It was one 12 months in the past that Equinox gave a sensational efficiency within the Tenno Sho Autumn (G1), profitable by 2 1/2 lengths and establishing a brand new observe report at 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) on the Tokyo Racecourse turf course.
Though it’s nonetheless a recent reminiscence for all of us, the 2024 version—slated for Oct. 27 with a handbag of ¥475.2 million (roughly US$3.17 million)—appears to be like to be one other fascinating race.
It was anticipated in the beginning of the season that Liberty Island , a 4-year-old filly by Duramente who swept the 2023 Triple Tiara and completed second to Equinox within the Japan Cup (G1), would play a number one function within the center distance division. She was a disappointing third within the March 30 Dubai Sheema Traditional (G1T) at Meydan in her seasonal debut. A post-race examination found that she suffered desmitis on her off-fore leg. After having a interval for convalescence at Northern Farm, Liberty Island has been skilled superbly at Ritto Coaching Middle since Sept. 18 and appears to be prepared.
Do Deuce, who has received three G1s together with the 2023 Arima Kinen (G1), Justin Palace, who was runner-up to Equinox within the Tenno Sho Autumn, 2023 Japanese Derby (G1) winner Tastiera, 2023 Satsuki Sho (G1) winner Sol Oriens , and 2024 Osaka Hai (G1) winner Bellagio Opera are meant runners for the mouthwatering conflict of titans Sunday.
