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Owner

Masaru Shimada

Trainer

Noboru Takagi

Jockey

Y.Tannai

Breeder

Mishima 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.

Features May 1, 2017

Tales from the Crib: Thunder Snow

If UAE Derby (G2) hero Thunder Snow can land a blow at Churchill Downs, he would be a fitting first Kentucky Derby (G1) winner for the Godolphin empire built by Sheikh Mohammed al Maktoum of Dubai.
Descending from the same female line as Godolphin’s...