well and even won in Belmont preps and the Belmont itself.
Still there should be a bonus for running in all three legs ;) And I wish they'd at least shipped directly to the US post-Dubai. Not only to get the horse acclimated but then they'd have the real choice as to go to the Derby or not.
A filly named Ruffian...

Eine Stute namens Danedream...

Une pouliche se nommant Trêve...

Kincsem nevű kanca...


And a Queen named Beholder
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Sat Apr 08, 2017 9:33 pm

Treve wrote:
tachyon wrote:
Treve wrote: I found an older article from before the UAE Derby, where the connections were already uncertain back then about the KY Derby because in their minds it is a very difficult race.
I guess that explains it but still when you have that quality of horse...
In short, it was fortunate that Lani was owned by Koji Maeda.
Koji Maeda is a longtem owner / breeder who knows perfectly how prestigious the Kentucky Derby is.
It's unlucky that Epicharis is not owned by a single owner like Koji Maeda but by a club -- ''Carrot Club''.
I'm not an expert on this kind of issue, but I suspect that the representative of the club should take all of the club members needs into to consideration.
Then, sigh, MONEY can talk...

Dubai offered huge incentives as usual.
NYRA is set to give a $1 million bonus to any Japan-based thoroughbred who competes in and wins the Belmont Stakes this year, too.
I had forgotten about the bonus. But it makes sense, Japanese horses have done well and even won in Belmont preps and the Belmont itself.
Still there should be a bonus for running in all three legs ;) And I wish they'd at least shipped directly to the US post-Dubai. Not only to get the horse acclimated but then they'd have the real choice as to go to the Derby or not.
I do hope that the winner of the KY Derby point series in Japan next year will SKIP Dubai and ship straight to the US to have a prep race in the US before the KY Derby. ;)
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Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:09 am

Reine Minoru(JPN), 2014F. Daiwa Major(JPN) x Daiwa Angel(JPN) by Taiki Shuttle(USA), pulled off an upset victory in the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas), the first of the three-year-old fillies' Triple Crown at Hanshin 1600m turf (good) on April 9th 2017.
Her record is now 7-3-2-1.

Reine Minoru(JPN)
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001185478/
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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovxfZ9qN5x4
1st 10 Reine Minoru(JPN)[Daiwa Major(JPN) x Daiwa Angel(JPN) by Taiki Shuttle(USA)] F3 55 01:34.5
2nd 6 Lys Gracieux(JPN)[Heart's Cry(JPN) x Liliside(FR) by American Post(GB)] F3 55 01:34.6 1/2
3rd 14 Soul Stirring(JPN)[Frankel(GB) x Stacelita(GB) by Monsun(GER)] F3 55 01:34.6 NK
4th 8 Karakurenai(JPN) F3 55 01:34.7 NK
5th 12 Aerolithe(JPN) F3 55 01:34.7 NK
6th 17 Deirdre(JPN) F3 55 01:34.9 1 1/4
7th 18 Kawakita Enka(JPN) F3 55 01:35.1 1 1/4
8th 2 Rising Reason(JPN) F3 55 01:35.2 1/2
9th 4 Jeune Ecole(JPN) F3 55 01:35.3 3/4
10th 13 Vous Etes Jolie(JPN) F3 55 01:35.3 NS
11th 1 Mi Suerte(JPN) F3 55 01:35.4 1/2
12th 15 Admire Miyabi(JPN) F3 55 01:35.5 1/2
13th 9 Gold Cape(JPN) F3 55 01:35.7 1 1/4
14th 11 Alonza Mona(JPN) F3 55 01:35.8 NK
15th 7 Show Way(JPN) F3 55 01:35.8 NK
16th 16 Miss Panthere(JPN) F3 55 01:36.8 6
17th 5 Belle Capri(JPN) F3 55 01:37.2 2 1/2
3 Salonika(JPN) F3 55 S

-- result
http://japanracing.jp/_news2017/pdf/170409.pdf


Daiwa Major(JPN) 2001H. Sunday Silence(USA) x Scarlet Bouquet(JPN) by Northern Taste(CAN)
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Sun Apr 16, 2017 10:48 am

Al Ain(JPN), 2014C. Deep Impact(JPN) x Dubai Majesty(USA) by Essence of Dubai(USA), pulled off an upset in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) 2000m turf at Nakayama renewing the race record on April 16th 2017.
The Satsuki Sho is the first leg of the Triple Crown.

