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Purchasing at the Classic Sale
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 General
We found some great horses at Sydney’s Inglis Classic Sale which is well known that this sale has produced many G1 horses. The roster of the sale, which in previous years was divided into two sections, was combined into one this year and many horses were listed. We had the blood stock agent from Japan came and checked all the horses with us, and then made a short list. As a result, we won the bid for two horses, after being the under bidder for 9 times. The winning bidders those we lost, were mainly major syndicate companies and large stables in Sydney and Melbourne who were looking for G1 …
Bahamut enters his second life
Wednesday February 14th, 2024 General
Bahamut came into my care as a yearling, and his growth and successes have made great strides for the stables. He is a friendly and gentle boy and has become a very dearly loved member of our stable staff. At the age of two, when he was immature in body and mind. At three years of age, when he tried his luck at the big races with the aim of running in the Derby. At four, he came second in a race at Randwick ridden by jockey James McDonald, who was also voted the world’s best jockey. At five, when he overcame a throat operation and won in the Brisbane …
Ballina Cup in 2024
Friday January 26th, 2024 General
The Ballina Cup was held on January 25. It is the largest of the home track races and is a qualifying race in which the winner is eligible to run in the Big Dance, a $3 million race at Randwick Racecourse with a total purse of $3 million. We have run horses from the Japanos Stables every year, with Jacksplat finishing second two years ago, and last year we also sent Bahamut. This year, the race was postponed for a week due to rain, but we had Do It For You and he finished 7th. Jockey Kirk Matheson said, “I caught 3 deep but he was pretty game to fought …
Watch out for the future of “Saturday Auction
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 General
Have you ever heard of “Saturday Auction” (https:/www.sat-auction.jp)? The first auction held on Saturday, December 23 last year had 6 horses, and the second auction held on January 6 this year had 10 horses. A total of 16 horses, including horses deregistered from JRA and horses enrolled in local tracks, were listed and all of them were sold. Mr. Keita Tanaka is the representative. Mr. Tanaka has long been a leading coordinator of Japanese horses’ traveling overseas. “At the Tattersalls auction, a friend of mine who works as a stable manager in Dubai bought a horse. She went to Australia and won the G2 at Flemington Racecourse,” he said. It …
Purchasing Tagaloa Filly
Tuesday January 23rd, 2024 General
Purchasing a yearling by Tagaloa, at the Magic Million January Sale. The sale takes place several times a year, but the January sale is the biggest and the quality of pedigrees and prices makes buying here very worthwhile. Tagaloa is a Japanese-bred stallion introduced in the last newsletter and is in his first crop of yearlings this year. The dam Galivant raced in Europe and won at distances over 2000m, a middle to long distance type. The dam’s sire is Galileo and her siblings include 2014 Sydney Cup(3200m) winner The Offer. The foal has a strong, springy movement and was purchased after consultation with the online salon JJ Racing, which …
True Fairy Triumphs in Third Start
Monday January 8th, 2024 General
True Fairy claimed victory on January 7th at the Lismore Racecourse in an impressive performance during a maiden race. Running strategically from a mid-field position in the elongated formation, the horse skillfully ridden, unleashing a powerful late run on the outer side of the straight. Jockey Nori Masuda, who guided True Fairy to success, shared insights into the race, stating, “Compared to the last two starts, the draw this time was more favorable. The start wasn’t exceptionally fast, but after the few strides, the acceleration allowed us to settle in midfield position, maintaining a good rhythm throughout. I was confident in my horse. True Fairy showed great strength, and we …
BOULANGER clinched the victory
Thursday December 28th, 2023 General
Three years ago, this horse caught my attention when he went unsold as a weanling at the Magic Million sale, and then listed onto the online sale. When I first saw him, the physique was still immature, but the decision to purchase was made with expectations of Maurice’s growth potential. Debuting in June 2022, this marks the eleventh race. While the previous record showed four seconds and three thirds placings, he was finally at the age of four that the physique began to fully develop. I express gratitude to the owner for patiently awaiting the horse’s growth. Jockey Looker, initially not planning a front-running strategy, made skillful act on intuition, …
Nori to chase the premierships at Northern River
Tuesday December 26th, 2023 General
I would like to introduce jockey Nori Masuda, who is working hard as the main jockey for the Japanoz Stable. In this season (starting in August), he has won 14 races in the Northern River district, placing him in second position in the local jockey standings. The racecourses in this area are tricky, with many tight turns, but Nori skillfully handles the nuances of each horse, even on such challenging tracks. Moreover, due to his policy of not refusing to ride any horse, he enjoys a high level of trust from local trainers. He comes and ride my horses every morning for trackwork, providing valuable advice, although it can be …
Yutaka Take’s Remarkable Comeback to Racing Glory
Tuesday December 26th, 2023 General
The journey to recovery from an injury proved to be more challenging than anyone could have imagined for legendary Japanese jockey Yutaka Take. In a heartwarming scene at one of the biggest racing event in calender, the G1 Arima Kinen, Take declared, “Both Do Deuce and I are back!” The crowd responded with thunderous applause and cheers. “Indeed, horse racing is wonderful. Merry Christmas!” Take raised both hands in response to the resounding “Yutaka Call” echoing from the stands after clinching his forth victory in the prestigious Arima Kinen on Christmas Eve. The road to this triumph was paved with dedication and rigorous rehabilitation following the debilitating injury. Take had …
Impressive first start by True
Thursday December 14th, 2023 General
True Fairy made her debut at the local Ballina Racecourse. In the race, she maintained a mid-field position and, turning for home, going towards the outside, unleashing a powerful finishing inherited from her father, Real Steel. Jockey Masuda commented, “Due to her high tension, she was a bit slow coming out of the gate, but in the end, she extended her stride admirably. I believe she has a chance to win soon if the distance is extended.” Trainer Chujo stated, “She’s a bit temperamental, but we’ve confirmed her ability, so I’m relieved. To get to the next stage, mental growth will be crucial, so we want to provide thorough education.” …
