Justin Chicago wins St Lite Memorial (GII) at Nakayama

Several notable results were recorded in Japanese horse racing during mid-September. At Nakayama Racecourse, the 12th favorite Justin Chicago secured its first graded stakes victory in the 80th St Lite Memorial (GII), winning by one length over Savoire Faire. This victory grants Justin Chicago priority entry into the Kikuka Sho.

At the same venue, jockey Michel MICHEL achieved consecutive wins, riding Autocalite to a narrow nose victory in a three-year-old maiden race. Both of MICHEL’s recent wins featured progeny of Contrail.

Other recent race results include Satono Hakumai winning a two-year-old newcomer race at Nakayama, and Epidubre securing a victory in a two-year-old maiden race at Hanshin. Additionally, the horse Ittare Ittare achieved its first career win in a three-year-old maiden race at Hanshin, drawing significant attention on social media due to its unique name.