-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ref8jgoS1w
1st 11 Al Ain(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Dubai Majesty(USA) by Essence of Dubai(USA)] C3 57 01:57.8 22.4
2nd 7 Persian Knight(JPN) [Harbinger(GB) x Orient Charm(JPN) by Sunday Silence(USA)] C3 57 01:57.8 NK 8.1
3rd 10 Danburite(JPN) [Rulership(JPN) x Tanzanite(JPN) by Sunday Silence(USA)] C3 57 01:57.9 3/4 56.1
4th 16 Clincher(JPN) C3 57 01:58.1 1 1/4 76.7
5th 5 Rey de Oro(JPN) C3 57 01:58.2 NK 10.4
6th 2 Suave Richard(JPN) C3 57 01:58.2 NK 7
7th 8 Fan Dii Na(JPN) F3 55 01:58.3 NK 2.4
8th 17 Win Bright(JPN) C3 57 01:58.3 HD 14.7
9th 4 Cadenas(JPN) C3 57 01:58.3 NK 7.2
10th 9 Platina Voice(JPN) C3 57 01:58.3 HD 41.7
11th 13 Satono Ares(JPN) C3 57 01:58.4 1/2 19.8
12th 6 Outliers(JPN) C3 57 01:58.4 HD 16.5
13th 18 Trust(JPN) C3 57 01:58.6 1 153.6
14th 3 Komano Impulse(JPN) C3 57 01:58.6 NK 127.3
15th 14 King's Rush(JPN) C3 57 01:58.7 1/2 224.4
16th 1 My Style(JPN) C3 57 01:59.6 5 79
17th 15 Adam Barows(JPN) C3 57 02:00.3 4 43.7
18th 12 America's Cup(JPN) C3 57 02:00.5 1 1/2 84.1

-- review
http://japanracing.jp/_news2017/pdf/170416.pdf

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Al Ain(JPN)
5-4-0-0
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001191607/
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Tue Apr 18, 2017 11:30 am

Dabirsim(FR), 2009C. Hat Trick(JPN) x Rumored(USA) by Royal Academy(USA), sired his first winner, when his 2yo filly All This Time(GER)[o/o Amazing Bounty(FR) by Tertullian(USA)] won on debut impressively by 4 lengths under Christian Demuro in the Prix Mercier-la-Vandee 1100m turf at Le Lion d'Angers on April 17th 2017. :D :D :D

-- race replay
http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/ra ... ys/2/2609/

-- racing post bloodstock news
https://www.racingpost.com/bloodstock/b ... t%20winner

Dabirsim(FR)
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Wed Apr 19, 2017 9:00 pm

Goodness, that is a good-looking horse. Pretty as a picture.
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Sat Apr 22, 2017 8:56 am

It becomes more likely that Epicharis(JPN) will ship to the US. :D
Carrot Club has invited members to participate in a package tour for the Belmont Stakes.

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Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:11 pm

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, exciting! :mrgreen:
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Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:36 am

Kitasan Black(JPN), 2012H. Black Tide(JPN) x Sugar Heart(JPN) by Sakura Bakushin O(JPN), won the G1 Tenno Sho Spring 3200m turf at Kyoto back to back by renewing the course and the race record set by Deep Impact in 2006 by 0.9 second on April 30th 2017.
He became the fourth contender to capture the title consecutively following Mejiro McQueen(JPN), TM Opera O(JPN) and Fenomeno(JPN), as he cruised to his fifth G1 victory.

