Croire du Nord Achieves Historic Osaka Hai Victory, Continuing Kitasan Black's Legacy with Father-Son Conquest
On April 5, 2026, the 10th Osaka Hai (GⅠ) held at Hanshin Racecourse saw a brilliant victory by the odds-on favorite, Croire du Nord (colt, 4, Yuichi Shikato stable), electrifying horse racing fans. This triumph marked a historic "father-son conquest," etching its name into horse racing history as the first such achievement in nine years since its sire, the legendary Kitasan Black, won the inaugural Osaka Hai after its G1 upgrade. In the race, Croire du Nord, ridden by jockey Yuichi Kitamura, displayed a powerful performance, overpowering its rivals to secure a commanding win, fending off Meisho Tabaru in second and Danon Decile in third. Joyful reactions flooded social media, with fans exclaiming, "I cried from the emotion!" "Congratulations on the father-son conquest!" and "It's the crystallization of bloodline romance and determination!" Of particular note was the special milestone connecting father and son: Kitasan Black won the first Osa...