Like Father, Like Son: Croissant du Nord Wins Osaka Hai G1, Achieving Historic 'Father-Son Triumph'
The 10th Osaka Hai (G1), a race to crown the spring middle-distance champion, was held on the 5th, with the top-fancied Croissant du Nord claiming victory with a magnificent late surge. This victory marks a historic achievement: the first 'father-son triumph' in the Osaka Hai since its upgrade to a G1 race, with his sire, the legendary Kitasan Black, having won it in 2017, sending horse racing fans into a frenzy. Piloted by jockey Yuichi Kitamura, Croissant du Nord (colt, 4) secured a good position in the mid-pack after a strong start. In the final straight, he powerfully extended, overtaking the front-running Meisho Tabaru to cross the finish line with a 3/4-length advantage. This brought his career record to 6 wins from 9 starts, marking his third G1 victory following the Hopeful Stakes and the Japanese Derby. His overwhelming strength prompted a flurry of praise on social media, with comments like "Too strong!" and "Proof of the strongest active horse!" T...