2022 Japanese Racing

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tachyon
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Danon Scorpion(JPN), 2019C. Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Lexie Lou(CAN) by Sligo Bay(IRE), won the G1 NHK Mile Cup 1600m turf at Tokyo under Yuga Kawada on May 8th 2022.
Lord Kanaloa(JPN) has already sired 10 group winners worldwide this year including two G1 winners, one in Dubai and the other in Japan.

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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4R4ToxxpOE

1st 18 Danon Scorpion(JPN) [Lord Kanaloa(JPN) x Lexie Lou(CAN) by Sligo Bay(IRE)] C3 57 01:32.3
2nd 1 Matenro Orion(JPN) [Daiwa Major(JPN) x Parthenon(JPN) by King Kamehameha(JPN)] C3 57 01:32.3 NK
3rd 10 Kawakita Reverie(JPN) [Drefong(USA) x Kafuji Venus(JPN) by Deep Impact(JPN)] C3 57 01:32.4 NK
4th 4 Serifos(JPN) C3 57 01:32.6 1 1/4
5th 11 Industria(JPN) C3 57 01:32.7 NK
6th 5 King Hermes(JPN) C3 57 01:32.8 3/4
7th 13 Jean Gros(USA) C3 57 01:32.9 1/2
8th 6 Toshin Macau(JPN) C3 57 01:33.1 1 1/4
9th 8 Alluring Way(JPN) F3 55 01:33.3 1 1/2
10th 7 Taisei Divine(JPN) C3 57 01:33.4 1/2
11th 3 Solitario(JPN) C3 57 01:33.5 NK
12th 9 Dante's View(JPN) C3 57 01:33.5 NS
13th 17 Sternatia(JPN) F3 55 01:33.6 1
14th 12 Sacred(JPN) F3 55 01:33.7 NK
15th 16 Purpur Ray(JPN) C3 57 01:33.9 1 1/2
16th 15 Otaru Ever(JPN) C3 57 01:34.0 1/2
17th 2 Sonnet Phrase(JPN) F3 55 01:34.6 4
18th 14 Voller Blute(JPN) F3 55 01:35.7 7

Danon Scorpion(JPN)
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001312302/
6: 4-0-1

-- JRA review
''Danon Scorpion Claims Narrow Victory in NHK Mile Cup''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/pdf/220508.pdf
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Sun May 08, 2022 9:03 pm

Lemaire is a great jockey, terrific, actually; which is why I am so disappointed in his ride on Crown Pride. The horse had no chance after pressing that ridiculous pace and he should have known better.

Now I am doubly disappointed because the connections are taking the horse back to Japan and we may not see him again in the States until the Breeders' Cup. I would have loved to see him return in the Belmont.
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If he were to return for any American races, I wish they would hire an experienced American jockey to ride him.
Again, no disrespect to Lemaire, but......yeah, time for a jock switch. :oops: :roll:
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Japanese stallion Maurice(JPN)(Screen Hero) sired another G1 winner in Australia, as Mazu(AUS)[G3. o/o Chatelaine(AUS) by Flying Spur(AUS)] won the G1 Doomben 10,000 1200m turf at Eagle Farm on May 14th 2022.

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-- replay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjuosh_LS5U

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’’Hitotsu'' means one.
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-- from breederscup.com

''DARING TACT HEADLINES SUNDAY’S VICTORIA MILE AT TOKYO RACECOURSE''
https://www.breederscup.com/article/dar ... ker-s-mark

TOKYO 11R
THE VICTORIA MILE(G1)

May 15, 2022, 1600m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT F&M DSN, Special Weight, 4-Year-Olds & Up, Open Class, Value of race: 253,400,000 Yen

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Barrier Draw https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/220513.html
Preview https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/220510.html
Comments https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/220513-02.html
Data Analysis https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/220509.html
Race Programme https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/result ... /2022.html
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Sat May 14, 2022 2:40 pm

I can't decide amongst Daring Tact, Sodashi, Resistencia, Le Papale, and Des Ailes!
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Sat May 14, 2022 6:21 pm

Rooting for Songline and Sodashi :D

That's a very good field. Lei Papale and Daring Tact are dangerous. :P
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Filly champs Daring Tact, Sodashi square off in Victoria Mile
https://www.drf.com/news/japan-filly-ch ... toria-mile

