Shin Emperor Knocked Out Of The Arc With Respiratory Illness, Japan Cup New Target

[Wandering Eyes]

Susumu Fujita's Shin Emperor has been ruled out of the upcoming G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe next month due to a respiratory illness, trainer Yoshito Yahagi posted on X.

A Group 2 winner in Saudi Arabia and a Group 3 winner in Japan, the full-brother to 2020 Arc hero Sottsass will target the G1 Japan Cup in November, a race he finished second in last year. Third in the 2024 G1 Irish Champion Stakes, he ran sixth in the 2025 edition of the race.

The post read, “Shin Emperor underwent an endoscopic examination on Monday local time due to an abnormality observed in its racing performance. As a result, asthma and moderate pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) were identified.

“While these conditions do not require immediate complete rest, it was determined that competing in the Arc de Triomphe in optimal condition would be difficult, and the decision was made to withdraw from the race.”

The chestnut, who topped the 2022 Arqana August Yearling Sale at €2.1 million, will aim to go one better in the 2025 Japan Cup after he recovers.

“Moving forward, the plan is to return to Japan on September 28 and prepare for the Japan Cup,” the post continued. “We kindly ask for your continued support in Japan as well.”

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