2021 Japanese Racing

Mylute · Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:39 am

Any updates on Sodashi?

tachyon · Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:11 am

Mylute wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 9:39 am Any updates on Sodashi?

Her groom Takatoshi Imanami** was quoted today as saying; ''Her weight has been unchanged. But she is taller and getting much better now.''

Champion juvenile filly will train up to the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) 1600m turf at Hanshin, April 11th.

** Takatoshi Imanami had Gold Ship years ago.

tachyon · Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:07 am

According to Hochi News today, ''Almond Eye set another new record outside of the turf''.

She smashed the sales record of ''JRA horse plushies'', selling more than 30,000 items.

Her ’’Memorial Gold Plate‘’ and her photo album ''Merci Almond Eye'' are selling very well, too.

Squeaky · Sat Mar 20, 2021 9:00 am

tachyon wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:07 am According to Hochi News today, ''Almond Eye set another new record outside of the turf''.
She smashed the sales record of ''JRA horse plushies'', selling more than 30,000 items.

Her ’’Memorial Gold Plate‘’ and her photo album ''Merci Almond Eye'' are selling very well, too.

Really wish they would sell those plushies outside of Japan! I want one!

Palace Malice · Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:15 pm

I have my Almond Eye plushie.

I bought it on Amazon.jp. They ship out of Japan sometimes.

Squeaky · Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:44 am

When is Lemon Pop running next? Thanks!

Squeaky · Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:48 am

Palace Malice wrote: ↑Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:15 pm I have my Almond Eye plushie. I bought it on Amazon.jp. They ship out of Japan sometimes.

Just ordered —Thanks!

tachyon · Sun Mar 28, 2021 12:00 am

Squeaky wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:44 am When is Lemon Pop running next? Thanks!

The undefeated son of Lemon Drop Kid has been unraced since November last year for some reason.
They say he will run next in the Seiryu Stakes 1600m dirt at Tokyo on May 16th.

tachyon · Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:56 am

Danon Smash(JPN), 2015H. Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Spinning Wildcat(USA)(1/2 to War Chant ) by Hard Spun(USA), won the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen 1200m turf at Chukyo emulating his sire!

mariasmon · Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:03 am

tachyon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:56 am Danon Smash(JPN), 2015H. Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Spinning Wildcat(USA)(1/2 to War Chant ) by Hard Spun(USA), won the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen 1200m turf at Chukyo emulating his sire!

I am so happy about this horse's success.

tachyon · Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:22 am

mariasmon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:03 am
tachyon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 2:56 am Danon Smash(JPN), 2015H. Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Spinning Wildcat(USA)(1/2 to War Chant ) by Hard Spun(USA), won the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen 1200m turf at Chukyo emulating his sire!
I am so happy about this horse's success.

I'm excited to see the Saratoga Dew(USA) x Hollywood Wildcat(USA) cross produce such tremendous speed in Japan, too.

And I'm sure that Danon Smash will be extremely popular when he enters stud, as he is free from Sunday Silence blood like Lord Kanaloa.

tachyon · Sun Mar 28, 2021 3:37 am

-- replay of the G1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cg0FXs7pfVk
1st 14 Danon Smash(JPN) [Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Spinning Wildcat(USA) by Hard Spun(USA)] H6 57 01:09.2
2nd 16 Resistencia(JPN) [Daiwa Major(JPN) x Malacostumbrada(ARG) by Lizard Island(USA)] F4 55 01:09.2 NK
3rd 9 Indy Champ(JPN) [Stay Gold(JPN) x Will Power(JPN) by King Kamehameha(JPN)] H6 57 01:09.3 NK
4th 13 Travesura(JPN) H6 57 01:09.4 3/4
5th 4 Mozu Superflare(USA) M6 55 01:09.5 1/2
6th 17 Sound Chiara(JPN) M6 55 01:09.6 3/4
7th 8 Eighteen Girl(JPN) M5 55 01:09.6 NK
8th 15 Maltese Diosa(JPN) F4 55 01:09.6 HD
9th 12 Seiun Kosei(JPN) H8 57 01:09.7 NK
10th 18 Mikki Brillante(JPN) H5 57 01:09.8 3/4
11th 5 Daimei Fuji(JPN) H7 57 01:09.8 NS
12th 6 Danon Fantasy(JPN) M5 55 01:10.0 1
13th 7 Astra Emblem(JPN) G8 57 01:10.1 1/2
14th 10 Lauda Sion(JPN) C4 57 01:10.1 HD
15th 11 Katsuji(JPN) H6 57 01:10.2 3/4
16th 1 A Will a Way(JPN) M5 55 01:10.4 1 1/4
17th 3 Right on Cue(JPN) H6 57 01:10.9 3
18th 2 Red en Ciel(JPN) H7 57 01:11.3 2 1/2

Danon Smash(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001208468/
23-11-3-1

-- JRA result
''Danon Smash Marks Another Father-Son Victory in Takamatsunomiya Kinen''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/pdf/210328.pdf

Starine · Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:30 am

Danon Smash is a good-looking horse. The filly ran very well too.

Starine · Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:57 pm

Tachyon, what can you tell me about Lei Papale? I'm told she has freakish ability.

tachyon · Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:58 am

Starine wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 7:57 pm Tachyon, what can you tell me about Lei Papale? I'm told she has freakish ability.

Okay probably because she is a Deep Impact filly? haha!

Lei Papale(JPN), 2017F. Deep Impact(JPN) x Shells Lei(JPN) by Kurofune(USA), is an undefeated (5 for 5) filly who won the G3 Challenge Cup 2000m turf at Hanshin in her first stakes test in December last time out, showing her excellent speed from off the pace.
The lightly-raced 4yo filly will step up in the class in the G1 Osaka Hai 2000m turf at Hanshin carrying 55 kilograms =121 pounds for the first time. (She carried 53 kilograms = 117 pounds as she won the Asahi Challenge Cup).
She will probably be sent off the fourth choice of the public following Japan's top contenders Contrail, Gran Alegria and Salios.
Let's see what she does at the highest level and if she is for real on Sunday! --- the Osaka Hai will be a must-watch race!!!

Lei Papale(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001230934/
5-5-0-0

-- replay of the G3 Challenge Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvIIRiwb_nE

Starine · Tue Mar 30, 2021 7:45 pm

Thanks, Tachyon. She sounds like she could be a really good one.

But yes, the Osaka Hai is definitely a must-watch race! That field is incredible.

tachyon · Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:19 am

Contrail(JPN)(Deep Impact) C4

https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001237042/

Gran Alegria(JPN)(Deep Impact) M5

https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001220947/

Salios(JPN)(Heart's Cry) C4

https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001237164/

Northport · Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:19 pm

I wouldn't mind a nice painted portrait of Contrail, he's so stunning.

TwilightTear · Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:11 pm

Northport wrote: ↑Wed Mar 31, 2021 5:19 pm I wouldn't mind a nice painted portrait of Contrail, he's so stunning.

I agree. I love black/near black horses, and he's striking.

tachyon · Fri Apr 02, 2021 7:06 am

The Osaka Hai (G1)

HANSHIN 11R
THE OSAKA HAI(G1)
April 4, 2021, 2000m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT DSN, Special Weight, 4-Year-Olds & Up, Open Class, Value of race: 260,520,000 Yen

2020 winner: Lucky Lilac(JPN) (Orfevre)

-- preview
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/210330-02.html

-- barrier draw
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/210402.html

-- comments from runners' connections
https://japanracing.jp/_news2020/200403-02.html