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In a gripping display of stamina and tactical brilliance at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Byzantine Dream under the masterful guidance of Oisin Murphy and trainer Tomoyasu Sakaguchi claimed victory in the Gr2 Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap. The Japanese raider demonstrated remarkable resilience over the testing 2800m journey, delivering a performance that reinforced Japan's growing influence in Middle East racing.
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The race unfolded with precision as Murphy positioned Byzantine Dream perfectly throughout, making a decisive move in the final 400m. David O'Meara - trained Epic Poet mounted a spirited challenge under Daniel Tudhope but couldn't match the winner's turn of foot. The Ireland-trained Continuous, representing Aidan O'Brien, secured third place with Ryan Moore aboard, though never threatening the leading pair in the closing stages. The victory marked a significant milestone for Japanese connections, with owner Kazumi Yoshida adding another prestigious international trophy to his collection. The winning performance highlighted the evolving landscape of global racing, particularly the growing prominence of Japanese thoroughbreds in premier international handicaps.
Winner - Byzantine Dream (JPN)
Jockey - Oisin Murphy
Trainer - Tomoyasu Sakaguchi
Owner - Kazumi Yoshida
Runner up 1 - Epic Poet (IRE)
Jockey - Daniel Tudhope
Trainer - David O'Meara
Owner - Akela Thoroughbreds Ltd
Runner up 2- Continuous (JPN)
Jockey - Ryan Moore
Trainer - Aidan O'Brien
Owner- D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg