June 20, 2025

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With the Takarazuka Kinen over, the first half of the year's G1 series has come to an end. At this time of year, the Paper Owner Game and the Select Sale, which will be held in mid-July, are attracting attention. As horse racing is also known as a "blood sport," there are surely many fans who look forward to the pedigrees.

Meanwhile, since the start of the two-year-old maiden races, Christophe has already won with Purple Garnet (father Maurice) and Salesio (father Epiphaneia).

"The offspring of the same stallion often share similarities in their running style and personality," says Christophe. "For example, the offspring of Kitasan Black have a large stride, while the offspring of Deep Impact are often small but capable of making the most of their finishing kick." In fact, after riding many horses, he says he sometimes senses a "blood connection" in the timing of acceleration and running style. At the racetrack, their faces are often hidden by menko (mask), but in the stables, you can see that they have similar ryusei (white spots on their foreheads).