I am afraid I am falling a little behind. I totally forgot about the Japan Cup which ran November 25th for $6.5 Million US in front of 100,000 fans. For the first time ever it was a 3 year-old filly winning the race. Gentildonna survived a lengthy inquiry to get the win over favourite Orfevre with Rulership finishing third. All 3 Japanese breds were great grandkids of our Northern Dancer. It was a grueling stretch drive and she looked like she was done twice but wouldn't give up.
1) Gentildonna - great great granddaughter x3
2) Orfevre - great great grandson x2
3) Rulership - great great grandson x4
Image from Japan Racing
Video of race (exciting finish)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASZ3uODr8FE
Hong Kong Cup - Live Coverage in just over 24 hours
http://campaign.hkjc.com/en/2012-longines-hkir/2012-lgir-index.aspx
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