Chukyo Racecourse Gears Up for an Action-Packed Sunday
Chukyo Racecourse is set for a thrilling day of racing on August 17, featuring 12 competitive contests spanning turf and dirt. The left-handed track will test stamina, speed, and tactics, showcasing a mix of maidens, allowances, and feature stakes. As part of the Japan Racing Association’s triple-venue program alongside Niigata and Sapporo, this Sunday promises a spectacle for racing enthusiasts.
Early Excitement: Maiden and Newcomer Races
The card kicks off with the Maiden Showdown (9:35am, 2000 meters), where two-year-old maidens like Biarritz (J: Osuke Tayama, T: Yoshihito Kitade) and Ichi the Pegasus (J: Yoshimasa Kido, T: Hitoshi Matoba) test their early talent. Meisho Narukami (J: Yuga Kawada, T: Akio Adachi), Lorbeerkranz, and Lintu Laulu add depth to a promising opener.
At 10:10am, debutants line up in the Newcomers’ Event (1400 meters). Horses like Realize Bloom, Witch Bonita, and Rio Chris Harley aim to announce themselves, while My Besty, Everyday, and Don Erectus add intrigue to this early sprint. Stakes total 14,250,000 Yen.
The Two-Year-Old Newcomers race (10:40am, 1600 meters) further highlights rising talent, featuring Make One’s Day (J: Fuma Matsuwaka, T: Takatoshi Miyaji), Switch in Love (J: Ryusei Sakai, T: Yoshito Yahagi), and Lord Fighter (J: Riki Takasugi, T: Akishi Higashida), among others. Without past form to judge, breeding and early preparation are crucial factors.
Mid-Morning Contenders: 3-Year-Old Maidens
The 11:10am 3-Year-Old Maidens (2000 meters) field showcases horses still learning the ropes. Azem (J: Yusaku Kokubun, T: Tomoyasu Sakaguchi), King Bel (J: Seinosuke Yoshimura, T: Takashi Suzuki), and I’m a Queen (J: Ken Tanaka, T: Yoshiyuki Arakawa) head a competitive lineup that includes Master License, Cirrus Streak, Delta Four, and Ambiance.
Following this, the Emerging Challengers (11:40am, 1800 meters) presents another opportunity for three-year-olds to claim their first win. Ailes la Victoire, Eye Blink, Witty Quote, Olivia Sunrise, and Cure Flora will battle keenly for supremacy.
Afternoon Highlights: OGAKI Tokubetsu and Chukyo Kinen G3
The mid-card feature, OGAKI TOKUBETSU (2:50pm, 1400 meters), promises intense competition with Ask I’ll Be There (J: Seinosuke Yoshimura, T: Yoshito Yahagi), Nova Express (J: Ryusei Sakai, T: Shintaro Suzuki), and Every Moment (J: Kyosuke Kokubun, T: Kazuya Makita) vying for victory. Mighty Mighty, Tiger Spark, and Midnight Lustre add further intrigue to this 29,940,000 Yen stakes race.
The premier Chukyo Kinen G3 (3:25pm, 1600 meters) requires tactical brilliance. Top contenders include Tranquillite, Seven Magician, June Orange, Water Licht, Bloomin’ Design, and Keep Calm, each seeking an edge in this Group 3 contest.
Evening Battles: Stamina and Speed Tested
Later races focus on stamina and speed, starting with the Tokoname Tokubetsu (4:10pm, 2000 meters). Mea Via (J: Daito Ozawa, T: Takashi Kanari), Justin Gulf (J: Takeshi Yokoyama, T: Taiki Chaki), and Bayashi Faith (J: Kyosuke Kokubun, T: Shota Nishizono) are poised for an epic test of endurance.
The 4:45pm 3-Year-Old Maidens sprint (1200 meters) promises sharp action with Flash Kelly, Lead Principal, Ask At Bat, Smart Franky, and Lily Dreamer in contention. Prize money stands at 10,600,000 Yen.
Allowance races and the penultimate highlights continue through the evening. Cerejeira (J: Seinosuke Yoshimura, T: Masayuki Nishimura), Missione (J: Osuke Tayama, T: Masato Nishizono), and April in Paris (J: Alexis Badel, T: Yoshitada Takahashi) are among the challengers at 5:15pm. The 5:45pm race sees Meisho Hayase, Don Far Away, and Full of Energy contesting stakes of 10,600,000 Yen.
The Grand Finale (6:15pm, 1200 meters) closes the day with Flank Speed, Grand Parish, Happy Surprise, Blue Sunset, and Wine Cooler racing for the last burst of glory.
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