Sunday Silence progeny continued their sweep of this year's group I races as Japan's equivalent of the 2,000 Guineas, the Satsukisho (Jpn., I), went to race favorite Neo Universe (Sunday Silence -- Pointed Path, by Kris) by a head over second pick Sakura President (Sunday Silence -- Sedan Forever, by Maruzensky).
Monday, April 21, 2003The JRA has announced its list of 2002 champions, with American-bred Symboli Kris S. taking top honors as Japan's Horse of the Year.
Tuesday, January 07, 2003Eighth pick Eishin Champ (Mi Cielo-Eishin Michigan, by Manila) pulled off a record-setting upset Dec. 8 and gave rider Yuichi Fukunaga his second group I win in a week with a neck win over Sakura President in Japan's 2-year-old colts' showcase, the Asahi Cup Futurity Stakes (Jpn-I).
Monday, December 09, 2002Eishin Champ, a 2-year-old son of Mi Cielo, set a course record of 1:33.5 for 1 mile when he won Sunday's Asahi Cup Futurity Stakes (Jpn-I) over a turf course rated good at Japan's Nakayama Racecourse.
Monday, December 09, 2002