Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 9, 2019 Journalists Share Posted July 9, 2019 Cheval Grand (JPN) (Heart’s Cry {JPN}), winner of the 2017 G1 Japan Cup, will arrive in Newmarket on Thursday ahead of his intended start in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. at Ascot on July 27. Trained by Yasuo Tomomichi for former Japanese baseball star Kazuhiro Sasaki, the 7-year-old was last seen finishing runner-up to Old Persian (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) in the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in March. Prior to that he had been placed in the G1 Arima Kinen and also in his third consecutive start in the Japan Cup when fourth to Almond Eye (JPN) (Lord Kanaloa {JPN}). Bred by Northern Farm, Cheval Grand has won seven of his 30 starts, including Argentina’s GI Copa Republica. He is a full-brother to the G1 Shuka Sho (Japanese 1,000 Guineas) and 2017 G1 Dubai Turf winner Vivlos (JPN), who also races in the colours of Sasaki. She too raced in Dubai at the recent World Cup meeting when runner-up in the Turf for the second year running. Cheval Grand will join his compatriot Deirdre (JPN) (Harbinger {GB}) at Abington Place Stables in Newmarket, where he will be prepared for the King George and also the G1 Juddmonte International S. Deirdre, meanwhile, is being aimed at the G1 Qatar Nassau S. at Glorious Goodwood. The post Japanese star en route to UK appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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