Tokyo International News Agency

The 2026 Classic campaign is heating up, and the progeny of the new sire Contrail are showing incredible momentum. In the Kyoto Shimbun Hai (G2) held on May 9th—the final major trial for the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby)—Congestus, ridden by jockey Junya Nishimura, delivered a spectacular performance. With this victory, the colt remains undefeated in three starts and has successfully claimed his first graded stakes title. The Kyoto Shimbun Hai saw a dominant display by Contrail's offspring, with the 6th-favorite Congestus taking first place and the 1-favorite Bereshit following in second. This 1-2 finish for Contrail’s first crop secured both horses a guaranteed spot in the Japanese Derby. Racing fans have been buzzing, with many noting that the "final train for the Derby" was indeed powered by Contrail, praising the competitive spirit and tenacity displayed by his progeny. While there were initial concerns during the two-year-old season regarding the performance of his o...

On April 25, 2026, at the 33rd Aoba Sho (GII, 2400m turf) held at Tokyo Racecourse, the fourth-favorite Go Into Sky, ridden by legendary jockey Yutaka Take, claimed victory. This win marks the first graded stakes title for the horse, a member of the highly anticipated first crop of the Triple Crown champion Contrail. The race saw Go Into Sky unleash a powerful late drive from the middle of the pack, comfortably defeating the first-favorite Black Olympia. The triumph took place on the 2400m Tokyo turf course, the same stage where his sire, Contrail, famously secured his Japanese Derby victory. By winning this trial race, Go Into Sky has earned a priority entry into the Japanese Derby coming up in May. Social media erupted with joy following the victory of Contrail's progeny. While some critics had previously labeled the sire's offspring as "slow developers" or "late bloomers," the discourse has shifted toward their potential as stayers who thrive as distances...

It has been revealed that Namur, the celebrated mare and winner of the 2023 Mile Championship, gave birth to her long-awaited first foal on March 4th, with Contrail as the sire. This news has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from numerous racing fans, especially across social media. According to reports from racing media such as Weekly Gallop and Keiba Lab, both mother and foal are healthy. The newborn is Contrail's first son, a colt. His birth has already garnered attention for his endearing appearance, with comments like "The shape of his blaze is cute, like fireworks." Fans have continuously posted joyful messages celebrating their beloved mare's new chapter, including: "Congratulations, Namur-chan! So glad both mother and foal are healthy! So good, so good!" "Namur, who's on my home screen, is now a mom...!!" "Beloved Namur, I'm so glad she safely gave birth to a healthy baby." Some also expressed a sense of ti...