Sad news from the world of horse racing: Nakayama Festa, winner of the 2010 Takarazuka Kinen and runner-up in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, has passed away at the age of 20.
Meet Titleholder, the newest Uma Musume character inspired by the Japanese racing champion who fulfilled his name, won the Kikuka Sho, and ruled Hanshin Racecourse.
Japanese Dirt Double Crown winner Finger will make his U.S. debut in the Grade 1 Pacific Classic, with the Breeders' Cup Classic emerging as his next potential target.
Meisho Tabaru won the 2026 Takarazuka Kinen for a second straight year under Yutaka Take, denying Croix du Nord's historic Senior Spring Triple Crown bid.
Takarazuka Kinen 2026 will be the stage of champions. Croix du Nord's hunt to become the Spring Senior Triple Crown will be tested by Meisho Tabaru, Museum Mile, and Danon Decile.