[Hong Kong Champions M]Great Bumblemai is the fastest Japanese horse in 4F, 51 seconds and 6! Master Yoshimura is also excited: “It was pretty fast, wasn’t it?” | Horse Racing News – netkeiba

The runners and slots for the Hong Kong Champions Day (28th), in which eight Japanese horses will participate, were decided on the 25th. Great Bumblemai (male 4 = Yoshimura), who will be competing in the Champions Mile, completed his final chase on the Shatin grass course this morning. Although it was raining at the racetrack and the clock was prone to clockwork, he ran easily and set the fastest time for a Japanese horse. It was a big move to win his first big title. JRA will be selling betting tickets for three races, including the Queen Elizabeth II C and Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

The thunderous Sha Tin Racecourse. Under harsh conditions that are rare in Japan, the Great Bumblemai hit a lightning-fast clock. After watching his beloved horse move, Master Yoshimura said with excitement, “This was pretty fast, wasn’t it?” He went on to praise him, saying, “He’s fresh. He felt really good.”

The final rehearsal on the grass course was full throttle from the beginning. When he quickly rotates his limbs and runs with a sense of speed, he is so responsive that even when he enters a straight line, he can’t hold back in the saddle. Even though the track had become heavy due to heavy rain, he easily ran through it without any difficulty. Staying true to his horse, he completed the last 2F in 24.3 seconds.

The 4F time was an overwhelmingly faster 51.6 seconds compared to Hishi Iguassu (55.0) and North Bridge (58.3), both of which ran at the same time. This was by far the best number, even including the five Japanese horses that he passed the day before, when their fields were not so damaged. The trainer analyzed his run and said, “He didn’t feel like he was slipping due to the rain, and he gripped the grass well.” On top of that, he expressed confidence in his suitability for the track, saying, “This year’s grass is harder than usual. Maybe that’s a good thing.”

In his previous race in Australia, the Doncaster Mile, he had trouble with the inside limits and finished 13th. Looking back on the race, Yoshimura said, “It hurt because there wasn’t enough space when I wanted to accelerate.” There is no need to worry about being at a disadvantage this time as the second horse from outside, number 10, is drawn. He cited position as the key, saying, “I think there are opportunities for horses that can take a good position in Hong Kong, so I hope I can take advantage of this slot and get that position.”

The first place prize is approximately 400 million yen. In Hong Kong, the Great Bumblemai is written as “Big Banquet”. I’m ready to scoop up enough money to throw a big feast.

▼Elton Burrows (Harushi Sugiyama) Right in the middle. I think it will be easier to race because the top horses from previous years are nearby.

▼Champagne Color (Assistant Inaba) Honestly, it would have been better if she was a little outside, but I think she’ll handle it fairly well.

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