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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnNC0bAuMhU
1st 3 Kitasan Black(JPN) [Black Tide(JPN) x Sugar Heart(JPN) by Sakura Bakushin O(JPN)] H5 58 03:12.5
2nd 6 Cheval Grand(JPN) [Heart's Cry(JPN) x Halwa Sweet(JPN) by Machiavellian(USA)] H5 58 03:12.7 1 1/4
3rd 15 Satono Diamond(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Malpensa(ARG) by Orpen(USA)] C4 58 03:12.7 NK
4th 10 Admire Deus(JPN) H6 58 03:12.8 NK
5th 7 Albert(JPN) H6 58 03:13.3 3
6th 9 Dee Majesty(JPN) C4 58 03:13.5 1 1/2
7th 12 Gold Actor(JPN) H6 58 03:13.6 3/4
8th 13 Tosen Basil(JPN) H5 58 03:13.7 NK
9th 1 Sciacchetra(JPN) C4 58 03:13.7 NK
10th 5 Fata Morgana(JPN) G9 58 03:13.8 1/2
11th 14 One and Only(JPN) H6 58 03:14.1 2
12th 16 Rainbow Line(JPN) C4 58 03:14.3 1 1/4
13th 8 Tamamo Best Play(JPN) H7 58 03:15.1 5
14th 4 Spirits Minoru(JPN) H5 58 03:15.2 1/2
15th 17 Yamakatsu Raiden(JPN) H5 58 03:15.7 3
16th 11 Proletariat(JPN) M6 56 03:15.9 1 1/4
17th 2 Labradorite(JPN) G8 58 03:16.2 1 1/2

-- JRA review
http://japanracing.jp/_news2017/pdf/170430.pdf

Kitasan Black(JPN)
16-10-2-3
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001155349/

Black Tide(JPN): 2001H. Sunday Silence(USA) x Wind in Her Hair(IRE) by Alzao(USA) : full brother to Deep Imapct
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http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000722797/
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Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:59 am

Neorealism(JPN), 2011H. Neo Universe(JPN) x Tokio Reality(USA) by Meadowlake(USA), became the third Japanese horse to win the G1 Audemars Piquet Queen Elizabeth II Cup 2000m turf at Sha Tin on April 30th 2017, when he captured his first G1 title.
He is a 1/2 brother to G1 winner Real Impact (by Deep Impact).
Tokio Reality(USA) is a super broodmare!

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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HH24teYkHo
1 5 NEOREALISM(A609) [Neo Universe(JPN) x Tokio Reality(USA) by Meadowlake(USA)] J Moreira 126 2.04.59
2 8 PAKISTAN STAR(V325) [Shamardal(USA) x Nina Celebre(IRE) by Peintre Celebre(USA)] S de Sousa 126 2.04.65
3 1 WERTHER(V083) [Tavistock(NZ) x Bagalollies(AUS) by Zabeel(NZ)] H Bowman 126 2.04.67
4 4 BLAZING SPEED(P192) N Callan 126 2.04.79
5 6 THE UNITED STATES(A627) B Prebble 126 2.05.14
6 2 SECRET WEAPON(S217) Z Purton 126 2.05.16
7 7 DICTON(A628) O Peslier 126 2.05.68
8 3 DESIGNS ON ROME(P270) T Berry 126 2.05.91


Neorealism(JPN)
18-8-1-2
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001133915/


Neo Universe(JPN) : 2000H. Sunday Silence(USA) x Pointed Path(GB) by Kris(GB)
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0000701577/
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Mon May 01, 2017 12:21 am

Neo Universe and his son, Neorealism, are both very handsome horses. I'm so proud of the great Sunday Silence and how wonderfully the Japanese have ensured his legacy.
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Tue May 02, 2017 8:07 am

Ridan_Remembered wrote:Neo Universe and his son, Neorealism, are both very handsome horses. I'm so proud of the great Sunday Silence and how wonderfully the Japanese have ensured his legacy.
Here is another great news for the Neo Universe line !! :D :D

Warring States(JPN), 2014C. Victoire Pisa(JPN) x Ciliege(JPN) by Sakura Bakushin O(JPN), won in the G3 Bavarian Classic 2000m turf at Munich on May 1st 2017.
He became the first Japanese-bred horse to win a group race in Germany.
This Shadai-bred colt was purchased by Qatar Racing at JRHA Select Sale in 2014.
Hope he will win the German Derby!!

