JPN- Tokyo 11/26- Japan Cup (GI)

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Equinox returns and will be favored after his exceptional performance in the Tensho Autumn (GI) last month in world record time...


 

Race details-  japanracing.jp/en/japancup/jc/2023.html


Preview-  japanracing.jp/en/japancup/news_results/news2023/231121-04.html


Another reminder why Ryan Moore is one of the best jockeys in the world (#6- Vela Azul, in the green/white/red Carrot Farm silks), winning the 2022 Japan Cup...







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Ryan Moore was injured in a fall coming out of the starting gate the other day, so Hollie Doyle picks up the mount on defending champion Vela Azul. Her husband Tom Marquand also has a ride, as does William Buick. Post position draw served the favorites well.

TOK (1:40am ET)- 1m4f Japan Cup (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf) (3yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/315/tokyo/2023-11-26/855602


www.racingpost.com/news/international/japan/hollie-doyle-to-ride-in-japan-cup-for-first-time-on-last-years-winner-vela-azul-with-ryan-moore-injured-aH4cY8w6f5fU/




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[mysaladdays]

NO WAY I was going to miss the # Horse in the world, Equinox, run this race. And there was some question, despite all he has done...had he reached his limit? NOPE. NOT EVEN CLOSE. He won this easy by 4 lengths.


OF COURSE Equinox won. Was there any question?     All that white dripping down his nose, so gorgeous. 



HOY 2 years Kitasan Black sure puts out some nice progeny!


I played 2-17 exacta.  And 2-17-3.   It came in 2-1-17.    I believe Title Holder (#3) ran 4th.   The filly #1 ran a wonderful race.
Stars on Earth has never run worse than 3rd, so I had to play him.

If you missed Equinox, this was his last race of career.   The whole thing was very emotional, the crowd was cheering like mad. 

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www.racingpost.com/news/international/the-best-in-the-world-equinox-dominates-again-in-the-japan-cup-adcwx3r3JbOw







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[1hooper]

That was a firm course. Hope we see more of the 3yo filly.
Fractions in 1/8's 12.7 24.0 35.5 46.5 57.6 109.1 121.1 133.2 145.3 157.7 210.1 221.8

[1hooper]

Equinox retired.
english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/11/34dfc009ccf8-horse-racing-worlds-top-rated-thoroughbred-equinox-to-retire.html

[5wide]

We get these glimpses of greatness then they disappear. In 10 years will Equinox even be remembered ? Winx probably will.