2021 Japanese Racing

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-- replay (Japanese)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbJSiVuNXWM
1st. (#7) Efforia(JPN) (Epiphaneia)
2nd. (#13) Titleholder(JPN) (Duramente)
3rd. (#3) Stella Veloce(JPN) (Bago)

Here's the new hero!!
Efforia remains undefeated with 4 wins from 4 starts!!!
And Epiphaneia is a super stallion.

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Efforia(JPN) became the 19th undefeated Satsuki Sho winner following Saturnalia(JPN)(Lord Kanaloa) and Contrail(JPN)(Deep Impact) in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
It was the first G1 victory for young jockey Takeshi Yokoyama, 22yo, who is the son of currently active jockey Norihiro Yokoyama.
Takeshi’s victory makes him the third second generation Satsuki Sho winner after Yutaka (father/Kunihiko) Take and Yuichi (father/Yoichi) Fukunaga.

And Efforia became only the sixth horse to win the Satsuki Sho by more than three lengths following Tosho Boy(JPN), Miho Shinzan(JPN), Narita Brian(JPN), Deep Impact(JPN) and Orfevre(JPN)!!!!!!






-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKWR3HarSFw
1st 7 Efforia(JPN) [Epiphaneia(JPN) x Katies Heart(JPN) by Heart's Cry(JPN)] C3 57 02:00.6
2nd 13 Titleholder(JPN) [Duramente(JPN) x Mowen(GB) by Motivator(GB)] C3 57 02:01.1 3
3rd 3 Stella Veloce(JPN) [Bago(FR) x Oh My Baby(JPN) by Deep Impact(JPN)] C3 57 02:01.1 NK
4th 1 Admire Hadar(JPN) C3 57 02:01.2 NK
5th 6 Yoho Lake(JPN) C3 57 02:01.2 NK
6th 15 Gratias(JPN) C3 57 02:01.3 1月2日
7th 11 Deep Monster(JPN) C3 57 02:01.4 NK
8th 16 Red Belle Aube(JPN) C3 57 02:01.8 2 1/2
9th 5 Victipharus(JPN) C3 57 02:02.1 1 3/4
10th 4 Elusive Panther(JPN) C3 57 02:02.2 3/4
11th 10 Chevalier Rose(JPN) C3 57 02:02.4 1 1/4
12th 12 World Revival(JPN) C3 57 02:02.4 NS
13th 9 Lagom(JPN) C3 57 02:02.6 3/4
14th 2 Lupus Tesoro(JPN) C3 57 02:02.9 1 3/4
15th 8 Danon the Kid(JPN) C3 57 02:03.1 1
16th 14 Asamano Itazura(JPN) C3 57 02:03.6 3 1/2

-- JRA result
''Unbeaten Efforia Claims Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) Title''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/pdf/210418.pdf

Efforia(JPN) 2018C. Epiphaneia(JPN) x Katies Heart(JPN) by Heart's Cry(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001266977/
4-4-0-0

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The undefeated Satsuki Sho winner Efforia(JPN) came out of the race in fine order.

with his trainer Yuichi Shikato

Efforia has been given the highest Satsuki Sho rating of 120, tying 2020 winner Contrail(JPN) and 2016 winner Dee Majesty(JPN).
This year's Satsuki Sho handle was up 24.7% from last year.
His next start will be the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) of course!

[tachyon]

France Go de Ina(USA)(Will Take Charge) will enter quarantine on April 27th and leave for the states on May 5th.
The 3yo colt will be aimed at the Preasness May 15th!!
I wonder if he failed to show his best after fever in the UAE Derby (6th).
His trainer Hideyuki Mori always wanted to take him to the states.
Good Luck!!


photo: @AdolphsonRacing


https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001327949/

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-- from bloodhorse daily (by Naohiro Goda)

''Japan-based France Go De Ina to Make Preakness Bid''
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... akness-bid

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HANSHIN 11R
THE TENNO SHO(SPRING)(G1)

May 2, 2021, 3200m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT DSN, Special Weight, 4-Year-Olds & Up, Open Class, Value of race: 291,100,000 Yen

The Tenno Sho Spring this year will be run at Hanshin Racecourse for the first time in 27 years, with the extensive renovation of the enclosures and paddock area now well under way at Kyoto Racecourse.




