2023 Japanese Racing

[tachyon]

What does Derma Satogake mean?

Owner Hiroyuki Asanuma is a dermatologist and he names his horses [Derma] + [something].
''Sotogake'' is a sumo technique (''Kimarite'').
You may see how Sotogake is performed in the youtube video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKMn_IL8t54

[Northport]

Yoshito Yahagi at the Kentucky Derby already has me 10x more interested

I think we're all piqued.

This just came across my newsfeed and I am obligated to share it. Because, quite simply, I love this dude.

https://fb.watch/jzrwBRpkq2/?mibextid=0cALme

I hope he wins every race on planet earth.

[SukiSatsuki]

Yoshito Yahagi at the Kentucky Derby already has me 10x more interested

I think we're all piqued.

This just came across my newsfeed and I am obligated to share it. Because, quite simply, I love this dude.

https://fb.watch/jzrwBRpkq2/?mibextid=0cALme

I hope he wins every race on planet earth.

Oh I love bim

[tachyon]

-- from DRF

Kazushi Kimura has been booked to ride Mandarin Hero(JPN)(Shanghai Bobby) in the G1 Santa Anita Derby.
https://www.drf.com/news/kimura-picks-m ... nita-derby

Both the horse and the rider come from Hidaka District, Hokkaido.

[tachyon]

Mandarin Hero arrived at Santa Anita this morning.


photo: @A_Evers

[tachyon]

That's a nice filed!
Will the two champion females in 2022, best 3yo filly (Stars on Earth) and best older mare (Geraldina), beat the boys in the open G1?

HANSHIN 11R
THE OSAKA HAI(G1)

April 2, 2023, 2000m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT DSN, Special Weight, 4-Year-Olds & Up, Open Class, Value of race: 384,860,000 Yen



-- @HorseRacing_JPN
Osaka Hai (G1, 15:40, April 2) https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/schedu ... osaka.html
Barrier Draw https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230331.html
http://japanracing.jp/en/racing/result/
Preview https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230328.html
Comments https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230331-02.html
Data Analysis https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230327.html
Race Programme https://japanracing.jp/_pdf/information ... 230402.pdf

[Starine]

Will it finally be Jack d'Or's day?

[tachyon]

Will it finally be Jack d'Or's day?

Jack d'Or does it!
Stars on Earth 2nd.

[tachyon]

Jack d'Or(JPN), 2018H. Maurice(JPN) x Ravarino(USA) by Unbridled's Song(USA), captured his first G1 title wiring the Osaka Hai 2000m turf at Hanshin under Yutaka Take on April 2nd 2023.
https://www.jbis.jp/horse/0001265115/
14: 8-2-0.





-- replay (English)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArNicMGbF4
1st 9 Jack d'Or(JPN) [Maurice(JPN) x Ravarino(USA) by Unbridled's Song(USA)] H5 58 01:57.4
2nd 11 Stars on Earth(JPN) [Duramente(JPN) x Southern Stars(GB) by Smart Strike(CAN)] F4 56 01:57.4 NS
3rd 13 Danon the Kid(JPN) [Just a Way(JPN) x Epic Love(IRE) by Dansili(GB)] H5 58 01:57.4 NK
4th 7 Matenro Leo(JPN) C4 58 01:57.8 2
5th 2 Maria Elena(JPN) M5 56 01:57.9 3/4
6th 1 Geraldina(JPN) M5 56 01:58.0 1/2
7th 14 Hishi Iguazu(JPN) H7 58 01:58.0 1/2
8th 4 North Bridge(JPN) H5 58 01:58.1 NK
9th 6 Weltreisende(JPN) H6 58 01:58.1 NK
10th 10 Potager(JPN) H6 58 01:58.1 NS
11th 8 Lagulf(JPN) C4 58 01:58.2 1/2
12th 3 Mozu Bello(JPN) H7 58 01:58.2 NS
13th 12 Killer Ability(JPN) C4 58 01:58.3 NK
14th 5 Wonderful Town(JPN) H5 58 01:58.9 4
15th 16 North the World(JPN) H5 58 01:59.3 2 1/2
16th 15 Hindu Times(JPN) G7 58 01:59.5 1 1/4



-- JRA review
''Jack d’Or Claims Wire-to-Wire Victory in 2023 Osaka Hai''
https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/pdf/230402.pdf

[Starine]

Will it finally be Jack d'Or's day?