-- replay (German)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TOX3DE72zc

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Victoire Pisa(JPN): 2007H. Neo Universe(JPN) x Whitewater Affair(GB) by Machiavellian(USA)
http://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001046333/
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Tue May 02, 2017 7:53 pm

Oh yay for Victoire Pisa as a sire, too! :mrgreen:
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lurkey mclurker wrote:Oh yay for Victoire Pisa as a sire, too! :mrgreen:
He's very good looking.
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Wed May 03, 2017 9:31 am

lurkey mclurker wrote:Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, exciting! :mrgreen:
Epicharis is confirmed for the Belmont Stakes. :D :D
He is scheduled to arrive at New York on June 1st.
Christophe Lemaire will retain the mount.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/thor ... nt-stakes/
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Sun May 07, 2017 11:32 am

Aerolithe(JPN), 2014F. Kurofune(USA) x Asterix(JPN) by Neo Universe(JPN), won in the G1 NHK Mile Cup 1600m turf at Tokyo beating the boys on May 7th 2017.
Neo Universe(JPN) gets his first G1 winner as a broodmare sire here.
Aerolithe's third dam is the four-time G1 winner Stella Madrid(USA).

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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD94MyxHg9s
1st 16 Aerolithe(JPN)[Kurofune(USA) x Asterix(JPN) by Neo Universe(JPN)] F3 55 01:32.3
2nd 14 Rieno Tesoro(USA)[Speightstown(USA) x Akilina(USA) by Langfuhr(CAN)] F3 55 01:32.5 1 1/2
3rd 6 Bom Servico(JPN)[Daiwa Major(JPN) x Baimoyuri(JPN) by Sakura Laurel(JPN)] C3 57 01:32.9 2 1/2
4th 15 Red en Ciel(JPN) C3 57 01:32.9 NK
5th 11 All the Go(JPN) C3 57 01:33.0 3/4
6th 8 Time Trip(JPN) C3 57 01:33.0 NS
7th 12 Mi Suerte(JPN) F3 55 01:33.1 1/2
8th 13 Trust(JPN) C3 57 01:33.3 1
9th 1 Monde Can Know(JPN) C3 57 01:33.3 NK
10th 10 Divine Code(JPN) C3 57 01:33.4 1/2
11th 5 Platina Voice(JPN) C3 57 01:33.4 NK
12th 7 Jo Strictly(JPN) C3 57 01:33.6 3/4
13th 3 Outliers(JPN) C3 57 01:33.6 NS
14th 2 Kyohei(JPN) C3 57 01:33.7 1/2
15th 9 Taisei Starry(JPN) C3 57 01:34.0 1 3/4
16th 17 Knight Banneret(JPN) C3 57 01:34.0 HD
17th 4 Karakurenai(JPN) F3 55 01:34.2 1 1/4
18th 18 Gun Salute(JPN) C3 57 01:34.3 3/4


-- review
http://japanracing.jp/_news2017/pdf/170507.pdf
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Sun May 07, 2017 12:41 pm

Wow, what happened to Karakurenai??? I mean yes she was stuck along the rail there, but when she got out the jockey just eased her, they never made a run??

No detraction from the winner, she's a lovely big filly and that was a very good run. But what a disappointment for Karakurenai. : ( (And Mi Suerte, who was never in it.)
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Tue May 09, 2017 10:05 pm

I watched the TVG Classic replay of the 2005 American Oaks a couple of days ago, and have to say I don't think I've ever seen a more stunningly beautiful TB filly in my life than Cesario. Wow.

This seemed like the best thread to mention it in.
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Tue May 09, 2017 11:33 pm

And she beat the snot out of those fillies that day. Talk about being much the best.
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