-- Barrier Draw
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/210430.html

[BaroqueAgain1]

I'm going to be rooting for Authority, the late, great Cesario's grandson.

[tachyon]

I'm going to be rooting for Authority, the late, great Cesario's grandson.

He is one of my sentimental favorites, too.
Hope he can overcome the widest draw which is not favorable for this race,.
Oddly enough, three Orfevre babies have been put together in outside posts.

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-- JRA race programme
https://japanracing.jp/_pdf/information ... 210502.pdf

-- ''IN THE MONEY'' race programme (NEW) <------ I think it's good!!!
https://inthemoneypodcast.com/wp-conten ... pp0501.pdf

https://inthemoneypodcast.com/jra-japan ... tions-pps/

[Mylute]

I want Shironii to win.

[Palace Malice]

Ocea Great and Authority both look great! I'm going with them. Go Orfevre kiddos!!!
... Or a girl, time for Curren Bouquetd'or to get a G1!

[tachyon]

Ocea Great has the pedigree to run all day.
But today the turf is firmer than expected and may favor the speed...
Yeah, would love to see a filly win the Tenno Sho Spring, too.

[tachyon]

World Premiere wins it!

[Palace Malice]

World Premiere is really a stayer

[CorridorZ75]

World Premiere wins it!

Never bet against the German breeding at distance.

I also can't believe Al's Gal already has a 3 year old, but I guess that is right.

The dam of the winner of the 7th race, Amabile, is Nishino Feminine who was bred to Chrome for this year though I don't think a foal has been reported yet. He was also bred to the dam of the second place finisher in the first race Lien Pesca.

Another stakes winner for Makfi in the Tango Stakes.

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-- replay (Japanese)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usjmovM7TOU
-- replay(English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Iki_S2Gv5Q
1st 1 World Premiere(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Mandela(GER) by Acatenango(GER)] H5 58 03:14.7
2nd 12 Deep Bond(JPN) [Kizuna(JPN) x Zephyranthes(JPN) by King Halo(JPN)] C4 58 03:14.8 3/4
3rd 3 Curren Bouquetd'or(JPN) [Deep Impact(JPN) x Solaria(CHI) by Scat Daddy(USA)] M5 56 03:15.2 2
4th 2 Aristoteles(JPN) C4 58 03:15.2 HD
5th 14 Win Marilyn(JPN) F4 56 03:15.6 2 1/2
6th 5 Diastima(JPN) C4 58 03:15.6 NK
7th 7 You Can Smile(JPN) H6 58 03:16.2 3 1/2
8th 6 Makahiki(JPN) H8 58 03:16.5 2
9th 13 Namura Donovan(JPN) H6 58 03:16.6 1/2
10th 17 Authority(JPN) C4 58 03:16.7 NK
11th 16 Melody Lane(JPN) M5 56 03:17.4 4
12th 10 Ghost(JPN) G5 58 03:17.5 1/2
13th 15 Ocea Great(JPN) H5 58 03:17.5 NK
14th 11 Meisho Tengen(JPN) H5 58 03:18.1 3 1/2
15th 8 Divine Force(JPN) H5 58 03:18.1 NS
16th 4 Shironii(JPN) H7 58 03:18.4 1 3/4
17th 9 Jako Maru(JPN) H7 58 03:19.6 7

[tachyon]

I thought Curren Bouquetd'or would finally win a G1 as they turned for home, but....

Katsumi Ando, ex-jockey and commentator for Fuji TV, put it, ''she is really a type of horse who doesn't want to win.''

This is the first time a filly or mare placed in a G1 race in Japan going 3000m or more.

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-- from france-galop

''Japan's Deep Bond will run in 2021 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe''
https://www.france-galop.com/en/content ... e-triomphe

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TOKYO 11R
THE NHK MILE CUP(G1)

May 9, 2021, 1600m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT C&F DSN, Special Weight, 3-Year-Olds, Open Class, Value of race: 204,960,000 Yen



-- Barrier Draw
https://japanracing.jp/_news2021/210507.html

-- JRA Race Programme
https://japanracing.jp/_pdf/information ... 210509.pdf

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---- ''IN THE MONEY'' race programme (Tokyo, May 9th)

https://inthemoneypodcast.com/wp-conten ... pp0508.pdf
https://inthemoneypodcast.com/jra-japan ... s-may-8th/