Christophe Lemaire Hits Milestone 60th G1 Win as Embroidery Dominates Victoria Mile
On May 17, 2026, the 21st Victoria Mile (G1) was held at Tokyo Racecourse, where the race favorite Embroidery, ridden by Christophe Lemaire, displayed overwhelming strength to claim victory. This win marks Embroidery’s third G1 title, following her "Double Crown" victories in last year’s Oka Sho and Shuka Sho. It also marked a historic milestone for Lemaire, who reached his 60th JRA G1 career win. Supported by heavy odds of 1.9, Embroidery lived up to her reputation as the 2025 Double Crown winner. She showed a powerful turn of foot in the home stretch, finishing with a sharp winning time of 1:30.9. The race followed the betting favorites closely, with second-favorite Kamnyak finishing second and third-favorite Queen's Walk taking third. After the race, Lemaire praised his partner, saying, "Today, she was a true G1 horse." Furthermore, the "Jockey Camera" footage released by the JRA has become a hot topic among fans. The video captures raw moments of j...