日本語Better Times heads to Breeding Barn
Thursday October 26th, 2023 General
Better Times(Betty) ran the last race at Lismore Racecourse. Looking back on her history, it was a truly unfortunate that she suffered the injury before attempting a G3 race as a 3yo. Although she eventually recovered from the injury, it seemed as if she might have been self-conscious about pushing herself too hard, fearing the pain from her previous injury. This led to some disappointing performances.Moving forward, as she demonstrated in her metropolitan win during her three-year-old season, she possesses the ability to produce excellent offsprings. It would be a great pleasure if, someday, I could train one of Betty’s foals in my stable.Once again, I want to express my …
The Japan’s Star jockey to ride at Rosehill
Thursday October 26th, 2023 General
It has been widely reported in the media that jockey Yutaka Take will be participating The Golden Eagle in Rosehill Gardens aboard Obamburumai Mai. When I heard the news of my personal star from the young age visiting to Australia, I was truly delighted. While Yutaka Take’s previous rides in Australia date back to 1995, he has commented that Australia consistently produces strong horses, resulting in exciting horse racing. He has expressed a strong desire to ride in the Melbourne Cup, and many of us in the Australian horse industry, including myself, are eager to support him. In our stable as well, we are considering how we might arrange an …
We’ve found another Do It For You! Limited shares available!
Monday October 16th, 2023 Available Racehorses
3yo filly by Harbinger out of Rainbow Song, who is a half sister to the Japan’s prestigious G1 Emperor’s Cup winner Rainbow Line. Sire Harbinger Dam Rainbow Song Dam’s sire Zenno Rob Roy(Sunday Silence) Dam Rainbow Song won 3 races at the metropolitan level in Japan. She’s a half sister to the G1 Winner Rainbow Line. Before she was coming to Down Under she was served by Harbinger, who’s a sire of the multiple G1 winners in Japan and also our own star in the making, Do It For You. Rainbow Song gave the filly a birth at Arrowfield after arriving to Australia. This filly was raised at the elite …
Brave effort for Mel in the Equimillion
Sunday October 8th, 2023 General
Mel O’Keefe, a member of our stable, finished in 5th place in the Equimillion. This event garnered a lot of attention from horse racing enthusiasts because it featured former racehorses that had achieved G1 victories. Mel participated with a former racehorse named Blockaded. Despite the fierce competition in this high-stakes competition, we are delighted that Mel gave it a good shot and got a great result. “I am very happy to have had the opportunity to challenge Equimillion with my horse Blockaded. I am grateful to Japanoz Stable, James & Son, and Mifeed for sponsoring me, and it has been a source of motivation for me,” Mel said. They even …
Upcoming 2 years olds
Friday September 29th, 2023 General
I will now share the training process leading up to the debut of our 2yos. First, the yearlings complete their initial training at the breaking in farm and then go for a pasture turnout before entering our stable. In the stable, they undergo schooling on the track, light trackwork, barrier practice, and swimming. Afterward, they are turned out again to encourage growth, and the horses that are developing well and are on track for early debuts start to join the stable. This year, our stable has 18 2yo horses preparing for their debuts. Watching these horses grow stronger little by little makes me very excited for the future.
Visited Strawberry Hill Stud
Tuesday September 19th, 2023 General
We recently visited John Singleton’s Strawberry Hill Stud. John is one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs and also he is the part owner of Magic Millions Sales. At the age of 82, he decided to sell his own farm and 18 broodmares and foals, making headlines with a total price of 100 million dollars. I was amazed by the quality of the top Australian horses being offered for sale, especially the maturity of the 2yo. Their pedigrees, development techniques, and nutrition are all top-notch, and seeing horses that look like older than actual their age at this time of the year reaffirmed the goals for our stable. The facilities on …
Irish import stayer available for shares!
Monday July 31st, 2023 Available Racehorses
Race name ADESSO DOB 20/04/2020 Gelding Sire: AUSTRALIA Dam: FOR NOW(by LAWMAN) Height 155cm Weight 455kg(at Sydney stable) Purchased at the Tattersalls yearling sale for €105,000 by the Sydney Metropolitan stable connections with the vision of rising him to be a competitive old stayer in Australia. Unfortunately at the busy metropolitan stable in Sydney, he didn’t get a real opportunity to be tested out his ability in the right age and distances where he was believed to excel. Some of his former owners had thought the same way as we did when we purchased him, and happily kept their shares to race him with us. ADESSO is by the Englis&Irish …
OTT Pharoah City excels at Grafton Jump day
Wednesday July 26th, 2023 General
I would like to share an update on Pharaoh City, who was under my stable’s care. During a race, Pharaoh City developed atrial fibrillation, which led to his retirement from racing. Currently, he has been cared by the local high school girl and is now competing in show jumping as a riding horse. We recently received delightful news that he achieved excellent results in the equestrian competition held in Grafton, NSW. It brings great joy and encouragement to our stable staff to see retired racehorses like Pharaoh City thriving in their second careers. We will continue to support Pharaoh City in his equestrian journey.
Saxon Brave runs well for his first up
Thursday July 20th, 2023 General
Saxon Brave (by Saxon Warrior) performed well in the Gold Coast racecourse, securing a commendable 3rd placings as his first up run. It was his first time racing on the Polytrack surface, which presented some unknown aspects. During the actual race, he showed signs of immaturity, being cautious of the kickback. Nevertheless, his stride was remarkably powerful, and he exhibited a strong turn of foot in the final straight. Judging by this performance, it seems he could get longer journey, making him a promising contender for the future.
Catching up with the best mate
Tuesday July 11th, 2023 General
Jockey Joe Fujii has been diligently undergoing rehabilitation since his fall at Fukushima Racecourse in April of last year. Having him originally been a jockey in Australia, I gathered everyone from here and sending videos of encouragement shortly after his injury. When I visited him a year ago, hospital visits were prohibited because of Covid restriction so our only means of communication was through the mobile phones, over the hospital glass wall. This time, being able to meet in person and spent time together, seeing his determination, I was actually encouraged to push myself harder.
