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In a breathtaking display of speed and precision at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Ascoli Piceno delivered a stunning performance under the expert guidance of Christophe Lemaire. The Japanese-bred sprinter, trained by Yoichi Kuroiwa, demonstrated exceptional acceleration in the final furlong, securing a memorable victory in the prestigious Gr2 1351 Turf Sprint. The triumph marks a significant milestone for Sunday Racing Co. Ltd, further cementing their presence in the international racing circuit.
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The quinella finish highlighted Japan's growing influence in global racing, as Win Marvel, trained by Masashi Fukayama, secured second place with Kohei Matsuyama aboard. The battle between the two Japanese contenders provided spectators with an electrifying showcase of their nation's racing prowess. The British-bred Goemon, under the conditioning of Haider Ebrahim, displayed remarkable tenacity to claim third position with Alberto Sanna in the saddle, representing Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim's interests admirably. This result further underscores the competitive nature of the Saudi Cup meeting, where excellence in international racing continues to flourish on Middle East soil.
Winner - Ascoli Piceno (JPN)
Jockey - Christophe Lemaire
Trainer - Yoichi Kuroiwa
Owner- Sunday Racing Co. Ltd
Runner up 1- Win Marvel (JPN)
Jockey - Kohei Matsuyama
Trainer - Masashi Fukayama
owner - Win Co. Ltd
Runner up 2- Goemon (GB)
Jockey - Alberto Sanna
Trainer - Haider Ebrahim
Owner - Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim