Don Erectus

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Owner

Koichi Yamada

Trainer

Noboru Takagi

Breeder

Nissei Bokujo

Color

Dark Bay

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Derby News March 28, 2026

Danon Bourbon stays perfect in Fukuryu, final leg of Japan Road

Triple Crown-nominated Danon Bourbon extended his record to a perfect 3-for-3 in Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama, winning 40 points on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Derby News March 26, 2026

Japan Road finale: Unbeaten Danon Bourbon hopes to stamp his ticket in Fukuryu

The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby culminates in Saturday’s Fukuryu S. at Nakayama, determining who earns the invitation to the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs.

Derby News February 19, 2026

Japan Road: Arcadia Cafe seeks brotherly hat-trick in Hyacinth

The Japan Road resumes late Saturday night (12:25 a.m. ET) with the Hyacinth S., where Triple Crown nominee Arcadia Cafe will try to emulate his half-brothers by winning the metric mile affair.