Japanese Colt Durezza Competes in G1 Worldwide S at York – Jockey Christophe Lemaire Goals for Victory

Durezza (4 colts, Ozeki) from Japan will contest the G1 Worldwide S (2050m turf, York, begin 23:35 Japan time) within the UK on Wednesday twenty first. “Keiba Rhapsody ~ Enjoyable Horse Racing ~” was penned by Shun Okayama, who took a direct swipe at jockey Christophe Lemaire (45), who rode the identical horse to victory within the Kikuka Sho final autumn. Saddle, who’s in fantastic kind, has excessive regard for the British Derby horse Metropolis of Troy (third colt, A. O’Brien), and believes that York Racecourse is the fitting match for him.

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He headed for England with jockey Lemaire on board.

Final Saturday in Niigata he scored 7 wins in sooner or later and achieved 100 wins in JRA for the tenth consecutive yr. On Sunday he turned the quickest participant in historical past to achieve 1,900 JRA wins. There have been smiles in every single place they usually responded with good humor to this expedition. He stated he was stunned when he realized of Durezza’s racial alternative.

Lemaire: I used to be slightly stunned. Durezza received a G1. He’s additionally a protracted distance Kikuka Sho. The Worldwide S is (about) 2000 meters lengthy. However now that he’s 4 years outdated, he’s stronger, so he can battle properly.

At York Racecourse, he received the 2012 Yorkshire Oaks with Chareta forward of him. He makes use of the pure topography of the world, which is uncommon within the UK, and has few ups and downs. The straight line is about 900 metres lengthy.

Lemaire York is much like Niigata! It’s flat and the straight traces are very lengthy. Simple course to journey. Undoubtedly goes properly with Toughness. It’s the kind that slowly stretches, so lengthy straight traces are good. Make the most of your lengthy legs and stamina.

16 canines entered, however 13 have been chosen. The preferred is the British horse Derby Metropolis of Troy, jockeyed by R. Moore. He received 5 of 6 races and received 3 G1 begins. I already had a sure stage of lace picture in my thoughts.

Lemaire’s members are extraordinarily sturdy. Metropolis of Troy received the Derby and the Eclipse Stakes. There are different sturdy horses too. Aidan (Mr. O’Brien) can be paced, so will probably be good for Hardness to have a superb tempo. In case you can settle for that and go at your individual tempo, you’ll be able to run properly to the top.

Hans Andersen, who will most likely be paced by A. O’Brien, has been main in latest G1 races. Winners like Roberto, Karlian, Triptych, Shirley Heights, Singspiel, Large’s Causeway, Farbrave, Sea the Stars, Frankel, Declaration of Conflict, and so on., who’re acquainted in Japan, have received and in 2005 Taketoyo Zenno Robroy received by two factors on Elettrocuzionista. A race I misplaced.

Lemaire It is late on a weekday, so I am certain lots of people can be working the subsequent day, however should you can, please cheer in entrance of the TV.

*Free broadcast on Inexperienced Channel on the twenty first from 11:00 pm to 12:30 am.

(Nikkan Sports activities.com/Horse Racing column “Ceiba Rhapsody ~ Enjoyable Horse Racing ~”)