🐎 Hakodate Nisai Stakes 2025: A Stunning Upset! 9th Favorite A Shin Deed Leads All the Way to Victory
On July 20th, the 57th Hakodate Nisai Stakes (G3, Turf 1200m) delivered a thrilling surprise. The two-year-old colt A Shin Deed, considered a longshot at 9th favorite, stole the show with a bold front-running performance under jockey Rachel King, securing his first graded win in spectacular fashion.
💨 Race Recap: A Shin Deed Never Looked Back
From the break, A Shin Deed immediately took the lead and never relinquished it. By the third corner, he had already opened up a margin, and he powered through the stretch to win by two lengths, clocking 1:08.4 over firm ground.
Despite it being his first JRA turf race and his first race since transferring to a new trainer, A Shin Deed showed outstanding speed and determination.
👑 Rachel King Shines in Her First Week Back in Japan
Riding on a short-term license, Australian jockey Rachel King made a bold impression by claiming a JRA graded stakes victory in her very first weekend back. This marks her fifth JRA graded win in total and signals a strong return to Japanese racing. Her confident ride was a major factor in A Shin Deed’s breakout performance.
🔥 Favorites Hold Their Ground – But Can’t Catch the Leader
Despite the upset, the top picks also ran well:
- Black Chalice (1st favorite) finished 2nd, showing grit but unable to close the gap.
- Kaisho (2nd favorite), who had previously broken a 46-year-old record in his debut race, came in 3rd, 1-3/4 lengths behind.
These results suggest both horses remain key players in the juvenile division.
🐴 Winner Profile: A Shin Deed
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Age/Sex | 2-year-old colt |
| Trainer | Ryuuji Okubo (Ritto) |
| Jockey | Rachel King |
| Owner | Eishindo Co., Ltd. |
| Breeder | Nobufumi Yamada (Urakawa, Hokkaido) |
| Sire | Fine Needle |
| Dam | A Shin M D (by King Kamehameha) |
| Career Record | 3 starts, 2 wins (including 1 in NAR) |
🏁 Full Results (Top Picks Highlighted)
| Position | Horse | Odds Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | A Shin Deed | 9th favorite |
| 2nd | Black Chalice | 1st favorite |
| 3rd | Kaisho | 2nd favorite |
| 4th | Tagano Araria | 3rd favorite |
| 5th | Star of London | 7th favorite |
| … | … | … |
📺 Watch the Race Replay
Here’s the official race video from Hakodate Nisai Stakes 2025:
✍️ Final Thoughts
A Shin Deed’s wire-to-wire win was a thrilling reminder of how unpredictable and exciting 2-year-old races can be. Rachel King’s tactical ride and the colt’s apparent compatibility with the Hakodate turf were key factors in the upset.
As the summer juvenile series continues, all eyes will be on how these promising young horses develop—and whether A Shin Deed can continue his rise to the top.
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