[Local Horse Racing]Jockeys Ferdinand and Yoichi Ando win the major prize for the first time at the Oi and Tokyo Princess Awards | Horse Racing News – netkeiba

“Tokyo Princess Award” (25th, Oi)

Ferdinand, the 6th popular ambusher, won the close battle in front of the goal by a neck. He outperformed his established horses to win the major prize for the first time. The most popular 2-year-old Queen Laurie Flavor came in 2nd place. The Ohka Sho horse Princess Allie, who was content to be third favorite, gave chase from behind but lost to third place and was unable to take home the second crown. The top two horses were given priority entry into the Kanto Oaks Jpn2 (June 12th, Kawasaki).

16th year since debut. Hiroshi Ando raised his left hand over and over again as Ferdinand mounted his horse, making the most of a close race at the moment of his dream-like victory.

A tough battle for the lead with Laurier Flavor, Imawotokimeku, Miss Carrera, and even Musashi Gerina involved. Immediately after that, the tiger looked at me. He took the straight line out to the outside, ignited her tenacious legs, and was able to stop the 2-year-old queen, who was trying hard to give her back, by just a neck just before the finish line.

His father is former jockey Mitsuaki Ando who was active in Kasamatsu and JRA. His uncle is also a former jockey named Katsumi Ando. “I’m overwhelmed with emotion. He managed to balance himself out and catch me very well,” he said, praising his partner’s efforts. At the age of 34, this is his first major prize title, and he says, “Up until about 10 years (after my debut), I was a fast jockey if you count from the bottom.I didn’t have many opportunities to ride in major prizes.I’m grateful to Mr. Fujita for picking me up.” Drooping.

Teru Fujita, who won the major prize for the first time in 1 year and 5 months, also greeted his favorite student with a big hug, saying, “I’m happy that I won against Yoichi.” The next run is “with an eye on the Kanto Oaks.” The struggling duo, who have gained strength with each battle, aim to further evolve.

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