2024 Japanese Racing

[tachyon]

Shin Emperor third in the Champion Stakes with traffic issues, not bad. I hope they still want to run him in the Arc.

Yeah, the Japanese Derby 3rd ran very well in his first start in Europe.
We knew he didn't dislike European turf at least.
He will head to the Arc, of course.

[tachyon]

Yoshito Yahagi has just commented,

''That was a tough race, in which Coolmore had four runners and we had only one.
I'm sorry for the fans in Japan who backed us holding win tickets.
Shin Emperor was only about 70% today and he will improve from here for the Arc.''

[tachyon]

16 selected horses for the Japan Dirt Classic (Jpn1. 2000m dirt at Oi on Oct 2nd) have been announced today!!
The Japan Dirt Classic is the final leg of the Japan Dirt Triple Crown.
I wonder if this Jpn1 field could be even more competitive than a G1!!
Can't wait!!

https://www.goracing.jp/english/upload/ ... assic.html
https://www.keiba.go.jp/dirtgraderace/2 ... ecard.html

Kashima Espada(JPN)(JRA)https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021106014/
Kunino Tokimeki(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021100004/
Satono Epic(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021105271/
Saint Honore(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021106935/
Sunrise Zipangu(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021104756/
Sisyphus(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021101904/
Shimme Daisy(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021100229/
Dateno Shogun(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021100810/
Forever Young(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021105727/
Fuji Eugene(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021107032/
Black Butler(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021102129/
Preflop All In(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021100642/
Pod Logo(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021104873/
Pond Boy(JPN)(NAR) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021102937/
Mikki Fight(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021105615/
Ramjet(JPN)(JRA) https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2021106640/

[Starine]

It's a very strong field. Very much looking forward to the matchup of Forever Young and Ramjet.

[lurkey mclurker]

Aron's Rod looks SO MUCH like her!!!! Gonna have everything crossed for his debut...

@netkeiba
[New horses to watch]
Almond Eye's first foal, Aron's Rod, is set to make his debut at the Tokyo Mile on October 26th #アロンズロッド

https://x.com/netkeiba/status/1837076577064210654

[tachyon]

-- from TDN
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/t ... rf-sprint/

Ecoro Sieg(USA), 2022C. Twirling Candy(USA) x Lily Pod(USA) by Bernstein(USA), won the Canna Stakes open-class 1200m turf at Nakayama under Christophe Lemaire in 1:07.2 breaking JRA's 2yo record to remain unbeaten 2 for 2 on Sep 21st 2024.
The $95,000 Keeneland September yearling is trained by Hideyuki Mori and likely to run in the G1 BC Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar!

[Starine]

New 2yo record and he did it with ears pricked. Looking forward to seeing him at Del Mar.

[Northport]

So many Japanese horses at the Breeder's Cup this year, I can't wait!

[Starine]

Ushba Tesoro, Derma Sotogake make comebacks starts against one another
https://www.drf.com/news/ushba-tesoro-d ... ne-another

[tachyon]

Ushba Tesoro, Derma Sotogake make comebacks starts against one another
https://www.drf.com/news/ushba-tesoro-d ... ne-another

The Nippon TV Hai is set up as as one of the key prep races for the BC Classic at Del Mar.
Many racing fans may watch this race live tomorrow.



https://www.goracing.jp/english/upload/ ... tvhai.html
https://www.goracing.jp/english/upload/ ... CECARD.pdf

-- live-feed
https://keiba-lv-st.jp/top.html?track_id=funabashi
https://www.youtube.com/@funabashi-keiba

[Squeaky]

William Barows won wire to wire, Ushba Tesoro a very good closing second. Derma Sotogake a far back fifth. .

[Starine]

An encouraging return for Ushba Tesoro; less so for Derma Sotogake. He's been a little disappointing this year in light of his big second in the Classic last year.

[lurkey mclurker]

William Barows won wire to wire, Ushba Tesoro a very good closing second. Derma Sotogake a far back fifth. .

no way!!!! lmaoooo i was going to ask tachyon if he thought william barows had a shot but then i thought nahhhh...

[tachyon]

William Barows(JPN)(Mikki Isle) looked like a 9F (1800m) specialist and Ryusei Sakai gave him the best ride last night!
He might be pointed to either Jpn1 JBC Classic or G1 Champions Cup next.
https://en.netkeiba.com/db/horse/2018100829/

In the meantime, Idolhorse.com has had an interesting article below.

''NAR Takes Centre Stage As Ushba Tesoro Defeated At Funabashi''
https://idolhorse.com/horse-racing-news ... funabashi/

[tachyon]

Both Ushba Tesoro (Yuga Kawada) and Derma Sotogake (Christophe Lemaire) will head to Del Mar as planned.

[lurkey mclurker]

does anyone know about the strap shin emperor is wearing in this vid clip...? i haven't ever seen something like that by itself...

https://x.com/mishima_marie/status/1839632001961521587

[Starine]

That kind of looks like a heartrate monitor but usually it's further up in the girth area.

[BaroqueAgain1]

Since he is much deeper through the girth than he is around his waist, it may have just slipped back.

[tachyon]

NAKAYAMA 11R
THE SPRINTERS STAKES(G1)

September 29, 2024, 1200m, Turf, Post time 15:40
INT DSN, Special Weight, 3-Year-Olds & Up, Open Class, Value of race: 328,800,000 Yen


Barrier Draw https://japanracing.jp/_news2024/240927.html

Horse Racing in Japan: 2024 Sprinters Stakes (G1) Training Video [English subtitles] <----- NEW!

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

#JRA The Sprinters Stakes (G1, 15:40, Sep 29th) https://japanracing.jp/en/horsemen/sprinters_stakes/
Preview https://japanracing.jp/_news2024/240924-03.html
Comments https://japanracing.jp/_news2024/240927-02.html
Training Report of Foreign Entries https://japanracing.jp/_news2024/240928.html
Data Analysis https://japanracing.jp/_news2024/240924-02.html
Programme https://japanracing.jp/en/racing/result ... /2024.html

[Starine]

Go Mama Cocha!