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Who is Danon Bourbon?

Danon Bourbon is the most intriguing of the international shippers , a Kentucky-bred making his homecoming after an unbeaten three-race campaign in Japan that ended with a stakes-record performance on a muddy track. His pedigree is built for Churchill: by Maxfield, son of Street Sense (who won both the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Churchill and the Derby itself), with a Tapit-line dam that creates a 4×4 doubling of A.P. Indy and Storm Cat, a powerful American classic blueprint. He has shown tactical flexibility, winning from the front and from a stalking position. The critical unknown is that every career start has been on a right-handed track, and Churchill runs left-handed. He also has zero experience in the large, chaotic fields typical of American racing, and the Fukuryu S. is a listed rather than a graded event. He's clearly the most talented Japan Road candidate in years , include him in exotics at a price and let it ride.

Family Tree

Danon Bourbon's father is Maxfield, a champion racehorse who won eight of 11 races and earned $2 million racing in America. Maxfield's victories include important races at Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds, and Keeneland. His mother is Wild Ridge, a mare sired by Tapit, a legendary stallion known for producing high-quality racehorses. This family tree shows horses built for distance racing and competition at the highest levels.

Racing Record

Danon Bourbon is undefeated: Three wins from three starts, earning $222,762. His races occurred in Japan: Oct. 26, 2025 (won 1 1/8 miles at 4-1 odds), Feb. 15, 2026 (won 1 3/16 miles at 4-5 odds), and March 28, 2026 (won 1 1/8 miles at 1-1 odds).

中山10R伏竜ステークスは #ダノンバーボン が3馬身半差の完勝🏇

これでデビューから3戦3勝の無敗となりました✨ pic.twitter.com/IXXbyOtd8Z

— JRA公式 (@JRA_Special) March 28, 2026

What Matters

Danon Bourbon has an undefeated record—he's won every race he's entered, showing he knows how to win. His father, Maxfield was a champion who won important races and earned millions, giving Danon Bourbon excellent racing genes. He's improving and racing at longer distances, which is perfect for a young horse.

Caution

Danon Bourbon has raced only in Japan, never against top American competition. He'll face stronger horses when moving to American racing. He's never raced at the official Kentucky Derby distance of 1 1/4 miles—his races have been 1 1/8 or 1 3/16 miles. That distance adjustment could matter.

Danon Bourbon's Important Related Information

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• TwinSpires Horse Profile: Danon Bourbon
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