Ethelfleda's Stunning Upset at Nakayama Himba Stakes: Kitasan Black Fillies on the Rise!

The Nakayama Himba Stakes, held at Nakayama Racecourse, saw Ethelfleda, a progeny of Kitasan Black, achieve a splendid victory, defying her 6th-favorite ranking. This triumph marked a significant milestone for jockey Masashi Muto, earning his first JRA graded race win in his 10th year since debut. It was also the first central graded race victory for Muto Stable and owner Fumio Takahashi since Moriana's win in the 2023 Shion Stakes.

Due to rain in the early hours of the day, the track was rated

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