(神戸新聞杯) What is the story behind this trend in Social Media today?
21-09-2026
The Kobe Shimbun Hai is a Grade 2 race for three-year-olds run over 2400 meters at Hanshin Racecourse. It serves as a major trial for the Kikuka Sho, Japan’s St. Leger and the final leg of the Triple Crown.Today marked the 74th running and the first time the race was held on a Monday. The field was headlined by Lovcen, the winner of both the Satsuki Sho and the Japanese Derby earlier this year. After a summer break, he returned as the heavy favorite in his first start toward a possible Triple Crown.Lovcen won by a nose in a tight finish. Altramuz finished second and a longshot, Sea to Summit, finished third. The close result and the unexpected third-place horse generated the day’s discussion among racing fans, as Lovcen remains on course for the Kikuka Sho while the top three earned priority entry into that race.