A field of 16 horses, including Bushin, are entered for the Cattleya S. at Tokyo Racecourse, the first of four legs on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby offering Kentucky Derby points to the first five home.
‣ The Cattleya S. is a 1600-meter allowance test going a single left-handed turn at Tokyo Racecourse and serves as the first of four legs on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
‣ The Cattleya S. offers Kentucky Derby points on a 10-5-3-2-1 scale to the first five home, with the series continuing with two more races offering increased points for a guaranteed spot in the Kentucky Derby.
‣ Sonic Star, a $300,000 Keeneland September yearling acquisition and a son of Into Mischief, is the 5-1 third betting choice in the ante-post wagering for the Cattleya S. race.
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Excitement is building for Saturday’s $206,819 Cattleya S., a 1600-meter allowance test going a single left-handed turn at Tokyo Racecourse that marks the first leg on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby. A total of 16 horses, including 14 colts and a pair of 2-year-old fillies, are set to compete in the race. The field is highly competitive and includes some promising contenders.
Trainer Tetsuya Kimura, who will be working with favored Equinox in the G1 Japan Cup, is also sending out American-bred Sonic Star. Bred in Kentucky, Sonic Star is a dark bay colt with impressive potential. Another notable entry is Bushin, a full-brother to Horse of the Year Authentic, who has already made a mark on the field despite a recent setback.
One of the early favorites is Rata Forest, who is coming off a seven-length victory over course and distance in late October. The Cattleya S. offers Kentucky Derby points to the first five home, with the series continuing with two more key races before the Fukuryu S. in March. The horse that accumulates the most points earns a guaranteed spot in the Kentucky Derby.
With a highly competitive field and promising contenders, the Cattleya S. is expected to be an exhilarating race that could set the stage for the exciting road to the Kentucky Derby. Horse racing enthusiasts will be closely following the action as the competition heats up with each leg of the series.
