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SARGA.CO — The 45th Japan Cup delivered a story that will be talked about for years. Not only because of Calandagan’s monumental victory that broke Almond Eye’s record, or because he became the first non-Japanese horse in 20 years to once again conquer Tokyo Racecourse.
Instead, the moment that stole the most attention came from a horse that ran without a jockey. His name is Admire Terra — and his actions created chaos that was unexpected, dramatic, and downright astonishing.
When the starting gate opened, spectators were ready to witness a clash among champions: Calandagan, Masquerade Ball, Croix du Nord, Danon Decile, and Shin Emperor.
But within seconds, the cheers turned into gasps. Admire Terra suddenly unseated his jockey, Yuga Kawada, right after bursting out of the gate.
Instead of stopping, Admire Terra kept charging at full speed, merging into the pack as if he was still “competing”.
As if forgetting he no longer had a jockey, Admire Terra stuck tight to the frontrunners. When Seiun Hades led early and his advantage began to shrink approaching the final 400 meters, an epic moment occurred.
Calandagan, Masquerade Ball, Croix du Nord, and Admire Terra launched their last spurt together. The crowd leapt to their feet, shouting in disbelief as Admire Terra surged as fast as the world-class contenders.
Croix du Nord, who was chasing the coveted “Derby + Japan Cup Double,” almost achieved his dream. But his ideal line was disrupted when he nearly collided with Admire Terra closing in from the side.
The contact was enough to break Croix du Nord’s rhythm, costing him momentum and leaving him to finish fourth. Meanwhile, the main duel remained between the two stars: Calandagan vs. Masquerade Ball — exchanging leads by inches until the final second.
But the public’s eyes never strayed from the third figure storming toward the finish line: Admire Terra, still running without a jockey.
In a scene that stunned the entire grandstand, Admire Terra was the first horse to cross the finish line. He literally outran every contender — without a rider. It felt like a straight-out-of-anime moment in horse racing.
Of course, by regulation, he was immediately disqualified, as a race only counts when a horse finishes with its jockey. But Admire Terra’s run remains one of the most unique moments in Japan Cup history.
(Source: Racing TV, Horse Idol)
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