Recap of the 90th Japan Derby: Tastiera emerges as the champion with Sole Oriens as the runner up

That’s 10 million yen per time, 200 times a year!

The 90th Japan Derby, a G1 race to decide the best 3-year-old horse in Japan, was held at the Tokyo Racecourse, and Tastiera, the 4th favorite, won. The most popular Sole Oriens, who was aiming for an undefeated double crown, was second because of the difference in the neck. The race is held on the 2,400-meter turf course at the Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu City, Tokyo, and 18 horses will run this year. Tastiera, who finished 2nd in the Satsuki Sho in April, advanced the race in the middle stage to see who was ahead, and when he got out early on the final straight, he beat the 2nd place finisher with a time of 2 minutes 25.2 seconds and won the championship. The 2nd place was the No. 1 favorite Sole Oriens who won the Satsuki Sho and aimed for an undefeated double crown, and the 3rd place was the No. 6 Hearts Concerto.

“Actually, this time, the top 4 horses had the same time of 2 minutes and 25 seconds, and the difference was a very close battle with neck, nose, and nose. That’s what it means.” (Anna Terashima)

Second favorite, Skirving, stalled on the final straight and collapsed near the corner in 17th place. He later died of acute heart failure, according to the JRA.

“It’s a living creature, so there must be something like this. This horse’s father is Kitasan Black, and it seems that Mr. Saburo Kitajima has a horse. Mr. Saburo Kitajima has many horses, and people who have horses are amazing. You’re rich, so maintenance costs are very high.” (Mr. Jonen)

“Kitasan Black has become a stallion, isn’t it? I’ve heard that the (studding fee) for a horse that was very strong in racing is 10 million per time.” (Anna Terashima)

“That’s 10 million yen once!” (Mr. Jonen)

“Isn’t that about 200 times a year?” (Anna Terashima)

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