Crown Pride became the second Japanese-trained horse, and the first Japanese-bred, to win the 1 3/16-mile UAE Derby. Bred by Shadai Farm and owned by Shadai’s Teruya Yoshida, Crown Pride is the best horse to date by Reach the Crown, a grandson of Kentucky Derby winner and Japanese breed-shaping sire Sunday Silence. His dam Emmy’s Pride is by another outstanding Japanese stallion in King Kamehameha and is a daughter of the stakes winner Emmy’s Smile. He appears certain to stay 1 1/4 miles; class is the big unknown if he makes it to the First Saturday in May.

Related Stories of Crown Pride (JPN):

REILLY: International Scouting Report: Crown Pride (JPN)

JOHNSON: Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Crown Pride (JPN)

REILLY: Tales from the Crib: Crown Pride

REILLY: 10 Pedigree fun facts: Crown Pride

REILLY: Japanese shipper Crown Pride upsets UAE Derby