It is a super field and I am hard-pressed to select the winner.
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Daring Tact is my sentimental favorite but I can't be certain about her fitness.
My picks are Lei Papale and Sodashi.
Live longshots are Des Ailes and Fine Rouge.
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Sun May 15, 2022 2:45 am

Sodashi!!!!!!
What a filly!!!!!!!
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-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjxnOadJpsE
1st 5 Sodashi(JPN) [Kurofune(USA) x Buchiko(JPN) by King Kamehameha(JPN)] F4 55 01:32.2
2nd 11 Fine Rouge(JPN) [Kizuna(JPN) x Passion Rouge(JPN) by Boston Harbor(USA)] F4 55 01:32.5 2
3rd 7 Resistencia(JPN) [Daiwa Major(JPN) x Malacostumbrada(ARG) by Lizard Island(USA)] M5 55 01:32.5 NK
4th 10 Rosa Noir(JPN) M6 55 01:32.5 NS
5th 2 Songline(JPN) F4 55 01:32.5 NS
6th 1 Daring Tact(JPN) M5 55 01:32.7 1 1/4
7th 9 Ablaze(JPN) M5 55 01:32.8 NK
8th 14 Akai Ito(JPN) M5 55 01:32.8 HD
9th 17 Shadow Diva(JPN) M6 55 01:32.8 NK
10th 12 Miss New York(JPN) M5 55 01:32.9 HD
11th 6 Divina(JPN) F4 55 01:32.9 HD
12th 13 Lei Papale(JPN) M5 55 01:32.9 NS
13th 18 Terzetto(JPN) M5 55 01:33.0 1/2
14th 15 Andvaranaut(JPN) F4 55 01:33.1 1/2
15th 16 Des Ailes(JPN) M5 55 01:33.2 1/2
16th 8 Kurino Premium(JPN) M5 55 01:33.2 NK
17th 4 Magic Castle(JPN) M5 55 01:33.5 2
18th 3 Meisho Mimosa(JPN) M5 55 01:33.7 1
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BaroqueAgain1
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Sodashi, The White Streak. :D
I got to see two tremendous milers this weekend: Baaeed and Sodashi. Is there any possibility that we will ever get to see those two face each other?
I know the Victoria Mile was a 'Win & You're In' race for the BC at Keeneland but, IIRC, it's for the F&M Turf, not The Mile. After this dominating win today, IMO a mile could be Sodashi's best distance. And The Mile might attract Baaeed.
Ooh...the possibilities. ;)
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BaroqueAgain1 wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 3:24 am Sodashi, The White Streak. :D
I got to see two tremendous milers this weekend: Baaeed and Sodashi. Is there any possibility that we will ever get to see those two face each other?
I know the Victoria Mile was a 'Win & You're In' race for the BC at Keeneland but, IIRC, it's for the F&M Turf, not The Mile. After this dominating win today, IMO a mile could be Sodashi's best distance. And The Mile might attract Baaeed.
Ooh...the possibilities. ;)
Agreed!
Sodashi demolished a very strong field today.
I hope that she will contest the BC Mile this year.
And it's a real possibility in my opinion.
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-- post-race comment

Makoto Kaneko (owner) : ''After this victory, she will have more options. But she is unlikely to return to the dirt. And I haven't thought about overseas trips yet.''

https://keiba.sponichi.co.jp/news/20220 ... 048626000c

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Sodashi with groom Takatoshi Imanami (right), trainer Naosuke Sugai (center) and owner Makoto Kaneko (left)

That's the 106th group victory (32nd group one) for the owner Kaneko Makoto.

-- JRA review
''Four-Year-Old Sodashi Defeats Strong Field in This Year’s Victoria Mile''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2022/pdf/220515.pdf
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Sun May 15, 2022 10:43 am

Amazing :D

She's really a turf miler :lol:
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I don't think anyone would mind if she came over for the BC Turf Mile.
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Sun May 15, 2022 12:37 pm

Sodashi leaves a very strong field reeling. Glad she's found her groove again.
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On top of all that talent. she is gorgeous!!!!!
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tachyon wrote: Sun May 15, 2022 7:54 am Image
Sodashi with groom Takatoshi Imanami (right), trainer Naosuke Sugai (center) and owner Makoto Kaneko (left)
She looks magical in this picture!
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-- from nytimes.com

''A Rare Kind of Filly Dazzles at the Racetrack''
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/16/spor ... hbred.html
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