- The article discusses the long-standing conflict between jockey Yutaka Take and racehorse owner Toshikazu Chono, and how it impacted the decline of the Admirabyargo stable.
- Chono was known for his strong-willed personality and frequent clashes with jockeys and trainers, especially with Take, whom he refused to use after a race in Hong Kong in 2007.
- The article suggests that the downfall of the Admirabyargo stable was not due to the poor performance of Admirabyarga Ora, but rather the victory of Admirabyarga Moon in the Dubai Duty Free G1 race a month earlier, which led to a lucrative sale to Godolphin.
- Chono’s passing in 2019 and his reported wish for Take to ride the horse Admirabyarga Virgo led to a reconciliation between the two, with Virgo winning a maiden race at Kyoto in 2020.
- The article also discusses the complex relationships and rivalries within the Japanese horse racing industry, including the influence of the Shadai Group and the emergence of Godolphin as a major player.
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The Rivalry Between Yutaka Take and Toshihiro Kondo
The Downfall of the Admiramare Stable
The Admiramare stable, led by owner Toshihiro Kondo, experienced a significant decline in performance in the 2000s after a successful run in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This was marked by a 45-race losing streak in G1 races, with horses like Admiramare and Admiramare Deuce failing to recapture their former glory.The Rift Between Yutaka Take and Toshihiro Kondo
The rift between jockey Yutaka Take and owner Toshihiro Kondo is said to have started in 2007 when Admiramare Aura, the favorite, finished fourth in the Spring Tenno Sho G1 race. Kondo then criticized Take after Admiramare Moon’s third-place finish in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup G1. This led to a long-standing feud, with Kondo refusing to use Take on his horses.The Turning Point: Admiramare Moon’s Dubai Victory
However, the records suggest that the downfall of the Admiramare stable actually began a month earlier, when Admiramare Moon won the Dubai Duty Free G1 race, giving Yutaka Take his first overseas G1 victory for Kondo. This victory led to Admiramare Moon being sold to the Dubai-based Godolphin group for a staggering 4 billion yen, which caused a rift between Kondo and the influential Shadai Group in Japan.The Resurgence of Yutaka Take
Meanwhile, Yutaka Take was able to regain his former glory, winning the Osaka Hai G1 race in 2017 on Kitasan Black. In contrast, the Admiramare stable continued to struggle, leading to rumors of a “curse” on Yutaka Take or the existence of a powerful force in the Japanese racing industry that must not be challenged.The Passing of Toshihiro Kondo
Toshihiro Kondo, known for his strong-willed personality and frequent clashes with jockeys and trainers, passed away in November 2019 at the age of 77. His death marked the end of an era for the Admiramare stable.The Emergence of Admiramare Virgo
In January 2020, the 2-year-old Admiramare Virgo, sired by Deep Impact and purchased for a record 626.4 million yen at the yearling sales, won the Kyoto Nisai Stakes with Yutaka Take aboard. This victory was seen as a potential reconciliation between the long-feuding Kondo and Take, as Kondo had reportedly requested that Take ride the horse before his passing.Q&A: The Curse of Yutaka Take: Rivalry between Yutaka Take and Toshikazu Kondo
Q: What was the cause of the conflict between Yutaka Take and Toshikazu Kondo?
The conflict between Yutaka Take and Toshikazu Kondo began in 2007 when Admiraura, the favorite, finished 4th in the Spring Tenno Sho G1 race. Later, when Admiraymoon finished 3rd in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup G1, Kondo criticized Take, which further escalated the tension between the two.
Q: How did the decline of the Admirayr stable begin?
According to the reporter, the decline of the Admirayr stable actually began a month before the Spring Tenno Sho incident, when Admiraymoon won the Dubai Duty Free G1 race, giving Yutaka Take his first overseas G1 victory. This victory brought Admiraymoon to the attention of the global owner group Godolphin, who later purchased the horse for a massive 4 billion yen.
Q: What was the impact of Admiraymoon’s sale to Godolphin on the Japanese racing industry?
The sale of Admiraymoon to Godolphin was seen as a threat to the powerful Shadai Group, which had bred the horse and had plans to bring him back as a sire. The Shadai Group, which effectively controls the Japanese racing industry, was unhappy that the horse was sold to the foreign Godolphin group instead.
Q: What was the significance of Admiraybilgo’s victory in the 2020 Kyoto Shinzan Sho?
Despite the long-standing conflict between Yutaka Take and Toshikazu Kondo, Kondo had reportedly left instructions for Take to ride Admiraybilgo, the horse Kondo had purchased. This unexpected reconciliation between the two led to Admiraybilgo’s victory, hinting at a potential second golden era for Take’s career.
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