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Owner

Godolphin LLC (Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum et al)

Trainer

Yukihiro Kato

Jockey

M.Iwata

Breeder

Darley Japan Farm

Color

Bay

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Derby News February 22, 2026

Lucky Kid gives Godolphin another Japan Road victory in Hyacinth

Godolphin’s homebred Lucky Kid took over the top spot on the Japan Road leaderboard when scoring a 22.50-1 upset in Sunday’s Hyacinth S. at Tokyo.

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.