There are no miscellaneous projections here, for the ‘stars’ landed on the Japanese oak tree

The opportunity for the Japanese crown of three fillings in 2022 is still alive and healthy later on G1 Japan 1000 Guineas heroine Stars on Earth (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}) awarded the Classic double at G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese bison) to Racehorse Shadai and coach Mizuki Takayanagi at Tokyo Circuit on Sunday.

Taken out of the 3rd pick 5-1, the bay broke well from the widest gate in 18, but got stuck wide when the field sprung back Nishino Love Wink (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}). Sitting in eighth place, Christophe Lemaire relaxed comfortably in the backseat and she was still there as she entered the third and final turn.

Rushing into a straight line with lots of horses, Lemaire cuts through Stars On Earth and she immediately begins to gain a quarter mile to move while in the center of the course. Pacesetter still maintains its advantage, but Nishino Love Wink is starting to open the flag and several opponents are ready to dive in.

Seizing the greatest foot switch, Stars On Earth took the lead in the final leg and fended off a late run from Beautiful Roses (Jpn) (King Kamehameha {Jpn}) is 1 1/4 of the length. It is the same return Namur (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}) in third place. Popular Circle of Life (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), the junior champion in Japan last year with a 2-1 record, but she ate up slowly and never entered, placing 12/18.

“I’m really happy to have won in front of a crowd today – really unhappy to win with an empty stand, so I appreciate all of you fans who attended. ,” Lemaire, who won Group 1 in 2022 and his first third. Oaks after Stirring Souls (Jpn) (Frankel {GB}) in 2017 and Triple Crown Japan brought to the girl Almond Eye (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) a year later.

“The filly was in great condition for the race but it required a lot of effort to start from an outside draw, so I went easy on her early on. She kept her composure and answered well in the ending so I was happy. It was her first time trying at 2400 meters but her pedigree shows that she should hit the endurance requirement so I think that shouldn’t be a problem. She won at 1600 meters and has a 2400-meter handle, so I think she has a pretty good chance of winning Group 1 at the 2000 metres. ”

Never off the board in six previous starts, Stars On Earth broke her maiden run in second last October and finished third in the local Akamatsu Sho to Namur competition in November She continued with a runner-up record Lilac (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) (11th) in G3 Fairy S. in Nakayama in January and took on the role of bridesmaid again in the G3 Daily Two Queen Cup here on February 12. Japan’s 1000 Guineas , where she defeated Water Navillera (Jpn) (Silver status {Jpn}) (13th) is just her second win on April 10th.

Genealogical Notes

Stars On Earth joins Titleholder (Jpn) as Group 1 double winners by Duramente, and the duo are half of a total of four male stake winners. The late Smart Strike was a very successful breed and he is the grandson of 144 black category winners to date, 57 category/group winners and even dozens of Class/Group 1 winners. Since the start of the year, the former Lane’s End team has had seven black winners, led by GI Kentucky Derby heroes Rich Strike (Keen Ice) and GIII Robert B. Lewis S. and GI Santa Anita Derby runners-up Messier (Empire Producer). In addition, 2009 Kentucky Derby Top Scorer Mine That Bird (Birdstone), Japan winner of the G1 Extended Smart Strike Yasuda Kinen Strong Return (Jpn) winner (Symboli Kris S {Jpn}), winner won group 2 Epos (Jpn) (Just A Way { Jpn}) and runner-up G1 Oka Sho Red Oval (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) just to name a few.

Second mare, runner and winner for her dam, who won once at 3 over 2000 meters in the UK, Stars On Earth followed by a 2 year old Daiwa Major foal ( Jpn). The hybrid of Teruya Yoshida, Southern Stars, half-sister to 2017 Japanese Oaks winner Lemaire, Soul Stirring and G3 Artemis S. provides Schon Glanz (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) , was covered by Mikki Isle (Jpn) last spring.

Stars On Earth’s second dam was American champion mare Stacelita (Fr) (Monsun {Ger}), who won the same honor in France from 9 1/2-11 furlongs. Winner of G1 Prix de Diane (French Oaks), GI Beverly DS, GI Flower Bow Invitational S., G1 Prix Vermeille, G1 Prix Saint-Alary and G1 Prix Jean Romanet, Stacelita not on the German shortlist is Soignee (Ger) (Dashing Blade {GB}).

Sunday, Tokyo, Japan
YUHUN HIMBA (JAPAN OAKS) -G1¥ 306,220,000, Tokyo, 5-22, 3yo, f, 2400mT, 2:23.90, fm.
first-STARS ON EARTH (JPN), 121, f, 3, Duramente (Jpn)
First Dam: Southern Stars (GB), by Smart Strike
Second Dam: Stacelita (Fr), Monsun’s (Ger)
3rd Smash: Soignee (Ger), with Dashing Blade (GB)
Racehorse O-Shadai; B-Shadai Farm (Jpn); T-Mizuki
Takayanagi; J-Christophe Lemaire; ¥ 168,154,000. Whole life
Record: 7-3-3-1. Nick Werk Rating: A. Click to
eNicks report & pedigree of 5 children.
2-Beautiful Rose (Jpn), 121, f, 3, King Kamehameha (Jpn)
First Dam: Rosa Blanca (Jpn), by Kurofune.
2nd beat: Rosebud (Jpn), by Sunday Silence
3rd Dam: Pink (Jpn), by Shirley Heights (GB)
GROUP 1ST TYPE 1 BLACK. O-Sunday Racing; B-Northern Farm
(Jpn); ¥ 52,280,000.
3–Namur (Jpn), 121, f, 3, Harbinger (GB)
Dam One: Sambre et Meuse (Jpn), by Daiwa Major (Jpn)
2nd Dam: Vite Marcher (Jpn), by French Deputy Minister
3rd beat: Kyoei March (Jpn), by Dancing Brave
GROUP 1ST TYPE 1 BLACK. O-Carrot Farm; B-Northern Farm
(Jpn); ¥ 32,140,000 yen.
Margins: 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1. Ratio: 5.50, 27.20, 6.10.
Also Ran: Pin High (Jpn), Presage Lift (Jpn), Rouge Eveil (Jpn), Art House (Jpn), Nishino Love Wink (Jpn), Erika Vita (Jpn), Belle Cresta (Jpn), Lilac (Jpn) ), Circle of Life (Jpn), Water Navillera (Jpn), Sea Glass (Jpn), Love Pyro (Jpn), Personal High (Jpn), Ho O Vanilla (Jpn). SCR: Vivace Audio (Jpn).
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