Layback Spin wins Breeders Gold Cup at Monbetsu Racecourse

Layback Spin, ridden by jockey Yuji Tannai, won the 38th Breeders Gold Cup (Jpn3) at Monbetsu Racecourse. The race, held on August 27, featured 11 competing horses, including five from the JRA.

During the 2000-meter dirt race, Layback Spin maintained a second-place position behind Bastard Saffron before taking the lead in the final straight. The horse secured victory with a time of 2 minutes and 8.3 seconds, finishing 3/4 length ahead of second-place Queen's Chocolat.

Yuji Tannai expressed satisfaction with the win, noting the horse's growth and ability to secure a good position early in the race. Layback Spin is a product of Fujiwara Farm in Shinhidaka, Hokkaido, and is managed by the Makiura stable.