Equinox overcomes wide trip in BC WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Showing why he’s rated the world’s best horse, Silk Racing Co.’s Equinox imposed his authority despite an extremely wide trip in Sunday’s $3.6 million Takarazuka Kinen (G1). […]
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Titleholder sets course record in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Titleholder continued his upward trajectory in Japan on Sunday with a two-length victory in the Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin, a “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup Challenge series prep for the Nov. 5 Breeders’ […]
Chrono Genesis repeats in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Last seen missing narrowly to Mishriff in the March 27 Dubai Sheema Classic (G1) on World Cup night, Chrono Genesis successfully defended her title in Sunday’s Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin. […]
Chrono Genesis earns BC Turf spot in Takarazuka Kinen romp
A rain-affected Hanshin played right into the hands of Chrono Genesis as the 3-1 second choice spread-eagled the field in Sunday’s Takarazuka Kinen (G1). Romping by a stakes-record six lengths, the Sunday Racing Co. colorbearer […]
Lys Gracieux in Breeders’ Cup Turf mix after taking ‘Win and You’re In’ Takarazuka Kinen
U. Carrot Farm’s Lys Gracieux not only earned her ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) by beating males in Sunday’s “Win and You’re In” Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin – the Japanese champion mare […]
Mikki Rocket gets jump on Werther in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Takarazuka Kinen
Mizuki Noda’s Mikki Rocket capitalized on a ground-saving trip, and first run, to deny Hong Kong celebrity Werther in Sunday’s $2.955 million Takarazuka Kinen (G1) at Hanshin. Under a well-judged ride by Ryuji Wada, the […]
Satono Crown rules Takarazuka Kinen, lands spot in BC Turf
Hitherto best known for upsetting Highland Reel in last December’s Hong Kong Vase (G1), Hajime Satomi’s Satono Crown landed his first major in Japan in Sunday’s $2,826,000 Takarazuka Kinen (G1). The Noriyuki Hori trainee thereby […]