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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Motorious, winner of the 2024 Joe Hernandez Stakes (G2T), will try to add a second victory in the race Dec. 29 at Santa Anita Park.View the full article -
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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Museum Mile capped a busy and successful 3-year-old season with a victory over older foes in the Arima Kinen (G1T) Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Museum Mile eased the pain of last year's agonising defeat for jockey Cristian Demuro when producing an irresistible late burst to win Sunday's Arima Kinen, the fan-voted 'Grand Prix' of Japan. Returning to Nakayama Racecourse, the scene of his Classic victory in April's Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2,000 Guineas), Museum Mile was settled towards the rear of the 16-strong field in the early stages. Shadowing Danon Decile (Epiphaneia) for much of the race, the son of Leontes swung wide around the final two corners and began to pick off his rivals one by one. Moving alongside Danon Decile with 100 metres to run, he proceeded to reel in longshot Cosmo Kuranda (Al Ain) to become only the fourth three-year-old winner of the Arima Kinen this century, emulating Deep Impact (2005), Vodka (2007) and Efforia (2021). The official winning margin at the line was a half-length, with Danon Decile finishing just a neck behind Cosmo Kuranda as he occupied the final podium position for the second consecutive year. The hard-luck story of the race was the defending champion, Regaleira, who did very well under the circumstances to be beaten just 1 1/4 lengths into fourth. The daughter of Suave Richard recorded an identical time to the winner for the final three furlongs, but simply had too much ground to make up following a sluggish exit from the stalls. “It was revenge from last year,” an elated Demuro said of his reversal in fortunes, having partnered Shahryar (Deep Impact) when he was beaten just a nose by Regaleira 12 months ago. “Last year, Regaleira cut my dream and, this year, I brought it back. I just followed Danon Decile all the way. He opened the way for us in the last stretch and, when we came outside, I knew we could beat him. The horse likes the Nakayama track, so it was a big advantage for us. I'm very happy to win the Arima Kinen on its 70th anniversary.” Proving well suited by the step up to 2,500 metres when winning the Arima Kinen, Museum Mile has been beaten just once in four career starts at Nakayama, with his other win coming in September's G2 Asahi Hai St Lite Kinen. Away from his favourite stomping ground, the Daisuke Takayanagi trainee was also third in last year's G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Kyoto, while his first start against older horses resulted in a runner-up finish behind Masquerade Ball (Duramente) in last month's G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn) at Tokyo. Pedigree Notes Museum Mile features among a pair of top-level winners for Leontes, who is based at the Breeders Stallion Station in Hokkaido. The Japanese champion two-year-old colt of 2015, before posting one of his best efforts as a three-year-old when finishing fifth in the Satsuki Sho, Leontes is also responsible for last year's Tenno Sho (Spring) winner T O Royal. This colt is the first foal out of the Listed Sweet Pea Stakes second Museum Hill (Heart's Cry) who, in turn, is out of a half-sister to the G3 Keisei Hai Autumn Handicap hero King's Trail (Sunday Silence) and the Listed-placed Santa Fe Soleil (Agnes Tachyon). His third dam, the winning Northern Taste mare Santa Fe Trail, is a half-sister to Shinko Lovely (Caerleon), the one-time champion older mare in Japan. Museum Hill's second foal, Festival Hill (Saturnalia), looked a filly with Classic potential for 2026 when winning last month's G3 Fantasy Stakes at Kyoto. Sunday, Nakayama, Japan ARIMA KINEN (GRAND PRIX)-G1, ¥960,040,000, Nakayama, 12-28, 3yo/up, 2500mT, 2:31.50, fm. 1–MUSEUM MILE (JPN), 126, c, 3, by Leontes (Jpn) 1st Dam: Museum Hill (Jpn) (SP-Jpn, $772,865), by Heart's Cry (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Loretto Chapel (Jpn), by French Deputy 3rd Dam: Santa Fe Trail (Jpn), by Northern Taste O-Sunday Racing; B-Northern Farm; T-Daisuke Takayanagi; J-Cristian Demuro; ¥503,528,000. Lifetime Record: 10-5-2-1, ¥961,799,000. *1/2 to Festival Hill (Jpn) (Saturnalia {Jpn}), GSW-Jpn, $295,888. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Cosmo Kuranda (Jpn), 128, c, 4, Al Ain (Jpn)–Southern Speed (Aus), by Southern Image. O/B-Big Red Farm; ¥201,008,000. 3–Danon Decile (Jpn), 128, c, 4, Epiphaneia (Jpn)–Top Decile, by Congrats. (¥135,000,000 Ylg '22 JRHJUL). O-Danox Inc.; B-Shadai Farm; ¥130,540,000. Margins: HF, NK, HF. Odds: 2.80, 110.50, 2.80. Also Ran: Regaleira (Jpn), Sunrise Zipangu (Jpn), Tastiera (Jpn), Justin Palace (Jpn), Exicite Bio (Jpn), Meiner Emperor (Jpn), Chevalier Rose (Jpn), Admire Terra (Jpn), Elton Rose (Jpn), Meisho Tabaru (Jpn), Shin Emperor (Fr), Arata (Jpn), Mystery Way (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. The post Demuro Gains Arima Kinen “Revenge” Aboard Dominant Museum Mile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Leading commentator Jerry Hannon, widely regarded as the voice of Irish racing, is next in the hot seat. The Kerry native took over from Des Scahill in his role as the leading racecourse commentator in Ireland in 2008 and his voice has been associated with some of the best and most memorable races in the country in recent years. What is your defining memory of 2025? It's always special commentating at my local racecourse in Listowel and, for Eoin McCarthy to end the week as the leading trainer there, that was an achievement that stands out above all else for me in 2025. Is there a race or a commentary that sticks out above all else? Galopin Des Champs at Leopardstown. Racing fans have a deep appreciation for him so any one of his big-race wins at Leopardstown sticks out for different reasons. He spoils for choice. Tell us something that people don't know about Jerry Hannon? That joining the priesthood was a genuine CAO option for me after I completed the Leaving Certificate in 1998! You have one of the most recognisable voices in racing. But tell us this, how did you become a commentator in the first place? It became my party piece! I enjoyed impersonating commentators' calls on many of the big races when I was younger. Michael O'Hehir's Foinavon Grand National call from 1967 was a particular favourite. What keeps you awake at night? The thoughts of sitting on the M50 motorway the following morning! If you were not a racing commentator, what career path would you have taken? Forgetting the priesthood, becoming a TV newsreader was a fallback plan. Who has been your biggest inspiration/mentor? Pat Keane, who worked with the Irish Examiner, was always a wise counsel when I was starting out in the game. Your favourite racecourse/festival and why? It has to be Galway. The mixed cards at the Festival there provide an amazing atmosphere. It is the best commentary box in Ireland. Your go-to karaoke song? Being a big Liverpool fan, I'll have to go with You'll Never Walk Alone. And finally, a trade secret to end on; do commentators have favourites? Ie, is there one trainer or jockey you shout for a little louder than others? I am impartial in the main but I love seeing young people, especially the apprentice jockeys, enjoying success. The post In The Hot Seat: Jerry Hannon appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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