Jack d'Or does it!
Stars on Earth 2nd.

He was a terrific winner and set a new stakes record. Also happy to see Yutaka with yet another top-level winner.

[tachyon]

Also happy to see Yutaka with yet another top-level winner.

Yutaka Take, aged 54 years and 19 days, became the oldest jockey to win a JRA G1.
Previous record had been held by Yukio Okabe, aged 53 years and 361 days, who rode Symboli Kris S(USA) to win the Tenno Sho Autumn in 2002.
Yutaka Take was also the youngest jockey, aged 19 years and 236 days, to win a JRA G1 with Super Creek(JPN) in the Kikuka Sho in 1988.

-- replay of the Tenno Sho Autumn 2002
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxhWDTnAFNs

-- replay of the Kikuka Sho 1988
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tPcE0sxH-o

[tachyon]

-- from Bloodhorse

''Group 1 Winner Liberty Island Makes Debut in Oka Sho''
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... in-oka-sho

[tachyon]

This could be interesting.

-- from Asian Racing Report
(written by David Morgan)

''Fan power drives Japan’s Racing Club phenomenon''
https://asianracingreport.com/fan-power ... henomenon/

“Imagine it: normal people could buy Almond Eye. It brings joy for so many people who would never have been able to own a champion like that.” Many of Japan's best horses are raced by 'everyday' fans, via affordable club syndicate shares.

Racing Clubs owned by Yoshida Family

[tachyon]

Japan-Based Trainer Fujita Has High Hopes For Mandarin Hero In Santa Anita Derby
https://paulickreport.com/news/triple-c ... ita-derby/

Interesting read!!
Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm thrilled with Fujita's decision.

Through his first five starts, Mandarin Hero's running style has been to come from off the pace. In the Santa Anita Derby, Fujita plans to use a jockey from the local colony.

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope the colt performs well in the Santa Anita Derby.

-- from Santa Anita Park

Kazushi Kimura interviewed on Mandarin Hero
https://twitter.com/santaanitapark/stat ... 3492257795

[tachyon]

-- from bloodhorse

''Champion Liberty Island Tops Japanese Guineas Field''
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing ... neas-field

HANSHIN 11R
THE OKA SHO (JAPANESE 1000 GUINEAS)(G1)

April 9, 2023, 1600m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT F&M DSN, Special Weight, 3-Year-Olds, Open Class, Value of race: 304,020,000 Yen



Will the champion live up to the expectation?

-- @HorseRacing_JPN
Barrier Draw https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230407.html
Preview https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230404.html
Comments https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230407-02.html
Data Analysis https://japanracing.jp/_news2023/230403.html
Race Programme https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/result ... /2023.html

[tachyon]

JRA-FUN has also released a new brand advertisement!
「今日、わたしの物語が走ります。」

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jseFSy_2R8

JRA official channel has just released a long version of the new brand advertisement!
「今日、わたしの物語が走ります。」(''Today, my story starts (races)'')

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXfpmyQPdTs

[BaroqueAgain1]

Pennyweka (Satono Alladin [JPN] x Threepence [NZ]) won the 12-furlong Group 1 Australian Oaks at Royal Randwick with a strong stretch run.

[tachyon]

Mandarin Hero(JPN)(Shanghai Bobby) ran HUGE to finish 2nd in the G1 Santa Anita Derby!!
That was a ''victory'' for the NAR racing people and fans.
And Kate Hunter's tweets two weeks ago were absolutely right!!

https://twitter.com/KeibaKate/status/16 ... 4894494721

What Ushba Tesoro & Marche Lorraine keep proving to me is that I really need to stop underestimating NAR form. No it isn’t internationally rated at ALL, comes with little to no black type, but again and again they prove to be up to the task. Dubai World Cup and Breeders Cup.

Bodes well for horses like Mandarin Hero who will be running G1 Santa Anita next month.

[Starine]

Mandarin Hero ran lights out and only just missed. Hope he makes the Kentucky Derby field.

[tachyon]

Mandarin Hero ran lights out and only just missed. Hope he makes the Kentucky Derby field.

It now seems that he has the pedigree to run well on the conventional dirt.



He covered 9F at Santa Anita in 1:48.69 today and 1800m (about 9F) at Oi Racecourse in 1:54.4.
That shows how Japanese dirt tracks are different from US dirt tracks, too.