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Japanese Triple Crown horse racing competition

Overview

The Japanese horse racing season has centered on the pursuit of the Triple Crown, specifically through the Kikuka Sho. In late September, the horse Locven secured a narrow victory in the 74th Kobe Shimbun Hai at Hanshin Racecourse. Ridden by Kohei Matsuyama, Locven won by a nose, positioning himself as a top contender for the upcoming classic series.

As the focus shifts to the Kikuka Sho, attention is on whether Robchen can complete the Triple Crown. The race features a notable tactical matchup between jockeys: Kohei Matsuyama, who has seen high win volumes this year but lacks long-distance graded victories, and Christophe Lemaire, who holds a recent streak of three consecutive Kikuka Sho wins. Lemaire is set to ride Danon History, the expected second favorite behind Robchen.

Entities

Kohei Matsuyama · Kikuka Sho · Yutaka Take · Locven · Christophe Lemaire

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Robchen targets Triple Crown at Kikuka Sho

    Robchen aims for the Triple Crown at the Kikuka Sho, facing scrutiny over jockey Kohei Matsuyama's long-distance record against rival Christophe Lemaire.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Locven wins Kobe Shimbun Hai to advance toward Triple Crown

    Locven won the Grade 2 Kobe Shimbun Hai by a nose at Hanshin Racecourse, securing a key trial spot for the Kikuka Sho and strengthening his position as a Triple Crown contender.

Sources

flameracing.wordpress.com · hochi.news · jugem.jp · smart-flash.jp